Fuzz Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 This topic has come up from time to time here, so once again I thought I'd bring it before you guys to get your feedback. Should we consider splitting up Green Day and General Chat. Here's my view on it.Pros:- Cleans up the place for people who want to focus on Green Day. - Don't have to dig through piles of other threads when looking for stuff.- People who don't really care that much about Green Day anymore don't have to see these threads amongst the General crapCons:- Might make things even more boring or quiet around here- Green Day forum will be slow as it is- General forum might seem empty- it's a bitch going through and moving threads or getting people used to where they should be posting. I thought about this this afternoon and decided that if we do decide to do this, it'd be better to do it now while things are slower, but we are expecting them to pick up. Had we done this in 2006, we'd have two years of things virtually quiet in the Green Day section. If we wait to do this when the next album comes out, we'll have to get all the new members who join then used to the change, where as here it's a smaller number of people who already have an idea of how things should be.So give me your feedback. Do you think this is a worthwhile decision, or will it just end up making both forums painfully boring. I'll remind people that we did try this in the past, and that's exactly what happened. Both forums just seemed so quiet. Back then we were a lot more strict with spam though, so the threads left in General were pretty boring to begin with (though it's arguable whether or not there's been an improvement or not). A decision won't be made immediatly, and your votes are being used as a guideline, not a law. Majority votes will give me a better idea of what people want, but it's more important to me to hear valid points for reasoning. Our goal should always be that we're open to changes that'll help improve our community and makes things work for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rita Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 I don't think it's a good idea. Splitting would make both forums boring and slow, plus people who only want Green Day related threads could use the search engine and search by keywords 'Green Day'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermione Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Even though I wasn't here when it was split before, I can totally imagine it would makes things boring. I never have any problem finding Green Day threads as it is, and I never did when there was more news (with the Foxboro stuff) either. If there's news, there's news. If there isn't, there isn't - splitting the forums won't change that.I think it would be a shame to split them because it would also split up a lot of people on here. I like people who are big fans and people who aren't, I prefer them mixed. I do think people should be made to feel more free to discuss Green Day though. This is a Green Day forum, and some of us are still very passionate about the band and enjoy talking about them. Surely everyone can respect that somehow without being so drastic as to do a split? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratepalmer Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 I do think people should be made to feel more free to discuss Green Day though. This is a Green Day forum, and some of us are still very passionate about the band and enjoy talking about them. Surely everyone can respect that somehow without being so drastic as to do a split?Yep we don't need to split them - people just have to remember that this indeed a Green Day forum; if they don't like talking about them, fine - but don't bash those that do. I think we'd lose a lot of the banter if we split the forums too and that would be a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excalibur Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 I think they should defintely be split up for the time being at least. There are alot of people here who dont like Green Day and would not get involved in a Green Day discussion so whats the point in having them in the Green Day related area. If people want to come here and talk about politics and breastmilk by all means work away but the majority of people that join come here expect to be talking about Green Day all the time. I for one was shocked when i joined, There was no Green Day chat going on whatsoever. This kinda of defies the purpose of it been a Green Day forum. You may say "Oh when the new album comes out things will pick up" but the fact of the matter is there are alot of people here that dont like Green Day and most of them are the, how would you say, popular group. People tend to follow what these people are posting in so that will mean the Green Day threads will be dead as usual as these people rather talking about politics and tattoos etc. So i for one am for the idea of splitting the forum into two sections. Its a great idea and hope it comes through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justcause Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 I like it as it is now. Even though I go straight for the Green Day threads when I come here, I like having a broader picture that lets me drift into the politics or general news or just some fun random shit that comes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Disappearing Boy Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 it was difficult, but i decided no. i mean, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingrid Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 I agree with everything Hermoine said, and I voted no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excalibur Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Please god everyone vote yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydneygirl Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Yep we don't need to split them - people just have to remember that this indeed a Green Day forum; if they don't like talking about them, fine - but don't bash those that do. I think we'd lose a lot of the banter if we split the forums too and that would be a shame.I totally agree with you, Mary.I don't think they should be split. Keeping them together is much better. I quite like how GDC is right now, it doesn't need changing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake smith Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 nah its ok as it is i think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parinaz Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 YES. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermione Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 I like it as it is now. Even though I go straight for the Green Day threads when I come here, I like having a broader picture that lets me drift into the politics or general news or just some fun random shit that comes up.Yeah me too. I think if it was split I'd end up not bothering with the non-Green Day bit. And equally a lot of the amusing people who bring a lot to this forum would end up not bothering with the Green Day section, which would be a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 It can be difficult to find Green Day related information with the current system amongst the conversations about unrelated stuff. This makes it difficult for new members who aren't necessarily here to make friends but here to find out more about the band.That said, it would be quiet in the Green Day forum, since we've heard nothing since the early summer about what they're doing.On balance, I'd probably prefer it if it was split. But only after the new album is released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excalibur Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 It can be difficult to find Green Day related information with the current system amongst the conversations about unrelated stuff. This may make it difficult for new members who aren't necessarily here to make friends but here to find out more about the band.That said, it would be quiet in the Green Day forum, since we've heard nothing since the early summer about what they're doing.On balance, I'd probably prefer it if it was split. But only after the new album is released.Yes i totally agree that it should be split until news of the new album comes out.We have to think of the newcomers aswell here people. They want to talk about Green Day.I think if some kid joins GDC and comes on to Green Day/General Chat and see's all this talk about politics and these random topics we have they'll be wondering is this even a Green Day forum. So yes split this place until news comes regarding the new album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Yes i totally agree that it should be split until news of the new album comes out.We have to think of the newcomers aswell here people. They want to talk about Green Day.I think if some kid joins GDC and comes on to Green Day/General Chat and see's all this talk about politics and these random topics we have they'll be wondering is this even a Green Day forum. So yes split this place until news comes regarding the new album.I said split it after the new album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excalibur Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 I said split it after the new album.No i think it should be until news of the new album. It will create a buzz around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 No i think it should be until news of the new album. It will create a buzz around here.It wont create a buzz, it'll be dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excalibur Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 It wont create a buzz, it'll be dead.Ooooh yes. I'm a dumb shit. Yeah thats a good idea actually. A+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardtoconcentrate Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 A lot of new members here mention that they don't like to bring up Green Day related topics because of the reaction of some of the members. It's a forum dedicated to the band so Green Day shouldn't be a taboo subject. It's not so much that we are limited to talk about specific topics but it's the fact that some people, who no longer like the band, post up idiodic comments when Green Day topics arise. Everyone here is a Green Day fan, or has been at some point so therefore no-one at all should be pissed off when the band discussions come about. I don't think Green Day/general chat should be spilt. I think it would create too much of a barrier between members here. I love the general threads too and it would be a shame to have to seperate them. It may seem like Green Day threads are a scarcity at the minute but things will be picking up very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Ooooh yes. I'm a dumb shit. Yeah thats a good idea actually. A+Sarcasm wont get us anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excalibur Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Sarcasm wont get us anywhere.I wasn't been sarcastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest give me novacaine-jos Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 i like it the way it is right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iLozza! Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 I like it the way it is now.I don't think it needs changing.There's more cons thn there are pros I think.I prefer the two mixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woven_basketcase Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Yeah.. It didn't work out much last time. It made it more boring, so I say keep it like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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