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TRUNKS
December 2nd, 2001, 05:25
What do you think of my message board (wouldnt be up if it werent for AlieXai, thanks again AlieXai) it will be cloaked onto a shorter url tomorrow but here it is for now.

http://www.xsorbit.com/users2/mightytrunks/index.cgi

Suggestions? Comments? Ok, I'll shutup now
gyrbo
December 2nd, 2001, 06:36
Well, it's just a plain YaBB...
Cyber
December 2nd, 2001, 08:06
nothing i havent seen before! change the layout + colors
TRUNKS
December 2nd, 2001, 16:51
Rightyothen...... thannnnnnnnnnnnkyou
1st
December 2nd, 2001, 17:42
Nice forum the color sceem worked for me. I do like links to change color when moused over even if its just a mild change in color.
conkermaniac
December 6th, 2001, 03:52
I don't like xsOrbit at all. They don't offer many customization options. All they did was give you a hosted YaBB board and allow you to customize the colors. That's why it just looks like a plain YaBB board to many people. Plus, they add pop-up ads and banner ads galore. I'll rate your board according to the criteria at my message board:

http://www.aimoo.com/a

Colors: 16/25 - I think there's too much gray. Don't be afraid to make your board look more colorful and interesting. A white background is too boring these days! ;)

Images: 0/10 - Thanks to XsOrbit, you weren't able to customize any images. That's why I don't recommend the service. But my suggestions to you are to use a background and perhaps add a top banner (I'm not sure if they let you, though)

Other Customization: 4/10 - Customize the user titles. You have decent forums but too many of them. The forum descriptions are nice and simple (which I like), but there's a few errors in them. Not too big of a deal though. My suggestion is to combine some forums. Too many forums drive visitors away, trust me. :)

Service/Moderation: 5/5 - People always get free points in this category. :D

Extras: +1 - No extra features really...Not even a website. But you did have a redirection link, so I'll give you one point there.

Total: 25 x 2 + 1 = 51% - I don't think I've ever given such a low score to any board ever. :( Believe me, I don't like to give low scores either. Some problems could be fixed (like the user titles and xsOrbit), but some are the fault of xsOrbit. :(
Blank Verse
December 6th, 2001, 15:33
Well, the content is not a problem, as you have about 6 billion different forums on the board, just change the layout and make some buttons and you'll be fine
conkermaniac
December 8th, 2001, 04:39
I think the "6 billion forums" are the primary problem that's depriving him of users.
Ben
December 9th, 2001, 02:24
Originally posted by conkermaniac
I think the "6 billion forums" are the primary problem that's depriving him of users.

I agree. Combine some forums and lose others altogether. Too many forums is bad
deeplist
December 9th, 2001, 12:12
I hate xsorbit! You have too many forums, you can easily confuse your viewers. I don't really like your choice of colors too well either. If you have a means of hosting, try out iKonboard. It is available for a free download http://www.ikonboard.com That is what I used on my website, and it is so customizable.