ForumBuddy.net - Grand Opening.

[RyanDOT]

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The Grand Opening - 6:30pm


ForumBuddy will be opening it's doors again to the public. After weeks of creating and editing the whole forum to suit your needs, we think it's time to release the forum to the public.

ForumBuddy was very successful before it closed down, due to personal problems. The forum itself was attracting over 15k unique visitors per month, over 600 users and a great community. We are going to match it and make it so much better.

ForumBuddy will be allowing everyone access the forum, no matter how funny, stupid or how quiet they are. ForumBuddy is going to be one great community, with your help.

Last of all, we got a massive line of competitions, so make sure you check out the forum at 6:30pm. We will make ForumBuddy one of the largest forums on the internet, so why not help us out.


ForumBuddy - General Discussion Forum (http://www.forumbuddy.net)

REMEMBER TO CHECK IT OUT AT 6:30 GMT.

[iJoe]

Looking forward to it :)

[RyanDOT]

Looking forward to it :)

Hope to see you there :D

[Jack!]

I remember the good old days! Were we would be on the chat taking about random stuff! :D

[Lee]

I remember the good old days! Were we would be on the chat taking about random stuff! :D
:P Chat box is ready :) I hope we count on you :)

[RyanDOT]

I remember the good old days! Were we would be on the chat taking about random stuff! :D

Yeah, that was quality. We brought back the shoutbox so we can talk about random stuff now :D

[xXiShadowXx]

Good luck with it all.

I will check it out when it opens :)

[Lee]

Now open :) We hope we can rely on your company in the chatbox :P

[RyanDOT]

We are now officially open.

We are now giving out Free VIP to the first 50 members.
We have now released a new competition.

PS: There are going to be more competitions this evening!

[kuzkasate]

Really good forum. Lets hope it grows!

[RyanDOT]

Really good forum. Lets hope it grows!

+REP to everyone who registers and reply in this thread with their username.

[Jamesy]

You need more colour on your skin :). A nice blue would look sexy

[RyanDOT]

You need more colour on your skin :). A nice blue would look sexy

We are still changing some bits of the forum, but we are getting a brand new skin soon. Thanks though.

[Lee]

The host is moaning so we have to disable the shoutbox, but not to worry it will be back soon.

+Rep as well if you join and post here.

[RyanDOT]

There is going to be some more competitions up and running by this afternoon. So register quickly and be part of the community.

Moderator Applications have just been open, so why not check them out by clicking here (http://forumbuddy.net/showthread.php?t=45).

We currently have two active competitions, they're fairly easy, so why not participate. To view the competitions, please click here (http://forumbuddy.net/forumdisplay.php?f=11).

[Jahova]

Why hire moderators when you have so few members? Also, why did it close before?

[Lee]

Hello,

we thought it might be necessary for a very small amount of moderators (No more than 4) just to get things going really. People asked so we thought why not.

Also it closed due to personal reasons :( Not to worry, we can assure now is the right time for this project.

[RyanDOT]

Why hire moderators when you have so few members? Also, why did it close before?

We are hiring moderators because we want to make the forum clean, so we (Administrators) don't always have to clean up, because we know the moderators can now do their job.

We closed before due to personal problems in my life, it's quite difficult to explain but at the point, I couldn't run the forum no-more because of the real-life happenings...

However we are going to make sure it won't happen again, and try to succeed our aim.

Thank you.

[Lee]

We are hiring moderators because we want to make the forum clean, so we (Administrators) don't always have to clean up, because we know the moderators can now do their job.

We closed before due to personal problems in my life, it's quite difficult to explain but at the point, I couldn't run the forum no-more because of the real-life happenings...

However we are going to make sure it won't happen again, and try to succeed our aim.

Thank you.
Err.. Yes ok.

[Fehm]

Ryan, It looks terrible :S It's soo bland, spice it up a bit dude ;)

[RyanDOT]

Ryan, It looks terrible :S It's soo bland, spice it up a bit dude ;)

Don't worry, I'm purchasing a vB design and getting it coded. So the default skin will be removed and a brand new sexy sleek one will come.

Update: We currently got 4 Christmassy competitions up and running, alongside two general competitions.

[Lee]

There are 18 more free VIP subscriptions available :)

[RyanDOT]

A new skin will be coming to you screens in the start of the year.

[Jahova]

Is the free VIP offer still available?

[RyanDOT]

Is the free VIP offer still available?

Of course.

[Jahova]

Thanks, I've signed up.

[RyanDOT]

Thanks, I've signed up.

+REPPed.

[Cheryl]

signed up, user name is George ;)

[RyanDOT]

signed up, user name is George ;)

+REP

I wondered who George was haha.

[Calvin]

I'll sign up now. :)

Signed up, username is Calvin.

[RyanDOT]

I'll sign up now. :)

Signed up, username is Calvin.

Thanks +REP

New Years Competitions are going to be big, so register and check it out!

[ColyTom]

The skin looks too much like an invisionfree skin.
I think there should be a choice of skins.

[RyanDOT]

The skin looks too much like an invisionfree skin.
I think there should be a choice of skins.

A new skin will be released soon. I am going to do a special competition tonight, make sure you register.

[Isolde]

The skin looks too much like an invisionfree skin.
I think there should be a choice of skins.

Yeah, don't like the skin either too white and basic. They need a premium skin not one of those ugly free ones.

[RyanDOT]

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It's easy as one,two,three!

www.forumbuddy.net

[Lee]

New "Gold VIP"...

