I am making a one thread only return to evaluate the forums and their progression (or lack thereof).

It seems that nobody from the original pokecheats forums has returned. When I saw the merge, it looked like SS had just taken another website's name. I have now figured out the problem with the forums. They are synonymous with social networks. The website lacks a central topic that most forums do. Often, these forums with a focus gain the most active members, with new registration every day.

Just take a look at Kanzenshuu, a popular website database (like pokecheats) and its forums.

http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum/

As you can see, the website sticks to one topic: Dragon Ball. All of its forums contain topics on Dragon Ball, or concern the website itself. Notice the lack of a chatbox. They rather have an IRC channel, where all unrelated topics can be discussed.

Basically, everyone on Kanzenshuu can discuss their common interests without the risk of relationships, all because of political topics, a problem present on your forums.

Next, notice the statistics at the bottom. 7418 registered members. Take note, that all members must be manually evaluated by website Administrators before they can fully access their account.

http://www.kanzenshuu.com/about/

There are 4 staff members for both the website AND the forums, adding new content to the WEBSITE consistently (something I have yet to see with the pokecheats website). It is recommended that Pokecheats moves its staff down to a low number, preferably under 10 registered users. It is also needed to evaluate these potential staff members.

Lastly, look at their rules.

http://www.kanzenshuu.com/forum-rules/

These are strict rules, and they do take effect on their forums. Pokecheats obviously is not strict with its rules, which is a problem, because bias is allowed to run amok.

I hope you heed my advice. These forums need more organization.

Oh, one more thing: Kanzenshuu itself is a merged website.

P.S. I have been occasionally checking up, I'm still in exile. This is just friendly advice.


From your beloved independent,

-Rohas