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A very well-written post, Lobo. I agree with everything you said and hope management will take your suggestions under advisement.
I'm still playing but admit I'm not nearly as interested/concerned about coming here now that the adjusts are gone. I understand HSX's reasoning but perhaps they were unaware of the potential impact of such a change. I realize they need to strike a balance between operating a business with accurate data but also retaining/recruiting players to actively trade. I do sense much of the excitement is gone and the post-holiday months may provide further evidence of that. The reality is many of our veterans don't post anymore, which makes me wonder if they play period - or are anywhere as active as they used to be. When I first started playing about 15 years ago, there were so many I looked up to - I wanted to learn as much as possible and be successful. For a new player now, they find boards that are largely desolate.
HSX would benefit from a site redesign, but I know that takes time, money, and manpower. I'm not sure what resources they are working with. A mobile app (costly to develop, I know) would be great, too - I do much of my trading on my phone now, but the site is a little cumbersome to navigate in that fashion. A mobile app would increase visibility and attract new players, for sure. However, once they are onboard, the excitement level needs to be maintained. When you look at forums like KJ and BOT, there's active discussions from people who love box office. Why doesn't that translate to HSX, both in conversation and in gameplay? There has to be answer becuse this game can still be fun to play - yet many of the veterans feel like they've been alienated and it doesn't feel like things are going in the right direction.
Why does a popular Pizza Chain come up with a "new" pizza every month or two? It's because people get excited about something different, even if it's just a variation of something they've had before. When an idea goes stale, it's time to take a close look and find ways to get the interest stirring again. There is potential to right the ship and I think HSX would find many us glad to offer suggestions if they are willing to ask for them.
How I feel about the new rulles Dec 26, 12:18
Frame 1:53 is from Saturday, Janaury 20, 1968. And yes, Sundays will never be the Same. {nm} Dec 26, 14:23
Doesn't exactly look more accurate, either.. {nm} Dec 26, 18:48
I'm just not sure what to do with some movie stocks anymore... just feel like I'm riding things up and down. {nm} Dec 26, 19:43
Ditto {nm} Dec 27, 11:17
It's made the game BORING {nm} Dec 26, 20:31
+1 {nm} Dec 27, 02:58
Yep {nm} Dec 27, 04:10
Well, I had an open mind, and gave it a few weeks Dec 27, 04:53
the anticipation was fun, as was the possibility of swings. {nm} Dec 27, 08:12
Agreed {nm} Dec 27, 21:26
Maybe we can get it changed back, if enough people agree {nm} Dec 27, 05:03
+1 - But I got told we'd never get enough posters to post to show that majority... {nm} Dec 27, 06:01
All it's going to take is one person to agree, and I don't get the impression any arguement is going to change his mind {nm} Dec 27, 06:12
Boooooriiiiiiiiiiiiing............. {nm} Dec 27, 05:35
This game is now boring. Friday adjust were great. Both changes (to saturday halt and this one) sucks {nm} Dec 27, 06:42
maybe it kinda seems that way, but 2016 is actually going to be the biggest $ year ever {nm} Dec 27, 10:12
Hopefully we'll be around to see what happens to theaters in the next 10 years or so... {nm} Dec 27, 15:45
I just hope/wish "they" notice the suckness and bring the Halt back to Friday or earlier, which would be even better {nm} Dec 27, 17:45
Walking away from HSX Dec 27, 06:24
hate to pile on, but it's felt like the website has been dying a slow death for awhile now... Dec 27, 07:29
agreed on most of your IM {nm} Dec 27, 07:59
A very well-written post, Lobo. I agree with everything you said and hope management will take your suggestions under advisement. Dec 27, 08:01
I too have wondered why BOT can succeed for people who love film in great dialogue, but hasn't translated Dec 27, 08:11
There was a social function to the halt and the adjust similar to the work lobo's contests (and contest idea) have done. Dec 27, 08:28
very well put gary! {nm} Dec 27, 08:34
The single most exciting thing about box office is opening weekend. It's an unknown. Dec 27, 08:36
also well said shadow. {nm} Dec 27, 08:54
I agree with your IM. {nm} Dec 27, 09:13
+1 {nm} Dec 27, 09:47
The most direct comment I can make is that I don't even come to the site every day any more and it doesn't bother me. Dec 27, 10:00
it seems to me that what people want out of HSX and what HSX needs out of HSX are two different things Dec 27, 12:50
I'm assuming that many traders would like to start that discussion. {nm} Dec 27, 13:03
I understand that there is a fine line drawn here by Cantor Fitzgerald. Antibody is the messenger. Dec 27, 09:15
Agreed on al of it. I see muself drifting away from the game more and nore {nm} Dec 27, 09:44
Agreed {nm} Dec 27, 11:01
Yep, boring now. They should deregulate the whole thing... get rid of the stock limits, etc. just go for it! Dec 27, 13:15
I don't trade often anymore, but I'm pretty much done. Dec 27, 13:27
Lobo said it perfectly. I agree 100 percent. The daily enjoyment has faded for me. {nm} Dec 27, 19:05
