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Feb 28 2020, 5:13 PM
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Cosmix Fairy
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From: Escaping the Matrix
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I have always liked forums. They give users space to be creative and allow everyone to share opinions and facts in a large setting. However, the appeal of faster apps (like Twitter and Instagram) are more progressive, making it easier to give an opinion with a few swipes of your hand.
So my question is: do forums have a place in 2020? Do people still use them, or would they want to use them if they had a fun forum to go to?
Over the years, I still have not settled on what to do with MagixClub, or what it should become. It may not matter in the end if I cannot get ahold of the user that pays the bills for this site, but I continue to consider this place as one of my homes and I can't let it go. Yet.
Let's say hypothetically, the owner of this site was active once again. The graphics get a makeover, maybe the veneer of the site as a whole changes. Perhaps it's possible to make this site mobile friendly? Not sure. But if all of this could happen, would anyone still want to use a forum to discuss information?
If not, then there's no reason for me to try to pursue a change. But if forums are not entirely dead, I would give it a chance.
Thanks again to the few who may read this post. I hope life is treating all of the MagixClub users well.
This post has been edited by Zhanneel: Feb 28 2020, 5:15 PM
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Mar 1 2020, 4:16 AM
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Cosmix Fairy
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From: Escaping the Matrix
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I hear you Marty! MCF will always be special, even if it's collecting cobwebs right now. You are probably the most loyal MagixClub user of everybody. You're very faithful to the forums, checking up on them almost daily it seems. I wish there was a way that you could just take ownership even now, though I know that's not possible with the owner MIA. 😕
Well, I'm trying to talk to one of the moderators to get a hold of the owner, but I don't seem to be having any luck contacting anyone who pays the bills on this website. Someone must be paying for this website, because as the saying goes "the lights are still on". I'm grateful to have whoever is paying for this website, but I would like it to change in ownership so a more active owner could spruce up the website.
I think you made awesome points about how a forum is more controlled, less reactionary, and maintains the history of a conversation. Something that is sorely lacking in the fast-paced social media world. I'm having a hard time dealing with Instagram, since so many users are ridiculously quick to sputter opinions without thinking first. Or my favorite, the people who can't wait to write "I'm the first post!" 😩 Social media has become a joke in some ways, where users are more interested in getting attention, whether it's good or bad, then actually having a real discussion. Maybe we're a dying breed, but I really miss forum interactions. It was something to look forward to everyday, and it was less about reactions and more about substance. Anyway, that's awesome to know there's one other person out there who still likes forums. 😊
This post has been edited by Zhanneel: Mar 1 2020, 4:20 AM
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Mar 12 2021, 4:31 PM
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Earth Girl
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Forums can still be fun to use that's my opinion, i know everyone doesn't feel that way.
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Feb 1 2022, 4:45 PM
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Cosmix Fairy
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From: Escaping the Matrix
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It's true, it's because of smartphones that forums have more or less died. If there was a way to make this forum mobile-friendly, I would definitely do it. But as far as I've been told, the only way to do that is to erase all the history and I don't think we want to do that. I will always miss the level of interaction you can have on a forum. Way more in-depth than other social media outlets in my opinion. But Ranma had a great idea, and he started a Discord channel. If anyone's interested look up the Discord Topic he made. See below post: https://magixclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12352If anyone knows any old members or new members who would be interested in joining, send them the link and invite them!
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