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**Randi** · 10-15-2006, 01:57 PM

I was sitting here getting all nostalgic, trying to find an old thread, so I went back to look at old posts. I came across these.

Posted 4th of March 2002:

MEMBERS: 3,217....and growing

THREADS: 9,035 ... creating new ones everyday

POSTS: 100,000!

14th of July 2002

We now have over 4,000 members of Pet Talk!

18th of July 2002

There were 53 users - a new record. That's a lot of chatter!

These are the figues of today:

Members: 10,426
Threads: 107,058,
Posts: 1,551,435
393 (27 members and 366 guests)

... oh, and I almost forgot the latest record:
Most users ever online was 684, Yesterday at 09:19 PM

This goes to show how popular a Forum PT is - it's grown like weed!

By the way, do you think this is good or bad?

**Argranade** · 10-15-2006, 02:07 PM

GOOD!

I mean whats not to love about this site, except spelling sometimes lol.

**Bengalz** · 10-15-2006, 02:16 PM

Randi,

Your stats are most interesting - thank you for taking the time to research. Although I have not been a 'poster' on Pet Talk for very long, I originally joined the forum in 2002

and have been following this board since. There have been so many interesting people on here - some have left - that may be good or bad. However, many have stayed and become the foundation of what is an amazing community - in my opinion, this is a very good thing.

Most of all, I must say the highlight of Pet Talk for me has been meeting the many, many furbabies - this is what drew me here in the first place. And, the information shared by so many has been interesting and very enlightening at times. The humour and comaraderie is the best.

I congratulate Karen and Paul for their vision and their continued commitment to Pet Talk. You are the best and the stats today prove that point, without a doubt

Betty

**Alysser** · 10-15-2006, 02:27 PM

Kudos to Karen and Paul for making such a wonderful forum!

Pettalk sure has grown alot.

I think it's good if we get nice users who don't spam, lie, ect.

**Toby's my baby** · 10-15-2006, 02:43 PM

Wow, it sure has grown!!

I think it is great that it has grown, but, I do miss a lot of the old pt'ers that have disappeared. I wish one day everyone would come back, and at least update us with some new pictures of all of there babies. I miss everyone, but it is nice to have all these new members!

**krazyaboutkatz** · 10-15-2006, 02:58 PM

Yes, Pet Talk sure has grown and I also miss many of the older members who have now left. As long as there are nice caring pet talkers I will continue to enjoy it here.

I've really enjoyed being able to meet many pet talkers face to face and also meeting some of their furkids too.

I enjoy being able to see pictures, read stories, and learn a lot of interesting facts about everyone's furkids. I've also learned so much about cat health and behavior that now some of my friends and people I work with will now ask me advice regarding their cats.

Thank you Karen and Paul for creating such a wonderful pet friendly website.

**chocolatepuppy** · 10-15-2006, 03:03 PM

I too miss some of the members who have left, even since I've been here. I am happy to say I was one of the *684* online last night at 9:19pm, I checked and was private messaging about that time!

**Jessika** · 10-15-2006, 05:48 PM

There are not a lot of GOOD active "pet" forums, so I am very glad to have found this one. And one that doesn't seem to be going anywhere anytime soon!

**Laura's Babies** · 10-15-2006, 06:07 PM

As the word spreads, I see PT getting even bigger and bigger. This is just to great of a place not to keep growing. Thank you Karen and Paul, you have the best place on the web! (TOPS in my book)

**Vette** · 10-15-2006, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by Maltese_Love

Kudos to Karen and Paul for making such a wonderful forum!

You said it girl!!

**Dorothy39** · 10-15-2006, 08:11 PM

I found your research "very interesting"~~ Great Job Randi!!!!

And, I do think this forum is WONDERFUL!!!!

All because 2 People felt there ought to be a Forum for people all over the world to talk about their Pets. They called it ~Pet Talk~

And, It certainly caught on, didn't it!!!!!!

Thank-You again, Karen and Paul.

Yes, I plan on staying in this Community for as long as I can!!!

**anna_66** · 10-15-2006, 10:22 PM

Wow, from 53 users online to 684...

PT sure has grown in leaps and bounds since I started that's for sure!

Funny that you would bring this up Randi because Mark and I were just talking about PT tonight. I was telling him how the people here are like a second family to me. I've gotten to know so many people and even though I'm not here as often as I'd like to be any more, I can't imagine my life without PT!

And in answer to your question...

I love that we have more members. I just hate the fact I don't know many of the new ones as much as I'd like to.

**DJFyrewolf36** · 10-16-2006, 07:52 AM

Wow...I didn't realize PT had grown that much...

I've been here darn near 3 years...the longest I've ever stayed with ANY forum. I have PT to thank for my four wonderful kitties and most of what I know about my furry friends. I feel like I know a lot of you guys...even though I haven't met you in person.

I love PT, and even though I don't post nearly as much as I'd like to, I still check in at least a few times a week.

Thanks Karen and Paul!