Re: To whoom it may concern
According to my observation, Pakistan provided 2nd largest member base after North America, from early 2000 to 2005. ( owner or admins might confirm / dismiss the claim)
GS administration seems to have lost the opportunity to capitalise on the popularity.
Guppy meet which was an extrememly popular part of complete GS experience back then is now completely unknown phenomena to new members. Whether you agree or not , it used to play an important role in attracting new active members, and growing network. I know that these meetings were arranged by ordinary members without much assitance from administration but GS benefitted from this immensely. There is food for thought for stake holder of this website ...
Bloging is nothing new , journals were popular part of this website long time ago. But the real turn off is the forums which were full of life and activity back then are now dull and stale. No physical activity, no meeting , no interaction. Most of the member from that time have met other members of this website. People used to travel long distance to meet others , then share stories/picutres here. It was fun. And encouraged non-member to join this place.
Presence of Pakistani residents on world wide web has grown manifold during past years. Just check out some pakistani forum eg pakwheels. But unfortunately this website has not been able to benefit from this growth as it should have.