Suggestions.

[Seatherny]

I have been reading all the threads in this section lately and I think the following 15 points will really help the forum:

1. Merge Forums - http://www.habboxforum.com/showthread.php?t=618419
2. New, better skins. Please get members opinions before releasing these on the new vBulletin.
3. Admit it when you are wrong - If you ban someone, don't unban them when its not right and then say it was due to a "mistake".
4. Remove Post Approval. These really are unattractive. Moderators are here for a reason, let them do their job. I am sure if a user is a bot and starts spamming and no Super Moderators/Admins are on, I am sure Moderators can issue several infractions and ban them themselves till a Super Moderator comes on to asses the situation. I am not sure if one of the custom questions are used at the moment when registering, but use them. I did on my forum and since then I rarely ever had any bots spamming my forum.
5. More competitions within the forum. There have been many suggestions such as hiding things around the forum, in threads / posts and the members have to find it.
6. If a old member is bullying/arguing etc with a new member (without a valid reason) or something then take quite harsh action against them as they are the reason the forum gets less new members.
7. Have the Super Moderators and Forum Manager create more threads. They also need to reply alot more to threads in "Habbox Feedback". Believe it or not, new members love it when they see Administrators or Super Moderators replying to their threads. I rarely see some Super Moderators and the Forum Manager creating any threads.
8. Promote things such as Debates more through the notices at the top of the forum. These would lead to more active discussions and therefore increased activity.
9. A better permanent GM. A GM who also posts alot around the forums. Has anyone noticed how the forum was very popular when Seacat, JackHB, Anitar and DJ-3000 ran it? It was because they posted regularly in feedback threads and most of them posted alot around the forums. nvrspk4 is beter suited to be AGM, not GM (if he decides to come back).
10. MattGarner (as I said above) needs to post alot more. There is a reason why many members are unhappy with him. This isn't me complaining but me trying to help him. He is following in MAD's footsteps.
11. There used to be referral competitions a few years ago, consider doing them every 4 months or something (or even every month). Yes many members will cheat, but check the IP's of the winner's and see if the member created clones. They can obviously bypass this, but if they do it for habbo furni/VIP, then they are seriously lame. Either way, you will still get some new active members.
12. What this forum needs is more discussions. Maybe give out prizes to members who create GOOD discussion threads through out the forums. What you need to do is promote things more.
13. DO NOT do it so unregistered can only view so many threads. That is the worst idea ever - it will just push guests away regardless of what people say.
14. Cut down on the number of Super Moderators. 2 or maximum 3 is enough. We don't need 4, especially not now when the forum is less active.
15. Things such as Christmas Forum's should have been created. It has been for the past 2 years (or I think) and it has always been very active with pages and pages of threads. You may say they can post it in Discuss Anything but it's not the same.

It would be good to get replies from many Administrators / Super Moderators. These threads are useless if they don't let us know what they think. I realise some of the above points have been raised before but some are new and I have expanded on some old ideas which have been suggested by members in the last few months.

[Sammeth.]

I have been reading all the threads in this section lately and I think the following 15 points will really help the forum:

1. Merge Forums - http://www.habboxforum.com/showthread.php?t=618419
2. New, better skins. Please get members opinions before releasing these on the new vBulletin.

I agree with both the above points, and good points well made.

3. Admit it when you are wrong - If you ban someone, don't unban them when its not right and then say it was due to a "mistake".

By saying it was our mistake, surely we are admitting we are wrong?

4. Remove Post Approval. These really are unattractive. Moderators are here for a reason, let them do their job. I am sure if a user is a bot and starts spamming and no Super Moderators/Admins are on, I am sure Moderators can issue several infractions and ban them themselves till a Super Moderator comes on to asses the situation. I am not sure if one of the custom questions are used at the moment when registering, but use them. I did on my forum and since then I rarely ever had any bots spamming my forum.

I admit I'm not a huge fan of the post approval system, though I suppose it does serve for good in certain instances. If I had to weigh it up it would have more cons than pro's, but then again we did reduce the limit from 15 to 5 earlier this year.

5. More competitions within the forum. There have been many suggestions such as hiding things around the forum, in threads / posts and the members have to find it.

