I came over here from Max after many fits and starts since 1999. Came here three to five years ago. What I love about this site is the respect and genuine interactions. I shouldn’t write this but... what the hell. This site is therapy for me. It let’s me vent and share my experiences. Hopefully sharing in a helpful way.

The negative is versus Max, this site needs more contributors. The change to make this look like Max has been wonderful. While I was a member of Max I tried to actively get those members to come on over here. Not that many have. Maybe they like anarchy or are reluctant to change. It puzzles me.

Has anyone here tried outreach to good top Max contributors? This should be the site! And I thank all of you for all your interactions. It makes me feel... less alone.

I peruse both sites, and to me it seems like this site has more traffic. It seems like The Hang just has an occasional post about old men eating poo.



When you get past a certain age you start seeing familiar surrounding vanish, and it is deeply unsettling. Maxfisch.com is a familiar surrounding. So, even though I don't use it that much, I like that is still there. I can understand why some people would rather stay there despite some truly negative posts not being removed out of neglect.

They're both pretty quiet, which makes interaction sparse. Interaction is what drives interest.

I think one the main reason why the boards do as well these days is because oh other social media. With the likes of fet life and Twitter people use those a lot to interact with others. Look how many Dommes have their own board here and hardly anyone in them. When Max boards were in it prime there really was no other place to talk S&M except maybe AOL chat which got old fast.

I love this site, even when we disagree there is civility! Max has become nothing but a snake pit. The absentee owners don't run the site, but one or two Dommes do! There is an in "clique" on the Hang that never get bashed. These "high and mighty" Dommes will allow vicious predatory members to verbally assault Dommes, and do nothing about it! The moderators on Max have god like authority. I have seen posts removed that displeased the "true" owners. If those post can be removed, why can't damaging gossip and straight out lies from "1st post" sock-puppets? I shouldn't have to name names, ten minutes on the Hang and you'll know who I'm discussing!

I call for a boycott of the Hang!

I pretty much agree with everything that's been said in this thread. Unfortunately forums are a dying medium. No offense, but I bet the average age on here or MF is over 50. And that's factoring in the few super young Dommes that post here, like MRW and DommeLynx.

Topics are what drive interest and participation so I give everyone a challenge: ask a question or post an opinion once a week. I will respond and I am sure others will too. When no one starts conversations, people get bored.

Thanks for starting this conversation, junglepet. I will start a new topic next week after my big weekend event.

OMG, soapy! I spewed my morning coffee.

Thank you for your encouraging words. We have contacted several top posting members of Max Fisch the Hang. We invited them to join us at the Buzz, some did, others did not. We believe cross posting would be good step. If you know a Mistress who posts on the Hang encourage Her to post news & travel on the Buzz.

The lack of moderation on a discussion board having the potential to destroy careers, and damage personal lives, is irresponsible at best, and libelous at worst.

Perhaps Alan Bennett was discussing a similar situation when he said: “We started off trying to set up a small anarchist community, but people wouldn't obey the rules.”

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At least the contributors we have here are people you want to talk to! There may be fewer contributors but there are also better, more respectful discussions. I'm all about quality over quantity.