Improving the Forum

[Mos]

Re: Improving the Forum

nimda

does he frequently visit the forum, and look at the discussion (especially in the support section or this kind of thread!)?

I mean it is his responsibility to do that. Hey if nothing happens or he keeps ignoring these concerns, we could always start a new forum

[One-Way]

Re: Improving the Forum

Well, Anonymouse is also an administrator and runs the board as much as he can. I mean, it is there responsibility, along with the help of us moderators, but as far as changes go, it needs to be approved with nimda. I can propose these changes and hope he looks into it, but that's all we can do right now.

I'm happy right here, though.

[Siggie]

I like the organization provided by the different forums. If you aren't interested in something then you can avoid it. It's only as useful as we make it though by sticking to topics and creating threads in the right place to begin with.

Right! Number of the threads should be limited for members. Let say 50 treads at most. It would reduce the number of meaningless/trash threads. If someone wants to post more he/she may delete older/unpopular threads.

I think this would be too restrictive. We want to encourage new members to participate and post. If we don't allow them to post a new thread they'll just take existing threads off topic. Many people come across the forum with a single question in mind and that wouldn't allow them to create a thread and ask it.

[gegev]

Re: Improving the Forum

I like the organization provided by the different forums. If you aren't interested in something then you can avoid it. It's only as useful as we make it though by sticking to topics and creating threads in the right place to begin with.

I think this would be too restrictive. We want to encourage new members to participate and post. If we don't allow them to post a new thread they'll just take existing threads off topic. Many people come across the forum with a single question in mind and that wouldn't allow them to create a thread and ask it.

It depends on the business mission this forum set. If you put stress on quality over the quantity my/our suggestion wouldn’t sound bad. And in addition setting the upper limit wouldn’t annoy the new members, because they hardy would post more than 50 threads during the first year of their membership.That is the restriction will be rather symbolic, but promoting the quality. And telling that this forum is for the quality/noteworthy post makers will sustain your market niche, making it neater, concise and attractive, because casual post makers never stick with a forum for a long time, anyway. Besides, you know, most of your/our members, I guess 99%, don’t post more than 50 threads.

[londontsi]

Re: Improving the Forum

I like the organization provided by the different forums. If you aren't interested in something then you can avoid it.
It's only as useful as we make it though by sticking to topics and creating threads in the right place to begin with.

Essentially you are saying there is nothing wrong with the existing structure, and it is the members/participants fault for the state of the forum.

I think this would be too restrictive.

It need not be if the structure and rules are optimized for your intended mission.

We want to encourage new members to participate and post.

There was no suggestion to discourage new participants.
In fact I remember when I first joined the forum how daunting it was with hundreds of threads with similar heading and content.

If we don't allow them to post a new thread they'll just take existing threads off topic.

Are you suggesting with the current structure we are avoiding off topic postings?
Why not have a single thread "Help Sought by Compatriots" or whoever.
It will be easier for a newcomer.

Many people come across the forum with a single question in mind and that wouldn't allow them to create a thread and ask it.

This can easily be catered for without having thousands of threads.
See above



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[Eddo211]

Re: Improving the Forum

A forum can always be improved but I am OK with the way Hyeclub is....well it might be nice if the guys could imbed videos in the NKR thread but other than that hyclub rocks in my book.

[Mos]

Re: Improving the Forum

does anybody think the text-boxes upon replying are to small?

[jgk3]

Re: Improving the Forum

you mean their vertical span Mos?

[Yedtarts]

Re: Improving the Forum

I just noticed something today. How come we have the star of David as a reputation marker under our avatars?

[bell-the-cat]

Re: Improving the Forum

I just noticed something today. How come we have the star of David as a reputation marker under our avatars?

Your reputation has gone down a point.