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trekkie00 · 07-19-2004, 07:56 PM

I was wondering if I should create a water weapon forum. I know there are several free hosting sites.

Hyper_9 · 07-19-2004, 08:40 PM

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Originally posted by trekkie00@Jul 19 2004, 04:56 PM
I was wondering if I should create a water weapon forum. I know there are several free hosting sites.

You could, but really, al these little boatrds are not that good. It divides people and stuff. Why not just stay at SSC?

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blaze · 07-19-2004, 10:03 PM

Haha good luck. I tried for a week or two using up all my time to get forums. Free hosyting SUCKS. It's a fact of life. I got the best free hosting around, and guess what its MySQL hosting is like: IT SUCKS!

Soakologist · 07-19-2004, 11:30 PM

Any boards that are made anymore won't become popular... just let iScF and SSCn stay in charge. You'll only let yourself down and make a lot of enemies by making a new club. Trust me... I've tried. <_<

Neuro · 07-20-2004, 12:21 AM

waterbridge didn't make any enemies by creating their own...

Spinner · 07-20-2004, 02:06 AM

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Originally posted by neobird@Jul 20 2004, 06:21 AM
waterbridge didn't make any enemies by creating their own...

Correct, but the Waterbridge forums are quite different to SSC and iScF in that they are run by a squad, not by one or two individuals over the Internet. The fact that most of them know each other in real life makes a difference. I personally like the Waterbridge forums, although sometimes they can be a bit annoying.

However, I wouldn't say there is any need for more forums, trekkie, unless you have a particular theme planned.

Adrian · 07-20-2004, 01:25 PM

Recently posted by yours truly on IScF:

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There might be a new water warfare board starting sometime in the future...I don't want to give away too much about it, but I'm kind of wondering if anyone would join, seeing that there are already 2 huge forums (this one and SSC) out there already.

Would anyone be interested? Beyond that, would anyone be willing to stay long enough to make it a worthwhile project?

Thanks,

Adrian

NOTE:Nothing's concrete at this point. A new board might not even work out. I'm just trying to gauge the interest level, see if it'd be worth doing.

Any interest here?

Adrian

Veteran · 07-20-2004, 03:28 PM

I'm sure it will have something special to offer, or else yo uwouldn't have planned it correct Adrian? But Trekkie, I wouldn't try a small forum right now, it's just a bad time.

trekkie00 · 07-20-2004, 03:31 PM

As I said at iSoaker.com,

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If you do, I would probably sign up. I like to see what everyone thinks about water guns.

DX · 07-20-2004, 05:15 PM

If you are going to open new forums/sites, the you should try to fill a particular "niche". SSC is mostly tech, iScF mostly reviews, etc. Small sites trying to cater to the same "niche" will die from the resulting competition. Spinner's Soaker Saga approach is working well, Waterbridge's forum is mainly for the team, and the Water Waterfare Republic is mainly about wars themselves. A few sites with general forums may work, but most will fade out.

Ben · 07-20-2004, 07:54 PM

I actually plan on moving away from tech a bit and incorparating a few other new features into the site. Once you get started you can get more broad.

The forum craze is pointless. At least 90% of all forums never get popular. You need to not only put effort into a forum, but make the people have a reason to come. That is kinda what Dux was aiming at. I personally don't think there is any need for a new forum. The online fanbase is too small currently.

trekkie00 · 07-31-2004, 07:16 AM

I'm "testing the waters" too, but in a different way. If you would like, you can visit my forum!

First member there gets to be Moderator!

Edit: Congratulations, Spinner! He was the first member.

BlueSmudge · 07-31-2004, 07:16 PM

You know what makes a good forum. Or any site? Its the Web adress. People can remember names that Don't include hosting names, dots, slashes, and all that. Thats why sscentral.net works. Because Doom actually pays for the name. Or you could use Blaze's stragety to make his site name for free. Most people Don't know .tk but it is still much easier than: s4.invisionfree.com/Water_Gun_Network/index.php

trekkie00 · 07-31-2004, 07:20 PM

Let's just say I'm low on funds, and I don't have a credit card or PayPal.

