Has anyone else noticed the increase in relationship Notes?
Written By JustinKistner on Feb. 15, 2007.
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9rules felt like it began as a design, CSS, and internet culture community. I see a surge in the community to discuss relationship topics. I don't think that's bad, in fact I participate in those threads a lot. Just curious if anyone has noticed a spike in said topics.

Tyme
Written Feb. 15, 2007 / Report /
I was talking to Scrivs and Mike about it earlier today. Yes, we noticed, and no we don't think it's bad. :)
Could be due to Valentine's Day though.
Kamigoroshi
Written Feb. 15, 2007 / Report /
I love it and I expect more of it. Not just in relationships though, but in matters of personal heart. Then again, I like to listen to personal stuff, never much to discuss tech-related things. :)
Scrivs
Written Feb. 15, 2007 / Report /
Can anyone help me install FreeBSD on my USB pen drive?
Abi
Written Feb. 15, 2007 / Report /
I have three theories:
1. We're all people. People who apparently (this is not me speaking personally, but gleaning this from the notes):
These are all interesting and relatable things. 'Which distro of Linux should I install' is very useful, but certainly isn't titillating.
2. We, as a community, are getting to know eachother better. Yeah, we had to start out with crap like 'What's your favorite drink?', but now we're on to the fun, juicy stuff.
3. Valentine's Day just came and went
Scrivs
Written Feb. 15, 2007 / Report /
So no help with that FreeBSD install then Abi?
Kamigoroshi
Written Feb. 16, 2007 / Report /
Start a new thread Scrivs. :) You're in the wrong court now. :P
JPhill
Written Feb. 16, 2007 / Report /
Yeah I was just thinking about that this morning. But like Abi said, we're all people. It's nice to discuss topics outside of design and tech stuff.
Mike
Written Feb. 16, 2007 / Report /
Well a small percentage of people can relate to the design and technology threads, but nearly everyone has personal experience with relationships, or opinions in politics or religion, two other communities with a lot of play recently.
dook
Written Feb. 16, 2007 / Report /
That was quite a euphemism Scrivs =]
stefani
Written Feb. 16, 2007 / Report /
Maybe there's more women on 9rules as of late?
LondonGirl
Written Feb. 18, 2007 / Report /
Well I think Mike's right - everyone has had a relationship at some point - (well, almost everyone) so it's pretty universal stuff.
and yes, VDay winds us all up!