Your Forum Review
First Impressions & Appearance - (Out of 20)
Alot has changed since my last visit to the Island. And with all the changes, it's still a great set up for your general discussion forum. The overall theme is really pleasing, the soft colors all complimentary, which adds to a great discussion environment.
The banner is a great match, the only think i don't get is the button/arrow graphics to the right. Doesn't seem to fit the theme. It matches perfectly, which is why i like it, but I just feel like it was a randomnly placed graphic in the banner. Like i siad, though, no biggie, just something that caught my eye.
I really like the matching New/Old posts icons, as well. Everything in this new theme just sync's up so well.
(18 /20)
Site Layout - (Out of 20)
You've had plenty of experience, obvioulsy, and know how a forum goes when organizing boards & categories. This is one area you defenitely don't need any critiquing on. And though, i understand why you have seperated Advertisements, and Forum Discussions; but i for some reason feel these 2 boards should be somehow placed much closer together. Or, with only 16 posts, may just be able to fit right in with the "Internet Discussion" board.
(18 /20)
Statistics and Activity - (Out of 20)
The amount of stats gained is quite impressive. Almost 500 members in just over 15 motnhs is quite an achievement. I honestly to believe your total post count, and member activity should be higher, with all the wide range discussions your forum offers. But, i'm assuming the software move may have affected some members' activity. Plus, one thing I am taking into account, is you do have 2 giant forums to run, and seems members are more set on your other forum.
It is pleasing to see actvity spread all across each board. shows there'splenty going on in each section. But, one the that was expected, that a majority would be in the General Discussion section, it was strange to see over 25% of the forum's total post count, belonging to one single topic. Which, some would be thriled, for me, though, it shows that there must not be much to do other than "chit-chat" in that one topic.
(16 /20)
Staff Moderation - (Out of 20)
This is tricky, becasue there is nothing that infoems me of the staff team ont he forum, unless I go down the member's list, page by page. Which, this isn't good. I'm sure you have a report feature, but members still feel comfortable knowing who all the staff is on the forum. There really should be some sticky topic under announcements, or feedback/help sections. 2 places members would look for a current list of staff to the forum.
I'm pretty sure you have the forum evenly staffed, but, without an easily to find documentation, it's hard to come to a conclusive mark. Tha absense of that team list is what will affect your score here.
(15 /20)
Spelling/Grammar & Professionalism - (Out of 20)
Of course, I wouldn't expect any mistakes in spelling, or your grammar from you. And all your board descriptions are very well layed out, and pleasing to read. Nice to see when admins don't rush through them with generic and boring descriptions. Nicely done, all around
(20 /20)
87 - (Out of 100)
Final Remarks:
What was most liked about the website/forums:
The general look. Very well set up, and everything was sync'd up professionally.
What was disliked most about the website/forums:
I guess for me, it was the fact I couldn't find out the staff team easily. If there's one on there, then it must be too tough to find, because I did look.
How could I get you (The Reviewer) to join my website?
I'm a member, but my time across forums is so limited, it's just hard to keep up with everything. Maybe if so much wasn't thrown together in one section, Internet, Technology & Science ; where I'm a huge gamer, like most on the net. But, I always feel lost in there, cause everything is kinda molded into one.
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