It would be nice to see some sort of competitions on the forum, and I hope the competitions department certainly pick up on this and think of some fun new unique ideas.

6. If a old member is bullying/arguing etc with a new member (without a valid reason) or something then take quite harsh action against them as they are the reason the forum gets less new members.
7. Have the Super Moderators and Forum Manager create more threads. They also need to reply alot more to threads in "Habbox Feedback". Believe it or not, new members love it when they see Administrators or Super Moderators replying to their threads. I rarely see some Super Moderators and the Forum Manager creating any threads.

I think in terms of forum management replying the threads in feedback, that is of utmost importance but I've never really noticed a lack of posts from MattGarner or Garion in these parts. In regards to wanting Super Moderators to post more, then I guess thats valid within reason. In terms of feedback on the forum it would be interesting to see them post replies to that, but I wouldn't want them to prioritise making lots of posts just because. I would rather them post quality posts rather than post an immense quantity.

8. Promote things such as Debates more through the notices at the top of the forum. These would lead to more active discussions and therefore increased activity.
9. A better permanent GM. A GM who also posts alot around the forums. Has anyone noticed how the forum was very popular when Seacat, JackHB, Anitar and DJ-3000 ran it? It was because they posted regularly in feedback threads and most of them posted alot around the forums. nvrspk4 is beter suited to be AGM, not GM (if he decides to come back).

I think it would be inappropriate of me to suggest anything in regards to how our current GM is cus he acknowledges what he's like at the moment But hopefully things on this front will be resolved soon.

10. MattGarner (as I said above) needs to post alot more. There is a reason why many members are unhappy with him. This isn't me complaining but me trying to help him. He is following in MAD's footsteps.
11. There used to be referral competitions a few years ago, consider doing them every 4 months or something (or even every month). Yes many members will cheat, but check the IP's of the winner's and see if the member created clones. They can obviously bypass this, but if they do it for habbo furni/VIP, then they are seriously lame. Either way, you will still get some new active members.
12. What this forum needs is more discussions. Maybe give out prizes to members who create GOOD discussion threads through out the forums. What you need to do is promote things more.
13. DO NOT do it so unregistered can only view so many threads. That is the worst idea ever - it will just push guests away regardless of what people say.
14. Cut down on the number of Super Moderators. 2 or maximum 3 is enough. We don't need 4, especially not now when the forum is less active.

I don't think cutting down on moderation would be a good idea, particularly if one wants to remove post approval systems too.

15. Things such as Christmas Forum's should have been created. It has been for the past 2 years (or I think) and it has always been very active with pages and pages of threads. You may say they can post it in Discuss Anything but it's not the same.

I dont think these type of forums would make much of an impact. They have been successful in the past, granted, but in a time where we are trying to reduce the amount of forums we have, it would be very practicle.

It would be good to get replies from many Administrators / Super Moderators. These threads are useless if they don't let us know what they think. I realise some of the above points have been raised before but some are new and I have expanded on some old ideas which have been suggested by members in the last few months.

My responses in bold, good thread.

[Sharon]

I agree with all but the Matt Garner part I think he makes a wonderful GM...
Editt - This thread is getting popular this might just be successful

[Sammeth.]

I agree with all but the Matt Garner part I think he makes a wonderful AGM..

Oh I see how it is...

[Seatherny]

3. Admit it when you are wrong - If you ban someone, don't unban them when its not right and then say it was due to a "mistake".

By saying it was our mistake, surely we are admitting we are wrong?

The post sounded more as if the person was unbanned due to a mistake, not voluntarily My fault if I mis-read it.

I admit I'm not a huge fan of the post approval system, though I suppose it does serve for good in certain instances. If I had to weigh it up it would have more cons than pro's, but then again we did reduce the limit from 15 to 5 earlier this year.

How about asking them to answer a question when they register. I have seen the number of bots reduced alot due to them.

It would be nice to see some sort of competitions on the forum, and I hope the competitions department certainly pick up on this and think of some fun new unique ideas.

I think the (A)FM can easily do them as they are simple competitions but as long as they are done regularly, it will be great.

