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(08-23-2023, 11:41 AM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: The number of people who voted in that poll far exceeds the number of people who post on a regular basis, or even a semi-regular basis.  The reasons for that are probably varied, some people may feel other posters already articulate their positions.  Some may be intimidated to enter the fray, as it can get rather heated.  Some people just enjoy reading the threads and don't feel the need to participate.  There are likely other reasons.  As for which way the forum skews among active posters, my views on this are known.  I have a hard time understanding how anyone feels it tilts conservative as the only active posters I'd put squarely in that camp are Luvnit (who is a rather recent addition), and Brad.  Michaelsean would probably be described as conservative, but he doesn't post much anymore.  Outside of that I'd say it splits about 50/50 with moderate and liberal posters.

There are far more active liberal posters than there are conservative ones, and I don't think it's even close.

I think there are more vocal and active liberal posters than conservatives (GMDino and Dill are two of the most active people in this forum and are very liberal), but I've perceived there to be a larger volume of low post/occasional post conservatives.

Another disconnect may be what you consider a "moderate."

If I were to consider most of the moderates to be conservatives (because I'm a crazy leftist), then a 50/50 split between moderates and liberals + some conservatives would be a lean conservative in my book.