Originally Posted by
Campag4life
Why don't you enlighten the masses here and tell us what other website you are referring to?
FWIW this is the best cycling website on the web...not because of its software used, but rather in spite of it.
As to not attracting future newcomers...complete baloney. Cycling will only grow in popularity over time in American in particular and this site will continue to have a staunch following and grow its base of young riders as they learn about the sport.
I can't name it, it's censored. Hey, at 33 I'm pretty much an old fart when it comes to this internet stuff, but I know that people generally aren't flocking to message boards now. I agree that this place is great despite the interface, but I think it will never attract people like it did 10 or even 5 years ago.
Hopefully cycling does get bigger and bigger, but sites like this probably won't be on the forefront as they were in 2006. Still, that doesn't mean that this site can't be a great place for those that come here. I've popped in and out since 2005 and continue to be interested.
If there is less activity here, so be it, but it can still be a valuable meeting space for people who like hanging around. It just won't be the go-to place for younger people.