I think that competition (above) has closed or is closing soon :)

[Fehm]

It seems sad you're offering rep on a seperate forum for joining up to yours :S Do you really think that's what owning a forum is all about?

[PatrickMS]

Tbh its a nice little forum, good set or rules and nice members. all it needs is a larger community and it will be a good place to visit!

[RyanDOT]

It seems sad you're offering rep on a seperate forum for joining up to yours :S Do you really think that's what owning a forum is all about?

It's called advertising, it's the way to bring the target market to our website. If there wasn't any form of advertising, then that would be a major problem.

Advertising is one of the major things when building a site/forum up, so advertising in my eyes is quite major. We aim to be a community, and that's what we are.

Thanks!

[Lee]

Tbh its a nice little forum, good set or rules and nice members. all it needs is a larger community and it will be a good place to visit!
Yes, and a small community is unavoidable to start with but we are doing are best to make is grow... And it's slowly getting there :)

[Doug.]

I just wanted to say this is a great forum to visit. They have an amazing staff. And its a really fun place.

[RyanDOT]

Thanks to everyone who has signed up!

[manabadaman]

nice forum, but add some colors it's too dull.

[RyanDOT]

nice forum, but add some colors it's too dull.

Thanks, we will take that into consideration.

[Bewilcorp]

The layout is terrible. What on earth is that image in the middle of the page ? 'Reanmar?' I cant even see it. You need to brighten the site up, make it fresh and exciting. I cant see this getting far, even if it did I will be a one hit wonder. GL.

[RyanDOT]

The layout is terrible. What on earth is that image in the middle of the page ? 'Reanmar?' I cant even see it. You need to brighten the site up, make it fresh and exciting. I cant see this getting far, even if it did I will be a one hit wonder. GL.

Lol, the images in the middle are adverts. I put them up for free, not charging because I want to see the statistics of the clicks etc. I don't want to be making straight away before opening lol.
Again, a new skin is currently being developed.

[Jahova]

The layout is terrible. What on earth is that image in the middle of the page ? 'Reanmar?' I cant even see it. You need to brighten the site up, make it fresh and exciting. I cant see this getting far, even if it did I will be a one hit wonder. GL.
Do you not understand the concept of an advertisement? Another company pays to put their own designed advert on a site. More constructive critism would be appreciated (even though this isn't my site), not just "The layout is rubbish". As for your opinion on "I cant see this getting far", why are you being so rude?

[ColyTom]

Yeah, I must admit that the layout is a tad on the dull side.

[RyanDOT]

Do you not understand the concept of an advertisement? Another company pays to put their own designed advert on a site. More constructive critism would be appreciated (even though this isn't my site), not just "The layout is rubbish". As for your opinion on "I cant see this getting far", why are you being so rude?

Thanks Tom lol.


Yeah, I must admit that the layout is a tad on the dull side.

Took that into consideration, thanks!

[Isolde]

I like the fact that the forum isn't based on something for example habbo or online game or such but it's a forum for everyone.. However what i dislike is the fact that the skin is just too depressing and looks too boring. Also can i add, you will need a much better detailed banner for the forum so it can also attract members.. The littlest things make the big improvements!

[RyanDOT]

I like the fact that the forum isn't based on something for example habbo or online game or such but it's a forum for everyone.. However what i dislike is the fact that the skin is just too depressing and looks too boring. Also can i add, you will need a much better detailed banner for the forum so it can also attract members.. The littlest things make the big improvements!

Thank you, will take that into consideration. I'm going to contact the designer to liven up the colours.

+REP TO ALL POSTS!

[Lee]

What do you suggest the banner includes?

[Isolde]

Whatever the forum is about which i believe is a general forum.. Something catchy i guess.

[Janet Snakehole]

looking good :) hope its popularity grows once again!

[RyanDOT]

Whatever the forum is about which i believe is a general forum.. Something catchy i guess.

I get that sorted soon, thanks.


looking good :) hope its popularity grows once again!

Thank you +REP

[Jamieb]

Nice foruym Ryan :)

[Lee]

So for the banner are we talking a slogan and a bit o' colour?

[Isolde]

Yeah and maybe a picture or something

[RyanDOT]

Yeah and maybe a picture or something

Thanks, I deal with the graphics soon. I will ask a graphic designer to create us one for our new skin.

[ColyTom]

Thanks, I deal with the graphics soon. I will ask a graphic designer to create us one for our new skin.
Cool, I look forward to seeing it :D

[Richie]

Personally I hope your site does well the reason being I can see your trying very hard to get your website out there, I don't like the forum skin but as you said "your developing one". For those who are being immature negative douche bags at least try to show some respect and stop being so rude.


Best of luck with your site Ryan,
I'm sure it will succeed,
Richard.

[RyanDOT]

Personally I hope your site does well the reason being I can see your trying very hard to get your website out there, I don't like the forum skin but as you said "your developing one". For those who are being immature negative douche bags at least try to show some respect and stop being so rude.


Best of luck with your site Ryan,
I'm sure it will succeed,
Richard.

Thank you, +REP

[Kyle!]

Yeah Ryan hope it does well. It would be good to have a really popular, active forum that isn't a Habbo one. :)

[RyanDOT]

Thanks Kyle, remember everyone who signs up and replies here will get +REP

[RyanDOT]

We are having a scheduled downtime this weekend to sort out usergroups, VIP, competitions, forums, categories, payment gateways, graphics and a new skin.