About 1,500 different IP addresses access the forums each day.
About 3,000 different IP addresses access the website each day.
(Last months data)
Some IP addresses can be shared by multiple people (AOL does this). Some people can also access the site with different IP addresses each day. There is no way to know EXACTLY how many different people actually view a website, without forcing them to login. All a website owner can really do is "estimate" the number of different people viewing a site based on all the data we have.
447 people who actually have a login name, logged into the forums yesterday.
The fact is, most people don't post as often as the regulars do. It's a bummer, but I guess some people just have other interests. ????? Seems strange, but I suppose it's possible that not everyone thinks "Big Bucks" 24/7.
Most people who register a username, do so to ask a question or two, then they're done for a while---just listen.
Lots of people just watch from the sidelines and jump in when they have something to add. Nothing wrong with that.
This is a slower time of year. In the fall traffic should double or more.
I doubt many of you really care, but since you guys are having a discussion about it, I figured I'd share.
PS - I'm sure MM days are numbered, but who knows what that number is???? I still think it's fun to see the great photos in the Photo Tours and Photo Gallery, read a few stories, and gather info. shared in the forums. I'll admit, there's some trash talking that goes on, but that's life. I, and the excellent moderators of this site, do our very best to keep it to a minimum.
I hate to see anyone leave, but I'm not one to beg someone to stay. I do the best I can do.
Brian Latturner
MonsterMuleys.com