Forum re-organization

**Ace** · 07-06-2007

Regular visitors to the forum will notice that a few sections have been moved around, and a few have been renamed as well.

I am also planning to eliminate many of the subforums. Moving posts from the subforums to their new top-level locations will begin tomorrow.

Tyro · 07-06-2007

I recommend getting rid of the Dragonball AF section. It's hardly ever used, and when it is most post don't say anything more than "If you could image an AF [whatever]...".

**Ace** · 07-06-2007

Moving DBAF to the top level is an experiment. Since DBAF is one of the most popular parts of the main MFG website, I decided I'd like to try having it at the top level for a while, to see if it generates any interest from casual visitors to the forum.

If it remains as quiet as it has been after a month or two, it will either be moved or merged into the non-canon area.

Vivi · 07-06-2007

What subforums are you getting rid of?
I personally like things to be organized. The current organization is how I like it ATM.

**Ace** · 07-06-2007

The subforums that are getting merged into their parent forums are mostly the ones with a very low post count. Some, like versus in DB/Z and DBGT, will stay.

With so many subforums, I think it's confusing for new members to figure out where to post. A smaller number of forums with higher post counts also helps potential members see how busy the site actually is. When posts are spread out, even though there are a lot of them, the site doesn't look very busy, which I think is discouraging to (some) potential members.

Superior · 07-07-2007

I'm not one who usually likes big changes, but this needs to be done. Afterall, change is good for a community, even if the community is only online. Plus I'm not really a fan of all the clicking to get to my designated area's, so a few less clicks on the mouse will probably help even my activity.

**Ace** · 07-07-2007

Most of the forum re-organization, elimination of subforums, etc, is now complete.

The RPG section still needs work, but everything else is done for now.

I realize the new layout might take some getting used to, but hopefully in the long run it will help attract more regular participants / posters.

Tyro · 07-07-2007

I really don't like the changes. I normally only visit the Dragonball section, but now everything besides the versus section is all piled into one spot. Even the video game section. Whatever it takes to get more active members, I guess...

07-06-2007	#1 (permalink)
Ace Administrator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kami's Lookout Posts: 1,423 Rep Power: 200	Forum re-organization Regular visitors to the forum will notice that a few sections have been moved around, and a few have been renamed as well. I am also planning to eliminate many of the subforums. Moving posts from the subforums to their new top-level locations will begin tomorrow.

07-06-2007	#2 (permalink)
Tyro (19) Mastered Super Saiyan Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Somerset, Kentucky Posts: 1,043 Rep Power: 7	Re: Forum re-organization I recommend getting rid of the Dragonball AF section. It's hardly ever used, and when it is most post don't say anything more than "If you could image an AF [whatever]...".

07-06-2007	#3 (permalink)
Ace Administrator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kami's Lookout Posts: 1,423 Rep Power: 200	Re: Forum re-organization Moving DBAF to the top level is an experiment. Since DBAF is one of the most popular parts of the main MFG website, I decided I'd like to try having it at the top level for a while, to see if it generates any interest from casual visitors to the forum. If it remains as quiet as it has been after a month or two, it will either be moved or merged into the non-canon area.

07-06-2007	#4 (permalink)
Vivi (25) Kami of Earth Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In my room contemplating life and existence. Posts: 4,358 Rep Power: 40	Re: Forum re-organization What subforums are you getting rid of? I personally like things to be organized. The current organization is how I like it ATM. __________________

07-06-2007	#5 (permalink)
Ace Administrator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kami's Lookout Posts: 1,423 Rep Power: 200	Re: Forum re-organization The subforums that are getting merged into their parent forums are mostly the ones with a very low post count. Some, like versus in DB/Z and DBGT, will stay. With so many subforums, I think it's confusing for new members to figure out where to post. A smaller number of forums with higher post counts also helps potential members see how busy the site actually is. When posts are spread out, even though there are a lot of them, the site doesn't look very busy, which I think is discouraging to (some) potential members.

07-07-2007	#6 (permalink)
Superior Namek'jin Ryu - Legendary Staffer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Nebraska (U.S.A.) Posts: 6,962 Rep Power: 13	Re: Forum re-organization I'm not one who usually likes big changes, but this needs to be done. Afterall, change is good for a community, even if the community is only online. Plus I'm not really a fan of all the clicking to get to my designated area's, so a few less clicks on the mouse will probably help even my activity. __________________ SSJ Bulma: Where is ...Superior anyway? The original. gkrt: Doing what Ric Flair did. Got in the Hall of Fame then jumped on the land of retirement.

07-07-2007	#7 (permalink)
Ace Administrator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kami's Lookout Posts: 1,423 Rep Power: 200	Re: Forum re-organization Most of the forum re-organization, elimination of subforums, etc, is now complete. The RPG section still needs work, but everything else is done for now. I realize the new layout might take some getting used to, but hopefully in the long run it will help attract more regular participants / posters.

07-07-2007	#8 (permalink)
Tyro (19) Mastered Super Saiyan Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Somerset, Kentucky Posts: 1,043 Rep Power: 7	Re: Forum re-organization I really don't like the changes. I normally only visit the Dragonball section, but now everything besides the versus section is all piled into one spot. Even the video game section. Whatever it takes to get more active members, I guess...