NP the subject of discussion of DNF

[RaiderGirl]

What was supposed to be a productive thread to improve the forum has turned into a bashing by one disgruntled ex member who had his ego crushed when RJ banned his **s.

http://www.DNF/f72/DNF-com-namepros-com-what-do-you-like-hate-3-thread-493887.html#post2123651

 

[JFS]

they usually ban member with a reason here, so i don't feel sorry for that guy lol.
the rest of the discussion is nice to read actually.

 

[RazorNF]

Ultimately its really asking what can be done to bring more NP'ers over and for those who visit both sites, to visit there more.

The fact of the matter is, domaining as it was has changed big time, and the forums must be feeling this in terms of the bottom line.

I visit both, and there are pluses and minuses to be observed on both. Neither forum can be the preferred home for "everyone". As in life, you just simply can't make everyone happy.

In the end it's not the features or plugins you add, it always boils down to the people that make or break a community.

 

[RaiderGirl]

they usually ban member with a reason here, so i don't feel sorry for that guy lol.
the rest of the discussion is nice to read actually.

Agree 100%... I made a similar comment in my earlier post, RJ has always been fair and has acted swiftly when dealing with bullies and troublemakers. In this case, I don't even have to know the particulars, only the players.

Ultimately its really asking what can be done to bring more NP'ers over and for those who visit both sites, to visit there more.

The fact of the matter is, domaining as it was has changed big time, and the forums must be feeling this in terms of the bottom line.

I visit both, and there are pluses and minuses to be observed on both. Neither forum can be the preferred home for "everyone". As in life, you just simply can't make everyone happy.

In the end it's not the features or plugins you add, it always boils down to the people that make or break a community.

You make excellent points, especially to the point that it's the people and administration that really contribute the success of the forum.

And YES, our industry has changed, times have changed and I think experienced domainers are looking for more that what Forums have to offer, this is why we see less and less veteran domainers...Seem their either creating their own blogs or turning to blogs for greater in depth discussion related to our industry.

 

[999names]

As I ve said before. I ve been in domaining since 1999. I always visited both sites but never joined. Until recently I decided I like to join and interact more with the domaining community. One of the really main reasons I joined namepros was because of its inviting feeling.

I remember back in 2005 2006 I d read postings on namepros and some moderators were fanatic deleting posts and removing them for simple reasons. So I thought to myself wo that ain't a community I want to be part of. Then I noticed things had charged. The mods were interacting better and commenting on things and were less on a power trip. I felt the environment at np to be more inviting than dn. How? Members being more understanding and the mods taking their time actually reading the posts commenting before deleting it or being on a power trip. So that's when I decided to join. I m glad I did.

 

[JFS]

that is one of the things that made me a regular at NP.
i am member of other forums but i'm not as active, or due to some of their "dumb" members, of lack of moderation.

 

[DU]

I like regular fries and sweet potato fries.

I don't think it's worth the effort to discuss which ones other people may prefer.

 

[JFS]

i think the question isn't what people prefered, but what each forum can/could do to improve, and that inevitable is done by comparing other forums/specifique traits each forum has.

 

[DU]

i think the question isn't what people prefered, but what each forum can/could do to improve, and that inevitable is done by comparing other forums/specifique traits each forum has.

Comparisons usually result in the establishment of preferences. Some of the preferences are stupid...and some based on ignorance.

 

[JFS]

Comparisons usually result in the establishment of preferences. Some of the preferences are stupid...and some based on ignorance.

well that depends on who is doing them doesn't it ?

 

[DU]

well that depends on who is doing them doesn't it ?

Not really.

Stating that Namepros has no "Today's Posts" is not dependent on who says it. It's based on ignorance.

Stating that DNF would benefit from "who's currently viewing" is an opinion that makes sense (and Adam will add the addon).

The rest? It's all piffle. The last thing that is really needed is for the two platforms to get more similar. I'd rather see each platform innovate separately. Asking for this type of comparison ultimately results in a low hanging fruit approach to copying versus a real interesting set of changes that show the owners have a handle on their user base.

I don't want DNF to be NP or vice versa.. so why not just ask the question "How can we make DNF better?" Sure people will add stuff that they like from other forums but directly asking for input from both clearly has built a lazy path forward as the road map.

Of course - Matt's been silent on the NP road map but that's good imho. Just let things happen. Eric is making changes as requested for the day to day stuff.

