Ryan
Journey Man
Apologies for the length of this post:
I've been umming and arring over ways we could make this forum more enjoyable, welcoming and sustainable long term, catering to all different types, flavours and mixtures of people (for everyone). It's just an idea, so I hope I don't get mauled , because I AM just trying to lift engagement and satisfaction. I just want people to be happy.
I get that I'm more emotional, sensitive and bipolar than most folks, but it really, really upsets me when I read XYZ doesn't come here anymore because their interactions or experiences haven't been great. Feel like it's a kick in the guts, and gets me down for weeks.
Anyways, here's my idea.
When @Jethro kindly does his amazing work with the usual GDT's, he creates a 2nd, called GDT (dark mode). This second thread isn't closed off like the normal one after games, but is left open post game for discussion to occur. So for Jethro, it's a set and forget - nice and simple.
The premise of the Dark Mode thread, is twofold. One, it allows the normal GDT to be vanilla, positive, balanced, light, where people can be happy and supportive regardless of what's going on. They can also completely avoid the dark mode thread, and extra frustration some of us cause them.
The second is the Dark Mode thread can be an MA Rated, vent your spleen one second, absolutely have a love in the next type of thread where people can say what they want without fear of personal reprisal and vitriol. Basically ride the highs and lows like a lot of us do. I do find the emotion / passion of a loss dies down after 24-28 odd hours, but in leaving it open, it will allow those who choose to view it and participate to continue to say what they want (alleviating frustration or annoyance for those who only choose to want to hear / read the positives). It may be negative at times, but people are entitled to those feelings and emotions too.
I've been thinking hard about whether I should add this part or not, because I don't want silos or factions (so to speak) to come into existence. But maybe the Dark Mode thread is opened to invitees only. Basically a thread certain approved viewers can have access to. It's human nature to be inquisitive, and want to know what people are saying, but this would alleviate some from viewing, then attacking (OR being turned off / away from the forums). It also means new people can't register to the forum and come in and spam !!
The thread would still be moderated (by an independent miderator). But being locked and closed to the open public (or those not invited), moderation could be more relaxed (and fired up !!! Hahaha ).
I really think this could / would be a win for many people (depending on the personality type you are). The main forum could be very light, fluffy and positive , and there's also a tool for the more...intense of us hahaha ...to have a community to empathise, listen, laugh, cry, whatever with in the dark mode thread.
It may start slow, but we could build the community there. I think it'll be fun and exciting. I also think there would be a LOT less arguing and action in the main threads / forums , because it'll be way more sanitised, with similar people , with similar mindsets all chipping in.
Anyways, just an idea to hopefully make things more attractive for people. Thoughts ?
I've been umming and arring over ways we could make this forum more enjoyable, welcoming and sustainable long term, catering to all different types, flavours and mixtures of people (for everyone). It's just an idea, so I hope I don't get mauled , because I AM just trying to lift engagement and satisfaction. I just want people to be happy.
I get that I'm more emotional, sensitive and bipolar than most folks, but it really, really upsets me when I read XYZ doesn't come here anymore because their interactions or experiences haven't been great. Feel like it's a kick in the guts, and gets me down for weeks.
Anyways, here's my idea.
When @Jethro kindly does his amazing work with the usual GDT's, he creates a 2nd, called GDT (dark mode). This second thread isn't closed off like the normal one after games, but is left open post game for discussion to occur. So for Jethro, it's a set and forget - nice and simple.
The premise of the Dark Mode thread, is twofold. One, it allows the normal GDT to be vanilla, positive, balanced, light, where people can be happy and supportive regardless of what's going on. They can also completely avoid the dark mode thread, and extra frustration some of us cause them.
The second is the Dark Mode thread can be an MA Rated, vent your spleen one second, absolutely have a love in the next type of thread where people can say what they want without fear of personal reprisal and vitriol. Basically ride the highs and lows like a lot of us do. I do find the emotion / passion of a loss dies down after 24-28 odd hours, but in leaving it open, it will allow those who choose to view it and participate to continue to say what they want (alleviating frustration or annoyance for those who only choose to want to hear / read the positives). It may be negative at times, but people are entitled to those feelings and emotions too.
I've been thinking hard about whether I should add this part or not, because I don't want silos or factions (so to speak) to come into existence. But maybe the Dark Mode thread is opened to invitees only. Basically a thread certain approved viewers can have access to. It's human nature to be inquisitive, and want to know what people are saying, but this would alleviate some from viewing, then attacking (OR being turned off / away from the forums). It also means new people can't register to the forum and come in and spam !!
The thread would still be moderated (by an independent miderator). But being locked and closed to the open public (or those not invited), moderation could be more relaxed (and fired up !!! Hahaha ).
I really think this could / would be a win for many people (depending on the personality type you are). The main forum could be very light, fluffy and positive , and there's also a tool for the more...intense of us hahaha ...to have a community to empathise, listen, laugh, cry, whatever with in the dark mode thread.
It may start slow, but we could build the community there. I think it'll be fun and exciting. I also think there would be a LOT less arguing and action in the main threads / forums , because it'll be way more sanitised, with similar people , with similar mindsets all chipping in.
Anyways, just an idea to hopefully make things more attractive for people. Thoughts ?
