Forum Consolidation

Discussion in 'Site Discussion' started by Vulpine Script, Jul 8, 2013.

  1. Vulpine Script

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    It was suggested in another thread that there's just too much of the forums to moderate, and in some way I agree. I think that the amount of forums there are is fine, the problem is that it's too spread out. Laid out too thin, it means things are set out in very specific areas and that just creates more places to have to look at. Therefore I think the forums could be consolidated somewhat to allow some areas to merge and maybe have members that don't look in other areas find something they might be interested in they may have missed.

    Before I post a proposed example I thought I'd see if this is thought of as a good idea and get staff input on its possibility.
     
  2. Flutteryshy

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    I agree that the threads are quite spread out, we have... what, 7 sections? It's crazy. I'll tell the other staff to take a gander at this.
     
  3. Tyro D. Fox

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    No, that sounds pretty decent. I'll see what we can do.
     
  4. Grey Knightmare

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    It certainly wouldn't do any harm!
     
  5. mike406

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    While I think the sections themselves are fine, there are too many sub-forums. I think the media section especially does not need the amount of sub-forums it has.


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  6. SoulEmber

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    I recall this issue being brought up before on several occasions. Here's hoping that something is done about it this time around, as I think it's a really good idea, as I mentioned each time it has been brought up.
     
  7. Echoax

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    Seems to be a reoccurring thing huh. All this talk of ideas and brainstorming, then no action.
     

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