1.) Flash abilities. I dunno how much it would be used, but it'd still be nice to have for those who can't use it. If I recall, normal users can't use the flash tag at all. If the administrators are so afraid of it being abused, they can make dipshit unable to use the tags and then dipshit anyone who does abuse the ability.
2.) Locking the chat thread from time to time, only for a little bit each time. This may work against us, or it may work for us. Chat threads are a big problem because they give everyone less of a reason to make threads. We should consider giving it a try.
3.) Arcade. I'm not saying we all want it, but it is a way to get some users who are used to arcades at forums to stick around a bit longer. If our current server can handle it, perhaps we should try it. Besides, it wouldn't hurt anything just to have it lying around.
4.) A new board. I don't know what kind of board. Just something new. I'd prefer something that isn't completely nonsensical like Rainbow Party was. You guys have any ideas for decent new boards? Something like that is always refreshing and might help make this place a little less boring and help a bit with activity.
5.) Weekly or daily (monthly?) event of some sort. Poll of the day, back when we actually did it, was pretty cool.
I posted this new thread about suggestions for two reasons: nobody checks the suggestion thread, and we could use the activity anyway.
Feel free to bash or support my simple little ideas, or come up with your own.
Quote from: Kazmopolitan on October 22, 2008, 02:52:25 AM
3.) Arcade. I'm not saying we all want it, but it is a way to get some users who are used to arcades at forums to stick around a bit longer. If our current server can handle it, perhaps we should try it. Besides, it wouldn't hurt anything just to have it lying around.
4.) A new board. I don't know what kind of board. Just something new. I'd prefer something that isn't completely nonsensical like Rainbow Party was. You guys have any ideas for decent new boards? Something like that is always refreshing and might help make this place a little less boring and help a bit with activity.
5.) Weekly or daily (monthly?) event of some sort. Poll of the day, back when we actually did it, was pretty cool.
These three I support.
The first two i don't care about, because I can't see flash on these school computers or at the library, and i don't care if the chat thread get's locked or not.
The arcade is something I fully support. I miss it so. Even though Sam pretty much dominated the majority of the arcade, except for the guy who destroyed us all at tetris. OH GOD HIS NAME ESCAPES ME, IT'S ON THE TIP OF MY TONGUE.
ROSTI
Anyway, the arcade could easily spawn some more activity. With the arcade we could have many events, such as tournaments, or a simple contest for a single game, or just discussing a game in general.
The idea for new boards has been brought up a lot, but if we can think of a great idea for a new board, I'm all for it.
Hell yea, lock the chat thread. I really get tired of it.
Flash privileges seems like something that could be experimented with easily.
They're all great suggestions, I just hope some of these can be put into action.
I honestly believe that even if you added any of those things, the activity level will remain the same. None of those "new" ideas will bring in any new people or make the people who have been lost return. Just sounds like some stuff you would like added so that you could be entertained for a few more minutes when you are logged in instead of really making this place better.
Quote from: KonohaShinobi on October 22, 2008, 06:29:52 AM
I honestly believe that even if you added any of those things, the activity level will remain the same. None of those "new" ideas will bring in any new people or make the people who have been lost return. Just sounds like some stuff you would like added so that you could be entertained for a few more minutes when you are logged in instead of really making this place better.
I kind of agree :(
Quote from: KonohaShinobi on October 22, 2008, 06:29:52 AM
I honestly believe that even if you added any of those things, the activity level will remain the same. None of those "new" ideas will bring in any new people or make the people who have been lost return. Just sounds like some stuff you would like added so that you could be entertained for a few more minutes when you are logged in instead of really making this place better.
Same thought plz.
You should really try to find better ways to keep new members in or something to increase overall activity.
we need to advertise! I know I do all the time, be it irl or in iPhone chat rooms :3
Quote from: Nurse ProtectedMember32 on October 22, 2008, 06:41:36 AM
we need to advertise! I know I do all the time, be it irl or in iPhone chat rooms :3
Nobody seems too interested in coming to boyah around here.
I suggested putting up flyers but jmv thought it was a stupid idea so i never did it
Quote from: Sidney A. Stubbs on October 22, 2008, 09:39:16 AM
Nobody seems too interested in coming to boyah around here.