I think in terms of forum management replying the threads in feedback, that is of utmost importance but I've never really noticed a lack of posts from MattGarner or Garion in these parts. In regards to wanting Super Moderators to post more, then I guess thats valid within reason. In terms of feedback on the forum it would be interesting to see them post replies to that, but I wouldn't want them to prioritise making lots of posts just because. I would rather them post quality posts rather than post an immense quantity.

Garion always posts and I am not complaining about him. Although I see what you mean that posts arent as important, but at this time, it kind of is.

I don't think cutting down on moderation would be a good idea, particularly if one wants to remove post approval systems too.

Hire more moderators? I honestly think 3 super moderators are enough.

I dont think these type of forums would make much of an impact. They have been successful in the past, granted, but in a time where we are trying to reduce the amount of forums we have, it would be very practicle.

Yes, but this would only be temporary for about a month once a year

[Sammeth.]

I didn't suggest hiring more, I just said it wouldn't be wise to reduce the numbers. I think moderator levels are just fine as they are.

[Hecktix]

I'm gonna reply to both you & Sam xo

I have been reading all the threads in this section lately and I think the following 15 points will really help the forum:

1. Merge Forums - http://www.habboxforum.com/showthread.php?t=618419
2. New, better skins. Please get members opinions before releasing these on the new vBulletin.

I agree with both the above points, and good points well made.

I agree


3. Admit it when you are wrong - If you ban someone, don't unban them when its not right and then say it was due to a "mistake".

By saying it was our mistake, surely we are admitting we are wrong?

They aren't saying it was a mistake as in they mistakenly thought the caution should be lifted, they are saying that a mistake was made in the caution BEING lifted and they apologise for that, the caution being lifted was the mistake.

4. Remove Post Approval. These really are unattractive. Moderators are here for a reason, let them do their job. I am sure if a user is a bot and starts spamming and no Super Moderators/Admins are on, I am sure Moderators can issue several infractions and ban them themselves till a Super Moderator comes on to asses the situation. I am not sure if one of the custom questions are used at the moment when registering, but use them. I did on my forum and since then I rarely ever had any bots spamming my forum.

I admit I'm not a huge fan of the post approval system, though I suppose it does serve for good in certain instances. If I had to weigh it up it would have more cons than pro's, but then again we did reduce the limit from 15 to 5 earlier this year.

See my post in the thread for my full views, but DOWN WITH POST APPROVAL!

5. More competitions within the forum. There have been many suggestions such as hiding things around the forum, in threads / posts and the members have to find it.

It would be nice to see some sort of competitions on the forum, and I hope the competitions department certainly pick up on this and think of some fun new unique ideas.

6. If a old member is bullying/arguing etc with a new member (without a valid reason) or something then take quite harsh action against them as they are the reason the forum gets less new members.
7. Have the Super Moderators and Forum Manager create more threads. They also need to reply alot more to threads in "Habbox Feedback". Believe it or not, new members love it when they see Administrators or Super Moderators replying to their threads. I rarely see some Super Moderators and the Forum Manager creating any threads.

I think in terms of forum management replying the threads in feedback, that is of utmost importance but I've never really noticed a lack of posts from MattGarner or Garion in these parts. In regards to wanting Super Moderators to post more, then I guess thats valid within reason. In terms of feedback on the forum it would be interesting to see them post replies to that, but I wouldn't want them to prioritise making lots of posts just because. I would rather them post quality posts rather than post an immense quantity.

Garion & Matt post plenty, remember they do have to do behind the scenes stuff and deal with real life as well, we can't ask too much.

I believe moderation is easier if moderators post, however it is not necessary and we have fine moderators who moderate without posting.

8. Promote things such as Debates more through the notices at the top of the forum. These would lead to more active discussions and therefore increased activity.

Garion tried, it didn't go down too well...

9. A better permanent GM. A GM who also posts alot around the forums. Has anyone noticed how the forum was very popular when Seacat, JackHB, Anitar and DJ-3000 ran it? It was because they posted regularly in feedback threads and most of them posted alot around the forums. nvrspk4 is beter suited to be AGM, not GM (if he decides to come back).

I think it would be inappropriate of me to suggest anything in regards to how our current GM is cus he acknowledges what he's like at the moment But hopefully things on this front will be resolved soon.

