Removal of the runescape section

[scottish]

If people are that desperate then a subforum in other games for runescape would suffice

but as active members of the forum know it's dead and it isn't needed (hell i'm sure ice posted and he's one of the active/longest staying members of the rs section), prefix is absolutely fine but you're just moaning because it's a change to something you want to keep the same forever (ignoring the fact it's dead)

sure activity might pick up at the start of summer when people come back, but having a forum/subforum for the sake of a few weeks of proper activity is stupid.

[Chris]

If its what they want then fine. Not everything is being put back though, it would only be the runescape forum if its even possible.

[xxMATTGxx]

It can be put back if Matt can wave his magic wand and fix this one.

You seem to like getting me to wave my magic wand a lot recently! :hmm:

[Martin]

If people are that desperate then a subforum in other games for runescape would suffice

but as active members of the forum know it's dead and it isn't needed (hell i'm sure ice posted and he's one of the active/longest staying members of the rs section), prefix is absolutely fine but you're just moaning because it's a change to something you want to keep the same forever (ignoring the fact it's dead)

sure activity might pick up at the start of summer when people come back, but having a forum/subforum for the sake of a few weeks of proper activity is stupid.

So is the sports forum? So is the Anime and Other Entertainment Forum? So is the Designing and Development Forum? So is the Show off your Website here Forum? So is the Web Market Forum?

I think the issue here is that the whole forum is getting quieter as a whole, not just this one section. Looking at the 'other games' section as it stands now, most of the threads are runescape related, and comparing it to a LOT of other forums, there isnt much difference really, there are FAR less active ones than runescape was, and even if activity isn't that great, I don't see what harm it was doing really, and even if there was a small group of people using it/a community then I don't see an issue with it.

There was a similar debate on another forum I use in relation to the Eurovision song contest (random I know), people were angry that a forum made for the eurovision song contest had not been removed even once the event was over (it only happens once a year and thats its main peak of activity), however there was a big enough community that wanted it there, if not for discussion purpose, then also for visitors who might come to the forum, be interested in that particular topic and it just makes it more noticeble I guess. In the end they opted to turn it into a subforum of one of the other bigger forums and it worked really well, since the community still got to keep their threads nicely sorted out, all their stickies organised and I guess their own space to discuss that topic.

I thought quite a few people posted their achievements and stuff there, and I guess its just one of those things that goes up and down. Look at the sports forum, its only had one page of posts since october etc, yet there are still people that would be pretty upset if it wasnt there, and to new people browsing the forums, it might just spark interest if they see something they might be into.

I think there is no harm in trying it out as a subforum and seeing what it brings, because a) If there are SOME people that want it back, then it will be nice to them AND it won't have any major negative impact on those that don't. You don't HAVE to look at the subforum if you don't want to, it will just be there for those that do, its not taking up anymore space, its not causing any harm. See how it does I guess, but removing every forum that goes a little quiet would just leave us with not much really.

[Chris]

You seem to like getting me to wave my magic wand a lot recently! :hmm:

Its a very nice wand thats why. Anyway, is there anything you can do to fix this and restore normality?

[xxMATTGxx]

Its a very nice wand thats why. Anyway, is there anything you can do to fix this and restore normality?

Sure I can do all sorts with my wand.

[scottish]

So is the sports forum? So is the Anime and Other Entertainment Forum? So is the Designing and Development Forum? So is the Show off your Website here Forum? So is the Web Market Forum?

Each of these are specific things, runescape is a game, theres a games forum, common sense dictates should the section essentially 'die' then merging it with the existing forum for it's purpose would be logical?

I think the issue here is that the whole forum is getting quieter as a whole, not just this one section. Looking at the 'other games' section as it stands now, most of the threads are runescape related, and comparing it to a LOT of other forums, there isnt much difference really, there are FAR less active ones than runescape was, and even if activity isn't that great, I don't see what harm it was doing really, and even if there was a small group of people using it/a community then I don't see an issue with it.

The issue is when Runescape was granted it's own forum, there was a thriving community built behind this, of which maybe 2 members are left and theres no sense of community in the forum now. Of course most the threads are going to be related to RS as little discussion takes part on other MMOs hence why its logical for runescape to be within this forum... I remember playing RS constantly posting in the forum, now you only post in the forum for the G&A section which was essentially a free bump in post count.

There was a similar debate on another forum I use in relation to the Eurovision song contest (random I know), people were angry that a forum made for the eurovision song contest had not been removed even once the event was over (it only happens once a year and thats its main peak of activity), however there was a big enough community that wanted it there, if not for discussion purpose, then also for visitors who might come to the forum, be interested in that particular topic and it just makes it more noticeble I guess. In the end they opted to turn it into a subforum of one of the other bigger forums and it worked really well, since the community still got to keep their threads nicely sorted out, all their stickies organised and I guess their own space to discuss that topic.

there isn't a big enough community behind it lol

I thought quite a few people posted their achievements and stuff there, and I guess its just one of those things that goes up and down. Look at the sports forum, its only had one page of posts since october etc, yet there are still people that would be pretty upset if it wasnt there, and to new people browsing the forums, it might just spark interest if they see something they might be into.

Yes people post a screenie of their achievements thats essentially all that is posted there. Comparing a Sports forum to Runescape is a bit different, as Sports is its own thing really, other than 'General' where else would it fit, Runescape is an MMO theres a forum for MMOs..

I think there is no harm in trying it out as a subforum and seeing what it brings, because a) If there are SOME people that want it back, then it will be nice to them AND it won't have any major negative impact on those that don't. You don't HAVE to look at the subforum if you don't want to, it will just be there for those that do, its not taking up anymore space, its not causing any harm. See how it does I guess, but removing every forum that goes a little quiet would just leave us with not much really.

@Chris; can i suggest a 1-2 week poll that members are either forced to view or is included in the notification at the top

This way people can't complain about a quick change with no poll or input behind it!!!

As everyone who seems to be against you in this thread is posting saying you're making quick changes, this would prevent them from moaning more and making another quick change just now

[Chris]

No forced polls or forced read threads. I think its clear what people want and in this case they want their Runescape forum back! Other then the runescape forum, I would say this change has been a good one to make and as far as I know no one has complained about the other subforums being removed.

In future there will be more polls and community input. I will add forum notices for any major changes that are being discussed, and discussions on changes will be open for a lot longer and wont be rushed.

[scottish]

No forced polls or forced read threads. I think its clear what people want and in this case they want their Runescape forum back! Other then the runescape forum, I would say this change has been a good one to make and as far as I know no one has complained about the other subforums being removed.

In future there will be more polls and community input. I will add forum notices for any major changes that are being discussed, and discussions on changes will be open for a lot longer and wont be rushed.

They don't though

how many people who actually posted in this forum and use rs want it back?

A poll would be better and we both know the answer would be no.

Bringing it back over like 3 people moaning in here would be silly and it's just following what they're complaining about you, making rash decisions.

I think poll would be the best idea with a notification.

and certainly shouldn't be bringing it back as a forum, at most a subforum.

[Chris]

Since the majority of the forum don't play runescape I don't think that would be a fair thing to do.