Feedback Thread

[pirhan]

Hey there,

Back in December a thread was posted requesting member feedback on the forum. Lots of helpful feedback was given. A list has been compiled with possible solutions - this'll be an open discussion, so please feel free to continue to post to keep the lines of communication going.

So, here are some thoughts and possible solutions on the problems shown in this thread. Solutions are not written in stone and are definitely open to tweaks and feedback.

• Trolls & Forum Violations
  As with any forum, there is going to be spam and unfortunately the odd troll. Nothing that can't be remedied - the moderator team does their upmost best to find and act on violations. Moderators do have several different forums to take care of, so a lot of help can come from the forum regulars. I've noticed that a lot of threads here go unreported which puts a large delay on having them seen and removed by one of the moderating team.
  
  
  • Possible Solution: Report! <3 Seriously, the report post/thread helps us out so much it's not even funny. More reports coming in means that we'll see them quicker and get them looked at quicker. Having a thread or post reported is like putting neon lights on it. Unreported, it's like a sneaky camo deer in a thick forest.
    
    If you think it's a troll, report it and in the "additional notes" field, put in why you think it's a troll. If it is, it'll be dealt with, if not, it's not a big deal. Obviously don't go reporting every new comer with less than impeccable grammar as a troll, but if you're leaning towards it being a troll/forum violation, it doesn't hurt to use the report button.
  
  
  
  
• Forum Regulars Don't Post // Clash between new viewers/Gaians and the more established viewers/Gaians
  A good community has those long standing citizens to show new comers the ropes. Dedicated members are the backbone of the community - we want to keep them! We're not able to force anyone to post, and sometimes people fade from once loved items and move on.
  
  
  • Possible Solution: Hopefully we can work together to inject more life into the forum and get the more established Gaians posting again. And, within constraints, make the forum more open to post so that things can remain fresh to keep newcomers coming back. Suggestions on how to do this - please post!
  
  
  
  
• Stagnant plots within the programming leaves little discussion
  Unfortunately not much can be done save from writing to Mr. McMahon to fire all his plot writers.
  
  
  • Possible Solution: Branch out to include more wrestling themed threads that aren't reliant on current plots. Suggestions welcomed!
  
  
  
  
• Miscommunications between moderators
  Moderators do work as a team but the technology isn't up to par to have us mentally connected to each other. (Besides, it'd be kinda creepy.) From this thread, I could only gather two cases of miscommunication, so it's a bit hard to add commentary to this issue.
  
  
  • Possible Solution: More feedback is needed to address properly. Please post more details on concerns regarding thoughts on the Professional Wrestling forum moderator communication. Just make sure to keep it civil, avoid personal attacks and try not to post hearsay. :3
  
  
  
  
• Repeat threads - example: vs threads
  Lots of fans will want to discuss the same things. Not everyone will want to discuss in the same thread. Bring forth the March of the Repeat Threads.
  
  
  • Possible Solution: See which topics are most posted about, possibly create a sticky, "official thread" and/or amend the forum guidelines.

As stated, it'll be a open discussion, so please let us know of any concerns regarding the issues and the suggested solutions. The forum is visited daily (contrary to popular belief) so there will be responses to future concerns posted in the thread.

Cheers!
pirhan


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Original thread can be found: here

[Slaje]

A sticky thread on the following topics would be nice so no one has to hunt through topics to get to them:

signings/releases

finishers

entrance themes

the monday night war

deaths

WWE NXT

Raw

Smackdown

Impact

Feuds


I'm still fairly new, but my only issues are constant OMG _________ is so hot, sexy, etc. and OMG ________ is the best threads. John Cena and Jeff Hardy each need a sticky thread because so many start threads with a single post on how much they adore one of them.

[Safety in Solitude]

Slaje

A sticky thread on the following topics would be nice so no one has to hunt through topics to get to them:

signings/releases

finishers

entrance themes

the monday night war

deaths

WWE NXT

Raw

Smackdown

Impact

Feuds


I'm still fairly new, but my only issues are constant OMG _________ is so hot, sexy, etc. and OMG ________ is the best threads. John Cena and Jeff Hardy each need a sticky thread because so many start threads with a single post on how much they adore one of them.

[LuckiRose]

I think that wrestling has gotten bad because it is the same old thing all the time but with new people getting pulled into the old fight. I would love for it have more comedy like it use to have back at the beginning that was what got me interested in it in the first place
sad sad sad sad

[pirhan]

Slaje

A sticky thread on the following topics would be nice so no one has to hunt through topics to get to them:

signings/releases

finishers

entrance themes

the monday night war

deaths

WWE NXT

Raw

Smackdown

Impact

Feuds


I'm still fairly new, but my only issues are constant OMG _________ is so hot, sexy, etc. and OMG ________ is the best threads. John Cena and Jeff Hardy each need a sticky thread because so many start threads with a single post on how much they adore one of them.