I don't see this as an issue, Jin is filling in perfectly fine and Roxy, Matt, Sam, Jake are doing well as the assistant team, although a permanent GM would be nice in future.

10. MattGarner (as I said above) needs to post alot more. There is a reason why many members are unhappy with him. This isn't me complaining but me trying to help him. He is following in MAD's footsteps.

Suggesting MG is like ---MAD--- is absurd. I'll refer to the person who said an infraction is like a nuclear attack, and say there is more likeness in this than MG being like ---MAD---


11. There used to be referral competitions a few years ago, consider doing them every 4 months or something (or even every month). Yes many members will cheat, but check the IP's of the winner's and see if the member created clones. They can obviously bypass this, but if they do it for habbo furni/VIP, then they are seriously lame. Either way, you will still get some new active members.

This has been spoken about and will be introduced in the new year, I think.

12. What this forum needs is more discussions. Maybe give out prizes to members who create GOOD discussion threads through out the forums. What you need to do is promote things more.

An awards system is being considered.

13. DO NOT do it so unregistered can only view so many threads. That is the worst idea ever - it will just push guests away regardless of what people say.

This is also the view of Management.
14. Cut down on the number of Super Moderators. 2 or maximum 3 is enough. We don't need 4, especially not now when the forum is less active.

I don't think cutting down on moderation would be a good idea, particularly if one wants to remove post approval systems too.

There is a need for 3 Super Moderators in my opinion, 4 is a little excessive in current climates. I think we also have a need to hire more specialised mods for certain forums (which is being done).

15. Things such as Christmas Forum's should have been created. It has been for the past 2 years (or I think) and it has always been very active with pages and pages of threads. You may say they can post it in Discuss Anything but it's not the same.

I dont think these type of forums would make much of an impact. They have been successful in the past, granted, but in a time where we are trying to reduce the amount of forums we have, it would be very practicle.

I agree, these forums would make a lot of threads on top of the ones already posted, I disagree with Sam that they wouldn't be a good thing HOWEVER I completely understand why things such as this weren't considered as we are trying to cut down forums, not add new ones.



It would be good to get replies from many Administrators / Super Moderators. These threads are useless if they don't let us know what they think. I realise some of the above points have been raised before but some are new and I have expanded on some old ideas which have been suggested by members in the last few months.

[Calvin]

I don't understand how you can make a mistake lifting a caution?

But yeah.. one of the main ones is the skin.

[xxMATTGxx]

I have been reading all the threads in this section lately and I think the following 15 points will really help the forum:

1. Merge Forums - http://www.habboxforum.com/showthread.php?t=618419
2. New, better skins. Please get members opinions before releasing these on the new vBulletin.

Number one is already in talks regarding the merges of the forums.

I agree that the new skins for vb4 should get members opinions first but most you can't always please everybody. So it may be mixed results.


3. Admit it when you are wrong - If you ban someone, don't unban them when its not right and then say it was due to a "mistake".

Done most of the time to be honest.

4. Remove Post Approval. These really are unattractive. Moderators are here for a reason, let them do their job. I am sure if a user is a bot and starts spamming and no Super Moderators/Admins are on, I am sure Moderators can issue several infractions and ban them themselves till a Super Moderator comes on to asses the situation. I am not sure if one of the custom questions are used at the moment when registering, but use them. I did on my forum and since then I rarely ever had any bots spamming my forum.

In the thread regarding it I said I had no issues of it being removed. But it has got good reasons for why it shouldn't go.


5. More competitions within the forum. There have been many suggestions such as hiding things around the forum, in threads / posts and the members have to find it.

Could be a good idea to see more competitions. I shall see what that department says regarding it. Unless you mean ran by Forum Management etc, if so. Talks are in that but trying to think of the which prizes would be best for this.

6. If a old member is bullying/arguing etc with a new member (without a valid reason) or something then take quite harsh action against them as they are the reason the forum gets less new members.

I know what you mean regarding older members scaring away new members and it will be tackled by the Moderation Department. How harsh are we talking here?

7. Have the Super Moderators and Forum Manager create more threads. They also need to reply alot more to threads in "Habbox Feedback". Believe it or not, new members love it when they see Administrators or Super Moderators replying to their threads. I rarely see some Super Moderators and the Forum Manager creating any threads.

