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2025 Forum Suggestion Box
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ilyad
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Thats awesome! Cant wait to see who supports!
Just doing some more cleanup and organization.
I've also moved all of the stickied previous TOTM threads out from "Member's Reef Tank" into its own new section called "Featured Reef". People can check out some of those past reefs that have been immortalized with their TOTM feature, even if those reefs probably don't exist anymore. This will also help declutter the "Member's Reef Tank" for those posting into that section for their tank builds, and it'll showcase their builds better.
Working on a few other cool things with the admins, but still trying to work out the details before committing. Obviously, this is a local forum, so I definitely want to lean into that and focus on local things.
I've also moved all of the stickied previous TOTM threads out from "Member's Reef Tank" into its own new section called "Featured Reef". People can check out some of those past reefs that have been immortalized with their TOTM feature, even if those reefs probably don't exist anymore. This will also help declutter the "Member's Reef Tank" for those posting into that section for their tank builds, and it'll showcase their builds better.
Working on a few other cool things with the admins, but still trying to work out the details before committing. Obviously, this is a local forum, so I definitely want to lean into that and focus on local things.
Bumping for more suggestions or ideas.
I feel like every forum has their own specialty. R2R is kind of the big global reach and have all the sponsors/prizes. Humblefish is the fish disease and pest resource. RC is the archive of past reefers.
SCR can be more local focused, but what do you think will make it more interesting. Socal has such a big reefing community and lots of importers/distributors...It's weird that the local forums are pretty small.
I feel like every forum has their own specialty. R2R is kind of the big global reach and have all the sponsors/prizes. Humblefish is the fish disease and pest resource. RC is the archive of past reefers.
SCR can be more local focused, but what do you think will make it more interesting. Socal has such a big reefing community and lots of importers/distributors...It's weird that the local forums are pretty small.
ZOA Grow out comp instead of SPS. Everyone starts with 1 Stratosphere
I like the idea of a monthly photo contest. Simple and then we vote on who the winner is. 1 a month. Favorite fish , Coral, Invert. you can make it even tighter so there are more new threads. So instead of just fish Clown fish only, Wrasse Only, Tang only photo contest. Same with coral. Sps, Mushroom, Zoa, Torches just to be able to have something new and fresh each month.
I also like grow out contests but also know they are work.
I also like grow out contests but also know they are work.
ilyad
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You mentioned in your earlier post to bring back TOTM... I think it would be nice to do that! Last one is from June 2020 and up on the front page when you come in... so for new visitors could makes it appear like not much happening is happening here since then
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I second this idea! Zoa is easier light requirement as not all of us can support SPS like others can.
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maybe change the current feel of the site to more reef topic centered and less classified craigslist by relocating all sponsor/member classified/wtb posts to another category like 'latest marketplace posts' that is placed between 'latest posts' and 'general discussion'
Yeah, it does give the impression to visitors (especially sponsors or potential sponsors) that the forum has not been updated since 2020.
Definitely something on the TO DO list.
It's pretty simple to bring it back once, but it's much harder to keep it going all the time because it is highly dependent on admin/mod effort. So I'm trying to make it organized in a way that it's sustainable while also making it easier for the reef members to engage/participate on their own pace/timeline. I'm working on this now, so hopefully we can get something done by March. That's my target for now.
We are currently discussing this now.
There are a few different perspectives. This is one of the proposals that I had brought up to the admin, and that is not promote FS/FT threads and leave it completely off the front page. Sponsors threads will still be on front page, so it doesn't get lost. Others feel like we should just enforce a ban, warnings, limits when FS pops up from non-active members.
So still tossing those ideas area. Ultimately, it's up to the admin how they want to run this site. I'm just joining to clean up and get it back on track.
You can hit up @EyeReef if you want to be a mod. Then you can do all that delete, modifty...basically clean up duty.
I checked, and there is only 2 current moderators (including me) and we just joined to help the spam situation/ban spammers really.
