What do you value most in a forum?

[Malvaro]

What do characteristics do you value most in a forum? In what order?


Good mixture of active posters (cons, moderates, libs)
Minimal amount of arguing; more peaceful/relaxed setting
Good variety of thread topics to talk about
Maximum amount of posting freedom
Cool website design (functions, nice colors, good structure, etc)
(or fill in the blank with something else)


Then rank them in order of importance to you (1-most 5-least)

[Malvaro]

This is my personal vote:

1. Good mixture of active posters - I think it keeps a forum balanced in discussion
2. Minimal amount of arguing; more peaceful/relaxed setting - I got sick of all the blood-shed
3. Cool website design - My forum has to be cool looking and FAST!!!! Everything in my life is fast, why not my forum?
4. Good variety of thread topics to talk about - I tend to gravitate to topics that interest me anyhow
5. Maximum amount of posting freedom - I consider myself a moderate "middle-of-the-road" kinda guy.... I personally don't need much freedom to be able to say what I need/want to say....

:D

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

This is my personal vote:

1. Good mixture of active posters - I think it keeps a forum balanced in discussion
2. Minimal amount of arguing; more peaceful/relaxed setting - I got sick of all the blood-shed
3. Cool website design - My forum has to be cool looking and FAST!!!! Everything in my life is fast, why not my forum?
4. Good variety of thread topics to talk about - I tend to gravitate to topics that interest me anyhow
5. Maximum amount of posting freedom - I consider myself a moderate "middle-of-the-road" kinda guy.... I personally don't need much freedom to be able to say what I need/want to say....

:D

I think we are moving toward all the above. I think even some complaints are welcomed also.

It helps us to improve.

:highfive

[Jekyll]

I think we are moving toward all the above. I think even some complaints are welcomed also.

It helps us to improve.

:highfive
I love to argue argue argue :evilglee

[Malvaro]

I love to argue argue argue :evilglee

well, theres many opportunities on AFF for that I suppose.... :tease

[rrford]

Free food.

[RevDWW]

I L O V E the SMARMINESS.........:heeheehee

[Ron]

Free food.

I prefer cash, that way I can get what I like!:D

[rrford]

The presence of certain posters, and...
















The absence of certain posters. :killinme

[SDG]

The presence of certain posters, and...
The absence of certain posters. :killinme

ditto.

[rrford]

ditto.

Hmmm, seems to me I remember you dislike the use of "ditto." :tease

[Rhymis]

What do you value most in a forum?

A riot.

[SDG]

Hmmm, seems to me I remember you dislike the use of "ditto." :tease

Just trying to jog your memory ... that's all ....my highly-pedigreed brother .... lol :killinme

[RevDWW]

What do you value most in a forum?
Gladiators, lions and other wild beasts, ship battles.............

[Margies3]

The presence of certain posters, and...















The absence of certain posters. :killinme


I echo this reply, RR.

[rrford]

Just trying to jog your memory ... that's all ....my highly-pedigreed brother .... lol :killinme

LOL! You do realize I made absolutely no assertions about my pedigree? Hard to make assertions about the non-existant.

[tyhuff]

where fok can share what is on their mind and people not judge you. NOT! lol

I enjoy forums but its very distasteful when they bash ministries. it doesn't matter how large or small it maybe.

People measure success differently, I think if you are doing your best and what God has called you to do then you are successful.

I am happy to be here.

[SDG]

LOL! You do realize I made absolutely no assertions about my pedigree? Hard to make assertions about the non-existant.

oh ... I know ... just trying to get a rise...

while some are bedazzled by bloodlines and homiletics ..

I praise God, my good brother, that we fall under ...

Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent,[c] nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God.

[RevDWW]

oh ... I know ... just trying to get a rise...

while some are bedazzled by bloodlines and homiletics ..

I praise God, my good brother, that we fall under ...

Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent,[c] nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God.


1 Timothy 1:4 (KJV) 4Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.

Titus 3:9 (KJV) 9But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain

1 Peter 2:9 - 10 (KJV) 9But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
10Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

I had no linage until I became one of His people!

[SDG]

Soy principe de Su pueblo ... I am a prince among His people!!!

[RevDWW]

Soy principe de Su pueblo ... I am a prince among His people!!!

Man am I glad it's not about who I was, but who I now am in Him!!!

[SDG]

Man am I glad it's not about who I was, but who I now am in Him!!!

Keep this up and my tongue is going to lose it!!!!

