I try to visit atleast every two days, but I am also on a few other forums and have been focused on plenty of non-Pixar things lately (I do still love Pixar!).
I think I’m going to change the title of the thread to suit the topic better, perhaps something like “Slowness on PP”? I’m not sure yet.
Today was the first time in a very long time that I’ve made posts that weren’t an art update or message to the other mods. I feel pretty good, but like others have been saying, it is fairly difficult to stick around when no one wants to answer the posts that you do make.
I think what’s hard for me, personally, as far as re-engaging goes, is the fact that I guess I don’t have much to say about any of the new movies! 
I kind of feel a bit alienated especially because I could spend post after lengthy post talking about Ratatouille (to this day, I’m still dissecting it 
) but no one, especially those who were here around '07, is around to discuss it anymore - everyone wants to talk about Cars or Toy Story, it seems!
little chef
I love Ratatouille.
My favorite Pixar films to talk about actually are Ratatouille, The Incredibles and the Toy Story films.
It’s ok, I think all of us are aware of the current state of PP. Which certainly isn’t bad—new posts are being made every day—but there really isn’t the same sense of communal spirit, which we’ve all known.
As mentioned, we all still love Pixar. That love is there. I don’t know if it’s quite as passionate (in my case) but it’s there and always will be! But in truth, I haven’t been posting much on the actual Pixar movie boards in the last half year. I really don’t know why. I look for new discussions and there rarely are any going on. And the worst part is, I’d start some of my own, but… I feel like everything’s already been discussed! Which is completely lame, there is so much more to these movies that could be dissected. Layers upon layers. But I just don’t feel the same kind of community passion for Pixar that I did in 2010, so I’d feel silly making a topic that would only get a few posts!
Part of the problem could also be that the ‘last’ generation of users are in fact getting older and busier, and having to worry about more mature matters. It makes going onto a family forum to discuss Pixar a little more difficult.
I guess there could be many factors, but it is a little sad. I gotta ask though, for the older members on here, have you ever seen PP reach this kind of ‘inactive period’ in the past? I’d like to think it could be remedied. I would ask more people to join this forum, but really all my Pixar-loving friends are already on here!
Hey guys!
I too am very sad about the inactivity on Pixar Planet. I remember when I first joined, the generation before me was leaving, doing new things. And I couldn’t understand why!
But I’m older and I understand it. I’m in that phase too. With work and college, it’s very difficult. I really wish I had he time to be here more. And I do most of my fangirling on tumblr/facebook. I’m glad to see some of you guys there! But I certainly do miss the communal aspect of PP.
Being a new person on the forums, but being a long time reader of them, I feel really bummed out about the inactivity. I’m posting everywhere I can but it’s really not the same when nobody answers your posts. I hope this can be fixed soon, but to be honest, I don’t even know how you could fix it. sigh 
I know, it’s a bummer. I’m sorry that you feel like you missed out, and you’re right. Its not like we can force people to post more. Even though it’s not as communal as it use to be, I still do enjoy posting here when I can.
So do I. This is a nice forum to post on. And I don’t think it’ll die. Not while there are still dedicated fans of Pixar. I feel I could do more. I’ve still not made a single post on the Pixar Feature Films section so there’s something on my to-do list!
I’m glad for your optimism and enthusiasm. Happy Posting!
Things kinds of things sometimes come and go in phases as well. Some times are busier than other times. It also may have somewhat to do with growth. More members means more unfamiliar ‘faces’. Though, of course, I understand that to get familiar you have to post. For example, on the Beatles forum I’m on there’s kind of like a ‘core’ group that’s been there for years and still posts often we have gotten to know each other fairly well. Then there’s the outer fringe people that are newer and/or dont post much. There have also been people who were there for awhile, have left, and then sometimes they return after a hiatus. I do agree that getting older may have something to do with it. As we get older we’re all going to have more and more outside commitments. I know I’m not on here as much as I used to, and part of that is because I have a full time job and I cant get on here every day. I try my best to get on here on weekends and days off.
^There’s a Beatles forum?
There’s probably a forum for everything if you know where to look 
But yes, the one I’m on is called Beatlelinks and its at beatlelinks.net/forums I’ve been there for nearly 10 years now 
I guess that’s true, a forum for everything! A lot are inactive. And 10 years, what a dedicated member! I wonder if I’ll still be here in 10 years!
Like the wise sage Justin Bieber once said:
“Never say never!”
^hdehehehe!
Well its certainly possible as long as yer interest is kept up! And I’ll admit even I go through phases where I am more into posting on forums than other times, but fortunately I’ve never lost interest enough to leave.
Now that you mention it…PP has been a tad bit lonely. I try to come here often, but with so many things to every week it’s hard.
No worries, I’m the same way. Sometimes I just feel like spending more time on tumblr or fanpop.
I know that feeling man.
I hang out on deviantART a lot, if only because the art there puts me to shame and I get to see some really beautiful (and creepy) interpretations of my favourite characters.
I think this forum could do with more fan creations. I’m hosting the Pixar Planet Awards and there has not been enough fan “output” last year. I hope to change it for myself, this year, though! Once I, uh, stop procrastinating. :embarassed: