Dataholic
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Post by Dataholic on Mar 7, 2008 0:31:35 GMT -6
I was just throwing around some ideas, and I thought I'd bring this one up to everyone. Would it be worth expanding this forum to be more inclusive of other sci-fi stuff? Examples would include Star Wars, Stargate, X-Men, and so forth. Maybe have specific boards for those types of things. My reasoning for this is that it could really boost our member count. I love the way the forum is now, but I'm greedy, and I want as many members as possible. It would also give the current members other things to talk about when things are slow in the Star Trek universe. Thoughts?
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Post by j on Mar 7, 2008 2:26:19 GMT -6
I don't mind. I sure like this being a star trek forum only though. As long as you don't destroy these awesome skins, I can't see anything wrong with expanding. I liked how you menioned X-men though...I never knew that was considered sci-fi. Then again, sci-fi and anime are grouped into once section at bestbuy for DVD's. You can always find some Star Trek right next to Sailor moon. Kinda weird.
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Post by Melody on Mar 7, 2008 4:44:04 GMT -6
Hmmm kinda like this site on how it is. But it's col and yeah do not get rid of the skins.
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Post by Luke on Mar 7, 2008 11:35:46 GMT -6
That's what the Holodeck and the Miscellaneous section are for, I thought. But if you think it would encourage people to talk about that other stuff more, it might be worth a try.
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Post by Baggy52 on Mar 7, 2008 15:11:18 GMT -6
I have no quams with expanding, but remember, you won't really rake the people in with a domain like 'thestartrekforum.com' when people are looking for other things.
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Post by j on Mar 7, 2008 16:09:26 GMT -6
You're right baggy, but just think of "thestartrekforum.com" as a perk. Domain redirects can only help.
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Post by Baggy52 on Mar 7, 2008 16:41:58 GMT -6
Yes, It might be wise to have more than one domain name if you wish to bring in people from different shows.
thesgateatlantisforum.com? thebsgalacticaforum.com?
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Post by j on Mar 7, 2008 17:37:09 GMT -6
Haha, right. I'm not sure how many redirects matt can use to point to this domain.
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Post by Baggy52 on Mar 7, 2008 17:38:03 GMT -6
I am currently aware of no restrictions. Care to enlighten me mat?
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Post by Dataholic on Mar 7, 2008 17:41:59 GMT -6
I can't remember offhand how many redirects I can use either, but I might look into what domains are available. If I try to morph this place into more of a sci-fi board rather than a Star Trek one, do you think it would help in the long run? It may be more appealing to other sci-fi fans, but it could also be less appealing to the Star Trek fans. It depends how far I'd be willing to go with the change...
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Post by Baggy52 on Mar 7, 2008 17:45:03 GMT -6
How about we start with baby steps? First just make a new forum for all other shows and make some sub-boards for different shows.
(Above terminology may be wrong, but you know what I mean)
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Post by Dataholic on Mar 7, 2008 17:50:21 GMT -6
How about we start with baby steps? First just make a new forum for all other shows and make some sub-boards for different shows. (Above terminology may be wrong, but you know what I mean) Yeah, I'd say that's the best way to approach it for now. I don't have time at the moment, but I may give that a shot tomorrow.
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Post by Baggy52 on Mar 7, 2008 17:54:24 GMT -6
Hey, You're the boss boss. Also, In the quick reply box whenever i click the ;D button it comes out a I now have to replace the : before the D with a ; to get a ;D
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Post by Dataholic on Mar 7, 2008 17:56:22 GMT -6
Hmm, I'll take a look at that tomorrow also. Thanks for the heads up.
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Post by Baggy52 on Mar 7, 2008 17:57:52 GMT -6
No problem, and while your here, the colors that people have pain latinum for don't always show up in all of their posts.
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