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A kickstart to the forums; A community contributed forum promotion video idea
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PeteDorr	Mar 10 2013, 12:36 AM Post #1
I Like Games. Posts: 1,958 Group: Admins Member #1 Joined: Jan 22, 2009 Currently Playing Hearthstone, Dragon Soul RPG (iOS)	So the forums are over 4 years old now. A great community of gamers have assembled here over the years and made this their go to place to talk about games, which is awesome. I have always tried in my youth to make my own forums about games and what not, but most died down or I lost my ambition to keep up with them. That is why having a forum as successful as this is really amazing to me, and I thank all of you who choose to participate here over the thousands of other forums you could go to. This forum has never "died", but these days the only way people find it is through the link buried in my video descriptions or through my banner on YouTube. I am sure there are better ways to promote it, but I never wanted to come across as too pushy or else it might drive unwanted attention our way. I think it is about time we had a new resurgence of members to join our community, I am sure there are many who are completely unaware of this forums existence. I do not mean to do this by offering a free giveaway or contest (no offense to anyone who does this on their own forums) because I feel all that does is artificially inflate members who will never contribute. This is where I need your help. I am thinking of doing a new promotional video for the forums that would be posted to my channel. I want to make it more personal, and include input from all of you. I want to include quotes or even short audio/video clips (not very long ones) as to why you use the PGRF forums and why others should join. I think this would be a great way for me to show the communities support for the forum and help inspire others to come and join the close community that we have going here. You do not need to be a long time member, but I will probably include your join date with your quote/video/audio. I do not have a time frame of when I will be able to do this (I am incredibly busy these days) but I want some feedback on how you think I should approach this. If you have any other ideas for promoting the forums, please feel free to give suggestions. Edited by PeteDorr, Mar 10 2013, 12:42 AM.



browland1	Mar 10 2013, 01:00 AM Post #2
Posts: 3,481 Group: Admins Member #719 Joined: May 12, 2009 Currently Playing Bloodborne.	I think it's a great idea to promote the forum in such a way that it will attract new, contributory members. You always run the risk of attracting trolls, but that's why you have mods Maybe doing a video where you feature testimonials from long time members, either read out by yourself or pieced together with video clips sent to you. These can simply be people discussing their experiences on the forum, what they get out of being a member and how far the forum has come in four years, among other things. As a long-standing member and mod, I'd be happy to contribute and even feature my ugly mug on camera if need be



MidiPour	Mar 10 2013, 01:00 AM Post #3
Power of Sardines Posts: 3,000 Group: Founding Members Member #17 Joined: Jan 27, 2009 Currently Playing with Pete's hedgehog! :3	YESSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll try to talk with some members of this forum and see what we can compose as a gang.



sdcpro	Mar 10 2013, 01:09 AM Post #4
Level 9 Posts: 2,243 Group: Members Member #1,460 Joined: Dec 21, 2009	The idea of doing a video based on "the users" (not the podcast lol) sounds like a great idea. It definitely would give the best impression on what to expect in joining by hearing from the people themselves. I personally think that the forum is a place to have an honest discussion without getting immature or completely off-topic responses. That's the one thing I really like about it. I've been to a few other forums and I really get turned off by how an awesome topic goes so far off-topic and no one cares, even moderators. I have the mentality of an old man so I just really appreciate the maturity here. If you would like to use that for the video, here is my truncated answer: "The forum is a place to have a honest mature discussion with fellow gamers without worrying about trolls ruining the experience." I'm curious on what others think about the forum as well Edited by sdcpro, Mar 10 2013, 01:11 AM.



pokemonzrpg	Mar 10 2013, 01:45 AM Post #5
Zach Archer Posts: 4,563 Group: Admins Member #1,104 Joined: Aug 5, 2009 Currently Playing Harvest Moon: Another Wonderful Life Twitter @ZRPG	I agree with Ben's idea, and I think it would work well! I'd be more than willing to submit a comment, video clip or audio clip to contribute. Just let me know as soon as you're sure on the specifics and I'll be there!



stickdude2320	Mar 10 2013, 02:35 AM Post #6
Level 4 Posts: 310 Group: Members Member #4,794 Joined: Feb 25, 2012	I think this is a great idea and I would love to have a surge of new members on. heres something you could use from me. "The forum is a great place to have interesting discussions about new and retro, with a mature and fun community"
	Shrek is Love Shrek is Life " Hey gatorfan are you really a fucking alligator?"


pokemonzrpg	Mar 10 2013, 02:45 AM Post #7
Zach Archer Posts: 4,563 Group: Admins Member #1,104 Joined: Aug 5, 2009 Currently Playing Harvest Moon: Another Wonderful Life Twitter @ZRPG	"The best part of Pete's Game Room Forum is that the community transcends generations; no matter what age you are or what opinion you have, the community is tight and you are accepted."