Spinner · 08-01-2004, 03:45 AM

You can get a free .tk address from DotTK, as has been pointed out already.

07-19-2004, 07:56 PM	#1
trekkie00 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 208 UserID: 213	I was wondering if I should create a water weapon forum. I know there are several free hosting sites. __________________ Click here for WATER GUN NETWORK!

07-19-2004, 11:30 PM	#4
Soakologist Some kinda Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indpls. Posts: 572 UserID: 17	Any boards that are made anymore won't become popular... just let iScF and SSCn stay in charge. You'll only let yourself down and make a lot of enemies by making a new club. Trust me... I've tried. <_< __________________ Whatever music you listen to probably sucks.

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07-20-2004, 05:15 PM	#10
DX Wicked Super Admin Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Easton / New London, CT Posts: 1,574 UserID: 75	If you are going to open new forums/sites, the you should try to fill a particular "niche". SSC is mostly tech, iScF mostly reviews, etc. Small sites trying to cater to the same "niche" will die from the resulting competition. Spinner's Soaker Saga approach is working well, Waterbridge's forum is mainly for the team, and the Water Waterfare Republic is mainly about wars themselves. A few sites with general forums may work, but most will fade out. __________________ Mess With the Best, Get Soaked Like the Rest!! 2004 Red Sox - World Series Champions 2007 RED SOX - WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS! 2003 Patriots - Super Bowl Champions 2004 Patriots - Super Bowl Champions 2007 Patriots - God Damnit!

07-20-2004, 07:54 PM	#11
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,955 UserID: 1	I actually plan on moving away from tech a bit and incorparating a few other new features into the site. Once you get started you can get more broad. The forum craze is pointless. At least 90% of all forums never get popular. You need to not only put effort into a forum, but make the people have a reason to come. That is kinda what Dux was aiming at. I personally don't think there is any need for a new forum. The online fanbase is too small currently. __________________ email: ben at sscentral dot org / Forum rules Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums so others could offer their take. Do not send me a PM or email about reading a certain post unless it's been a few days since you've posted. I try to read every post.

07-19-2004, 10:03 PM	#3
blaze Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 515 UserID: 94	Haha good luck. I tried for a week or two using up all my time to get forums. Free hosyting SUCKS. It's a fact of life. I got the best free hosting around, and guess what its MySQL hosting is like: IT SUCKS!

07-20-2004, 03:28 PM	#8
Veteran Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 82 UserID: 69	I'm sure it will have something special to offer, or else yo uwouldn't have planned it correct Adrian? But Trekkie, I wouldn't try a small forum right now, it's just a bad time.

07-31-2004, 07:16 AM	#12
trekkie00 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 208 UserID: 213	I'm "testing the waters" too, but in a different way. If you would like, you can visit my forum! First member there gets to be Moderator! Edit: Congratulations, Spinner! He was the first member. __________________ Click here for WATER GUN NETWORK!

07-31-2004, 07:16 PM	#13
BlueSmudge Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 886 UserID: 97	You know what makes a good forum. Or any site? Its the Web adress. People can remember names that Don't include hosting names, dots, slashes, and all that. Thats why sscentral.net works. Because Doom actually pays for the name. Or you could use Blaze's stragety to make his site name for free. Most people Don't know .tk but it is still much easier than: s4.invisionfree.com/Water_Gun_Network/index.php __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------- BlueSoak.net --------------------------------------------------------------

07-31-2004, 07:20 PM	#14
trekkie00 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 208 UserID: 213	Let's just say I'm low on funds, and I don't have a credit card or PayPal. __________________ Click here for WATER GUN NETWORK!

08-01-2004, 03:45 AM	#15
Spinner Administrator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,321 UserID: 77	You can get a free .tk address from DotTK, as has been pointed out already. __________________ ISS: Soaker Sagas Submit your saga and see it up with other titans of water warfare.

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