Cliff Dude wrote:
At the very least there should be a "chat thread" where people can just post random stuff and talk about random things that doesn't warrant a whole thread, that would bring up activity and is a good way for members to talk to each other in a less "formal" and hard-lined discussion topic.
Lots of other forums have chat threads or spam threads for people to post random stuff in.
YES! You're my hero! That's a very brillant idea!
I'm pretty sure there's alot of people wanting to post threads about random things that happened to them but they don't post it in Non-RS discussion because they think the discussion isn't really worthing it. Let's just say someone just bought a new computer (or whatsoever.)
You can't type in a very solid opinion post or something about that, the most of things you can say are ''Nice bro.'' and ''Awesome!''. However, it's those little threads that are kind of random that can contribute the most in the creation of a healthy forum activity. With a more ''Free Style'' forum, you won't have to worry that your thread is too low discussion value and/or not worthy posting at all. So, the activity can only go up.
Because nowdays, let's face it.
-There's ONE (two if you're lucky) interesting topic created every 2-3 days
-You're lucky to have ONE reply in the topic you've created in the following 24 hours.
-Nobody is helping the cause. In the way that I don't really see anyone creating topics on regular basis and get the thread to over 20 posts.
I seriously think that a Chat Forum would be more suitable than Sandbox's Returns. Not only that'd be good for members but also for YOU, the staff.
I always see people denying the fact that RSBANDB activity is low because of the ''Dead Season'', but am I the only one to see that the Dead Season lasts all year long?
You should really consider it. But don't forget you had your lesson with the Sandbox. Elaborate very clear rules in the beggining and don't let anyone getting too far. And if you see that things are going too wrong, don't waste your time trying to make peace and just take it off.
That's my opinion huh. You're not forced to listen to it.