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Balance and Ruin
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So over the past while, you may have noticed that the forums are a little bit dead. As well, it's always us trying to come up with solutions, which usually never works out well in the end, evidently. This time, however, we'd like to hear from YOU.
Take our anonymous survey (It'll take about 10-15 minutes at most), and let us know what you think. It's anonymous, so you can be as detailed as you want to be, and we won't judge you. http://goo.gl/forms/AGzQFrpT8T Did I mention it's anonymous? Take the survey and help pave the path for a new PHO that works for everyone. |
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srs fkn bsns btch
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Makin' bacon
Age: 20
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I do want to comment on the state of PHO, and of our actual community specifically. A lot is stirring around in my head and a lot of it is possibilities, and potential. Hear me out.
I want to acknowledge that when people say PHO is dead, there is a lot of validity in that statement. There's nothing can be done with the thing in its particular instance. With that said, I think if we're liberal and radical enough, we could potentially forge a new forum with a new name, and a new purpose, if we so choose. It means PHO must be left to die, sure, but it won't be in vain. This is a lesson learned. First off, we need an entirely new name. Obviously when you change one's head it's not right to leave their face there, I'd think. The kind of forum I envision is one that is incredibly resource-oriented - one that's not really particularly social. That base is covered by RHM and the IRC. For it to be useful, I suggest having people's research, development, and other informations be shared by them onto this new forum. The biggest thing behind this kind of idea is it generates traffic. "Oh, yeah I know where that thing you're talking about is documented! *links to our site*" It makes the place useful. The reason PHO is dead is because its purpose has been usurped and it seems the people in charge have just left it be, near enough. I'm well aware of how vital it is that power in this social network of ours be carefully managed, as I'm sure you three at the head of matters are. Having the wrong people in charge is what crippled PHO into losing its relevance to RHM and the like. People avoided it because of the mess and went to greener pastures, and now there's no reason for them to go back. Get me? One thing I would advocate for though is sweeping out all of the old staff say for the key faces. I feel that the team is not reflecting what's "as needed." A quartet of administrators should well be able to handle moderation and all the stuff needed to run a forum. That's my theory behind things. But it's no fun unless I make some analytical and preferential statements about things, so I'll spoiler that here.
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I'm not sure about what exactly we'd name it. PHO was nice despite Pokémon Hackers Online being a giant mouthful. We probably want something concise.
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Yes I am Apple Blind
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Let it go!
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Completely agree with Aspero's statement.
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In my eyes, PHO has always been about the social side of things. It has felt much more like a family than a business. So, I have to disagree with you. PHO has had an emphasis on documentation in the past, and I have actually found myself looking through our database before others like PC. Also, you haven't been here too long but most of what you suggested has been tried before. We've tried new names and none felt like PHO. We have had different emphasizes and this is what was most successful. Just thought I'd throw my two cents in here.
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srs fkn bsns btch
Join Date: Jan 2014
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I'm getting the feeling you may not quite know who I am, just because I'm not a regular here at all doesn't mean I have no stake in things. I am a somebody here tyvm. And I have some ideas for some big change. Don't cling onto the past like it's all that exists.
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Let it go!
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I see that I may have been a bit fast to disagree with you. I was blinded to read what you had said beyond the line about having the wrong people in charge. I have now looked back at what you said and am ready to actually respond to your ideas and comments.
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ClariS <3
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I find it interesting to see that you seem to think we DON'T have any plans for PHO in the future and possible reforms etc.
After all, wasn't that the entire premise of this thread? Don't assume we aren't doing anything just because it hasn't been announced. The entire staff team (and a few VIPs) are in fact working on a great many things right now, and we do more than you see. New management is not currently on the agenda, and as far as I can tell nobody on the staff team sees any need for it. |
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srs fkn bsns btch
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Orange Developer
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Something tells me that kicking everyone but LaZ and Team Fail off the team, and adding Bela would not do anything for the forum. LaZ has other things in his life he needs to focus on and Team Fail rarely has time for anything online.
So that would leave us with Bela in charge, and I wouldn't stick around for a forum like that. We take criticism and feedback kindly and always have since I brought it back, but I understand not everyone can see that and not everybody wants to accept that. We have plans for the future but unfortunately unless people want to contribute, this place will never get big like it used to be. |
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Neophyte
Join Date: Apr 2012
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Why do we need this to be another general hacking forum in the first place? The reason that no one is active is because there's already Pokecommunity for what you're offering. This place is basically a clone of PC, the difference is that one is active and popular. I think being more focused on resources and tutorials is a good idea, it doesn't rely so much on an active userbase and an organised place for tutorials and resources is something that's needed.
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