08 Nov 15
If You Personally Owned Red Hot Pawn (OP)
"If You Personally Owned Red Hot Pawn" what if any changes
would you make to its present policies governing:
1) "Subscriptions"
2) "Rating Tables"
3) "Forums"
4) "Clans"
5) "Clubs"
6) "Chess Blogs"
7) "Send Feedback"
8) "Site FAQ"
9) "Help Forum"
10) "Site Map"
11) "On Twitter"
12) "On Facebook"
13) "On Google"
14) "Contact"
15) "Terms of Service"
For the purpose of maximizing retention of present and attracting
new members now and for the foreseeable future?
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Originally posted by Grampy BobbyI would combine the Sports and Culture Forums with the General Forum ~ i.e. I'd close the Sports and Culture Forums down and then change the description of the General Forum so that the words Sports and Culture were included.
[b]If You Personally Owned Red Hot Pawn (OP)
"If You Personally Owned Red Hot Pawn" what if any changes
would you make to its present policies governing:
1) "Subscriptions"
2) "Rating Tables"
3) "Forums"
4) "Clans"
5) "Clubs"
6) "Chess Blogs"
7) "Send Feedback"
8) "Site FAQ"
9) "Help Forum"
10) "Site Map"
11) "On Twitter"
12) " ...[text shortened]... future?
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Request: Please remain focused on the thread's topic and objective."[/b]
08 Nov 15
Originally posted by FMFThis is something I'm very much in favour of. Doesn't matter that not all of us are interested in either or both topics, the General Forum should cater for all tastes. The traditional excluded topics of politics and religion should IMHO have their own forums, but other topics should all be in the one place where everyone can see them.
I would combine the Sports and Culture Forums with the General Forum ~ i.e. I'd close the Sports and Culture Forums down and then change the description of the General Forum so that the words Sports and Culture were included.
It would be good if people chose their thread titles carefully, but at least most of them do most of the time. 🙂
08 Nov 15
Originally posted by KewpieKewpie and FMF, my thanks to you both for your well reasoned and innovative suggestions.
This is something I'm very much in favour of. Doesn't matter that not all of us are interested in either or both topics, the General Forum should cater for all tastes. The traditional excluded topics of politics and religion should IMHO have their own forums, but other topics should all be in the one place where everyone can see them.
It would be good if people chose their thread titles carefully, but at least most of them do most of the time. 🙂
09 Nov 15
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyAnother concept I'd consider would be a revision of the Forum Guidelines which would incorporate minimal expectations of civility.
If You Personally Owned Red Hot Pawn (OP)
"If You Personally Owned Red Hot Pawn" what if any changes
would you make to its present policies governing:
1) "Subscriptions"
2) "Rating Tables"
3) "Forums"
4) "Clans"
5) "Clubs"
6) "Chess Blogs"
7) "Send Feedback"
8) "Site FAQ"
9) "Help Forum"
10) "Site Map"
11) "On Twitter"
12) "On ...[text shortened]... ble future?
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Request: Please remain focused on the thread's topic and objective."
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyYour "expectations" presumably?
Another concept I'd consider would be a revision of the Forum Guidelines which would incorporate minimal expectations of civility.
How many times have you not met your own "minimal expectations of civility" in the last, say, six months?
09 Nov 15
{following the thread title}
...... I'd disable the "copy" and "paste" functions from all forums.
...... I'd separate the information forums (Announcements, Site Ideas, Help) from the entertainment forums.
...... I'd publish the usernames of forum-banned people somewhere on the site not directly in the forum area.
09 Nov 15
Originally posted by KewpieThis might make it necessary for some people to try a bit harder to bring a bit of originality to the community but I think it would have a positive effect and the benefit would be felt almost immediately.
I'd disable the "copy" and "paste" functions from all forums.
09 Nov 15
Originally posted by FMFWe've heard this crap idea from you before.
I would combine the Sports and Culture Forums with the General Forum ~ i.e. I'd close the Sports and Culture Forums down and then change the description of the General Forum so that the words Sports and Culture were included.
It's a good thing you're not "in control" here. How much would remain after gutting the site, removing everything you don't like?
09 Nov 15
Originally posted by KewpieEveryone can see them just fine where they are.
This is something I'm very much in favour of. Doesn't matter that not all of us are interested in either or both topics, the General Forum should cater for all tastes. The traditional excluded topics of politics and religion should IMHO have their own forums, but other topics should all be in the one place where everyone can see them.
It would be good if people chose their thread titles carefully, but at least most of them do most of the time. 🙂
Again, this is just removing forums others enjoy, just because you don't use them.
Choice is a good thing, not something to be afraid of, or denied to others.
09 Nov 15
Originally posted by SuzianneWhat's wrong with the idea? The two forums I mentioned are relatively moribund and the wider range of topics that would be raised here might breathe additional life into the General Forum. What would be your specific objection?
We've heard this crap idea from you before.
09 Nov 15
Originally posted by SuzianneThe choices would not be denied or reduced; they would still be here but in one place., Indeed, if it served to rekindle interest in 'Culture' and 'Sports' topics it could just as easily result in an increased choice of topics to talk about.
Choice is a good thing, not something to be afraid of, or denied to others.
09 Nov 15
Originally posted by SuzianneYou're as entitled to your opinion as I am to mine. Unless you are the ultimate owner of the site it's all academic anyway.
Everyone can see them just fine where they are.
Again, this is just removing forums others enjoy, just because you don't use them.
Choice is a good thing, not something to be afraid of, or denied to others.