And there are 2 admins (eyereef and djrice69). I think a lot of the past mods are out of the hobby. I've tried to put in a lot of time to clean it up because I genuinely like to see this forum thrive again and help the local reefing community. So there is a lot of work needed to do, and having more mods would help...at least in my opinion...it would be up to the admins but they have been very responsive and receptive to the help.
As you can see the new front page, we cleaned up and sectioned off the FS and Sponsor threads. Everyone gets their cake and happy. If you have other suggestions, we're always open to listen.
Lots of updates by the admin. Thanks @EyeReef and @djrice69 !
(We just got a new puppy for my daughter, so my free time and funds is shrinking more.)
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ilyad
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I think it looks pretty cool right now!
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I like the new layout!
On the content side, I think the forum is in a pretty good shape (minus a few hiccups along the way). We got TOTM and POTM rolling again. I'll try to keep it going as best as I can.
If you have any more suggestions and ideas, let us know.
Always looking for more mods that want to contribute and bring some of these suggestions to reality.
If you have any more suggestions and ideas, let us know.
Always looking for more mods that want to contribute and bring some of these suggestions to reality.
Forum update:
We decided to move the TOTM and POTM into its own newly created "Featured Content" Section. This will help highlight this part of forum, and makes it easier to find. Let us know what you think.
We decided to move the TOTM and POTM into its own newly created "Featured Content" Section. This will help highlight this part of forum, and makes it easier to find. Let us know what you think.
Okay, quick update to the forum.
Now that the TOTM and POTM is rolling along nicely, and we have organized it to the best of my ability. I'm going to focus on cleaning up and updating the forum individual supporters, and give recognition for them. Also, I'm asking admins to see what else I can do to take the load off of them, and maybe more admin duties.
And to differentiate SCR from larger (better funded/supported) forums, we are also going to lean more into supporting local reefer meetups and activities. Any ideas or feedback?
I have a few other ideas that I'm working on. Just trying to some our appreciation to supporters and sponsors.
Now that the TOTM and POTM is rolling along nicely, and we have organized it to the best of my ability. I'm going to focus on cleaning up and updating the forum individual supporters, and give recognition for them. Also, I'm asking admins to see what else I can do to take the load off of them, and maybe more admin duties.
And to differentiate SCR from larger (better funded/supported) forums, we are also going to lean more into supporting local reefer meetups and activities. Any ideas or feedback?
I have a few other ideas that I'm working on. Just trying to some our appreciation to supporters and sponsors.
I've been getting a lot of PM's concerning the Marketplace and FS section, and the need to request sellers who are selling more on a bigger level to become sponsors. While we appreciate the traffic and great deals, we do agree that it would be unfair to our current sponsors. Let us look into this and we encourage the sellers to consider a paid sponsorship if you find there is value in the SCR forum. We really appreciate it.
To be honest, I also need to educate myself on what is the current policy and how to even become supporters/sponsors. Once I figure it out, I will have to discuss with admins and work with me on how to implement. So thank you for your input, and we are slowly working on it.
To be honest, I also need to educate myself on what is the current policy and how to even become supporters/sponsors. Once I figure it out, I will have to discuss with admins and work with me on how to implement. So thank you for your input, and we are slowly working on it.
Forum Update:
We decided to create a section called Local Meetup/Events, it's for locals to coordinate, to socialize or meet up for reef. Group LFS visits, tank tours, frag swaps, BBQ trips...etc. LOL. It's pretty much open right now. We may create more sub sections later, but for now, it all goes there.
I still remember Dave's (O2manyfish) legendary backyard frag swaps back in the days!
We decided to create a section called Local Meetup/Events, it's for locals to coordinate, to socialize or meet up for reef. Group LFS visits, tank tours, frag swaps, BBQ trips...etc. LOL. It's pretty much open right now. We may create more sub sections later, but for now, it all goes there.
I still remember Dave's (O2manyfish) legendary backyard frag swaps back in the days!
