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Post by Gamoc on Sept 25, 2007 13:16:35 GMT -8
I must not be quit grasping what you all are talking about. In my opinion, ALL boards have a theme. Even a GT board is itself a themed board. But I think the best boards start with a specific community in mind,and a specific theme. A smart forum owner looks for a niche that hasn't yet been over-filled, something in their (the owners) sphere of interest and finds a way to fill that need. It may start out like mine did, with one idea, but I was smart and did my homework and research and found what others were successful at (such as having a General Topic section and then branching out somewhat from there) BUT, I've never let the board stray too far from the original intent. Yes my board is small with less than 100 people - but the activity within the community is wonderful. You really get to know your posters this way and sticking with the basic theme is a good way to insure it stays that way. Would you prefer to have 1000 members that never show up or participate, or 50 members who don't want to to anywhere else? And why do I feel that I've just gone off topic with a bit of a rant...*meekly slinks away chanting "I'm sorry, I'm sorry"* As I said before, it is completely opinionated about whether General Talk is in itself a theme. That is also a great way to put it (about themes). I agree, you should start off with one theme, then build up there. Maybe on a...say...Graphics Forum. After a while, I would suggest starting a coding section. To help with attracting new and more unique members. Thanks for bringing that up.
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Post by ::l o c k h a r t:: on Sept 27, 2007 18:03:34 GMT -8
I think it's nice to have some different elements in a forum. Sure, emphasize the main reason why people came, but give them something to do while another part of the forum is going slow or getting a little boring. Mine is split into an RPG(emphasis), and the rest you can discuss things and show off graphic skills.
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Post by <-ߣñá†111->© on Oct 7, 2007 12:40:14 GMT -8
i really dont like to multi-theme becuase it gets guest off-track.
What i mean by off track is they could be talking about one thing and then click on a link that
sends them to a totaly differant thing. so they could be posting about the wrong thing.
that is my opinion on this.
-Benat©
*Note---Sorry for not typing 4 sentences earlir.*
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Post by Enchant on Oct 7, 2007 16:37:50 GMT -8
i really dont like to multi-theme becuase it gets guest off-track. Welcome to the discussion, I do ask that you please make sure that when you post here, that you follow the rules and post a minimum of 4 sentences. Also, could you please clarify your post, as I do not understand what you mean by it getting off track...
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Post by The Packle on Oct 7, 2007 17:18:01 GMT -8
Multiple themes for stuff can be a good thing and a bad thing Good things - Gets members who love the subjects together.
- Forum gets bigger and bigger
Bad Things - More Moderating
- Members getting confused.
- Fights, at times
I cant list every single thing but I see those as the major things of a forum. If you make your forum in multiple threads, choose carefully and try to keep it together.
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Post by Gamoc on Oct 7, 2007 18:39:49 GMT -8
Does more moderation always mean a bad thing. If you find that you need more moderation, that usually means that your active members are going up, but if nothing really changes, that usually means that there hasn't been a big enough effect on the forum for it yet. There aren't always going to be fights. I have a multi-themed forum, and go to many, and haven't once ran into a fight. Most fights do not occur because of multiple themes, the usually occur because one member said something stupid and it got on another members nerves.
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Post by The Packle on Oct 7, 2007 19:01:52 GMT -8
Does more moderation always mean a bad thing. If you find that you need more moderation, that usually means that your active members are going up, but if nothing really changes, that usually means that there hasn't been a big enough effect on the forum for it yet. There aren't always going to be fights. I have a multi-themed forum, and go to many, and haven't once ran into a fight. Most fights do not occur because of multiple themes, the usually occur because one member said something stupid and it got on another members nerves. It can both be a bad thing and a good thing (forgot to make a both section ) My forum is a multi-subject forum (three different types of stuff). However, it can be bad at times cause it may require more work when that one subject expands. So, it may be a good thing and a bad thing. Moderation is just there to keep things in check and make sure they are not breaking that one subjects rules. Except, if you dont have enough staff, it will require you keeping up with everyone posting every few minutes.
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Post by Gamoc on Oct 7, 2007 19:15:15 GMT -8
See, that is better described. It is true, although it can be a bad thing, it is usually a good thing with, and on with, proper staff choices. Now back on topic. Yes, running a multi-themed forum is more work, but having more work on the forums helps you work things out in real life because you are less likely to procrastinate on it. If you can manage a multi-themed forum, then you are prepared for real life as well as internet life. You helped me think up of a very good point here.
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Post by thevendra on Oct 8, 2007 2:28:45 GMT -8
hi everyone
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Post by Enchant on Oct 8, 2007 4:55:59 GMT -8
Hello...and welcome to the Discussion Board. If you wish to join in the discussion, then please do so, with a minimum of 4 sentences relevent to the topic. If you wish to just make a greeting or intro, there is a board specifically for that in the General Topic Board. Please make sure you read the rules of the respective boards you wish to post in. Your time here will go much more smooth. Thank you
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