[ManOfWord]

I love to argue argue argue :evilglee

No you don't!!!! :D

[secretplace]

Respect is important. IMO

[Barb]

What do characteristics do you value most in a forum? In what order?

Good mixture of active posters (cons, moderates, libs)
Minimal amount of arguing; more peaceful/relaxed setting
Good variety of thread topics to talk about
Maximum amount of posting freedom
Cool website design (functions, nice colors, good structure, etc)
(or fill in the blank with something else)


Then rank them in order of importance to you (1-most 5-least)

This is not the order of importance to me...just my thoguhts...

Owners are vital...they keep the lights on.

A good working and functional board is nice...makes it easier to navigate.

But for me, the people are the most important element, after all, WE are the board!! Without people posting, it's just 'dead air'.

Admins are necessary...with people involved, it is easy to allow the passion for the discussion at hand to go over the top.

Yes, I would say though that it's the people and it's hearing their heartbeat that's most important for me.

[Felicity]

Most important thing to me is calibre posters who are intelligent, can think and speak for themselves, aren't afraid to disagree with the status quo and know how to keep discussion lively and happening and "mix it up" from time to time. We're missing some of these. We also need the broad spectrum of views and doctrinal persuasions otherwise it just gets boring. Actually without any of what I mention here it gets boring.

Good administration is vital.

Smooth running website and design is an added plus.

[Fireside]

Freedom to do a smackdown on the occasional deserving dingbat is a nice perk. ;)

[MissBrattified]

1. Provocative posts.
2. A good balance of perspectives.
3. Controversy without viciousness.
4. Variety.
5. Maximum amount of posting freedom, with clean content.
6. Website design (visual) and layout (efficiency and functionality)
7. Low number of smarmy threads.
8. Members who don't take themselves so seriously. Big egos are a quick kill to any forum.

[Ronzo]

Free Lunch!

[Felicity]

Freedom to do a smackdown on the occasional deserving dingbat is a nice perk. ;)Hehe! Well I was going to mention next how important maximum freedom of posting is. LOL. :highfive

[Felicity]

Free Lunch!Where?

[Ronzo]

Not here.

Sumbuddy needs ta fix dat.

[Scott Hutchinson]

Freelunch Ronzo we never got one during our stint at FCF.

[Ronzo]

Freelunch Ronzo we never got one during our stint at FCF.
I didn't pay the bills.

[Felicity]

Not here.

Sumbuddy needs ta fix dat.Well it is the "fellowship hall". Oftentimes lunch and supper is served there.

Reminds me that I haven't had b'fast yet.

[Scott Hutchinson]

Felicity come to Jackson,AL and you can have a turkey sandwhich.

[Scott Hutchinson]

I didn't pay the bills.

Come to think of it we never got a love offering either.:killinme

[Scott Hutchinson]

I know we can go to KS. for Coon burgers at CS's.Coon Pizza sounds good.

[MissBrattified]

Speaking of lunch....

THIS looks GOOD....

http://www.sushilinks.com/sushi-recipes/philadelphia-roll.jpg

[Scott Hutchinson]

Speaking of lunch....

THIS looks GOOD....

http://www.sushilinks.com/sushi-recipes/philadelphia-roll.jpg

What kind of stuff is that?

[Margies3]

Speaking of lunch....

THIS looks GOOD....

http://www.sushilinks.com/sushi-recipes/philadelphia-roll.jpg

Ewww, is that that raw fish stuff? Sushi??? Perhaps you could invite Puffnjenks to eat that with you for lunch. She likes that kind of stuff. YUCK!!!

[Felicity]

Speaking of lunch....

THIS looks GOOD....

http://www.sushilinks.com/sushi-recipes/philadelphia-roll.jpg

Sushi? :notme *shivers*

I don't care for sushi. I've tried it but it's just not something that I have any interest in. For one thing I don't care much for sticky rice. Secondly, I don't like some of the Japanese seasonings. Thirdly, I don't like uncooked meat or fish and my tastebuds do a :woot when they come in contact with seaweed. LOL.

:)

[Scott Hutchinson]

Fried Chicken looks good right now.

[Felicity]

What kind of stuff is that?LOL!

[Scott Hutchinson]

LOL!

That ser ain't country food.

[Margies3]

Even the salsa and chips I'm eating right now look good compared to raw fish. Sorry, Abi, but that's just not my cup-a-tea.

[Ronzo]

We just had a chili cook off here at work, so I had chili for lunch.


Tasted much better than the sushi looks...

[Ferd]

We just had a chili cook off here at work, so I had chili for lunch.


