Forum Sites WILL BE DELETED!!

**Robert** · March 26th, 2005, 22:21

Prior to posting, if you would take the second to read the rules for this forum:

http://freewebspace.net/forums/showthread.php?t=39220

You will see rule #2:

We do not review forums. Any site with only a forum that is posted here to get reviewed will be deleted.
So if you have a website that is a forum, please do not ask us to review it, as it will be deleted.

madmatt911 · March 27th, 2005, 09:10

i have a question, what if it is a forum based site, like my yblog.tk?

i use it as a site because it is the easiest to maintain for what im doing.

**Peo** · March 27th, 2005, 09:28

It's still a no. We review the webdesign of websites here (exluding forums). It's not intended for you to get feedback on your service or get members for your forum.

ZoltanGera · March 27th, 2005, 11:27

What is the problem with 'Forums' ?

BioALIEN · March 31st, 2005, 05:06

I wasnt aware this site is so biased and scared of losing its memebers?

Whats wrong with reviewing forums? Webmasters still spend effort on the design, the concept, choosing the right forums to build up their community not to mention adding the contents to attract visitors. Just as with any other website out there!

In my opinion, this rule should be withdrawn, but this is only my opinion and my/maynot reflect the majority here!

**Peo** · March 31st, 2005, 06:00

Again, this section is intended to get your new site tested and reviewed regarding it's webdesign. The amount of people posting forums here with exactly the same standard design or free skin caused us to prevent reviews of forums.

Here's a radical idea... How about you ask your own members at your own forum what they think about your webdesign?

dojo · March 31st, 2005, 07:31

OK, now I'm angry. Why are the people here BIASED? Because they know there's usually nothing to review on a forum. What's so special about it? You've installed it and perhaps started some categories and threads. Big thing. So what is again to be reviewed in the fact you installed a script and a theme?

If you make a totally new theme, you can make the image smaller and of course let us praise your serious graphic skills by submitting the image.

And yes, you'd be amazed to see many serious forums don't let forum reviews happen. Because we all know in many cases the ones asking for reviews don't give a d..n about what we have to say, but try to get some traffic and perhaps a member too.

Call me biased to, but if you do this in MY forum you're out of there before you can say ouch.

So yeah, I agree with the admins and mods here.

And yes, I know .. you hate me

**cowax** · March 31st, 2005, 13:21

Oops, I didn't see this thread and posted a forum. Sorry about that. But this includes testing it out/bug searching as well? Bummer

**DarkBlood** · March 31st, 2005, 20:43

Yeah well, before anyone gets real good replies for this post. Please take note that this forum is next to the webdesign and the programming forum. And to tell you the truth, I don't see why you cannot just build a site to go along with your forum and THEN link your site to your forum using a link. It isn't that hard people, especially when you have a wide variety of different types of editors (Ex: Dreamweaver, GoLive, FrontPage, etc.)

So please, if you have any good sites post them before you add on your forum URL inside that post, or a better way of doing this is have a link to your forums on your site and not advertise just your forums.

This is why I moved away from just making forums in the first place (Way back in 7th Grade might I add) and it gave me much more people who liked my forums AND site, besides people who come for my site content that is.

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Also, another reason is that content should not go in your forums in the first place as a fill-in for your site, and I learned that the hard way, as my members from a long time ago stopped coming as frequent due to me focusing more on my forums rather than content that is on my site. (Examples of my site content are: Show Reviews, Game Reviews, Image Gallery, etc.)

That's about all I have to say at the moment.

ozefrog · April 15th, 2005, 05:10

once u hav seen 1 forum, u hav seen them all. with the exception of Phorum (unless they've conformed to typical forum conventions in recent times).personally i am sick of going to websites and seeing the same generic designs and layouts. this is what i will reffer to as 'no talent webmasters'. u cant just dump a forum script on a freehost n call urself a webmaster. wen u fully understand the workings of your website n what each files does then u can call yourself a webmaster.

a suggestion to u peo, is that u do allow reviewing of forum only sites. but ONLY if it has been coded from scratch by the person submitting it for reviewing. those with talent deserve to have their creativity displayed and commented on.

masters1.0 · May 11th, 2005, 13:03

i think this is all BS, but what say do I have in all of this?? Nothing..

