Steven P. Administrators Posted May 26, 2010 Administrators Share Posted May 26, 2010 We want to simplify the forum index in 2 or 3 stages and merge forums that aren't "doing so well". The current index can be overwhelming for new members, and over the past 9 years we've continued to add and merge in some cases forums based on member feedback and requests, please review the changes below which will take place from today: OK, I came up with this. Neowin Services & Support- Neowin Site Announcements - Introduce Yourself - Site and Forum Issues --- Bug Tracker --- Subscriber Support General & Off Topic Discussion - General Discussion --- Hobby Corner --- Milestones and Achievements --- Poll Station - Jokes & Funny Stuff - Members' Metropolis --- The Soapbox - Private subscriber forum Submitted News & Reviews - Front Page News --- Press Clippings - Back Page News - Real World News --- It's a Conspiracy! --- Real World Issues --- Science Discussion & News - Reviews by Members for Members Help & Discussion Center - A Collection of Essential Guides - Gamers Hangout --- Computer Gaming --- Microsoft Console --- Nintendo Console --- Sony Console - Hardware Hangout --- Portable - laptops/netbooks/tablets --- Mobile - phones/media players - Internet, Network & Security - Software Discussion & Support --- Software created by our members ----- Discontinued projects -------- Shift Linux --- Web Browser Discussion - with [tags] <- Internet Explorer/Firefox/Opera/Chrome/Safari merged here - Programming (C#, C++, JAVA, VB, .NET etc.) - Web Design / Programming - with [tags] --- Bulletin Board Support Windows Support - Windows Beta --- Windows 8 --- Windows 7 - Windows Client - with [tags] --- Windows Live Software & Services - Windows Customization --- Cursors, Icons & (Animated) Wallpapers --- Themes, Custom Login & Boot Screens --- WindowBlinds Area - Windows Tips, Tricks & Tweaks - Windows Server - with [tags] - Windows Legacy - with [tags] Apple Support - Apple General Discussion - with [tags] <- Mac Hardware Discussion & Help merged here - Mac Software Discussion & Help --- Software Updates --- Customizing OS X Linux Support - Linux General Discussion --- Completed *nix HOWTO & FAQs --- Customizing your *nix Desktop - Linux OS Support - with [tags] Recreational Activities - Neobahn - The Media Room --- Home Theatre Discussion --- Editing Studio --- Digital Camera Lab --- Movie Ratings --- Wall of Sound - Neobay (Buy/Sell or Trade) --- Buyer, Seller & Trader Feedback --- Graphics Exchange - The Sporting Arena --- Fantasy Sports Please remember that some sections may not make sense to you being where they are, but it does to others, in those cases you can always use favorites to move a forum you frequent and feel is too far down or in the wrong spot. The index may be further simplified in the future, where needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Hammond Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Why is gamers hangout under help surely it should be under recreational? alfaaqua 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeston Veteran Posted May 26, 2010 Veteran Share Posted May 26, 2010 Why is gamers hangout under help surely it should be under recreational? This was discussed earlier today. Bottom line: it's fine where it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bioran Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Looks pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singh400 Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 It is still too many IMO. And yes the current forum index is WAY over whemling for new user(s). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PL_ Veteran Posted May 26, 2010 Veteran Share Posted May 26, 2010 It is still too many IMO. And yes the current forum index is WAY over whemling for new user(s). When you have nearly a quarter of a million members you need quite a lot of forums. Having too little would mean topics get pushed to page 2 and never read by most very quickly. MightyJordan 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasethebase Reporter Posted May 26, 2010 Reporter Share Posted May 26, 2010 It is still too many IMO. And yes the current forum index is WAY over whemling for new user(s). When you have nearly a quarter of a million members you need quite a lot of forums. Having too little would mean topics get pushed to page 2 and never read by most very quickly. Basically what Mike said, it'd be too little to the number of members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amon91 Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 I didn't find the previous layout overwhelming, but this one is better structured. Good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorious Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Bad move with the Windows Client forum in my opinion. Surely it would have been better to have had the different, most used clients under sub-forums instead of tying in XP, Vista and 7 into one. That's going to get confusing very quickly.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P. Administrators Posted May 26, 2010 Author Administrators Share Posted May 26, 2010 IT IS DONE :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pheee Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Right time to get to know my way round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+hedleigh Subscriber² Posted May 26, 2010 Subscriber² Share Posted May 26, 2010 Liking the new layout, well done Neowin.??(Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P. Administrators Posted May 26, 2010 Author Administrators Share Posted May 26, 2010 Bad move with the Windows Client forum in my opinion. Surely it would have been better to have had the different, most used clients under sub-forums instead of tying in XP, Vista and 7 into one. That's going to get confusing very quickly.. The bottom post in the merged forum is from may 24th.. If all were from Today then I'd agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Anarkii Subscriber² Posted May 26, 2010 Subscriber² Share Posted May 26, 2010 The Media Room--- Home Theatre Discussion --- Editing Studio --- Digital Camera Lab --- Movie Ratings --- Wall of Sound My only suggestion here would be: The Media Room --- Home Theatre Discussion merges with Wall of Sound --- Editing Studio --- Digital Camera Lab --- Movie Ratings changes to just Movies or The Box Office --- Add The Idiot Box for TV Show discussions Other then that; Its aweesommmmeeee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P. Administrators Posted May 26, 2010 Author Administrators Share Posted May 26, 2010 My only suggestion here would be: The Media Room --- Home Theatre Discussion merges with Wall of Sound --- Editing Studio --- Digital Camera Lab --- Movie Ratings changes to just Movies or The Box Office --- Add The Idiot Box for TV Show discussions Other then that; Its aweesommmmeeee! Ya, that doesn't make a lot of sense because Wall of Sound is a music discussion area, while Home Theater is more for discussion on the hardware, setup. Movie Ratings is our very own Neowin IMDB and general movie discussion goes in The Media Room, as well as TV discussion. It's fine like it is, and well used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasethebase Reporter Posted May 26, 2010 Reporter Share Posted May 26, 2010 (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Anarkii Subscriber² Posted May 26, 2010 Subscriber² Share Posted May 26, 2010 I never actually been in Wall of Sound so I thought it was just meant as music in general. Oh well your the boss, if your happy then we all happy :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Veteran Posted May 26, 2010 Veteran Share Posted May 26, 2010 Why is gamers hangout under help surely it should be under recreational? As well as what others have said, the category is called 'Help and Discussion Centre', so it isn't just for help :) GreatStalin 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c3ntury Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Looks pretty good tbh. Will take some time to get used to it though :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P. Administrators Posted May 26, 2010 Author Administrators Share Posted May 26, 2010 As well as what others have said, the category is called 'Help and Discussion Centre', so it isn't just for help :) I caved and put it in Recreational anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gary7 Subscriber² Posted May 26, 2010 Subscriber² Share Posted May 26, 2010 Windows 7 is out of Beta , why keep a topic on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P. Administrators Posted May 26, 2010 Author Administrators Share Posted May 26, 2010 Windows 7 is out of Beta , why keep a topic on it? It expires on July 1st officially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singh400 Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Windows 7 is out of Beta , why keep a topic on it? Archives man! It is always nice to look back (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazzyyfool Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Windows 7 is out of Beta , why keep a topic on it? Archives man! It is always nice to look back (Y) There's a thread for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_Candyman Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Is it just me that thinks the hobby corner should be under recreational? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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