Tr3vor	Mar 10 2013, 03:00 AM Post #8
This character does not exist Posts: 1,376 Group: Members Member #3,469 Joined: Feb 22, 2011	I really think you should get rid of some of the subforums so its not such a chore to check the forum though. the Past consoles subforums are completely unnecessary. Last time anyone posted in those is usually like a month and I think it would be beneficial if you merged all the threads into the general "Past consoles" forum. I think that the Wii, DS, and PSP subforums should be merged into the Current Generation forum, since they are not the current gen anymore. Its so annoying to have to go through 50 different subforums every time I visit. It would probably be better to streamline things a bit.
	Youtube: Tr3vor42532: http://www.youtube.com/user/Tr3vor42532


DJSlime	Mar 10 2013, 01:33 PM Post #9
Level 3 Posts: 113 Group: Members Member #3,612 Joined: Mar 27, 2011	I think the sub forums should be dealt with as Tr3vor said, I posted about it ages ago in the suggestions bit. Current Generation and General Gaming can be merged. General Youtube and Channel Plugs can be merged. Feedback and Auctions Of Interest can just have a thread in Buying And Selling. Edited by DJSlime, Mar 10 2013, 01:34 PM.



sdcpro	Mar 10 2013, 02:47 PM Post #10
Level 9 Posts: 2,243 Group: Members Member #1,460 Joined: Dec 21, 2009	Merging past generation to a general "past generations section" would be a good idea in my opinion as well. Current Gen & General Gaming do seem a little redundant but there's more than enough activity in Current Gen to leave it alone so I wouldn't see a need for it. I don't see a point of merging the Wii, DS, or PSP sections yet. They are still very active and are still rather current. Just because the newest console came out, doesn't mean the past one should be dropped immediately. Merging Feedback & Auctions of Interest doesn't make much sense either and would make it harder to view both of these topics. Feedback isn't a very active section but it's not suppose to be. It's suppose to be a section to see how safe it is to trade with another member, if feedback exists. I don't have an opinion on General Youtube or Channel Plugs. I don't visit either section.



pestro	Mar 10 2013, 04:04 PM Post #11
Level 7 Posts: 1,465 Group: Members Member #2,997 Joined: Nov 13, 2010 Currently Playing Futari - God Mode	"Pete's Game Room Forum: One of the hidden gems on the internet"
	Ginga Force translation


Jacob Wiggins	Mar 10 2013, 05:41 PM Post #12
Jacob Wiggins Posts: 125 Group: Members Member #3,198 Joined: Jan 1, 2011	Great idea Pete
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Tr3vor	Mar 10 2013, 06:06 PM Post #13
This character does not exist Posts: 1,376 Group: Members Member #3,469 Joined: Feb 22, 2011	sdcpro Mar 10 2013, 02:47 PM I don't see a point of merging the Wii, DS, or PSP sections yet. They are still very active and are still rather current. Just because the newest console came out, doesn't mean the past one should be dropped immediately. Each one only has like 2 active threads each, so they aren't very active.
	Youtube: Tr3vor42532: http://www.youtube.com/user/Tr3vor42532


RockmanDash12	Mar 10 2013, 06:49 PM Post #14
Anime Fan, Handheld Lover, VN Nut Posts: 1,553 Group: Members Member #5,081 Joined: May 23, 2012	Sounds good
	Video Game, Anime and Tech Fan


