Hey, @bashadow.
Thanks once again for the shout out. I can't say I've been doing what I was as far as sheer comments are concerned, so I do believe those posts about lack of engagement. I'm probably an outlier here in the Top 30. The rest of the numbers look pretty solid. If you look at CR, though, you'll see those are down quite a bit, which means outside of the league, there isn't as much engagement.
It's up to us really, to keep it going. Keep bringing in new people and getting them excited about the list.
re: Alaska
One of these days, I need to get to some part of Alaska. I have a cousin who lives up there somewhere. If I'm going to go visit, I probably should find out, right? Huge state to try to cover otherwise. :)
re: halloween
Be safe, too. I'm not planning to do anything myself. Not a big fan really.
I have never really been a fan of the candy thing and trick-or-treat stuff, nor of the other bad side of halloween. So it's one of those holidays I kind of ignore participation wise. It was fine as a kid, not so much with out kids.
Okay. So, I'm not the only one. I figured I couldn't be, but it's always nice to hear.
I didn't go to a church activity on Saturday because of that. It's referred to as a harvest party, but the kids and many adults still get into costume, and then there's a trunk 'o' treat afterwards. Not interested in ruining anyone's fun, nor do I want to passively endorse it, so I stayed home, even though my youngest, his wife and their 16-month-old went.
However, my wife enjoys handing out candy, so if she doesn't have to work, she'll man the door. Again, I'm not happy about it, but there's some battles you fight, and others you live with.
re: other side
Well, see, that's just it. People may not be celebrating Halloween for any of that, but it's perpetuated in a more non-threatening way, I guess, which waters it down, and then teaches kids they can get free candy once a year.
Here I am on my soapbox. Thanks @bashadow! :)