Well MP is certainly not dying, but is lacking good participation. Earlier we had this 1 post rule, changed it later to 10 posts minimum to ensure that users actively participate & not just download and leave.
The newbies must realise that if everyone start just taking, and not giving, then, there shall be only takers & no givers left on this forum. We moderators, try out level best to guide the newbies, but many times, i feel that some members just make the initial 10 posts & then they're never heard again.
Apart from this, many members just make one liners & thank you posts in 10 different threads.
The first thing a member should do is to see the different sections MP has and then post accordingly. The 10-post rule is just to make u acquainted with MP and nothing else.
There are so many sections like 'Introduce Yourself', Laughter section, articles section, Big Fight, General, etc.
Make a small intro for urself, or post some nice joke/forward. You can post some nice articles from the web or participate in various debates in Big Fight.... This itself should make atleast 30-40 posts and i am sure that everyone who registers on MP is capable of doing the above, rather than merely posting thanks everywhere.
It is understood that not everyone can contribute with files and attachments, so the responsibility can be limited to knowing more about the forum, browsing it... etc.
You can leave ur feedback in the SUGGESTIONS. In fact, there are so many areas on MP, like community games, etc. which will leave u totally addicted.
One thing i will like to add is for all the senior members to take this responsibility to guide every newbie. If u see them making just thanks everywhere, send them a PM guiding them how or where they should post.... it is just like an adult guiding a kid to come to the right place.
Let them know which sections are good for posting and then it will add to their mind that MP is not just about CAT & MBA.
These are some suggestions, i could think of.... If u have anything to add, be my guest... Suggestions and feedback are most welcome.