I will see regarding the threads wise but I don't think I'm lacking in posts. I try and post in most feedback threads and If I don't I always read up the suggestions when they are discussed with other management. But I shall put that into one of the things I should do more. Regarding the Moderation Staff posting around the forum, this one idea that has already been taken into account.

8. Promote things such as Debates more through the notices at the top of the forum. These would lead to more active discussions and therefore increased activity.
9. A better permanent GM. A GM who also posts alot around the forums. Has anyone noticed how the forum was very popular when Seacat, JackHB, Anitar and DJ-3000 ran it? It was because they posted regularly in feedback threads and most of them posted alot around the forums. nvrspk4 is beter suited to be AGM, not GM (if he decides to come back).

Would be wrong for me to comment on the "better" bit but I have no issues with him anyway. Permanent is the most important bit, I'm sure it will get sorted soon.

10. MattGarner (as I said above) needs to post alot more. There is a reason why many members are unhappy with him. This isn't me complaining but me trying to help him. He is following in MAD's footsteps.

Sorry that you feel that way but regarding the post wise, I will bump that up.

11. There used to be referral competitions a few years ago, consider doing them every 4 months or something (or even every month). Yes many members will cheat, but check the IP's of the winner's and see if the member created clones. They can obviously bypass this, but if they do it for habbo furni/VIP, then they are seriously lame. Either way, you will still get some new active members.

I don't remember it personally but could be a good idea. There is something in talks regarding such competitions, just trying to see the best way to do this and what prizes could be given out.

12. What this forum needs is more discussions. Maybe give out prizes to members who create GOOD discussion threads through out the forums. What you need to do is promote things more.

You have any ideas for the prizes, unless you mean VIP/Donator?

13. DO NOT do it so unregistered can only view so many threads. That is the worst idea ever - it will just push guests away regardless of what people say.
14. Cut down on the number of Super Moderators. 2 or maximum 3 is enough. We don't need 4, especially not now when the forum is less active.

No point in cutting the Moderation Team regarding Super Moderators. It helps when people have to take "leave" or go away on holiday.

15. Things such as Christmas Forum's should have been created. It has been for the past 2 years (or I think) and it has always been very active with pages and pages of threads. You may say they can post it in Discuss Anything but it's not the same.

Not sure if it would be a "big" impact but I did apologize for their not being one this year.

It would be good to get replies from many Administrators / Super Moderators. These threads are useless if they don't let us know what they think. I realise some of the above points have been raised before but some are new and I have expanded on some old ideas which have been suggested by members in the last few months.

In bold.

[Seatherny]

I agree that the new skins for vb4 should get members opinions first but most you can't always please everybody. So it may be mixed results.

If you don't ask for members opinions, I can see more complaints from members if they dislike the skins. Its always best to ask opinions on these things and implement the ones which you think are best.

In the thread regarding it I said I had no issues of it being removed. But it has got good reasons for why it shouldn't go.

Hence the alternative option to use custom questions which is usually more effective.

I know what you mean regarding older members scaring away new members and it will be tackled by the Moderation Department. How harsh are we talking here?

Depends on how bad what the member said was. Maybe straight infraction and no warning, or even a caution.

I will see regarding the threads wise but I don't think I'm lacking in posts. I try and post in most feedback threads and If I don't I always read up the suggestions when they are discussed with other management. But I shall put that into one of the things I should do more. Regarding the Moderation Staff posting around the forum, this one idea that has already been taken into account.

I realise I have been complaining quite a lot about you and 2 super moderators, but at this time, when the forum doesnt get as many active discussions, I think its vital that all forum staff post regularly.
Its good to see you will try harder though, so thanks.

You have any ideas for the prizes, unless you mean VIP/Donator?

You could possible give the winner a option of HC Sofa (or something similar) or VIP. I can see most people opting for VIP as you can only buy this during Christmas I think.

No point in cutting the Moderation Team regarding Super Moderators. It helps when people have to take "leave" or go away on holiday.

I am sure if there were to be 3 super mods, and one was to go on leave, 2 can easily handle it