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I was just thinking that perhaps these forums would be more worthwhile or entertaining if more of what we have available were used. I've written other threads in the past about features of the site that many don't know about (the stuff linked over there on the left), but haven't written one about the forums themselves.

It seems a little like the general forums have been getting the majority of views. That's normal, they're intended to have the highest activity, but there's a lot of other stuff around as well. I figured that I would list some of the places where members had worthwhile discussions and topics in the past (or have potential for more than they previously had), which are being somewhat ignored today.

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Trivia Forum: If I remember, this was originally a 'hosted forum' that became quite popular, resulting in its inclusion in the official forums. Stuff continues to be posted there, but not much. Perhaps it would benefit from some activity, knowing how much some of our members used to post there.

Debate Forum: There wasn't really a time when a lot of threads were posted there, but often specific debates would get a lot of activity. They can be light, hypothetical, political, scientific, or whatever else within realistic limits. I personally feel that the stuff that went on there was worthwhile, and still is, but more activity there would probably be a good thing.

DarkStorm: It's a roleplay forum, and you can take it to whatever extent that you would like. A few members have been coming to me over and over recently about it, hoping for more activity, but I know that it's somewhat ignored. Some I know are also overwhelmed by the rules... But they aren't that complicated, and if you aren't that into the stat and competative aspects of it, it's possible to exist in it for just roleplaying and nothing else. To help you get started, a "Starting Out" page was created with a short list of the necessary rules. Really that's all there is to it, the rest is a lot of common sense and intricacies.

Otaku Forum: Never was that active, but a few members want to make it active. It's an anime/manga forum, and I know that many here are into that. The forum is there for you.

In terms of the community, I think those forums are in the most need for increased attention. If you would like to post your ideas, feel free to reply with them. This thread isn't about listing everything, but for the forums most in need, I figured that it would be good to bring them some attention once again.


Oh, and on a slightly different note, we probably could benefit from a newsletter again. If anyone is interested in working on one, please contact me... The easiest place would be on MSN Messenger.

Yay First post! (off topic) I visit the Trivia forum from time to time.... But yes, some of these forums are getting quite, old. Thanks for making me think of them! I might go visit the Debate hall now. And im more in to Legend of the Green Dragon then DarkStorm, so I probably won't be visiting there : (

I've noticed activity is rather slow in the summer... or it least it seems that way to me. Time for an activity accelerator!!! *finds something productive to do*

Arr, been kinda quiet around here.

Ah well, i've just gone and spammed up all of the good threads in trivia forum... I'll keep them active for a while.

Spamming is bad XD

Activity is good....

Anyway, there hasnt been much spamming happening anyway.

I can remedy that if you wish

Are you implying that you will be doing some spamming?

No. Maybe. YES! Stop bugging me.

*charges the anti-spam cannon*

"Otaku" Forum will always be dead. Trivia gets kind of boring when the contest people won't post for months. But the Debate Forum is still alive: that's probably my favorite one after CZ/GD.

I am annoyed! How come Darky and Rat get to have a huge spamfest, but when me and Callum did it we got warned etc.? -.-

They're supermods.

Smods get special privileges. :$


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The debate forum isn't inactive.

Anyone else catch the irony in this post? <3

I can never really get involved with the Otaku forum, as most of the anime people talk about don't play here. (And if they do, I don't watch them.)

I don't debate. XD

And I'm stupid when it comes to trivia.
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The lack of activity is due to summer almost ending. School is starting back up and people will be visiting less. Especially me. Last schoolyear I was able to visit every day, but I'm returning to public school this year and won't be able to do so. ;\