(escuse my spanish)

I had a phpnuke site, but that went down due to the host. then I created a free forum. It's so much more reliable and easier to switch things rather than changing one cinchy link on 1000 pages...

ozefrog · May 11th, 2005, 23:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by masters1.0

It's so much more reliable and easier to switch things rather than changing one cinchy link on 1000 pages...

My site does not use ANY portal / forum script. I am able to alter a link in the design of my site from 1 file...

college-student · May 12th, 2005, 00:55

i got an idea

how about FWS allows ppl to submit their forums + sites for reviews but only as per the following rules:

1) take a screenshot of your forum
2) show it as an image in FWS with NO LINK (mind u)
3) do the usual stuff, description of the site, the title - again all of this with NO LINK to yo site.
4) put it the following notice: if anyone's interested in reviweing the forum site - pls send me a pm for the link

this way:

a) no one's using the review section @ FWS to promote their sites
b) only those who are serious in getting their site reviewed at FWS will post a screenshot of their forum [and not try to promo their site]
c) only those ppl who are really interested in giving their opinions/reviews will participate in sending a pm
d) the person who wants their site to be reviewed gets quality reviews

and i think the problem kinda' solves itself

What d'ya think Robert & Peo?

Anyways that meh 2 cents on the whole thing

**tandoc** · May 12th, 2005, 01:36

unfortunately it doesn't let people render the page in their browsers.

i think its just easier to ban forum reviews, and it will force people to take their spam elsewhere.

goalumpire · May 23rd, 2005, 21:52

Oh well there goes my plan.

I guess because I am new here I will have to follow the rules.

March 26th, 2005, 22:21	#1
Robert Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Kendall, FL Posts: 5,833	Forum Sites WILL BE DELETED!! Prior to posting, if you would take the second to read the rules for this forum: http://freewebspace.net/forums/showthread.php?t=39220 You will see rule #2: We do not review forums. Any site with only a forum that is posted here to get reviewed will be deleted. So if you have a website that is a forum, please do not ask us to review it, as it will be deleted. __________________ YourIP.us - Check your IP Checksite.us - Check if a site is down or not ReverseIP.us - Check how many sites are hosted on the same server.

March 27th, 2005, 09:28	#3
Peo Familjen Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 5,525	It's still a no. We review the webdesign of websites here (exluding forums). It's not intended for you to get feedback on your service or get members for your forum. __________________ FreeWebspace.net

March 27th, 2005, 11:27	#4
ZoltanGera Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 56	What is the problem with 'Forums' ? Last edited by ZoltanGera; March 27th, 2005 at 11:28.

March 31st, 2005, 05:06	#5
BioALIEN Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 7	I wasnt aware this site is so biased and scared of losing its memebers? Whats wrong with reviewing forums? Webmasters still spend effort on the design, the concept, choosing the right forums to build up their community not to mention adding the contents to attract visitors. Just as with any other website out there! In my opinion, this rule should be withdrawn, but this is only my opinion and my/maynot reflect the majority here! __________________ Portfolio: Biomutation.GfxDiary.com Help with Graphics & Web Design: GfxDiary.com Buy, Sell and Trade with other webmasters: WebMasterTrader.com Drive traffic to your hosting business & forum - the hosting webring HostUnit.net

March 31st, 2005, 06:00	#6
Peo Familjen Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 5,525	Again, this section is intended to get your new site tested and reviewed regarding it's webdesign. The amount of people posting forums here with exactly the same standard design or free skin caused us to prevent reviews of forums. Here's a radical idea... How about you ask your own members at your own forum what they think about your webdesign? __________________ FreeWebspace.net

March 27th, 2005, 09:10	#2
madmatt911 FWS Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 639	i have a question, what if it is a forum based site, like my yblog.tk? i use it as a site because it is the easiest to maintain for what im doing.

