I wouldn't think that SETI is "dying"  The thought never even crossed my
mind...

As to seeing your registration class shrinking to around 40 users...   even
in a mere four years there are many circumstances that can change in peoples
lives that they no longer have the time, equipment, inclination etc to
continue.

I don't think it's so much a case of SETI having to find a way to keep their
"dedicated supporters" as realizing that "life happens".  When able or
inclined, those supporters will return to the project.  I wouldn't worry
about it overly much.

 As far as that goes, spreading the word about SETI is something all of us
as supporters can do.  So if it dies out completely, I suppose ultimately
the fault would be ours to share....

JMHO

"D." <Dereka_k@notsohotmail.com> wrote in message
news:h_rVb.12379$QX4.8819@clgrps13...

  I've been crunching WU's for Seti@Home now for four years.  Lately I've
begun to wonder as BIONIC gets ready to roll out is Seti dying?  The

number

of dedicated data crunchers continues to inch up to 5 million users, yet
over the last month I've watched my registration class shink my over 40
users and seen many Seti Newgroup users say farewell to the project.

  Although all looks good as the numbers grow, how long can the project

live

and how effective can it remain if it continues to lose its core base of
dedicated crunchers that have helped it survive all these years?

  I welcome the new users, but if  Seti can't find away to keep its most
dedicated supporters, what future can they have?

D.

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