Boo Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 [size=1]I've been thinking about something that might improve how people think of OtakuBoards, in particular the Otaku Lounge... Right now the Otaku Lounge description is the following: [quote][size=1]Take a seat, a warm cup of coffee and discuss off-topic stuff right here. Remember to keep to the rules.[/size][/quote] First of all, not many people browse the internet standing, before looking at the description of this board, so what's up with the [i]take a seat[/i] part? Secondly, coffee? Heck, I don't even like coffee myself. Besides, it's symbol for something you drink because you need to stay awake. Is the Otaku Lounge [i]that[/i] dull? Does it get even more dull than the Art Studio in it's current state? I'd much rather have a cup of hot chocolate, a mug of ale or a pint or whatever, mind you. Thirdly, the [i]keep to the rules[/i] part makes no sense and only seems strict and uptight. It's obvious that you should stick to the rules, anyway, and the sticky makes it more obvious. Therefore, I'd like to suggest to change it to something along lines of the following:[quote][size=1][b]Kick back[/b], [b]have a joint[/b] and discuss off-topic stuff right here.[/size][/quote]It's a lot more inviting and seems a lot more relaxed. Perhaps it's another thing on the way that could help OB loose that "uptight" image that seems to be brought up every now and then.[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allamorph Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 [quote name='Boo][QUOTE][size=1]Kick back, [B]have a joint[/B] and discuss off-topic stuff right here. Remember to keep to the rules.[/size'][/QUOTE][/quote] [FONT=Arial]What about sake? This [I]is[/I] [B]Otaku[/B]Boards, after all. Other than the joint part, I agree. Right now, it does seem a little on the stuffy side.[/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Posted September 5, 2007 Author Share Posted September 5, 2007 [quote name='Allamorph'][FONT=Arial]Other than the joint part, I agree. [/FONT][/QUOTE][size=1]Well, suggestions are always welcome.[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 It says "off-topic"? That's odd, since the discussions at the Lounge are usually very much on topic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horendithas Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 [COLOR="Indigo"][quote name='Sandy']It says "off-topic"? That's odd, since the discussions at the Lounge are usually very much on topic...[/QUOTE]*poke* One would assume all topics that would be off in other areas of the boards is what it's referring to. Also... Joint? :laugh: How about simply getting rid of the "Remember to keep to the rules." part instead of joking about getting high to appear less uptight. [/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aberinkula Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 [quote name='indifference'][COLOR="Indigo"] Also... Joint? [/COLOR][/QUOTE] [COLOR="DarkSlateGray"]Yeah Boo, makes all of us seem like degenerate punks. I'm a punk and that's all I want to be. >_> Other than that I agree completely, I'm all up for improvement.[/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konata Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 [quote name='indifference'][COLOR="Indigo"]*poke* One would assume all topics that would be off in other areas of the boards is what it's referring to. [/COLOR][/QUOTE] Hm, some people might get confused because of that though. In my opinion, rather than the board saying "off-topic", it should stress "topics that don't relate to the other boards", or simply put, "general discussion". Something that usually works for descriptions is questioning. "Bored and want to talk about that real-world stuff? Care to know about OB's thoughts about *said* topic? Well, you've come to the right place!" <- Horrible example of this [strike]marketing[/strike] description technique. And also, if you do mention "General Discussion" in a description or change it overall, it might be also good to include a "NOT FOR SPAM" in there too. Ha-ha~ Not that I've seen much of that, but it's always good for a warning. Just my thoughts~ |･ω･｀) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semjaza Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 The very fact that this has to be discussed at all kind of negates any attempt to undo the uptight image OB may or may not have. The place is starting to get uptight about being too uptight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 [quote name='Semjaza']The very fact that this has to be discussed at all kind of negates any attempt to undo the uptight image OB may or may not have. The place is starting to get uptight about being too uptight.[/QUOTE] Stop being so uptight. I do think that structural changes need to be made across the entire site, but not for the purpose of making the site less "uptight" but simply because the current set-up is kind of stagnant. I don't think we need a fancy new OB Evolution skin for that kind of reworking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 [quote name='Charles']I do think that structural changes need to be made across the entire site, but not for the purpose of making the site less "uptight" but simply because the current set-up is kind of stagnant. I don't think we need a fancy new OB Evolution skin for that kind of reworking.[/QUOTE][size=1]Agreed. Over the years we've gotten a little too comfortable with the status quo, making things a little bit stale as a result. This isn't just about staff or admins; certainly members are as much to blame as anyone else for declining activity. Creative thinking and new ideas are going to be needed if we hope to make OB appealing to the next generation of potheads. -Shy[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Posted September 5, 2007 Author Share Posted September 5, 2007 [size=1]I'm Dutch, stop saying things about the joint part.