I don’t post often, very rarely actually, but I read topics constantly, and the reason why I don’t post it’s cause it’s really discouraging, and annoying. The “troll/per legit poster ratio” of posts is astonishing nowadays, and most topics end up in a big sequence of personal attack’s, etc, drifting away from the actual original subject.
It’s too bad it became this. I believe that if the place had a bit more sanity and respect, even though the number of overall posts might diminish, the quality of the discussion and content would end up much better.
Best regards.
rockchic65 · Member since
Totally agree
Yes, yes and yes, this place is pretty unuseable at the moment unless you're into endless rounds of personal tit for tat, a new forum would definitely be a good idea if moderated properly.
moonhead79 · Member since
1) YES because there isn't a proprer admin/moderation, this is the real key for this forum. With a good moderation section this forum has a great potential. I was admin in a rockprog forum founded by me and other friends and it was a good experience (sometimes a nightmare but it's part of the game).
This forum needs:
A moderation team
A good but light technical restyling
Look at the Genesis Movement or Pink Floyd Yeeshkul, two long dated forum but in good shape, why? Simple: a good moderation team who manage the forum and the technical part of it. Obviously a forum is like a second work, it needs money (the host platforms aren't free ) but could be a great experience... With my forum i met a lot of musicians like Steve Hackett...
2) YES only if this forum really dying, before that i stay here
3) YES
My question is: WHO MANAGE THIS FORUM?
PS: My forum doesn't exist now just because it became too big to manage it ;)
emrabt · Member since
This site has been dead for years.
stevelondon20 · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]moonhead79 wrote:[/b]
1) YES because there isn't a proprer admin/moderation, this is the real key for this forum. With a good moderation section this forum has a great potential. I was admin in a rockprog forum founded by me and other friends and it was a good experience (sometimes a nightmare but it's part of the game).
This forum needs:
A moderation team
A good but light technical restyling
Look at the Genesis Movement or Pink Floyd Yeeshkul, two long dated forum but in good shape, why? Simple: a good moderation team who manage the forum and the technical part of it. Obviously a forum is like a second work, it needs money (the host platforms aren't free ) but could be a great experience... With my forum i met a lot of musicians like Steve Hackett...
2) YES only if this forum really dying, before that i stay here
3) YES
My question is: WHO MANAGE THIS FORUM?
PS: My forum doesn't exist now just because it became too big to manage it ;)[/QUOTE]
This forum is owned by Richard Orchard.
In answer to Brenski's questions, all of them are a yes from me. I've moderated forums before and would be happy to do so again.
moonhead79 · Member since
Could be great steve!
How can i contact Richard? Is he answer?
stevelondon20 · Member since
[url]queen@thinkingwebsites.com.au[/url] is his email address mate.
pittrek · Member since
1) yes
2) kind of - I'm not a fan of banning, I prefer an "ignore" or "mute" function, banning can be extremely easily misused
3) probably yes
moonhead79 · Member since
@stevelondon20 thanks mate!
@pittrek i'm agreed with your 2nd point but sometimes the situation needs strong measures, obviously this is only my point of view.
Anyway... lost this forum could be a shame because there are a lot of great people who contribute for years with passion and lost their works it's very awful... then move everything on another board could be a huge work.
brENsKi · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]pittrek wrote:[/b]
1) yes
2) kind of - I'm not a fan of banning, I prefer an "ignore" or "mute" function, banning can be extremely easily misused
3) probably yes[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE] [b]moonhead79 wrote:[/b]@stevelondon20 thanks mate!
@pittrek i'm agreed with your 2nd point but sometimes the situation needs strong measures, obviously this is only my point of view.[/QUOTE]
and in fairness - it'd likely be only the same characters who've been banned form here
on my way up · Member since
Yes, yes and yes.
I'm still as big a Queen fan as before but the lack of respectful communication on this forum has totally diminished my desire to participate.
Truly sad.
little foetus · Member since
yes to all your questions.
Killer_queenIII · Member since
1. Obviously
2. Defintely
3. Well a new and improved forum will induce a healthy contribution. I can try
I often compared this forum to an old, dilapidated, yet still functioning office building. Much of its facilities are shit, yet it's still standing somehow. This building doesn't just need a renovation, it's a full on demolition job to make room for a newer, improved place.
[QUOTE] [b]moonhead79 wrote:[/b]
Anyway... lost this forum could be a shame because there are a lot of great people who contribute for years with passion and lost their works it's very awful... then move everything on another board could be a huge work.[/QUOTE]
I'm pretty sure all those can be archived. I've been on a forum that had a major revamp back in 2018, and it still kept it's user database, all the posts etc. so it's possible.
Makka · Member since
Without solid moderation this place has turned into a pre-school. It is pointless to start conversations because within 5 posts the usual children will be at it again regarding the same old tiresome subjects. So from me it would a big yes to all 3!
Negative Creep · Member since
How ironic is this thread! The forum has gone to shit - because of the constant arguing from forum regulars like yourself and The Real Wizard. You both feel you have to respond to EVERYTHING - look at your post counts!! Mental. If you believe someone is a troll, don't engage with them - simple as that.
