Changes To The Forum etc

[Murray]

Will the acorn community be consulted ahead of changes and freely allowed to discuss them without posts being removed?

What changes are currently planned?

Thanks

 

[Admin]

Will the acorn community be consulted ahead of changes and freely allowed to discuss them without posts being removed?

What changes are currently planned?

Thanks

Hey, If you don't want my drive and enthusiasm to better Acorn Domains, I'll take it away. I believe successful businesses don't run on a shoe string, you have to invest time, effort and money. That's what I do. Of course I will remove threads like the last one, they are damaging.

 

[PoshTiger]

Well I for one welcome the changes.

I stopped posting anything over the last 6 months after stepping down as a mod, mainly due to the hammering I got whenever I posted anything.

Character assassinations were common - as were the posts complaining that the forum wasn't what it used to be, and all the interesting members left.

It's needed some new blood for a long time and I finally feel like posting again as hopefully will others.

 

[Murray]

I'm not trying to be rude, just asking

Of course I will remove threads like the last one, they are damaging.

I feel like removing posts and closing threads is more damaging than anything being said

 

[ian]

Well I for one welcome the changes.

I stopped posting anything over the last 6 months after stepping down as a mod, mainly due to the hammering I got whenever I posted anything.

Character assassinations were common - as were the posts complaining that the forum wasn't what it used to be, and all the interesting members left.

It's needed some new blood for a long time and I finally feel like posting again as hopefully will others.

Indeed, but member feedback/suggestions is key to this. Not a "don't like it, won't have it" attitude. Hope the forum can be turned around so key contributors return. Use to be a great place to be.

Seems my first reply was deleted because I raised concerns. I give up!

 

[PoshTiger]

What have I missed?

 

[Admin]

Indeed, but member feedback/suggestions is key to this. Not a "don't like it, won't have it" attitude. Hope the forum can be turned around so key contributors return. Use to be a great place to be.

Seems my first reply was deleted because I raised concerns. I give up!

You give up! You have no idea of what I am doing in the background, it's been less than a week, why don't you give someone a break. I'm talking to important ex members outside of this forum ....just as an example to illustrate how your complaints are making a frustrated admin.

Yes I am being heavy handed with post removal if it's an overtly negative or unfair post it will be removed because I am trying to instigate a change here. Moving away from easy criticism and towards a happier, healthier forum. My pm box is always open, you can be as direct and negative as you want to me directly.

 

[ian]

You give up! You have no idea of what I am doing in the background, it's been less than a week, why don't you give someone a break. I'm talking to important ex members outside of this forum ....just as an example to illustrate how your complaints are making a frustrated admin.

The very point of "giving up" highlighted by the fact you private message me telling me not to talk negative on the public forum then continue to escalate it yourself. Not giving up on the forum, or the changes to come, but on the ability to voice an opinion without it being removed. That is the last I'll say on the subject and would ask that you respect this and not reply. I've already messaged you directly as you requested with some views, you didn't need to reply here!

 

[bonusmedia]

I'm in favour of giving Steve a chance to show what he can do here, rule by committee tends to mean nothing gets done

 

[max99x]

have I missed something or have there only been small changes such as slight logo change, new acorn icons on posts .... ?

Really see no reason that Admin should have to consult with the members about stuff like that, only if it's something drastic

 

[Retired_member41]

I think admin just said that exclusive members would be able to post more sales posts not stopping any etc just maybe cutting back non exclusive members.

As for acorn domains surely it's best just waiting to see what happens. If you like the changes stay and if not consider leaving?

Old members coming back is a bit of a laugh though as they've never left lol

 

[looks]

If you're doing business on here by selling domains and making money, why are you opposed to kicking back a fee for the use of the platform?

Said i wouldn't post again but need to reply to this. I am "not" against admin looking at new ways to make money . I am against the censorship of people voicing there opinion.

Admin has taken on which must be a considerable investment with acorn and understand the need to make a few quid, at the end of the day we are all here for that. My point was simply stop deleting people's posts and lets talk about it.

Anyway, all the best to admin and the rest of my fellow acorner's

 

[Murray]

If you're doing business on here by selling domains and making money, why are you opposed to kicking back a fee for the use of the platform?

I'm not

I'm opposed to how it has been approached thus far

 

[foz]

Admin outlaid funds, to get it back changes seem logical. It could even be a flip project.

A paid section that was private (away from Google eyes) would be a preference for me. If private, people open up/share.

 

[Admin]

Admin outlaid funds, to get it back changes seem logical. It could even be a flip project.

A paid section that was private (away from Google eyes) would be a preference for me. If private, people open up/share.

Hi Foz, You've made a couple of good points there...

A paid section that is blocked from Google indexing already exists, it's this one:
http://www.acorndomains.co.uk/exclusive-club.html

Which you have access to, thanks for being a paid member.

I'm pleased to say this is not a flip project for me, at least that's not the plan! You could have me forever, sorry about that!

Admin.

 

[foz]

A paid section that is blocked from Google indexing already exists, it's this one:
http://www.acorndomains.co.uk/exclusive-club.html

Tumbleweed. Either not a enough paid members and/or not enough sections to post in. People post relative to thread header subject.

If the platform was switching to a membership model (not against), private should come with that. Who wants the public seeing us discuss shop?

 

[martin-s]

Switching to a private forum would lose Acorn a lot of search engine traffic.

 

[Adam H]

Switching to a private forum would lose Acorn a lot of search engine traffic.

Pretty sure only some sections are touted to be completely private like the exclusive section ( maybe some new ones ? ), other sections will be readable to all members/guests but will be full member required to post.............at least that's what read into it, I could be wrong though ?

 

[martin-s]

Everyone talks as if Acorn must have sold for a pretty penny, but I can't imagine it earns much to be honest. Surprised if the deal was worth much more than £xxxx.

On which basis, it's more worth keeping the active members active. I can't see that posting links to auction threads should become a paid-only thing.

That said, it's easy to make the mistake that the members 'own' the forum. It's admin's to do with as he wishes.

 

[markb]

Everyone talks as if Acorn must have sold for a pretty penny, but I can't imagine it earns much to be honest. Surprised if the deal was worth much more than £xxxx.

I certainly wouldnt have paid more than this for it.