It's likely the same reason website owners care about analytics, it's an engagement metric, let's you take the temperature of how your content is being received.
I don't think it's sad, I ran a bunch of PHPBB type forums back in the day, the slow build of the user base really takes me back. Savor it now, eventually it'll hit critical mass and 5x your stress level to keep up with.
Yeah no I checked, they stayed long all the way down. They dumb. Seem wealthy regardless though so that probably takes the sting off.
I checked out kbin, was surprised how active it was but didn't join. I dunno, Mainchan just has more soul or something.
It's likely the same reason website owners care about analytics, it's an engagement metric, let's you take the temperature of how your content is being received.
I don't think it's sad, I ran a bunch of PHPBB type forums back in the day, the slow build of the user base really takes me back. Savor it now, eventually it'll hit critical mass and 5x your stress level to keep up with.
1990 Toyota Crown Super Select
You'll fit right in on Grindr then.
Instructions unclear, got raped.