I will also add that some of you have been very faithful in trying to get those types of threads going and it is appreciated 🙂 I enjoy this site, learn a lot, and am challenged to study more. I knew that RITAN going on Facebook would take away some of the traffic on the home site, but not to the extent that it did. Seems like it really killed the home site. Sad Indeed, the atmosphere that RITA and the RITAN II two enjoyed for so long seemed to change. Again, we had more than just mere speculation and chasing after self proclaimed prophets at this home site. There also seemed to be a curbing of the freedom to post, blog and start threads that also seemed to turn many off. Or so has been the experience of many I have talked with. It's in the Lord's hands now. Perhaps we can find our way back! Let us continue to apply the rules for sure, but with the wisdom to know when and how as well! TR The "spirit of the times" has changed. I don't think it's because RITAN is lacking; I see a general decline in interest for end-time related sites. It's hard to say exactly why, and I have always been an analytical sort of person. For one thing, people aren't as drawn to moderated sites any longer. They have become used to posting one-shot posts on places like FB and don't really seem that interested in engaging in discussion. They already know what they want to say. I enjoy thought-provoking, Biblically based probes into meaty questions. After many years, it can become difficult to find fresh ground to explore, though. Perhaps one reason is that so much speculation has been replaced by daily examples of real-time prophetic events. At times, it's hard to say exactly what's going on because there is so much confusion taking place. We used to have lots of fun, and displays of humor. Things seem a much more serious these days. I won't say people aren't still looking for Jesus to come soon (I know I am) but there is a kind of weariness that has set in as we've waited together. I look forward to meeting everyone, and also those who have been a part of the online fellowship in previous years. I don't know what the answer is or how to fix things. Maybe it's not a time for reclaiming the excitement of the former days. Maybe it's all about to be fulfilled and our virtual gathering will be replaced with something far better. O.K. TR