I suggested putting up flyers but jmv thought it was a stupid idea so i never did it
I've dragged a few friends on here... But they never stay
this morning I signed up at iwebtool and advertised as much as I could... But I soon realized that forum is deader than boyah
Quote from: KonohaShinobi on October 22, 2008, 06:29:52 AM
I honestly believe that even if you added any of those things, the activity level will remain the same. None of those "new" ideas will bring in any new people or make the people who have been lost return. Just sounds like some stuff you would like added so that you could be entertained for a few more minutes when you are logged in instead of really making this place better.
I didn't say necessarily for "more activity," I just said for the "betterment of Boyerg." More activity and making this place less boring aren't synonymous.
Quote from: C-Note the Dog on October 22, 2008, 06:31:58 AM
Same thought plz.
You should really try to find better ways to keep new members in or something to increase overall activity.
then give your wonderful suggestions please instead of being like all the other users that say "oh your ideas won't work but sorry i can't come up with my own so i'll just criticize yours"
Quote from: Sidney A. Stubbs on October 22, 2008, 09:39:16 AM
Nobody seems too interested in coming to boyah around here.
I suggested putting up flyers but jmv thought it was a stupid idea so i never did it
go for it dude
i'm not allowed to do that here. all flyers are taken down unless they're pre-approved
it seems like as soon as jmv leaves for a bit, kaz steps in to dominate...i like kaz, this pleases me powerofone;
Quote from: Wulphe on October 22, 2008, 10:45:15 AM
it seems like as soon as jmv leaves for a bit, kaz steps in to dominate...i like kaz, this pleases me powerofone;
That's only because the other administrators don't do anything. Bassir or reefer could "dominate" if they wanted to, but they don't care about this place as much as I do, so they only come around every so often and post like 5 times a day.
what if we put a quick reply box or something at the bottom of the screen? i think thatd be easier...
Quote from: Wulphe on October 22, 2008, 10:52:48 AM
what if we put a quick reply box or something at the bottom of the screen? i think thatd be easier...
We already have that. Profile > Look and Layout Preferences > Use quick reply...
I agree with the Chat Thread thing. In fact, I suggested it. madood;
We should at least try out everything else, but we need ideas for boards/events. befuddlement
2.) No.
boyah needs a choir baddood;
Quote from: Kazmopolitan on October 22, 2008, 02:52:25 AM
1.) Flash abilities. I dunno how much it would be used, but it'd still be nice to have for those who can't use it. If I recall, normal users can't use the flash tag at all. If the administrators are so afraid of it being abused, they can make dipshit unable to use the tags and then dipshit anyone who does abuse the ability.
2.) Locking the chat thread from time to time, only for a little bit each time. This may work against us, or it may work for us. Chat threads are a big problem because they give everyone less of a reason to make threads. We should consider giving it a try.
3.) Arcade. I'm not saying we all want it, but it is a way to get some users who are used to arcades at forums to stick around a bit longer. If our current server can handle it, perhaps we should try it. Besides, it wouldn't hurt anything just to have it lying around.
4.) A new board. I don't know what kind of board. Just something new. I'd prefer something that isn't completely nonsensical like Rainbow Party was. You guys have any ideas for decent new boards? Something like that is always refreshing and might help make this place a little less boring and help a bit with activity.
5.) Weekly or daily (monthly?) event of some sort. Poll of the day, back when we actually did it, was pretty cool.
I posted this new thread about suggestions for two reasons: nobody checks the suggestion thread, and we could use the activity anyway.
Feel free to bash or support my simple little ideas, or come up with your own.
All of the above are great ideas. I would especially like #2 and #3. Chat threads are fun, but it decreases real discussion. The arcade would be amazing. I miss our old Powerspike one. WE NEED THE DOLPHIN GAME
Quote from: Headless Horseman on October 22, 2008, 01:35:27 PM
All of the above are great ideas. I would especially like #2 and #3. Chat threads are fun, but it decreases real discussion. The arcade would be amazing. I miss our old Powerspike one. WE NEED THE DOLPHIN GAME
GOD YES I MISS DOLPHIN DASH
Quote from: Kazmopolitan on October 22, 2008, 01:46:48 PM
GOD YES I MISS DOLPHIN DASH
The seizures were orgasmic. RUB IT
What the- I had dolphin Dash on my website and forum! O_0
I like 1, 3, 4, and 5.
i'll think of some more.
