Forum Suggestions

Discussion in 'Managing Your Online Community' started by Michael, Sep 10, 2009.

  1. Michael

    Michael Regular Member

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    Do you often take on a members suggestion of a new forum to be added? What is the criteria you go by when considering adding something they want as a forum?

    On our forums we tend to only implement a new forum or subforum if there is around 2-3 threads being made on the subject each day, otherwise I dont think it is worth it and there discussions could easily go in one of our general discussion forums.
     
  2. BabyDesigner

    BabyDesigner Adept

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    I will take on board ideas for forums/subforums, but will only open one if I feel there is a need for it, and that it would be used.
     
  3. Michael

    Michael Regular Member

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    When we started out we added some forums which never actually went into use which were suggested I guess we learned not to add something just for their benefit, it needs to benefit the community as a whole.
     
  4. BabyDesigner

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    Yep, I wouldnt add new forums if I cant say I had threads to move into it. Or if there were another existing forum that would serve its purpose.
     
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    alter Newcomer

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    ^I think you've basically got it covered.
    New forums are only needed when you've got a definate demand and use for them. Or if you REALLY need to separate something.
     
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    Ak Worm Grand Master

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    I would add new forums, but im thinking mine are fine i hope.
     
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    cheat-master30 Grand Master

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    My criteria whether to add a new, wanted forum is basically whether the topic has a decent amount of dicussion about it, and if at least 10 or so people would actually post in said part of the forum.
     

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