What is going on here?

[Zincubus]

I've been wondering the same thing. I've assumed it's a mix of issues- pandemic & politics that have been distracting to many, & perhaps the slow-down of forums in general. I don't use other forms of social media either, & would prefer not to, so it's sad & a little confusing to me as well. This has been a good forum, IMO, & I don't want to see it die out. WHERE IS EVERYBODY? Hello out there??? I don't think it's just the holidays, as it's been getting quieter here for quite some time.

I do check here multiple times a day...if anyone has more ideas, let's hear 'em?

Maybe we should all try and be a bit more proactive ??

Everyone check in a few times each day , reply to new threads promptly, start new threads etc etc


One of the busiest sections in RFUK is the Off Topic section .. .. Where we chat about something or nothing , some threads share jokes , talk about things that get us down/annoy us , or make us smile , there’s a popular boxing thread , tv series , movies etc etc .


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[Zincubus]

Great ideas all around. I can tell you one of the selling points to me once I got on here as a new user, was how friendly everyone was and the wealth of knowledge that I immediately had access to. We could really "sell" our forums based just on that I think. Another thought on rebranding, maybe we don't change the name, we just find a way to get the message out that BP.net isn't just about BPs. I mean the banner at the top says it all, "the friendliest online community for ALL your herping needs" not just BPs.

If we can get the message out that you can come on here to talk bearded dragons, geckos, boas, fish, mammals, etc etc, maybe we can bring a whole new group of users on.

This ^^

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[mlededee]

We do not have a sister site.

I don't necessarily think that changing the name/URL of a well established, 17 year old forum is a great idea. Our slogan is "The friendliest online community for ALL your herping needs." I understand that it is clear that the focus appears to be ball pythons, and that is because it is. But we do also pride ourselves in providing information on all species, which is also pretty clear if you come and take a look around.

If were aren't BP.Net, then what would we be? We could do something like a second domain name that redirects to the same forum and tweak the graphics. But I am not sure we want to do a full rebrand.

[Bogertophis]

OK, somewhere (way back, something I read) I got the misinformation that the Corn Snakes forum was tied in with this one? My bad...

Agree with you about the forum name...that would add too much confusion. A second domain name with re-direct & a graphics tweak might be helpful though? (I have no idea what's involved with that, financially or otherwise, as to how feasible that would be.) We're just brain-storming here, your input is essential on this stuff, as to whether such changes would be helpful.

[mlededee]

I think that the most important thing we can do right now is try to build up activity on the forum. Zincubus added some great ideas above. When there are less new posts, people do a quick scan and leave. If there is more to look at, people stick around and then add their own posts and content and things pick back up.

I want everyone to continue to feel free to add their ideas and brainstorming to this post. If we come together as a community, we can keep the community strong.

[Toad37]

What about an app? I have the website quick saved to my phone home screen but people are all about apps nowadays. If that's financially feasible then you can do so many different things to the platform as well as keeping the actual website the way it is. I'm old school so I personally enjoy the actual website but an app might be something worth looking into.

[Bogertophis]

What about an app? I have the website quick saved to my phone home screen but people are all about apps nowadays. If that's financially feasible then you can do so many different things to the platform as well as keeping the actual website the way it is. I'm old school so I personally enjoy the actual website but an app might be something worth looking into.

I'm "old school" too, but many would probably like that. Good idea.

[mlededee]

What about an app? I have the website quick saved to my phone home screen but people are all about apps nowadays. If that's financially feasible then you can do so many different things to the platform as well as keeping the actual website the way it is. I'm old school so I personally enjoy the actual website but an app might be something worth looking into.

Tapatalk is currently the best way to go if you prefer an app type feel for the forum.

[Zincubus]

What about an app? I have the website quick saved to my phone home screen but people are all about apps nowadays. If that's financially feasible then you can do so many different things to the platform as well as keeping the actual website the way it is. I'm old school so I personally enjoy the actual website but an app might be something worth looking into.

I only access this forum and RFUK via the TapaTalk app


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[Zincubus]

Tapatalk is currently the best way to go if you prefer an app type feel for the forum.

You beat me to it


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