Tasted much better than the sushi looks...

... we had a chili cook off at my church 2 weeks ago. my church is full of food idiots. Great people but they couldnt tell chili from soup.

the winner (and this is no lie) was a turkey celantro SOUP. good grief.

[Ronzo]

... we had a chili cook off at my church 2 weeks ago. my church is full of food idiots. Great people but they couldnt tell chili from soup.

the winner (and this is no lie) was a turkey celantro SOUP. good grief.

Yup... you're right. Food plebians... you Smarmalicious chili chef!

[The Dean]

God made sushi.

I think there is a no bashing sushi clause in our policy here so give sushi a break! :tease








(NOTE: After checking there is no clause about bashing the raw fish kind. Proceed with undignified disgust. I only love the kind with cooked stuff in it.)
:highfive

[Felicity]

... we had a chili cook off at my church 2 weeks ago. my church is full of food idiots. Great people but they couldnt tell chili from soup.

the winner (and this is no lie) was a turkey celantro SOUP. good grief.Ferd!!

I need a good easy recipe for a tasty chicken tortilla soup. Got one for me?

[whollyHis]

Sushi? :notme *shivers*

I don't care for sushi. I've tried it but it's just not something that I have any interest in. For one thing I don't care much for sticky rice. Secondly, I don't like some of the Japanese seasonings. Thirdly, I don't like uncooked meat or fish and my tastebuds do a :woot when they come in contact with seaweed. LOL.

:)

My hubby's mom came from Korea, so, my girls were raised on sushi type foods and seaweed. I have sheets of it in my cabinet- the baby loves the stuff!!! LOL They are not real crazy about Kimchee, though...:tease I don't like ANY of the raw stuff....BLAH.

[Ferd]

Ferd!!

I need a good easy recipe for a tasty chicken tortilla soup. Got one for me?

not on hand. I will have to refer to the resource tonight.

[Ferd]

God made sushi.

I think there is a no bashing sushi clause in our policy here so give sushi a break! :tease








(NOTE: After checking there is no clause about bashing the raw fish kind. Proceed with undignified disgust. I only love the kind with cooked stuff in it.)
:highfive

what the dean said. Sushi good.

[Ferd]

Yup... you're right. Food plebians... you Smarmalicious chili chef!

serously! what is wrong with people???? I mean really. I cant even figure out why the turky soup was even allowed in the compition. goofy.

[Felicity]

My hubby's mom came from Korea, so, my girls were raised on sushi type foods and seaweed. I have sheets of it in my cabinet- the baby loves the stuff!!! LOL They are not real crazy about Kimchee, though...:tease I don't like ANY of the raw stuff....BLAH.Kimchee is Korean - not Japanese. I've had some that I liked pretty good.

We used to go to a Korean BBQ restaurant in HK that was wonderful and very inexpensive. We loved it!

[Felicity]

We're wayyyyy off topic here. :heeheehee

[Margies3]

... we had a chili cook off at my church 2 weeks ago. my church is full of food idiots. Great people but they couldnt tell chili from soup.

the winner (and this is no lie) was a turkey celantro SOUP. good grief.

HUH???? Turkey cilantro soup won top rize in a CHILI COOK-OFF?? Hello??? That's like saying a peanut butter and jelly sandwich won at a BBQ contest. I believe someone was confused.

[Ronzo]

Kimchee is Korean - not Japanese. I've had some that I liked pretty good.

We used to go to a Korean BBQ restaurant in HK that was wonderful and very inexpensive. We loved it!
Japanese folks eat Kimchee too.

[Malvaro]

My hubby's mom came from Korea, so, my girls were raised on sushi type foods and seaweed. I have sheets of it in my cabinet- the baby loves the stuff!!! LOL They are not real crazy about Kimchee, though...:tease I don't like ANY of the raw stuff....BLAH.

ever had masaubee (sp?) before? its a green sause that you mix into soy sause to make it taste hotter? I was at a Japanese resturant once and took some on a bet, and kept adding more and more until I finally just put some of it right onto my chicken straight.... wasn't that hot though.... its about 1/3 as hot as some of the hot sauses I've had before, and no afterburn that some hot sauses have....

[Sister Truth Seeker]

What do characteristics do you value most in a forum? In what order?


