Running a forum

[FrontRow]

Hey all,

I am getting ready to take my first crack at running a web forum. You can see the beginnings of it here: http://www.ratemovies.com/forum/

I could sure use your suggestions, advice, warnings, or other benefits of experience as I venture into this. I would also welcome any of you who would be willing to register and help me "prime the pump" so to speak. I don't plan to officially launch for a couple of weeks, but it will be a lot easier if there is already some activity there.

Help!

p.s. that is probably not my final logo...

 

[Miyavi]

Originally posted by CoolHost.com
Don't forget a Forum for the "Classics" ... for some of us old geezers! :o

Maybe he is targeting a younger audience only. :hehe:

 

[FrontRow]

Actually, I started out with a forum called "classic movies" and killed it, figuring I could wrap it into the "archive" category for now and maybe break it out in the future if the posts justified it.

I am already intimidated by the scope of this thing, and it ain't even launched yet!

 

[sierratoo]

I hope it is successful! Looks awesome!

 

[FrontRow]

Thanks Sierra!

Why don't you join & post a few?

 

[Lauren Stephens]

Originally posted by dude
no one ever lets me

i have a forum ill let you mod! it isnt completely finished yet but....

advice for forums?

1. let people say what they want
2. reread #1

 

[dude]

Originally posted by furnishu
i have a forum ill let you mod! it isnt completely finished yet but....

advice for forums?

1. let people say what they want
2. reread #1

really??

 

[xxlauren]

I've learned that fi you make different skins with diff. colors and designs, it'll attract members.