I would have to agree with Alice; I was also struck recently by the thought that posting is a bit on the light side. But, I do believe that some of it is seasonal and I know for a fact that other responsibilities can cut deeply into available time to do so, as such is the case with me of late.
Recently extended work hours seriously affect my time on-line and will for another month or two. This means that I'm often faced with a choice between quickly skimmimg as much as possible (my preference, as knowing what is happening or of concern is very important to me) or reading very selectively and posting.
The prayer forum always gets read and prayers offered, but I can't always post - and I regret that, as I think those who post to it asking prayers are often comforted by seeing replies and knowing a prayer was offered - much as we all know that many read it, offer a prayer, but do not post. In the case of threads to which I believe I can offer some particularly meaningful info, I make time to reply - but it's at the expense of a major project in which I'm involved. The solution, I don't know that there is one readily available (there isn't for me, at least presently) - but I agree with John that it's cyclical and will right itself.
And, whenever this question arises, I think about those from our ranks whom we don't hear from as often as we once did or have not heard from in a long time, pray that they're well, and hope that they'll find a moment to drop by or, better yet, resume regular posting.
It was good to see Dr John return, to hear if briefly from Gaudior, and to have Bernardo rejoin us. Some others, long absent, would be welcome returnees. Andrew Rubis, Subdeacon Ghazar, Mor Ephrem, AntonI, all dear brothers and great posters representing a diversity of Churches, come readily to mind, as does Roger/Berean, our Protestant minister friend from Ireland, and my sister and dear friend, LaFamilia Felix. And those are but a few of many.
Many years,
Neil
