Post by tomishereagain on Mar 28, 2016 11:51:13 GMT -6
EXCERPT from a Private Message from Tomishereagain to our Founder UNDEAD1 titled Suggestions:
Well, UNDEAD1, being the good spirit that he is, allowed me to experiment with the backend of the site to create the section and sub-forums I suggested.
Our intentions are to create a place away from the heart of the site that allows us to become a community. A place where we can meet and greet, discuss things that are important to us and have some fun.
This section has been created for you, the members of GHOSTOWN.
One of the things I noticed right away is that there is no way/place where members can talk to each other except the shoutbox. Shoutboxes are okay for quick conversation but it holds no place for extended communication on ideas and enlightenment discussions because it is fleeting.
Members like to put their presence on sites like this. It is what makes being a member special. A place where each member can rent a piece of the site and make their presence known is vital to building a close nit community.
My Suggestion:
Create a warming room for members to identify themselves and offer input to management. I have an idea that may keep this in line with the GhostTown slant.
Add a main board with a few sub-boards within
Main Board Addition:
The Conjuring Room
Together Experience Ghostown
In the Conjuring Room, have sub-forums like:
The Table of Elders
Keepers of the Orb of Chaos and the Pillars of Community
The Table of Elders is a place that holds site change news and forum rules. Only admins and moderators may create new topics but all members and/or guests can view. It is a place to set posting rules and member behavior rules. It is where staff announce changes to the site to highlight those changes to the community.
An example inner sub-forum may be like Rules of the Ouija ('weeja' is how it is said)
Rules of the Ouija
Domain and Site Rules and Regulations
Suggested topics might include but not limited to:
Public Domain Embedded Only
Terms of Service Highlights
ProBoards Privacy Policy
Rules of the Summoning
Member specific Rules and Regulations
Suggested topics might include but not limited to:
How We Handle Duplicate Posts
How We Handle Disruptive Members
Spamming Policy
The Grand Poo'bah Enlightenment
Founder announcements
Suggested topics might include but not limited to:
Movie/Chat Announcements and Scheduling
Personal Announcement from Undead1
Announcements for Scheduled updates or backups
Currently Resting
Archive of outdated topics
Suggested topics might include but not limited to:
Keeping Your Post Count
GHOST TOWN FLIX Archives
General Archives
The Table of Summoners
Participants in the Seeker of Souls
The Table of Summoners is a place where members can introduce themselves and write their bio. All members may create new topics and all visitors to the site may view all topics. In addition, topics can include site suggestions, a request topic and/or member polls
Calling All Souls
Member introductions and Bios
Suggested topics might include but not limited to:
Hi
Tomishereagain is here
I'm new here
Leveling up
Member announcements and call outs
Suggested topics might include but not limited to:
tomishereagain makes moderator
Calling for moderators
"Joey24" advances to conjuror
We Beseech Thee
Member requests for movies, shows or discussions
Suggested topics might include but not limited to:
Can you get 'such & such" movie?
Can we get a better version of "such & such"?
I heard "such & such" is entering the Public Domain soon
Feedback Loop
Polls, site suggestions and general member generated info
Suggested topics might include but not limited to:
POLL: Which is Ghostown's most popular movie?
Are Ghosts Real? - Tell your story!
The Best Halloween Haunted Houses
Artifacts of Intensity
Repository of Blessed and Cursed Artifacts
Artifacts of Intensity is a place where members can post their artwork, favorite movie posters and music. Topics in this sub-forum will generate discussion and show unique member passions which can help set the tone of future movie chats or discussions.
Ghost Scrolls
Member generated literature
Suggested topics might include but not limited to:
The Night of the "Such & Such" by Tomishereagain
The Care and Feeding of Ghosts by "Such & Such"
Excerpt and Link for "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson
Apparitions
Member generated pictures and posters
Suggested topics might include but not limited to:
Some artwork I did by "Such & Such"
A look at the artwork of H.R. Giger
Exploring the world of Matte Painting
Eerie Oscillation
Members musical interests ~ shared
Suggested topics might include but not limited to:
Here is a Halloween Sound Playlist I Made
Favorite Ghost Movie Soundtrack?
Music Artist Profile - Helloween
Ancient Wisdom
Members share factual tidbits
Suggested topics might include but not limited to:
Who is the Real 'ONE' in the Matrix movies?
