What is your favourite FF forum, and why?

[Bluestone]

I thought I'd place this on the Main forum, because I think most people check here occasionally.

I've followed some patterns and it appears that some members post more in some forums than in others, and this probably also applies to those who just browse the forums.

Some of the favourite forums seem to be:

1. This forum, of course, because it is dedicated to erotic death fetish talk only;
2. The Video and Image Share Forum, because there are materials shared there that are not available elsewhere;
3. The Producers' Advertising and What's New at Bluestone's forums, because that's where the latest videos are released and commented upon;
4. The All-Topic forum, because it is hidden from public view and topics are not limited there.


Other forums seem to be posted upon in fits and starts, but generally less frequently, such as the Story forum (Pulped Fiction) and the Candid Review forum; although the stories and reviews may be read, but not commented upon, and added to fairly infrequently.

So, I'm wondering what forums are you most here for, and why? The anonymous poll in this case will allow up to 3 answers, so that we can guage what appear to be the top three forums.

Do you think some of the forums should be discontinued or merged? Do you think there should be other forums, and, if so, on what topics?

I think it's time to review what we are offering here on FF and make sure that it is fulfilling the needs of our community.

So, please vote! If you only frequent one forum, just vote for that one. If you frequent more than one, vote for the top 2 or 3. Then, we'll have some confidential feedback. Also, feel free to post your comments on this thread in addition to voting.

Thanks to all who participate.

Blue

[TenderFlesh]

I chose the Main On Topic Discussion forum because basically for me "that's where it's happening". That's where the active members of the FF forum discuss all current affairs happening in our fantasy fetish world. If something is new and worth knowing about I can usually count on somebody starting a thread about it there.

[Bluestone]

Wow! At present the "Video and Image Share Forum" is in first place, even edging out the "Main Forum". Looks like it's a popular place!

Blue

[gold]

Whats new is really the meat and potatoes and a expectation of great videos models and the real money shot that keeps the fans abreast of future plans,,The promo pics are a real winner ..also brings up feedback..So whats comming up is a real surprise..

[Bluestone]

Whats new is really the meat and potatoes and a expectation of great videos models and the real money shot that keeps the fans abreast of future plans,,The promo pics are a real winner ..also brings up feedback..So whats comming up is a real surprise..

Well, I have mixed emotions about it. Of course, I like people to read about and buy my products, but on the other hand, I've been trying hard to make sure that this site is a community site and not just a Bluestone site, and it seems to be working. That is a good thing!

Blue

[Bluestone]

One recent change I have made is to make the How-To Forum a subforum of the Main Forum. So, if you're wondering what happened to it, it's still there, but is tucked away as an adjunct to the Main Forum.

Blue

[Bluestone]

A second change made to the forums is the re-location of the "What's New at Bluestone's Silk Videos" to the "Producers' Advertising Forum" as a sub-forum. This is in line with a couple of initiatives to improve the FF board:

1. My vision for this board has always been to make it a meeting place for all fans and producers in our community. Yes, as owner of the board, I guess I should get some perks, but I don't really need a separate forum to post my weekly updates. It's enough that I have top spot in the "Producers' Advertising Forum". Let's call it just that... a superior ad placement in compensation for me underwriting the cost of the FF board.

2. The less separate forums, the less disjointed the FF community will be. As the numbers of members rose, I was able to add more specialized forums, but the more forums that we have on FF, the less activity there will be in any one forum. So, I feel that the above poll has fleshed out which forums are popular and should remain as separate forums, and which could be combined to keep the number of forums to a reasonable number.

I hope the FF membership approve of the changes so far.

The proposed Snuffie Awards Forum may end up being a sub-forum of the Main Forum.

Thoughts and/or comments?

Blue

[Algenon5]

One recent change I have made is to make the How-To Forum a subforum of the Main Forum. So, if you're wondering what happened to it, it's still there, but is tucked away as an adjunct to the Main Forum.

Blue

How is the How-To forum improved by making it harder to find, especially for new members to whom it is primarily directed? For unknown reasons the number of hits to this utility have significantly increased over the past few months. The reformatting of the board index is certain to bring this to an end. How -To is a basic utility mostly intended to aid new and old members who aren't particularly computer savvy. They may not be the majority, but they are an important minority. (More than 400 members have viewed "HOW TO SEND A PRIVATE MESSAGE.")

To be honest, I don't understand the thinking behind this reform. If a member primarily (or exclusively) uses the Video and Image Forum, that is the forum he or she will go to, regardless. Having fewer separate forms is in no way likely to be an incentive for that member to visit other forums. In fact the reverse might be true. Out of sight - out of mind. The index page really is a table of contents, the purpose of which is to provide clear and easy access to all the board's features. Hiding some of these features defeats its purpose by making the board harder to use, and making it less likely the sub-forums will be visited.

It seems to me FF prides itself on recognizing and catering to the highly diverse nature of our community. In fact it may be its main strength. It certainly is an important reason why I'm here. Having this diversity of interests prominently acknowledged in FF's index page proves the point. Making FF's "Table of Contents" less useful will in no way defragment a community that is and always will be fragmented.

Call my lawyer!

Al

[Bluestone]

Okay, okay, Al!

Call off your lawyer. The guy's canines mark him as more of a bloodsucker than most of his brood. He threatened a class action suit to be brought on behalf of all of the new members who couldn't post because they couldn't find the forum in order to learn how to post. Something about me discriminating against the computer illiterate.

Well, I guess I found out how to (without using the forum) decide which forums are most popular... just bump them and see if anyone posts in outrage! I did the same with the Bluestone forum, and not a peep from anyone.

The How-To Forum is back on the main index page, Al.

Beaten, Bruised & Bloodied Blue

[Algenon5]

Not so fast! Now I want a hovercraft,
and parking validation at the Hemlock Lounge.

Al

[Bluestone]

Not so fast! Now I want a hovercraft,
and parking validation at the Hemlock Lounge.

Al

You drive a hard bargain, Al! I'll give you a free all-you-can-drink evening at the Hemlock Lounge served by Petra herself, and that's my final offer!

Blue

(P.S. If we serve you enough strong drinks early, we can substitute Bellystabs in a skirt for Petra a half hour into the evening and save me some serious cash. Did I say that out loud??? )