I read this post when it was added in late October. It is something that I have thought about myself and waited to see what the responses were from our members.
Great reply from Brian and others and for the time being I am happy to be semi active here.
I still think I can give some help and advice to the forum but mainly concentrate on those that have had the same treatment as me. Also I try to be there for all the Australians and New Zealanders as there is nothing as valuable as this forum locally even though our Cancer Councils are slowly getting there.
I am always happy (and sad too) when they have found OCF as I know they will get the best help here.
Many reasons have now been given for people no longer posting and it has also been mentioned that not everyone makes it.
There are caregivers who lose their partner or family member as Liz did. (Great to see you here Cookey).
Then there are others whose families let us know that one of our members passed away.
I remember people like Minnie, Stephanie, Patty and recently Pete. They are still my FB friend and will remain there while ever their profile still exists.
Gabriele