That's the idea!  There are a few edge cases where it's not quite obvious whether they belong in the new subforum or their current one -- Songs You Fucking Hate, for example, which is used as a one-line thread by many but a discussion thread by some -- but for the most part threads clearly belong in either one place or the other.  If your favorite thread ends up in what you feel is the wrong place, let me know!

Sounds like a good idea.  Only three/four subforums does seem quite limiting and I had felt there could be more subforums to better organize these types of threads, personally.  It may help to diversify the style of forum activity and perhaps promote the general activity level over-all (and I enjoy both serious and not-as-serious threads due to the balance, but usually the activity level is one-sided and then it's hard to generate that same level activity to the other side so it' like, why bother posting).  But if there is a better dividing line and people see 'oh, this forum is pretty inactive, let's make a new thread and get some activity going,' it would really add to the IRG experience (did I just type that?  Ew). 

It's a very smart move, actually.  I never did say anything about it, but I always felt that there was possible conflict of interests because of things being lumped together (and I admit I felt awkward devoting attention to only certain things when things of very different natures shared the same subforum, thinking how some people might take it, not that that is/was anyone's fault, in my book, just a consequence).  But I admit I am not too good at speaking my mind as I don't feel it's my place.  But I look forward to seeing the changes to an already great forum.

Last edited by spoon-san (09-03-2009 10:48:11 PM)

I like it...I love the games and quizzes, but I do like my serious threads too. The Book and Movie threads are still going to be in General Discussion right?

I think it's an excellent idea. When are you guys expecting to begin this and will the forum be offline while you reorganize it?

Whee, I'm excited satyr!  It sounds like a nice addition. You guys rock.

Sweet, I'm already planning a rude bitchfest about the forum being down!

(you guys know I you right?)

Lady Chani wrote:

I remember when the RP forum was made. And I shall be sad to see it go.

But, seriously, this is awesome. Very good choice on everyone's part.

Though I imaging I will be grumbly if I come in some morning and only find Shaved Ice posts. >>;;;;

I don't think so. I love the Shaved Ice so far, but I don't think anything will top my love for IFD. I think many can agree.

As for me, moving all the posts was a nostalgic experience!  I like a lot of the threads that ended up in Shaved Ice and am happy they'll be able to thrive in their new home (and give their old homes some new space).  Already people are resurrecting old games and surveys, partly because they know they're not cluttering forums that people expect to see serious discussions on.  Good stuff!

What a great idea!! Kudos to the mods, and a nod to you Satyr for putting it all together.

And as I type this most of it has been moved, so it's looking great so far. I've seen this done on other forums before where they have smaller subforums. I think it'll be great for the forum as well as it's organization.

I never participated in the RP thread, but it's a nostalgic part of the forum and will always be remembered. Wait---doesn't that sound like I'm personalizing it?

Anyway, good beans.

Last edited by lex (09-04-2009 03:27:04 PM)

Sounds good to me.  And it's really cool seeing all the old threads and seeing them come alive, too.  Great job Mr. Mod, sir!

Stormcrow wrote:

Sweet, I'm already planning a rude bitchfest about the forum being down!

(you guys know I you right?)

*helps*

RABBLERABBLERABBLE!!

satyreyes wrote:

Segregating the RPs has had the effect of discouraging people who don't think of themselves as RPers from visiting them, and if they don't visit, they can't play.

I like this, it seems encouraging, since I have always avoided RP like the plague. Seeing it more often will probably make me curious and want to look.

Also, I can't think of any one-liner threads that would be too personal for the general public, vast majority of them are cute banter that should be displayed to the public anyway for lol's.

How exciting, my first IRG reno!

Edit: Will the favourite quotes thread be moved as well? They're not necessarily one liners, but there doesn't seem to be much discussion about those quotes, it's more of a collection.

Last edited by Syora (09-04-2009 04:43:26 PM)

Good questions about borderline cases.  Yeah, favorite quotes is probably good in SIL; unlike favorite books, which stayed in GD, it hasn't developed to include a lot of reflection.  The SKU Caption Contest should also go in SIL; I missed that one because very few threads in the SKU subforum were good candidates for SIL.  I'll move both.