[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellerby Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 [FONT="Tahoma"][COLOR="DimGray"]I don't know, I kind of like the joint part. :D[/COLOR][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desbreko Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 [color=#4B0082]Wait a minute. . . . You're saying people actually read the forum descriptions? :confused: Okay, so seriously, I don't have any problem with changing the description. James handles this sort of thing, however, so it's up to him. But I will say that I drink coffee a lot while I'm at my computer so that bit suits me just fine.[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaryanna_Mom Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 [quote name='Boo'][size=1]I'm Dutch, stop saying things about the joint part.[/size][/QUOTE]You are the one who suggested it. :animesigh Anyway, other than the bit about a joint, which I'm going to assume is a joke, shaking things up by changing them a little is always a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 [quote name='Semjaza']The very fact that this has to be discussed at all kind of negates any attempt to undo the uptight image OB may or may not have. The place is starting to get uptight about being too uptight.[/quote] I didn't really read the post as being about that at all. To me it just looked like a random joke on something that everyone's pretty much forgotten about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 [color=#606060]That description was really intended to have a warm/relaxed feeling to it. But don't forget that it was written years ago and has never been updated really. As far as changing and such...I actually think we are constantly [i]rejecting[/i] the status quo at OtakuBoards. I personally love to change things; I wish I could work full-time on OB, lol. Unfortunately when things do change some people tend to say "Things are changing too much, please keep some things the same like we remember them!" In any case, I'm more than happy for the forum description to change if that's what members want. It can be changed to whatever you like, so long as the word "joint" isn't included (as much as that might keep the place calm ~_^). Edit: And yes, to agree with John...I don't think there was anything uptight about this thread. Seems to me that it's intended to be funny/random more than anything, lol.[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 [quote name='James'][color=#606060]As far as changing and such...I actually think we are constantly [i]rejecting[/i] the status quo at OtakuBoards. I personally love to change things; I wish I could work full-time on OB, lol. Unfortunately when things do change some people tend to say "Things are changing too much, please keep some things the same like we remember them!"[/color][/QUOTE][size=1]We just want things to be totally new and unexpected, yet not really change at all. You should be used to our unreasonable demands by now, James. -Shy[/size] :whoops: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allamorph Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 [quote name='James][color=#606060']Edit: And yes, to agree with John...I don't think there was anything uptight about this thread. Seems to me that it's intended to be funny/random more than anything, lol.[/color][/quote] [FONT=Arial]Oh, but don't you see? Now we're being all uptight again. Humbug. Actually, what about: [QUOTE][SIZE="1"]Come on in, kick back, and join the conversation. Strike up your own if you feel like it. Topics are fair game, but remember to play nice.[/SIZE][/QUOTE] It just kind of occurred to me, but it feels decent.[/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 [quote name='Shy'][size=1]We just want things to be totally new and unexpected, yet not really change at all. You should be used to our unreasonable demands by now, James. -Shy[/size] :whoops:[/QUOTE] [SIZE="1"]Word. :animesmil I kinda like the quote Allamorph has in his post, seems to sum up The Lounge fairly well. Last line just needs to be a little more relaxed though.[/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desbreko Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 [quote][size=1]Sit back, relax, and talk about anything not covered by another forum here.[/size][/quote][color=#4B0082]Short, sweet, and to the point.[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Posted September 6, 2007 Author Share Posted September 6, 2007 [quote name='Desbreko'][color=#4B0082]Wait a minute. . . . You're saying people actually read the forum descriptions? :confused:[/color][/QUOTE][size=1]I had my "Hot Chocolate!" thread in mind when the 'hot coffee' part of the description caught my eye. Seriously, I wouldn't have been able to tell you what the description said before I created this thread. I just figured that I'd rather have it say "have a cup of hot chocolate", than "have a cup of hot coffee". It's the whole intention of this thread really. Later someone suggested me to add the "have a joint" part. Actually, I couldn't care less about the descripition, as long as the coffee part changes. It's all about the hot chocolate, darnit! I demand acknowledgement! [b]Edit:[/b] The above works. You go, Debbie![/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 [quote]Sit back, relax and talk about anything not covered by another forum here.[/quote] [color=#606060]This description looks as good as any to me. At this stage I don't think we should even have to say "play nice" - that should be a given.[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allamorph Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 [quote name='James][color=#606060']This description looks as good as any to me. At this stage I don't think we should even have to say "play nice" - that should be a given.[/color][/quote] [FONT=Arial]Yeah, I was just trying to think of a way to say 'you still need to observe the rules' without saying 'you still need to observe the rules'. Not that I'm disagreeing with you, mind.[/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 [color=#606060]All done. Finally had time to sit down for five seconds to edit the thing, haha. [/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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