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Jan 28, 2009 22:52:58 GMT -5
Post by Amy @ Maplewood Kennels on Jan 28, 2009 22:52:58 GMT -5
Okay, I'd like to make a nice forum for people to join, but there are so many out there already that are the same. I want one that will be active. I need to know where people's interests lie. I've never seen an all catz forum, but I'm not real interested in an all catz forum. My favorite are competition forums (sporting events wise), but most don't seem very active and their is already one (Pets Sports club). I've tried a field trial one which got 0 interest. I could do a herding or Sled dog one, but I'm still afraid of lack of interest. Anyone have any ideas on something Unique I could make? That would strike interest?
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Jan 29, 2009 10:15:44 GMT -5
Post by Uhura@Meepits on Jan 29, 2009 10:15:44 GMT -5
I voted for adoptions and showing. The problem is, even if you get something that everyone is interested in, it may not become active. It's hard for a forum to get off the ground and become popular.
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Jan 29, 2009 10:57:24 GMT -5
Post by Moth Wing Cattery on Jan 29, 2009 10:57:24 GMT -5
I just created my show forum (The Petz Basket) and it's really not too active... people join and then just don't come back. *shrug* That's not true for all members, but people seem to have their favorites and stick to them.
I have a few active members but it's not really enough at the moment. Lol, everyone warned me that would happen. And, it did! I still have some faith though xD
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Jan 29, 2009 12:14:57 GMT -5
Post by Neco on Jan 29, 2009 12:14:57 GMT -5
I'm all about showing, ahaha. But like Uhura said, sometimes forums don't get off the ground, so you gotta pull out something special for yours.
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Jan 29, 2009 13:20:32 GMT -5
Post by Kipchack on Jan 29, 2009 13:20:32 GMT -5
I love performance sport forums, but there aren't that many active ones. I tried to make my own but I never got around to finishing it. Maybe when I get my new Java GSD pup and start sticking titles on him I'll work on it more.
It'd be really nice to see a well-made sport dog show forum. I'd definitely join. It's a shame the ones that exist aren't more active.. I won't join a forum unless there's a reasonable amount of activity and people judging shows.
Personally I wouldn't be too excited about another conformation show forum, because I only show on the RKC and VPA, but you could always add a bit of conformation showing to the forum just to make it interesting.
Adoptions are always fun too.
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Jan 29, 2009 13:51:45 GMT -5
Post by Arty on Jan 29, 2009 13:51:45 GMT -5
Syn, there's always the Petz Sports Club. It's going through a slow period, however it's a lot more active than any other sport forums and it's focused a lot more on titles etc. Very well made.
As for your forum, DJ, the key components are just being creative. Don't use the same generic board names, but perhaps use synonyms. Make absolutely sure that the layout is really attractive and looks good because that's an important aspect. Don't make a million useless boards, but instead organize things and explain things very clearly. I would love something that possibly incorporates farm animals, but that's not the whole forum.
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Jan 29, 2009 16:35:10 GMT -5
Post by Ela @ GK on Jan 29, 2009 16:35:10 GMT -5
At the moment; None. There are forums of many types out there and my views are, if you want to make an active forum, work with what's already available instead of dispersing members even further. The more new forums out there, the less activity there is on them. If you are insistent on a forum (they are a fun experience but frustrating as heck some times) then it doesnt much matter on the theme. What matters is ensuring you are creative and the ideas behind the forum are unique and interesting. Also, ensuring you have an appealing layout, a proper set of rules, and your own activity is a must. So theme wise, I don't know. Just be unique and creative!
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Magion
Petz Petter
This happens because I choose it to happen!
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Jan 30, 2009 14:37:15 GMT -5
Post by Magion on Jan 30, 2009 14:37:15 GMT -5
Wilds; I have a ton of wild pets. ^_^
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Feb 18, 2009 21:36:06 GMT -5
Post by nostalgia on Feb 18, 2009 21:36:06 GMT -5
I chose all of them. @3@
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