I guess I'll break the silence. I live in UB, and yes it's hard not to notice the low level of activity in this forum. I don't think this is due to anything specific with the site owner; it seems their admins do appear to make some efforts to spur conversation by introducing topics (often cookie-cutter topics, some being relevant and some not). I suspect the biggest reason is that there's not nearly so many expats living in UB (English-speaking anyway) compared to similar-sized cities in other countries. Mongolia has its charms, but lets face it the comparatively lower level of infrastructure and especially the climate is probably a turn-off for many in terms of a place to live. That leaves those coming for work-related reasons (often not much more than a year or two in length) and the minority of us who don't mind the cold much or missing a few familiar conveniences. So that's probably not a lot to build an active forum off of. No big deal, it is what it is. As for myself, I confess to being more introverted and not a social butterfly, so I tend to read more than talk/write. Wouldn't be surprised if there are dozens here who are the same.