Quote from: Nyerp on October 22, 2008, 01:30:55 PM
2.) No.
wahhhhh i wont be allowed to shitpost 24/7 wahh
can we just be less strict with the threads
not that i post threads in the lobby anyways
Quote from: UnagiPower on October 22, 2008, 04:14:15 PM
can we just be less strict with the threads
not that i post threads in the lobby anyways
we're already pretty lenient, honestly
Quote from: Kazmopolitan on October 22, 2008, 04:16:31 PM
we're already pretty lenient, honestly
well for some reason i remember there were some pretty stupid threads that lead to pretty cool discussions/posts
Quote from: UnagiPower on October 22, 2008, 04:22:01 PM
well for some reason i remember there were some pretty stupid threads that lead to pretty cool discussions/posts
yeah, and generally, if they do happen to lead to something interesting, i don't lock them
i agree with the arcade
during my first few days that was pretty much the biggest raisin i came here baddood;
And now Lauls and I could potentially make silly little games for it if i can get off my ASS :|
a suggestion
we all suggest boards that could work and vote on the ones we'd like to see put in place
we see how much activity that board gets, and if it's not much, we kill it and try a new board baddood;
if it gets at least a decent amount of activity we could keep it for a smidge
or forever
or until it dies
Quote from: Cam on October 22, 2008, 04:02:37 PM
wahhhhh i wont be allowed to shitpost 24/7 wahh
you're the shitposter
"giggle; <3333333333333 waves WAVES nigga bitches SONG
LYYYRICS
ass
n
titties
ProtectedMember32 ilu <3 giggle;"
fuck me
Quote from: Nyerp on October 22, 2008, 06:51:27 PM
you're the shitposter
"giggle; <3333333333333 waves WAVES nigga bitches SONG
LYYYRICS
ass
n
titties
ProtectedMember32 ilu <3 giggle;"
okay i laughed
Let's have a monthly Ask Kaz thread
Quote from: Kazmopolitan on October 22, 2008, 02:52:25 AM
3.) Arcade. I'm not saying we all want it, but it is a way to get some users who are used to arcades at forums to stick around a bit longer. If our current server can handle it, perhaps we should try it. Besides, it wouldn't hurt anything just to have it lying around.
I've only said this like 50 bagillion times. ;-;
Quote from: Geno on October 22, 2008, 09:27:55 PM
Let's have a monthly Ask Kaz thread
i'm probably one of the least interesting people here to do that sort of thread doodthing;
We should have a quick reply button.
Quote from: Kazmopolitan on October 23, 2008, 02:29:17 AM
i'm probably one of the least interesting people here to do that sort of thread doodthing;
Only you or JMV baddood;
Quote from: Geno on October 22, 2008, 09:27:55 PM
Let's have a monthly Ask Kaz thread
Make it Ask Joeinc doodella;
im thinking a search thinger would be beneficial to this site.
Quote from: Geno on October 23, 2008, 11:09:10 AM
Only you or JMV baddood;
jmv is actually interesting
if you get deep inside of his colon
Quote from: bojangelsrocks on October 23, 2008, 04:20:55 PM
im thinking a search thinger would be beneficial to this site.
puts too much strain on the server
we had a lot of downtime due to the search function in the past
Quote from: Kazmopolitan on October 23, 2008, 04:57:06 PM
puts too much strain on the server
we had a lot of downtime due to the search function in the past
oh sorry, i didn't know that.
More doodthings. (http://www.kevinmara.com/img/other/boyah/doodthing/v.png)
I suggest the ability to sort threads by message icon. It's really bugging me. baddood;
Less Soup.
Oh, and there's not much in this world worse than a chat thread. (http://www.kevinmara.com/img/other/boyah/doodthing/oaf.png)
Except, maybe Ezlo.