Idea For The Event Forum

[The One]

[color=darkred]As the title suggests, I, John have a brilliant idea that should go into the Event forum... an otakuboards dating service... for the sad ones like me whoe have noone to correspond with, but have been here for quite a while now. A simple yes or no will suffice.[/color]

[Charles]

I'm sorry, but I have a difficult time keeping my answers that succinct.

You're not the first one to present an idea to this effect. So, it's obvious that there is some interest in it on a small scale level. Obviously, it's an interesting idea and I'm always happy to see members take initiative and present unique concepts for the Event forum.

Personally, however, I'm opposed to the general idea of holding a "dating" event. I really must question the relevance of one on an anime message board and if it really serves a worthwhile purpose. Perhaps if you develop the idea a bit more and present a more complete form of it--there might be possibilities. For example: How exactly would it work?

I'm open to opinions on the idea. If you flesh it out, make it worthwhile, and enough people show support for it in here, then I'll think about gritting my teeth and going over it with James.

I doubt that anything will come of this though. It could be enjoyable for members if it's a "Dating Game" type situation and it doesn't take itself too seriously. But, I highly doubt the potential of a dating event and the [i]overall[/i] interest in one. Prove me wrong. lol ^_^

[James]

[color=#707875]It depends if you are talking about some kind of silly RPG-esque thing (like the Otaku Prom RPG), or something serious (putting a profile up with the intention of meeting).

The former is something worth thinking about, but the latter is really out of the question. When you consider that there are a lot of minors on the boards, it would be irresponsible of us to offer any kind of serious service of this nature.

But, I assume you're talking about a more lighthearted online-only thing. In that case, if I see some kind of good structure for how it might work...then I'm definitely more willing to approve of it.[/color]

[The One]

[color=darkred][Quote][i]Originally posted by James[/i]
But, I assume you're talking about a more lighthearted online-only thing. In that case, if I see some kind of good structure for how it might work...then I'm definitely more willing to approve of it.
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That was what I meant. I'm not the kind of person who would suggest meeting in person through Otakuboards, it seems some what silly. The legal issues above all are enough to scare anyone.

What I meant Charles was a sort of Dating Game in the event forum that would lead to a 'Date' in the event forum, and then either parting as friends, wanting to kill eachother, or extending things in an Online relationship sort of way. I understand the relevance on an Anime message board is minimal, but so are many of the threads around. Not all the threads pertain to Anime. I have no intention of proving you wrong, I doubt I could, you are the Admin for a reason.

James, your assumption was correct. I might have thought about proposing the idea in full, if it weren't for:

1. The fact that I have spent 6 months on an RPG that is to be released soon and the story isn't finished yet.

2. If it involved you, Charles, gritting your teeth to go over, I would rather not put you through that. I'd prefer not to bother if you have already have already made your decision.

3. Many of the Otakuboards members are happy and are perfectly capable of making conversation etc in there own way and would see no point. As fun as it may be, I can't see it being a giant success.

The idea was a spur of the moment one when I was feeling decidedly bored and lonely one night, so please, if it suits you, ignore it. Feel free to delete this thread. All it shows is my glistening desire to be part of something.

Appologies,

| John -=- The One |[/color]

[James]

[color=#707875]Heh, you don't need to apologize. Nobody was outright rejecting your idea. ^_^

A "Dating Game" style Event is actually a good idea, if it can be done in a unique way. So, this might be a good place for people to discuss ways in which it could effectively be done.[/color]

[Shinmaru]

Well, if it's a "dating game" you want, maybe it should be done the way The Dating Game here in the U.S. does it. Basically, the bachelor (or bachelorette) asks three contestants different questions and he/she chooses the one that they like best. This is just an outline for the idea if you want to use it.

[James]

[color=#707875]Very interesting idea. I had not thought of that. A game-show type dating event. ^_^

Hmm...[/color]

[The One]

[color=darkred]That's what I thought from the very beginning.[/color]

[RicoTranzrig]

[COLOR=darkblue]It might also be interesting to have a game like this with voting to see who people think would make a good match. Players post certain things down to get people's attention and one person is selected to be matched up with the gender of their choice (players need to have preference selected beforehand to prevent conflicts). Once the voting is over, the two walk away PMing each other as new friends or whatever. Then the others who weren't selected get put back into the next round.

The idea sounds good.[/COLOR]

[Ryan]

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A Dating Game... If James and Charles were to go over it and let it start it would be very fun. I like the way Rico said how it might work. It sounds very interesting and might be a huge hit like Otaku Big Brother was, and now Otaku Idol. I would personally sign-up to be in it, just because it sounds like everyone would have a good time. Good idea, The One.:)[/size][/font][/color]

[The One]

[color=darkred]Oh my God, I've spawned a monster. lol, but yeah, now that I think about it, it would be kinda cool. We'll see if i have time to write up a sort of plan, perhaps with Rico's help.[/color]