Posted by Phil on February 10, 2004, at 23:49:31
Dr. Bob and others,
DrB, Didn't you post demographic info here a few years ago?
Do you still have those numbers?
Do you know the demographics of the boards now?I ask because I see (I could be wrong) very few male participants here. Maybe more on PB than the other boards but it seems some boards have virtually no male posters.
Do you have any idea of the numbers of male posters that are no longer active here verses female posters.If there is a large turnover rate of male vs female posters, do you or anyone else know why?
Are other online mental health communities experiencing the same phenomenon or does anyone have time to compare these things?
If there is a big disparity or the gap is widening here, does anyone have any input?
I know why I'm not here very often but I don't pretend to represent any other participant or group.
This doesn't trouble me because I don't consider myself much of a part of this community at this point. I'm just a curious fossil.
I wonder if the numbers here reflect the real life numbers of people seeking help or community.
Lastly, if the board doesn't reflect 'real life' numbers, do you wish to venture a proposal as to why?
Thanks
poster:Phil
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