IF we can assume that on a scale of 0-10, everyone starts with 10 being all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and raring to go. Then they find out how long it takes to get started, so the enjoyment-rating versus effort and money invested will probably decrease a bit. Or a lot.
On that basis, if 0 = I’m leaving, and 10 = love it love it love it, where are you now?*
(I’m really talking about the main PC site where “official” cards are sent and received, but I guess that other activities such as tags swaps trades round robins offers and this forum should be taken into account.)
*If anyone reading this is on a zero on that scale, I doubt they’d be reading this and about to answer.
I am still all the way up at 10, though that may be influenced by drawing addresses in three countries I had not previously had any exchanges with this week.
I also took a break from Postcrossing for about a year, starting again in December so that may also be a factor.
When I first joined, the most fun part was reading and writing in English. Fifteen years later, the language has become something ordinary for me - I’ve been thinking in English for nearly a decade! Now Postcrossing is about connecting with people and trying to make them smile.
I have been on Postcrossing for several years and enjoy it now as much as ever. The great cards and Hurray messages I have received more than make up for the occasional frustration.
I’ve been doing postcrossing for a few years now and I still think I’m close to a 10. My young son has gotten involved more now also so it’s a family thing we share together. I can get discouraged when I draw the same country back to back to back, but realize that it is all part of it. I can honestly say my obsession with postcards is more now then when I started. Lol
It’s brought out my creative side more. I enjoy the connections to people wherever and whoever they may be. So all in all…I think I’m still at a 10.
It has always been a 10 for me and I have been on this site for 14 years. I do take breaks from it, but as someone who has had penpals and postcard pals my whole life, I just love this concept.
If 10 is the maximum, I didn’t start at 10. My enjoyment of PC has actually risen over time and I’m more into it now, after 8.5 years, than ever before.
Somewhere between 7 and 10, depending on a day. And that’s a good thing. From what I learned about myself if I’m invested in/enthusiastic about something consistently 10/10 for too long I’m going to burn out quick.
Interesting question… Maybe around 8.
The time just after I started was the worst, when I discovered all the wishes and wishlists and general dislikes.
I also had a moment recently when I felt disappointed as a receiver that so many cards felt so impersonal. But it’s a long time since I received anything so that’s faded. That was probably my lowest point.
Overall, my level of activity has never changed. One thing I am enjoying a lot right now is that postage is so cheap where I currently am, I can send without regrets and I enjoy sending probably more than receiving.
Im still in the new phase, as I live in South Africa, and with Covid making it worse, it now takes quite some time to get my cards out. At the moment I have sent all my cards (5) and its been 3 weeks, none delivered so far. But there are so many other things offered on the forums and sites, that my interest and like of the site only grew with time. I have learned a lot already, so I’m not slowing down There is still penfriends to be made, lotteries, direct swaps etc. Really loving it.
Regards
Duncan
Edit: I felt like I started at 10, end it still went up from there*
4 at the moment, maybe? It’s frustrating that PTT won’t update their list of countries that are blocked. So although I can exchange penpal mail with many countries on the list, I can’t interact with them through Postcrossing. For the meantime, I’m barely sending anything.
(Yes, I know there are exchanges in the forum. I have zero interest.)
There is still penfriends to be made, lotteries, direct swaps etc. Really loving it.