The Reality of Cosmic Distances
POLL: Is Frankenstein Horror or Science Fiction?
This is but one suggestion to make this site a community. Once members start participating I am sure there will be more.
Members like to put their presence on sites like this. It is what makes being a member special. A place where each member can rent a piece of the site and make their presence known is vital to building a close nit community.
My Suggestion:
Create a warming room for members to identify themselves and offer input to management. I have an idea that may keep this in line with the GhostTown slant.
Add a main board with a few sub-boards within
Main Board Addition:
The Conjuring Room
Together Experience Ghostown
In the Conjuring Room, have sub-forums like:
The Table of Elders
Keepers of the Orb of Chaos and the Pillars of Community
The Table of Elders is a place that holds site change news and forum rules. Only admins and moderators may create new topics but all members and/or guests can view. It is a place to set posting rules and member behavior rules. It is where staff announce changes to the site to highlight those changes to the community.
An example inner sub-forum may be like Rules of the Ouija ('weeja' is how it is said)
Rules of the Ouija
Domain and Site Rules and Regulations
Suggested topics might include but not limited to:
Public Domain Embedded Only
Terms of Service Highlights
ProBoards Privacy Policy
Rules of the Summoning
Member specific Rules and Regulations
Suggested topics might include but not limited to:
How We Handle Duplicate Posts
How We Handle Disruptive Members
Spamming Policy
The Grand Poo'bah Enlightenment
Founder announcements
Suggested topics might include but not limited to:
Movie/Chat Announcements and Scheduling
Personal Announcement from Undead1
Announcements for Scheduled updates or backups
Currently Resting
Archive of outdated topics
Suggested topics might include but not limited to:
Keeping Your Post Count
GHOST TOWN FLIX Archives
General Archives
The Table of Summoners
Participants in the Seeker of Souls
The Table of Summoners is a place where members can introduce themselves and write their bio. All members may create new topics and all visitors to the site may view all topics. In addition, topics can include site suggestions, a request topic and/or member polls
Calling All Souls
Member introductions and Bios
Suggested topics might include but not limited to:
Hi
Tomishereagain is here
I'm new here
Leveling up
Member announcements and call outs
Suggested topics might include but not limited to:
tomishereagain makes moderator
Calling for moderators
"Joey24" advances to conjuror
We Beseech Thee
Member requests for movies, shows or discussions
Suggested topics might include but not limited to:
Can you get 'such & such" movie?
Can we get a better version of "such & such"?
I heard "such & such" is entering the Public Domain soon
Feedback Loop
Polls, site suggestions and general member generated info
Suggested topics might include but not limited to:
POLL: Which is Ghostown's most popular movie?
Are Ghosts Real? - Tell your story!
The Best Halloween Haunted Houses
Artifacts of Intensity
Repository of Blessed and Cursed Artifacts
Artifacts of Intensity is a place where members can post their artwork, favorite movie posters and music. Topics in this sub-forum will generate discussion and show unique member passions which can help set the tone of future movie chats or discussions.
Ghost Scrolls
Member generated literature
Suggested topics might include but not limited to:
The Night of the "Such & Such" by Tomishereagain
The Care and Feeding of Ghosts by "Such & Such"
Excerpt and Link for "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson
Apparitions
Member generated pictures and posters
Suggested topics might include but not limited to:
Some artwork I did by "Such & Such"
A look at the artwork of H.R. Giger
Exploring the world of Matte Painting
Eerie Oscillation
Members musical interests ~ shared
Suggested topics might include but not limited to:
Here is a Halloween Sound Playlist I Made
Favorite Ghost Movie Soundtrack?
Music Artist Profile - Helloween
Ancient Wisdom
Members share factual tidbits
Suggested topics might include but not limited to:
Who is the Real 'ONE' in the Matrix movies?
The Reality of Cosmic Distances
POLL: Is Frankenstein Horror or Science Fiction?
This is but one suggestion to make this site a community. Once members start participating I am sure there will be more.
Well, UNDEAD1, being the good spirit that he is, allowed me to experiment with the backend of the site to create the section and sub-forums I suggested.
Our intentions are to create a place away from the heart of the site that allows us to become a community. A place where we can meet and greet, discuss things that are important to us and have some fun.
This section has been created for you, the members of GHOSTOWN.