04-05-2006, 07:31 AM
Ave!
When I joined RomanArmyTalk on January 13th I'd come from the Forum of "Legion Arena" where I had re-discovered the art of conversation through writing.
On this Forum the main emphasis is on historical study and re-enactment with games play trailing a long way behind.
On the "Legion Arena" Forum the roles are reversed, games play holds centre stage with the other subjects occupying a secondary role.
I've noticed that, in the main, the shape, tone and style of a Forum will be determined by the moderators. But the variety of content is dictated by the participation and will of the members.
I've also noticed how one topic will inspire members to write in, whereas another will not. As my old boss used to say "It's all a question of attitude"!!
A Forum is therefore in a constant state of flux, it's evolving, if you like. It only takes one or more members, who are not afraid to experiment, to aid the evolutionary process. They can shift the focus of the group in new and potentially exciting directions.
If the focus of a Forum is narrow then so are the interests of the members it is likely to attract. Whereas, if the focus is constantly expanding and evolving then the possibilities are endless.
Vale
M. Spedius Corbulo
When I joined RomanArmyTalk on January 13th I'd come from the Forum of "Legion Arena" where I had re-discovered the art of conversation through writing.
On this Forum the main emphasis is on historical study and re-enactment with games play trailing a long way behind.
On the "Legion Arena" Forum the roles are reversed, games play holds centre stage with the other subjects occupying a secondary role.
I've noticed that, in the main, the shape, tone and style of a Forum will be determined by the moderators. But the variety of content is dictated by the participation and will of the members.
I've also noticed how one topic will inspire members to write in, whereas another will not. As my old boss used to say "It's all a question of attitude"!!
A Forum is therefore in a constant state of flux, it's evolving, if you like. It only takes one or more members, who are not afraid to experiment, to aid the evolutionary process. They can shift the focus of the group in new and potentially exciting directions.
If the focus of a Forum is narrow then so are the interests of the members it is likely to attract. Whereas, if the focus is constantly expanding and evolving then the possibilities are endless.
Vale
M. Spedius Corbulo