March 31st, 2005, 07:31	#7
dojo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 119	OK, now I'm angry. Why are the people here BIASED? Because they know there's usually nothing to review on a forum. What's so special about it? You've installed it and perhaps started some categories and threads. Big thing. So what is again to be reviewed in the fact you installed a script and a theme? If you make a totally new theme, you can make the image smaller and of course let us praise your serious graphic skills by submitting the image. And yes, you'd be amazed to see many serious forums don't let forum reviews happen. Because we all know in many cases the ones asking for reviews don't give a d..n about what we have to say, but try to get some traffic and perhaps a member too. Call me biased to, but if you do this in MY forum you're out of there before you can say ouch. So yeah, I agree with the admins and mods here. And yes, I know .. you hate me __________________ Webmaster Tips & Tricks - UNIQUE web design articles and tutorials, links and community.

March 31st, 2005, 13:21	#8
cowax Nice Shot Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,079	Oops, I didn't see this thread and posted a forum. Sorry about that. But this includes testing it out/bug searching as well? Bummer

March 31st, 2005, 20:43	#9
DarkBlood NLC Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 4,364	Yeah well, before anyone gets real good replies for this post. Please take note that this forum is next to the webdesign and the programming forum. And to tell you the truth, I don't see why you cannot just build a site to go along with your forum and THEN link your site to your forum using a link. It isn't that hard people, especially when you have a wide variety of different types of editors (Ex: Dreamweaver, GoLive, FrontPage, etc.) So please, if you have any good sites post them before you add on your forum URL inside that post, or a better way of doing this is have a link to your forums on your site and not advertise just your forums. This is why I moved away from just making forums in the first place (Way back in 7th Grade might I add) and it gave me much more people who liked my forums AND site, besides people who come for my site content that is. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Also, another reason is that content should not go in your forums in the first place as a fill-in for your site, and I learned that the hard way, as my members from a long time ago stopped coming as frequent due to me focusing more on my forums rather than content that is on my site. (Examples of my site content are: Show Reviews, Game Reviews, Image Gallery, etc.) That's about all I have to say at the moment. __________________ Screw flash, bring on HTML 5. Give me negative reputation.

April 15th, 2005, 05:10	#10
ozefrog FWS Addict Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Australia Posts: 691	once u hav seen 1 forum, u hav seen them all. with the exception of Phorum (unless they've conformed to typical forum conventions in recent times).personally i am sick of going to websites and seeing the same generic designs and layouts. this is what i will reffer to as 'no talent webmasters'. u cant just dump a forum script on a freehost n call urself a webmaster. wen u fully understand the workings of your website n what each files does then u can call yourself a webmaster. a suggestion to u peo, is that u do allow reviewing of forum only sites. but ONLY if it has been coded from scratch by the person submitting it for reviewing. those with talent deserve to have their creativity displayed and commented on. __________________ CheapHumor :: Where the laughs are at! STA Forums - Join now!

May 11th, 2005, 13:03	#11
masters1.0 Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 65	i think this is all BS, but what say do I have in all of this?? Nothing.. (escuse my spanish) I had a phpnuke site, but that went down due to the host. then I created a free forum. It's so much more reliable and easier to switch things rather than changing one cinchy link on 1000 pages...

May 12th, 2005, 00:55	#13
college-student Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 241	i got an idea how about FWS allows ppl to submit their forums + sites for reviews but only as per the following rules: 1) take a screenshot of your forum 2) show it as an image in FWS with NO LINK (mind u) 3) do the usual stuff, description of the site, the title - again all of this with NO LINK to yo site. 4) put it the following notice: if anyone's interested in reviweing the forum site - pls send me a pm for the link this way: a) no one's using the review section @ FWS to promote their sites b) only those who are serious in getting their site reviewed at FWS will post a screenshot of their forum [and not try to promo their site] c) only those ppl who are really interested in giving their opinions/reviews will participate in sending a pm d) the person who wants their site to be reviewed gets quality reviews and i think the problem kinda' solves itself What d'ya think Robert & Peo? Anyways that meh 2 cents on the whole thing Last edited by college-student; May 12th, 2005 at 00:58.

May 12th, 2005, 01:36	#14
tandoc tandoc tandoc Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 6,015	unfortunately it doesn't let people render the page in their browsers. i think its just easier to ban forum reviews, and it will force people to take their spam elsewhere. __________________ Stop Showing Off Dot-Com Class A Moron

May 23rd, 2005, 21:52	#15
goalumpire Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 5	Oh well there goes my plan. I guess because I am new here I will have to follow the rules.

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