Member Greetings, there is something I noticed.

[DarcHiro]

Has anyone noticed that all of the other forum content gets mainly hidden away under the new posts tab in the home menu? I feel like I can post something but all of the new posts that show up are the member introductions making it harder to find new content that has been posted. Is there a way where we can not show member introductions under the new posts tab to make it easier for people to find content?

I've heard a few people have had this problem, I'm just bringing it up because it would help to show more of the forum content.

And this is to help new members, so I'm not saying making it harder to find the introductions either. It is just the majority of the new posts.

@HotfireLegend came up with a good idea too, to maybe increase the new posts to 10 posts instead of 5

 

[HotfireLegend]

I'd personally increase the amount of posts shown on the new posts to something like 10.

 

[Akod]

No matter what something is going to end up being lost due to new posts, especially once the forum gets larger and more active. Isn't that the point of the new posts page?

 

[MinisterJay]

I voted absolutely not! The new members putting there initial introduction post is an essential part of them staying with us. It being part of the New Posts notifications allows those that want to greet them immediately is a great feature. I also find the reasoning to remove it invalid, because likewise a single person can respond to five different thread in Discussion Forum and bump all 'important' (a very subjective term biased by each person preferences) threads. Are you also desiring to not show any thread in the New Posts that does meet your criteria?

 

[DarcHiro]

That's fine, I'm just saying that there needs to be some way to make new content easier to find for the newer members. Maybe create a New Posts for New Members? Something so people don't get too discouraged when no one posts on their work due to the fact that it can get lost in a sea of member introductions.

 

[Amysaurus]

I'll be honest, it does get really annoying to see the new posts filled with intro threads. It's the same reason why I like that the Forum Games posts don't show up under new posts. It's important that we're greeting new members, but I think it makes the forum look much more interesting to see what sort of discussions or resources are being put up.

As long as you check the introduction section, and tag who you're greeting in your post, there should be no issue at all with members knowing that we're happy to see them join us.

That said, I think @HotfireLegend's solution would also work fine.

 

[MinisterJay]

There is a large Resource area. Sometimes it does not get lost, and there is just not much interest in it. I use this to determine what not to make anymore. If it has no or zero downloads, I just do not submit any more like that. I have had posts that get no replies. I just let them die.

I like what @HotfireLegend recommended, but another thread determined that it is too cluttered to really add any more content on that side.

Here is a major reason that I do not support this. It can lead to more New Post restrictions. Here is the next scenario. We may start limiting people to having only two or three consecutive posts show up in New Post. Sometimes one person can put over five new posts, and the entire section is covered. This can too hide resources and discussions. I do not like what this initial course may lead to. Please keep the New Post section the way it is.

NOTE: I am totally against the consecutive posting restrictions too.

 

[HotfireLegend]

I'd rather see an extra 5 posts on the side than VIP online.

 

[DarcHiro]

There is a large Resource area. Sometimes it does not get lost, and there is just not much interest in it. I use this to determine what not to make anymore. If it has no or zero downloads, I just do not submit any more like that. I have had posts that get no replies. I just let them die.

I like what @HotfireLegend recommended, but another thread determined that it is too cluttered to really add any more content on that side.

Here is a major reason that I do not support this. It can lead to more New Post restrictions. Here is the next scenario. We may start limiting people to having only two or three consecutive posts show up in New Post. Sometimes one person can put over five new posts, and the entire section is covered. This can too hide resources and discussions. I do not like what this initial course may lead to. Please keep the New Post section the way it is.

Yeah, limiting the amount of new posts may work as well... I'm just trying to find a way to make topics a little more accessible. That being said, I wouldn't want anything to be changed majorly because that too can have a negative reaction.

 

[MinisterJay]

I'd rather see an extra 5 posts on the side than VIP online.

I partially agree, being one myself. Maybe a different perk can replace the VIP online section. It is a small section though, and does not take up much space...

 

[Amysaurus]

(I'm on mobile - autocorrect, behave pls ;~;)

@MinisterJay: Consecutive posts being restricted under new posts isn't even being considered. If someone feels like posting on several topics in a row, that's fine with me as long as none of it is spam. What I do have a problem with are the people who go through every intro topic and greet someone to up their post count.

@HotfireLegend: Agreed. I never really saw a point in the VIP online thing, tbh. They already have the colored names and banners, but beyond that most of them are just regular members. Replacing that would be a good solution.

