Sparky

I've got a stat attack for you guys. This is average est from the data while going through it (past 4 years). The figure is the average amount of users (members logging on) on the forum each day. The peak average is from when the album / major shows happen and the lower interest is the quiet periods we have in between albums and tours. A lot of the posts came from the dozens and dozens of previous posters who had huge post counts. No doubt that the offline period in Feb resulted in the loss of 'attachment' to the forum from high volume posters, obviously you've got the change in admin too after, the template changing, mod changes etc.. that would make this place seem very different than before, some people like it and others don't. It's hard to compare these things as there isn't another site with a similar amount of users to compare it to. A factor could be the loss or division of interest in Coldplay and one that's definite is social networks and less interest in forums generally, all over the internet. There might be more fans who love Coldplay because of MX/GS/Paradise/ASFOS and the fans who love those Coldplay albums/song the most may use Facebook or Twitter more, while a fan who prefers their earlier stuff and has grown up or is used to chatrooms/forums with the more 'anoymonous'/username edge may not like Coldplay's new material so they may not express any interest. These things happen but it's not necessarily a bad thing, it's just different. If you're expecting the forum to suddenly triple in members and thousands of new posts each day, there's a chance it may never happen, you just don't know, there are so many factors. We've got a good atmosphere going on and most of us are here to talk about the music and tour (when it happens!) so just have fun! It's an internet forum to enjoy and get away from the stresses of life, not add to more on, although it happens, we've all been there and seen the odd troublemaker now and then :P So either way guys, whatever will be will be :) This is a long term community and if all goes smooth for the band, we'll have at least another 14+ years ahead ;) We'll (mod team) do our part, just keep up the enthusiasm :D

Yeah sure :)

A list of Coldplaying.com articles on Miracles, since it was announced as a potential Oscar nominee a few months ago! http://www.coldplaying.com/category/cp-miracles/

Coldplay's new song, Miracles now has it's own forum :) Chat away until your heart's content! http://www.coldplaying.com/forum/forums/185-Miracles Check out all of the articles on Miracles, from when it was announced as a potential Oscar nominee http://www.coldplaying.com/category/cp-miracles/

Awesome haha

Someone was a bit clumsy at 1:52!

Wow, very fast indeed, thanks!

Now that the final scheduled appearance has ended, what do you think of the Ghost Stories era experience? What are your high and low points (if any)?

I think it wasn't allowed to be filmed, so they grabbed a cheeky 4 seconds to not make it too obvious! The rest were just snaps! BooBooBoo is a right Coldplaying celeb at the moment :P

They were very good, having lots of fun and really enthusiastic

Nah, our 'secret' source :P

Thanks :P Cheeky edit now!

Nice one gai and just like that, the final Ghost Stories appearance has ended!

Check out the new article, which includes a lot of backstage and performance photos that the BBC have given us exclusives on (some you may have seen some on Twitter already) Here's a short backstage clip too of Chris Martin talking about Paloma Faith [video=youtube;r_LIQaOcukg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_LIQaOcukg&feature=youtu.be It was the penultimate appearance during the Ghost Stories era, with the NRJ Awards in France on Saturday wrapping things up! The Live 2014 gallery on the main site will be updated shortly after the performance and there we have it, an amazing year of Coldplay!

http://www.coldplaying.com/coldplay-bbc-music-awards-exclusive-gallery/ Check out the new article and the exclusive gallery :)

Will and Chris backstage

True lol, they were pretty much climbing over each other though, so they were technically taller than me :laugh3: Excerpt from the Coldplaying article on the way... To expand on that here, when the rush started to happen, a security guard shouted at everyone and said "What's wrong with you people? It's only One Direction" :laugh3: And when happened and people were rushing for the arena floor, a security guard glanced at me (had to look behind to me to make sure it was me) and said to stop pushing, i'm like wtf?? then he started pointing aggressively and said "i'm gonna get you".....because it's not the screaming 800 1D fans, just the small group of Coldplay fans obviously! The non benefit of being tall haha! Met ColdplaySheffield/Jamie, top guy, great chatting to you! Met Tash first at the arena, after the stampede and it was great chatting to her too :D

It's fine on this occasion, its pretty much the first cover, interesting to hear! May wanna start a thread too in the covers section :) I've added some text too, just to state its a cover as the Youtube title doesn't

Was such a brilliant performance of ASFOS and with the Xylobands too! Was sort of worth being in a middle of a stampede caused by 1D fans (who were the majority!) and been on a goosechase for hours just to fetch my ticket! Started with Coldplay, ended with Coldplay (the montage), little inbetween apart from a bit of Chris talking. A pocket full of star confetti and a brand new white shiny Xyloband :D

Reserve a spot for me? :P I'll be there before 4 I think!

The riff at 3:05, U2 - One Step Closer anyone? I just love the ending to this!

Added a poll :)

I agree with the U2 bit, thought it was Bono for a second when Chris' vocals started. I really love this, they seem to save their best stuff for extras/b-sides and film tracks nowadays :P I hope LP7 will be more like this :D

I'll be in the standing area, see you there if you're going. Let us know what time to. If we can get a crowd of Coldplayers, that would be great!

The general standing area is 16+ only, so that pretty much rules out most 1D fans! ;)