Late reply is late... sweatdrop

Please link to what you believe are the best threads to cover the above suggestions and I'll see if we can get stickies or at least links in a central thread. Would you guys prefer a mass of commonly used threads stickied at the top or a central sticky thread with links inside? I just ask as many forums get quite cluttered with stickies much to the displeasure of the forum regulars.

The adoration threads can be reported as spam as they can easily fall under "who is your favourite wrestler/diva" thread.

I can bring it up with the rest of the moderator team to see if we can have popular temporary wrestler sticky threads. We can get Hardy/Cena threads up there to take the brunt of the posts and if either wrestler's fan base starts to dwindle, we can desticky and replace with a new popular entertainer (while keeping the old thread, it just wouldn't be stickied).

How's that?

[Slaje]

pirhan

Slaje

A sticky thread on the following topics would be nice so no one has to hunt through topics to get to them:

signings/releases

finishers

entrance themes

the monday night war

deaths

WWE NXT

Raw

Smackdown

Impact

Feuds


I'm still fairly new, but my only issues are constant OMG _________ is so hot, sexy, etc. and OMG ________ is the best threads. John Cena and Jeff Hardy each need a sticky thread because so many start threads with a single post on how much they adore one of them.

Late reply is late... sweatdrop

Please link to what you believe are the best threads to cover the above suggestions and I'll see if we can get stickies or at least links in a central thread. Would you guys prefer a mass of commonly used threads stickied at the top or a central sticky thread with links inside? I just ask as many forums get quite cluttered with stickies much to the displeasure of the forum regulars.

The adoration threads can be reported as spam as they can easily fall under "who is your favourite wrestler/diva" thread.

I can bring it up with the rest of the moderator team to see if we can have popular temporary wrestler sticky threads. We can get Hardy/Cena threads up there to take the brunt of the posts and if either wrestler's fan base starts to dwindle, we can desticky and replace with a new popular entertainer (while keeping the old thread, it just wouldn't be stickied).

How's that?

Thanks. I know you all must be busy as of late due to a bunch of trolling and I appreciate the reply. biggrin

[Zetsubou-san]

I think more stickied threads would indeed make things a little easier - whether they're for one very popular topic or just a sticky thread to LINK to other popular threads, this definitely makes things a little less spammy!
While this forum is a bit slow, it's quite pleasant in general and I love pro wrestling too much to NOT post in it - so anything that can be done to improve it, even if little by little, I support entirely! 3nodding

[F Totti - 10]

I think Izzykun's news thread should be sticky. 3nodding

[Izzykun88]

KirariM0KuCCuKKafani v2

I think Izzykun's news thread should be sticky. 3nodding

Thanks for saying that!! 3nodding

but then that would require me to be a moderator, so I can continue updating the title as well.

[pirhan]

Izzykun88

KirariM0KuCCuKKafani v2

I think Izzykun's news thread should be sticky. 3nodding

Thanks for saying that!! 3nodding

but then that would require me to be a moderator, so I can continue updating the title as well.

This one?

http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/professional-wrestling/news-sd-results-fo-thsi-week-muhammad-hassan/t.61145865/

[Izzykun88]

pirhan

Izzykun88

KirariM0KuCCuKKafani v2

I think Izzykun's news thread should be sticky. 3nodding

Thanks for saying that!! 3nodding

but then that would require me to be a moderator, so I can continue updating the title as well.

This one?

http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/professional-wrestling/news-sd-results-fo-thsi-week-muhammad-hassan/t.61145865/

Yes, you see I've kinda been like a news reporter for the PW forum since for quite some time now whee

and whenever I post new news I also change the title.

[TobiGone]

Maybe you should make wrestler specific threads.

EX : The John Cena Thread, people can share their opinions on the guy. Whether they love him or hate him.

REASON : Could help lessen recycled threads.

You could also do *spoilers* specific thread, for people who want to talk about the results to shows other people may have not seen yet.

[Dion Necurat]

Tobi822

Maybe you should make wrestler specific threads.

EX : The John Cena Thread, people can share their opinions on the guy. Whether they love him or hate him.

REASON : Could help lessen recycled threads.

You could also do *spoilers* specific thread, for people who want to talk about the results to shows other people may have not seen yet.

There is a thread filled with links to the "Official" threads about wrestlers. For the most part, though, those threads are dead.

[pirhan]

Tobi822

Maybe you should make wrestler specific threads.

EX : The John Cena Thread, people can share their opinions on the guy. Whether they love him or hate him.

REASON : Could help lessen recycled threads.

You could also do *spoilers* specific thread, for people who want to talk about the results to shows other people may have not seen yet.

Dion Necurat

There is a thread filled with links to the "Official" threads about wrestlers. For the most part, though, those threads are dead.

What thoughts or suggestions do you have on revitalizing them?