XxKomebackKidxX	Mar 10 2013, 07:13 PM Post #15
Posts: 1,899 Group: Moderator Member #22 Joined: Jan 27, 2009 Currently Playing Dying Light, Megaman Legacy Collection Twitter https://twitter.com/	Pete, I'd love to contribute to this new video using an old video pitch I did years ago as well as a new one. This forum has contributed to countless hours of fun posting, creating topics, discussions, talking in chat (now defunct) and meeting great friends I've had the privilege to meet in person.
	Check out my Youtube vids for reviews/ vlogs/ collections/ top10s/ pickups http://www.youtube.com/xxkomebackkidxx Like my Facebook Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/XxKomebackKidxXFanpage Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/XxKomebackKidxX


Richard	Mar 10 2013, 07:18 PM Post #16
Link Posts: 1,764 Group: Members Member #1,499 Joined: Jan 7, 2010	Hmmmmmm sounds interesting. Post an approximation of when you want the video by and I will make a little clip for you. Glad you are doing this because the forum does need a life boost. I love the tight knit community, but we need fresh blood.
	In a realm beyond sight. The sky shines gold,not blue. There,the triforce's might Make mortal dreams come true. PSN: MicrosoftSnake XBL: xCKx Snake YouTube Gaming Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/TriforceRich


zaven1718	Mar 10 2013, 08:47 PM Post #17
Level 7 Posts: 1,067 Group: Members Member #4,731 Joined: Feb 2, 2012	"The fourm is a great place for gamers to be gamers. No dealing with real world problems but instead you just get to goof off with people who have the same interest as you."



Richard	Mar 10 2013, 11:41 PM Post #18
Link Posts: 1,764 Group: Members Member #1,499 Joined: Jan 7, 2010	zaven1718 Mar 10 2013, 08:47 PM "The fourm is a great place for gamers to be gamers. No dealing with real world problems but instead you just get to goof off with people who have the same interest as you." We can discuss real world problems here we are a community, but I see the positive message you are trying to send. I think a great idea would be to market us against major gaming sites because we are a tight knit community where your opinion will be felt and you will really feel like you are part of a great gaming community, not just one in many thousands.
	In a realm beyond sight. The sky shines gold,not blue. There,the triforce's might Make mortal dreams come true. PSN: MicrosoftSnake XBL: xCKx Snake YouTube Gaming Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/TriforceRich


Tr3vor	Mar 11 2013, 12:13 AM Post #19
This character does not exist Posts: 1,376 Group: Members Member #3,469 Joined: Feb 22, 2011	Could we not make this sound like a high school informational video, or a bad infomercial?
	Youtube: Tr3vor42532: http://www.youtube.com/user/Tr3vor42532


Shaq Attack	Mar 11 2013, 12:18 AM Post #20
Level 8 Posts: 1,521 Group: Members Member #476 Joined: Mar 29, 2009	Great idea Pete! The forums have indeed never died but there is in fact less active members nowadays in comparison to the first year or so, and I do agree its time for new members.



Jonny Justice	Mar 11 2013, 02:04 PM Post #21
Level 7 Posts: 1,375 Group: Members Member #1,866 Joined: Apr 3, 2010	I really like the idea of a video type promo to advertise. I think with the amount of large channels we have that support the forum, it would really bring a rise in new members. However, keep in mind, new users means potential new trouble. Question I have is, do we have enough mods to deal with the influx? Also, if you do decide to make a testimonial video, I'd be more than happy to contribute!
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MidiPour	Mar 23 2013, 08:28 PM Post #22
Power of Sardines Posts: 3,000 Group: Founding Members Member #17 Joined: Jan 27, 2009 Currently Playing with Pete's hedgehog! :3	This thread needs a bumped.



Bardabar	Mar 24 2013, 12:34 PM Post #23
Posts: 536 Group: Founding Members Member #112 Joined: Jan 27, 2009	I think Pete just making a short video plugging the forums would do wonders for activity here. Then we could all post video responses outlining why we enjoy the forums and anything else we'd like to say. That way it would reach Pete's subscribers immediately, then slowly branch out to every one else's.



MrTechnoSqueek	Apr 2 2013, 01:07 AM Post #24
Mr. Sega Posts: 2,314 Group: Members Member #1,296 Joined: Oct 3, 2009	I am so glad I am up late tonight and found this...didn't even know this was here. But whenever you need it I will do one for ya!



md212	Apr 5 2013, 07:51 AM Post #25
New User Posts: 8 Group: Members Member #6,051 Joined: Apr 2, 2013	Im new here but loving it already:)



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