CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted July 31, 2015 CMS Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 A few of us pop in now and then to keep it on the front page. In a way it's a bit sad since even logging in once a month to check on it is overkill. HC just doesn't seem to know what to do with the forums or attract more users to it. That or at least such with the bass forum. Is there anything you think HC can do to attract more participation? Regarding the Bass Forum specifically, there's little the site admins can do about a core group who abandoned the site years ago for their own essentially private forum. I saw and felt the dynamic that was going on then, and it wasn't pretty. The forum wasn't welcoming to anyone who didn't toe the line a few members drew. So when the core members left, there weren't others lurking who could jump in to fill the void. The fact that some of that core were mods was really disappointing, as they allowed the forum to get to the point where people could be shouted down and pushed out. But that's past and it's done. A forum is about its members, and the attraction is discussion among your peers. If you start posting something about bass, maybe people will join in. HC was saddled with lackluster ownership (we all know GC's financial woes) and IT vendors who had no clue how to set up a high-traffic forum architecture, which resulted in several failed system "upgrades". Hopefully Gibson can get the technical side of things sorted. I know that if the site would run well on portable devices we'd have a helluva lot more exposure and resulting traffic. But I'd be happy if the basic web platform had the functionality we once enjoyed. So there's work the site can do, and work the members can do. Just my two cents and the view from my seat, and I welcome differing opinions, and especially any constructive suggestions to get the place jump-started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members niomosy Posted July 31, 2015 Members Share Posted July 31, 2015 Is there anything you think HC can do to attract more participation? Regarding the Bass Forum specifically, there's little the site admins can do about a core group who abandoned the site years ago for their own essentially private forum. I saw and felt the dynamic that was going on then, and it wasn't pretty. The forum wasn't welcoming to anyone who didn't toe the line a few members drew. So when the core members left, there weren't others lurking who could jump in to fill the void. The fact that some of that core were mods was really disappointing, as they allowed the forum to get to the point where people could be shouted down and pushed out. But that's past and it's done. A forum is about its members, and the attraction is discussion among your peers. If you start posting something about bass, maybe people will join in. HC was saddled with lackluster ownership (we all know GC's financial woes) and IT vendors who had no clue how to set up a high-traffic forum architecture, which resulted in several failed system "upgrades". Hopefully Gibson can get the technical side of things sorted. I know that if the site would run well on portable devices we'd have a helluva lot more exposure and resulting traffic. But I'd be happy if the basic web platform had the functionality we once enjoyed. So there's work the site can do, and work the members can do. Just my two cents and the view from my seat, and I welcome differing opinions, and especially any constructive suggestions to get the place jump-started. Agreed on how the site was being run behind the scenes. The old vBulletin setup wasn't ideal but the migration attempts drove traffic away and the bass forum never really recovered. As to how to increase participation, I'm not sure. You're at least hitting the front page of Google's search for bass guitar forums, though it's a bit lower on the list on that front page. Some SEO fixes may help bring in new users which is likely what the site needs. I think a number of us are holdovers from the older times that check in here and there but are still a bit reluctant to participate much. As for myself, I'm definitely in that group with the addition of not having been able to play bass much for the last couple years. It's no surprise my participation in bass related discussions on any site is pretty low. Beyond that, I'm not sure what's being done to promote the bass forums within bass related magazines, etc. I do see some bass related info on the HC main page so there's definitely potential to get bass players to the site. I haven't specifically checked to see if those articles are also promoting the forums for added discussion or such but that might be a thought if not being done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted August 4, 2015 Members Share Posted August 4, 2015 We had Senior Member clubs and tours, we had a Bogster,and a Lefo_UK, the greatest forumite ever, we had kings, we had Fenfers, we had it all. It was a time of magic and wonder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted August 4, 2015 CMS Author Share Posted August 4, 2015 We had Senior Member clubs and tours, we had a Bogster,and a Lefo_UK, the greatest forumite ever, we had kings, we had Fenfers, we had it all. It was a time of magic and wonder. And, Yubby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted August 5, 2015 Members Share Posted August 5, 2015 And, <sniffle> Yubby Yubby could well be the key to getting this place back on track! Yay, Yubby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted August 5, 2015 CMS Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 Yubby could well be the key to getting this place back on track! Yay, Yubby! Who doesn't lub Yubby?!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted August 6, 2015 Members Share Posted August 6, 2015 Who doesn't lub Yubby?!!! only gypsy's, tramps, and thieves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted August 6, 2015 CMS Author Share Posted August 6, 2015 only gypsy's, tramps, and thieves. Well, if you've ever had a bottle of Doctor Good, you'd understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members niomosy Posted August 7, 2015 Members Share Posted August 7, 2015 The return of Yubby would be a glorious thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted August 7, 2015 CMS Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 But are we worthy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted August 7, 2015 Members Share Posted August 7, 2015 Well, if you've ever had a bottle of Doctor Good, you'd understand. It cured my gout, ended my balding, cured my clap, and reduced the size and frequency of my hemorrhoids, good stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted August 7, 2015 CMS Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 It cured my gout, ended my balding, cured my clap, and reduced the size and frequency of my hemorrhoids, good stuff! Can it tune a T-40? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted August 7, 2015 Members Share Posted August 7, 2015 Can it tune a T-40? Tuning is for those who let others dictate their taste in tonez. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted August 8, 2015 Members Share Posted August 8, 2015 (edited) Yubby could well be the key to getting this place back on track! Yay, Yubby! I'm still not convinced that you're not Yubby... Edited August 9, 2015 by L-1329 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted August 9, 2015 CMS Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 I'm still not convinced that you're not Yubby... Moderators knew/know, and that's a secret never to be divulged. It's a matter of national security, you know.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted August 10, 2015 Members Share Posted August 10, 2015 I'm still not convinced that you're not Yubby... Too grumpy to be yubby. I know who yubby is/was, but.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members niomosy Posted August 14, 2015 Members Share Posted August 14, 2015 Moderators knew/know, and that's a secret never to be divulged. It's a matter of national security, you know.... Could you just imagine if that information got into the wrong hands? That could be a disaster of gul-like proportions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted August 15, 2015 CMS Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 Could you just imagine if that information got into the wrong hands? That could be a disaster of gul-like proportions. The Secret Service comes to us for advice on how to secure important information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jazz Ad Posted September 13, 2015 Members Share Posted September 13, 2015 Post 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Good to see you Jazz Ad! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted September 15, 2015 CMS Author Share Posted September 15, 2015 All your bass are belong to us. BTW....we're approaching 20,000 posts here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members lug Posted September 16, 2015 Members Share Posted September 16, 2015 All your bass are belong to us. BTW....we're approaching 20,000 posts here. Doing my part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OG_Deville Posted September 18, 2015 Members Share Posted September 18, 2015 Whoa! Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted September 24, 2015 CMS Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 Overloading HC's servers, one inane post at a time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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