The way I see it, it makes us look better to have relevant topics being shown off to promote discussions. A lot of people have been mentioning that the forum has been a bit slow, and at the same time I've been hearing that there aren't a lot of interesting things to comment on. I can't guarantee anything, but I think having RM relevant topics be the focus under new posts is a good start.

 

[MinisterJay]

(I'm on mobile - autocorrect, behave pls ;~;)
What I do have a problem with are the people who go through every intro topic and greet someone to up their post count.

Others do it because they sincerely want to greet the new members. I am Pro-Introduction. It is natural for me to greet new members. I do it at business functions and non-profit organization events. Greeter are just greeters. It is what we do, and who we are. Now is there a suggestion in there that we look at the people who had a significant increase in postings, in Introductions due to reaching a minimum requirements to be a candidate? That may indeed be something to look at.

 

[Akod]

What I do have a problem with are the people who go through every intro topic and greet someone to up their post count.

But this doesn't appear to be happening. There are only a handful of people that post on most/all intro threads and they all are active members with an already high post count, which makes it unlikely to be the reason of posting.

 

[Micro]

What I do have a problem with are the people who go through every intro topic and greet someone to up their post count..

oh god yes, this has become a real problem around here. especially after Xyphien announced the mod contest X_X

Anyway I vote yes just because that area is always cluttered with intro posts and other topics always get missed.

 

[MinisterJay]

This would be an AWESOME campaign topic debate for the upcoming elections. Pro-Introduction candidates vs. Anti-Introduction candidates. I am awaiting to hear what @Xyphien has to say, and possibly end it one way or another.

 

[Amysaurus]

I'm not saying it's a huge problem, but it's super obvious when it's happening, lol. I mean, there were even people saying in the chat "better start posting in introductions!" jokingly as soon as the mod thing was announced. It's very clear when someone is actually putting effort into saying hello.

I'm not saying that there is any reason not to be greeting anyone at all, so I'm not really sure what you're getting at. All that would happen is that new posts in that section aren't shown under new posts. Basically, what this would do is show who cares enough about our new members look under the introduction section and take the time to greet them.

 

[MinisterJay]

I'm not saying that there is any reason not to be greeting anyone at all, so I'm not really sure what you're getting at. All that would happen is that new posts in that section aren't shown under new posts. Basically, what this would do is show who cares enough about our new members look under the introduction section and take the time to greet them.

I agree with what you are saying, but same goes to any person that is active in any category. Knowing that there are only five New Posts shown, I personally visit the areas of my interest. New members posting in Introductions is just as important as all of the other forums, in my opinion.

 

[Iron Croc]

@MinisterJay . Bruh.

Deep breaths. Again.
Relax and listen... :)
This is a NON OFFICIAL RPG MAKER FORUM. Not LINKEDIN. Not MONSTER. Not BEHANCE.

This is supposed to be a place where people can take a load off and RELAX. You don't NEED to always be so formal all the time. You end up stressing yourself and those around you out way more than you need to! This isn't a job application or college/university, so relax! :D


@DarcHiro IMHO No, but I DO think that posting in that particular forum should NOT count toward members' post counts. :)

 

[MinisterJay]

@MinisterJay . Bruh.

Deep breaths. Again.
Relax and listen... :)
This is a NON OFFICIAL RPG MAKER FORUM. Not LINKEDIN. Not MONSTER. Not BEHANCE.

This is supposed to be a place where people can take a load off and RELAX. You don't NEED to always be so formal all the time. You end up stressing yourself and those around you out way more than you need to! This isn't a job application or college/university, so relax! :D


@DarcHiro IMHO No, but I DO think that posting in that particular forum should NOT count toward members' post counts. :)

Actually replying to the Introductions relaxes me. I love Introductions. I am just defending it. There is nothing official. Seeing those new introductions in New Posts is not stressful, but enjoyable. This discussion is just looking at all the options. I am enjoying seeing all the different proposals. It is not stimulating too see a whole lot of 'yes' people, that agree with everything i or others support or don't support.

Now I must do something really serious...My wife is giving me a stare for not cutting up those chicken leg quarters!

 

[DarcHiro]

Yeah I think the message total shouldn't count for member introductions either (this is someone who is only on the leader board because of introductions). I'd rather feel like I've earned something because of my content, not my greeting. Also while I'm saying to omit the member introductions from the new posts screen, I'm not saying to abolish it completely. I understand how important it is to greet new members and I am all for that. Let's just say I'm trying to figure out a way to add more ease of access to the forum.