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I wouldn't quite say these are interesting times.
I would say they are kinda scary times.
And People are reacting to the times differently.
1.Some are going into Ostrich mode, and sticking their heads in the sand.
(the ones who keep on going out and drinking and partying like there is no tomorrow)
2.Some are going into hibernating mode.
(staying home and hunkering down,aka not doing tiki events,saving money,drinking less)
- and the 3rd, is kinda in the middle,
(doing some stuff, and buying some things, but very choosey, aka best bang for the buck)
I say that the economy is partly to do with the downturn of people at some events.
But I also know that some of the old school tiki peeps are not crazy about the influx of tiki newbies,(that may not always be as educated about tiki as the older ones). But there is no doubt, that the rent, and bills are always more important than a silly tiki fad.
As for lack of participation here on TC and other Forums,
Sven said it at least a year ago or more, that Facebook etc.... would be the demise of TC and other forums.
I admit that I am not the most contributing member to TC, in the way that most people think what contributing means. But I do appreciate the work that goes into documenting all of the old stuff. But JP has told me that I contribute in my on way, and that some people appreciate it.
I think its sad that the world is coming to a
(Like and not like button pushing mentality)
I'll admit that the connecting to other people, and the benefit of publicizing stuff on there is an upside.
But the downside is the lack of actual content, and discussion.
I keep hoping that people will get tired of it, and come back here.
But I am losing my faith, and in society in general.
on a darker note,
I wonder if it could be tied into the (supposed end of the world in Dec. 2012)?
and people are just kind of pulling back into their own little shells,
and getting ready.
It seems like the planet at a whole is charging full steam ahead,
into wanting to end itself in a year.
We don't have to prove the prophecy true.
but I think we are to stupid to realize we have a choice in the outcome.
if we can take 5 min. to pull our heads out of our asses.
Happy Holidays everybody.
:wink:
Jeff(btd)
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