Good mixture of active posters (cons, moderates, libs)
Minimal amount of arguing; more peaceful/relaxed setting
Good variety of thread topics to talk about
Maximum amount of posting freedom
Cool website design (functions, nice colors, good structure, etc)
(or fill in the blank with something else)


Then rank them in order of importance to you (1-most 5-least)

All the above...while I believe in being kind and showing our love for each other that does not mean a good debate is bad...as long as we stay on topic and not make personal attacks...I think there is room for many different posters here as long as they are "Christian"...I don't think we need to make room for anti-God....

[Bryan]

ever had masaubee (sp?) before? its a green sause that you mix into soy sause to make it taste hotter? I was at a Japanese resturant once and took some on a bet, and kept adding more and more until I finally just put some of it right onto my chicken straight.... wasn't that hot though.... its about 1/3 as hot as some of the hot sauses I've had before, and no afterburn that some hot sauses have....
wasabi.... :beatdeadhorse

[Ronzo]

ever had masaubee (sp?) before? its a green sause that you mix into soy sause to make it taste hotter? I was at a Japanese resturant once and took some on a bet, and kept adding more and more until I finally just put some of it right onto my chicken straight.... wasn't that hot though.... its about 1/3 as hot as some of the hot sauses I've had before, and no afterburn that some hot sauses have....


Wasabi rocks.

[Ronzo]

wasabi.... :beatdeadhorse
Oops.

Berk beat me to it... the spelling at least.

[Ferd]

HUH???? Turkey cilantro soup won top rize in a CHILI COOK-OFF?? Hello??? That's like saying a peanut butter and jelly sandwich won at a BBQ contest. I believe someone was confused.

that is what I am screaming! i mean come on. and people LIKED it and CALLED IT CHILI!

[Ferd]

back on topic.

the one thing I care about frst is ease of use.

second thing is who is there

third thing are there enough people to keep it alive.

[rgcraig]

I value the friendships!

[MissBrattified]

I'm not into the raw stuff either...not quite that hardcore...I am addicted to those little rolls (in any shape and size), though...

The first time I ever had wasabi on my plate, I thought it was avocado and put the entire (Tablespoon size) undiluted lump in my mouth...HOT!!!!!

*grin*

I break rules...the pickled ginger that's supposed to be a palate cleanser? I top the rolls with it, then dip the roll in wasabi/soy sauce and eat it all together. I like the ginger with the roll. Any purist would probably think I'm a sushi-blasphemer. :heeheehee

Inny waze. I was just hungry for sushi rolls. Humor me, people. :ty

Margie, puffjenks hasn't felt so good lately, plus she's working quite a lot, so we haven't been out much. (even for coffee) :sad

[Margies3]

I value the friendships!

AMEN!!!!

[Ronzo]

back on topic.



:ranting



:hijacked

[Margies3]

Margie, puffjenks hasn't felt so good lately, plus she's working quite a lot, so we haven't been out much. (even for coffee) :sad

MissBrat,
I miss seeing her online too. I hope her work slows down soon. Maybe I'll give her a call one of these evenings. I hope whatever is making her feel not so good is not so serious. Just the regular winter time garbage?? Is that it?

[MissBrattified]

MissBrat,
I miss seeing her online too. I hope her work slows down soon. Maybe I'll give her a call one of these evenings. I hope whatever is making her feel not so good is not so serious. Just the regular winter time garbage?? Is that it?

Yes, I think so. Flu-ish stuff....:vomit :razz

[MissBrattified]

:ranting



:hijacked

Giddovahit. :drawguns

[Margies3]

Yes, I think so. Flu-ish stuff....:vomit :razz

oh yuck (but I love your choice of smilies. hehehe) Well, hopefully, this too shall pass. (ewwwww. poor choice of words! hehe)

[MissBrattified]

oh yuck (but I love your choice of smilies. hehehe) Well, hopefully, this too shall pass. (ewwwww. poor choice of words! hehe)
HAHAHA!!!! :heeheehee

[Ronzo]

:grumpy Giddovahit. :drawguns

[HeavenlyOne]

Yes, I think so. Flu-ish stuff....:vomit :razz

I have a horrible chest and head cold. Both at once. If I'm not sneezing and blowing my nose, I'm coughing until I can't breathe.

Kimberly-Clark is getting lots of money out of me this week.

[Malvaro]

I have a horrible chest and head cold. Both at once. If I'm not sneezing and blowing my nose, I'm coughing until I can't breathe.

Kimberly-Clark is getting lots of money out of me this week.

My dad would be proud.... keep driving the stock prices higher....

errrrrr.... I pray you start feeling better....

[HeavenlyOne]

My dad would be proud.... keep driving the stock prices higher....

errrrrr.... I pray you start feeling better....

