So I shared my survey here on FSAE.com, on the FSAE Facebook group, and on the FSAE Sub Reddit.
No doubt I missed some platforms but I got 245 responses.
There are thousands of FSAE'ers but this is at least a snapshot of the community.
Respondents could choose multiple answers and submit comments as well.
Over the past few days I notice several recurring comments so I added them to the answer list.
In the results below I converted those comments into standard answers and scaled them up based on when I added them to the list.
For me the most disappointing response was "Not aware of it".
I remember being introduced to this forum and delving into its 8000+ threads and then later excitedly showing new students as they joined.
It is truly saddening to see how the new generation of students have been turned away.
% of respondents that selected this answer
59% "because this place is toxic with posters being called out and shamed by people like Claude and Z too regularly"
36% There are better platform options
25% The info I want from here has already been discussed. Just read old threads and no need to post
13% Low activity level so I don't post (catch 22)
8% Excess of "Give me the answer plz thx" posts
4% I graduated
3% I post regularly at www.fsae.com/forums/
2% Not aware of it
245 Total Responses
-William