Message from BigSoccer: All - We are asking all forum members to give us some feedback about the state of our forums. We would be grateful if you would take a few moments to vote in the poll, but more importantly post your thoughts about how things are going in this forum. Anything is fair game - the moderators, the quality of the discussion, the amount of traffic, the forum structure, etc. Voting is useful, but we are most interested in ways you think BigSoccer and specifically this forum can be improved -- what we are doing right or wrong, and your thoughts generally about your use of this forum. Thank you for any feedback you can provide!
I voted in the "great" category, but it's interesting that the "room for improvement" people haven't offered any comments here. What would you people like to see? I think getting that feedback was the whole goal of this exercise.
Indeed. For those looking for improvement, please let me know your thoughts. This is your opportunity to tell me how you would like us to shape this forum. We can offer really cool things... like pantless Fridays... you just have to ask.
Pics or GTFO. I support this and I read this board at work. I generally find this board enjoyable and informative, but certain threads are rarely welcoming to lurkers, non-regulars or newcomers. This often comes from egos and unrealistic expectations from some fans/posters. This doesn't allow much room for neutrals. I'm not sure anything should be done about it though. The organization of the board is pretty good and simple for the traffic.
For those that are suggestion improvements: Perhap subfolders for each conference? ACC, SEC, Pac-10, etc? I know there are threads for each of the conferences. Just a suggestion to see if that's what you're thinking of for an improvement.
It's just an idea that I thought of when looking thru the list of threads. Posted it to as an example to try to get some other ideas posted for those that think the forum needs some improvements.
The main criticism I have is that the search options could be expanded. I'm not sure why, but I have a devil of a time finding old stuff. I often find I have better luck going to another search engine.
I think the rep system needs to be overhauled. I think rep totals should be broadcasted. Rep helps me sift through the lurkers and noobs and read the informed (90% of the time)... We need more smilies too. Update those things I actually don't like how most people stick to their team thread. I'd rather have this place be a more open exchange/debate/communication place...
I voted Great too. No pictures on this forum. Womens College is always my first stop on Big Soccer. Agreed, that the regulars make it far too difficult for new comers to pipe in with comments as their players and favorites come of age. Big posters need to go easy on them or they won't come back. Too many manifesto posts. KISS really works and makes it an easier read. I really like the conference and team sub category ideas. That will keep the same posters from commenting on teams they have never seen play before and allow neebees to comment on local teams they follow. Thanks for asking..........
1. Require that people login to take part in the survey. 2. Cut off quotes after "X" lines. Maybe replace it with a link to the original post. I hate having to scroll past a 20 line quote to get to the actual post. Not like any of us reads the 20 line quote. 3. I like the conference sub-folder suggestion. Creates a little organization and might encourage a little discussion by fans of teams other than the one or two in each conference that have threads every year. 4. Creat a subfolder for just UNC and set it so it only appears on computers connected to the internet in North Carolina. Set all the other conference folders so that people on computers in North Carolina can't post to them. Since the rest of us are all UNC HATERS! 5. Generally I think this is the best forum in the Women's Soccer section.
Forum is nice but the reality is that only 22+ will make the national team. I would focus on having sub-forums for each D-1 conference. It would be nice to have sub-boards for each conference to have dialogue around the many players and teams doing good things outside of the few the are discussed...ex. Like it would be nice to hear what is going on in the Miss Valley Conf.; there has to be more discussion on what is going on out there than just ND, NC, Stanford, etc. I guess anyone could start a thread but more may participate and find some additional value if it was already set up. Hard to make the first step! Top Drawer focuses on the top 25... you could create more visits with a one stop covers all option!