I think people are way too invested in these forums. It's a collection of people using php scrips and a database.. it's really not that life impacting.

 

[JFS]

sometimes before innovating you start by copying others, then add your own twist to it.
i also don't want to NP and DNF to be more similar, like i don't want NP to be more similar to GV, DP, SP or any other out there. But when a forum doesn't innovate for long periods of time, ppl may/will think that the forum is getting behind, sometimes many changes in a small period of time is also harming to the forum.
but like everything it's all on the eye of the beholder...

 

[DU]

sometimes before innovating you start by copying others, then add your own twist to it.

Yes, every poet is a thief.

You can even be encouraged to steal art:

http://www.cnngo.com/sydney/visit/steal-banksy-your-hotel-without-conviction-or-charge-999809

The question "How can we get better" frames innovation around improvements whereas "What do you like about that other site and ours" frames the innovation around the copying.

It's really a non-issue. Just an observation.

 

[JFS]

The question "How can we get better" frames innovation around improvements whereas "What do you like about that other site and ours" frames the innovation around the copying.

i couldn't post it in a better way thanks

 

[hawkeye]

Stating that Namepros has no "Today's Posts" is not dependent on who says it. It's based on ignorance.
...

My bad. I can see that my 'ignorance' was not getting my opinions/suggestions cleared with the more knowledgeable, informed and experienced know-it-alls' here on NP.

our industry has changed, times have changed and I think experienced domainers are looking for more that what Forums have to offer, this is why we see less and less veteran domainers..

Yup. Why hang around on the forums that full of bragging, insulting, berating, arguing with, etc. of others, just to make themselves feel that they are the experienced 'players' of that forum. :zzz: Sharing, growing and professional camaraderie with those that are 'doing', is so much more invigorating.

 

[mis_chiff]

Stating that Namepros has no "Today's Posts" is not dependent on who says it. It's based on ignorance.

'Today's Posts" is there at the top on the right - when you are not signed in
and when you are signed it says "New Posts" - which usually includes ALL the ones you missed.
as for finding anything worthwhile reading, can't see for the clutter.

 

[DU]

My bad. I can see that my 'ignorance' was not getting my opinions/suggestions cleared with the more knowledgeable, informed and experienced know-it-alls' here on NP.

Ignorance dies not have to be a bad word and it wasn't intended as such.

Its just funny that you had to state something on another forum to find out something about this one

 

[DU]

'Today's Posts" is there at the top on the right - when you are not signed in
and when you are signed it says "New Posts" - which usually includes ALL the ones you missed.
as for finding anything worthwhile reading, can't see for the clutter.

Under quick links if you are logged in.

 

[mis_chiff]

Under quick links if you are logged in.

OOOPS, thanks, forgot to mention that one too

 

[iowadawg]

I use new posts, todays post, etc on all forums.
So much better really than going from one forum section to the next.

Cwap....

 

[hawkeye]

..Its just funny that you had to state something on another forum to find out something about this one

Oh, ok. Uhh.., ha...ha!? I stay 'logged-in' at all the forums I belong to, so again 'My Bad' for not realizing one had to 'log-in' and/or 'log-out' to find/see all the features that can be used accordingly.

 

[iowadawg]

Hey you all.....

Let's play nice on this thread.

Don't want the people on the other forum to have too many laughs at our expense.

 

[DU]

Oh, ok. Uhh.., ha...ha!? I stay 'logged-in' at all the forums I belong to, so again 'My Bad' for not realizing one had to 'log-in' and/or 'log-out' to find/see all the features that can be used accordingly.

You don't.

Just trying to help.

 

[duceman]

jeez

 

[RaiderGirl]

One of the really main reasons I joined namepros was because of its inviting feeling

I think most of that invited feeling comes from showing respect and appreciation to members for their contributions to the forum.... When moderation intentionally ignores reports or PM's, that's shows a great lack of respect, and that invited feeling you once had is GONE.

I went to the store on Sunday to buy a pair of sunglasses, I was happy to find a pair that I liked, but when I tried to purchase it at the cashier, she was far too busy chatting with her co-worker about her party night before, there she was trying to ring up a $300 purchase and never once did she even look at me. Naturally I said something and naturally I took my business elsewhere.

NP simply has better store clerks, but the storefront needs improvement.