Thanks. I have nursing clinicals. Good thing it's at the mental hospital and not the regular hospital.

[Felidae]

Most important thing to me is calibre posters who are intelligent, can think and speak for themselves, aren't afraid to disagree with the status quo and know how to keep discussion lively and happening and "mix it up" from time to time. We're missing some of these.

Who is missing?

[MissBrattified]

I have a horrible chest and head cold. Both at once. If I'm not sneezing and blowing my nose, I'm coughing until I can't breathe.

Kimberly-Clark is getting lots of money out of me this week.

Blech. That is so unpleasant. I :praying you get better soon!!!! :bliss

[ChTatum]

What I value most in a forum.....
































is seeing my name posted!

[Jekyll]

well, theres many opportunities on AFF for that I suppose.... :tease
um...

do you think that there should not be??? :hmmm

[Jekyll]

No you don't!!!! :D

Oh, man, you have NO idea...


:bliss :ranting :bliss

[RevDWW]

Chariot races!

[seguidordejesus]

I like the fact that this one loads quickly...great for dial-up!

[Bryan]

What do characteristics do you value most in a forum? In what order?


Good mixture of active posters (cons, moderates, libs)
Minimal amount of arguing; more peaceful/relaxed setting
Good variety of thread topics to talk about
Maximum amount of posting freedom
Cool website design (functions, nice colors, good structure, etc)
(or fill in the blank with something else)


Then rank them in order of importance to you (1-most 5-least)posting with freedom...

[Jekyll]

posting with freedom...
HA!!! Yeah, right!! Not so here!

[rrford]

HA!!! Yeah, right!! Not so here!

Define "freedom." :dunno

[Jekyll]

Define "freedom." :dunno

The God-given ability to do what is right.

Ooops, that's liberty

[rrford]

The God-given ability to do what is right.

Ooops, that's liberty

Ahh, and such is the conundrum of Forum life. Freedom and liberty do not always equate.

[HeavenlyOne]

Freedom isn't free.


Never has been, never will be.

[rrford]

Freedom isn't free.


Never has been, never will be.

And liberty will never be a license to infringe.

[Jekyll]

I value when threads are closed during the day, not during the night when no one can respond...and the reasons so that the mistake doesn't take place again :(

[Barb]

I value the friendships!

Yes, Renda...amen!!

[Barb]

Speaking of lunch....

THIS looks GOOD....

http://www.sushilinks.com/sushi-recipes/philadelphia-roll.jpg

No way...especially at 3:05am!!

[Thumper]

I value the little red x in the top right corner.

:)

[whollyHis]

I value the little red x in the top right corner.

:)

Is someone twisting your arm, making you post here??? Shame on them!!!:tease

[Bryan]

HA!!! Yeah, right!! Not so here!
lol

[hammondb3klingon1]

Minority Klingons to be in the Majority!!! Roddy Piper RULES!@!!:bliss

[Malvaro]

I like the fact that this one loads quickly...great for dial-up!

me too.... :highfive

we got some pros tweaking the performance of this site.... kudos to StMatt & Co.... I'm sure NFCF had a TON of content on its server(s) though....

[Mr. Steinway]

What do I value most in a forum? hmmmmmmm

1. Friends
2. Controversial topics
3. Breaking news on things that interest me

[workn mom]

I pretty much like what I see in the site, I am new and I am still learning the ropes. I would like to see some good ole apostolic advice lines for parents, singles, married couples, that are struggling and want help from Jesus name people who have been there ,done that, and got the tee shirt!

[Neck]

What do characteristics do you value most in a forum? In what order?


Good mixture of active posters (cons, moderates, libs)
Minimal amount of arguing; more peaceful/relaxed setting
Good variety of thread topics to talk about
Maximum amount of posting freedom
Cool website design (functions, nice colors, good structure, etc)
(or fill in the blank with something else)


Then rank them in order of importance to you (1-most 5-least)

Staying in touch,

[Mr. Steinway]

I pretty much like what I see in the site, I am new and I am still learning the ropes. I would like to see some good ole apostolic advice lines for parents, singles, married couples, that are struggling and want help from Jesus name people who have been there ,done that, and got the tee shirt!
Welcome! :)

If you start a thread on any subject, you'll get plenty of advice.......some good and some bad!!!!! I think you will be able to tell the difference! :)

[Blubayou]

I have not read this whole thread- But I love talking with people who have a common background, the "characters" that come on post, friendships I have made, and chewing the fat about topics we love to talk about.