SonicZone is slowly going to die?!

[shadowDOESrock]

I just noticed, that with evry new Month. There Are less Posts, New Members and People online.

Lots of people have left.

And well....i dunno.
Hope its not happening.
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Discuss.

[JoeBro387]

Well, we could try inviting our friends. Maybe people are bored of this now...

We need new material.

[Mau]

People might be busy with Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa or whatever holiday depending on what they believe and such along with their families. It is the holiday season after all.
To me this forum seems relatively busy, but I'm still a newbie here so I wouldn't know.

[dark rouge]

People might be busy with Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa or whatever holiday depending on what they believe and such along with their families. It is the holiday season after all.
To me this forum seems relatively busy, but I'm still a newbie here so I wouldn't know.

I think he means people are leaving with no return because of whatever reason and every new month more and more people keep leaving.

[Ioshyriku]

well, I expected that people would come back on holidays, but nothing changed, well its even possible that some of them to not have internet anymore, or something bad happening with them

[Kirby]

Just give it some time. Things will be back to normal before you know it.

[JoeBro387]

For quite a lot of people, the holiday hasn't even started yet, mind you.

This place would probably be more active in August, summer holidays and all.
Anyway, I see a lot of people joining.

[EchidnaPower]

For quite a lot of people, the holiday hasn't even started yet, mind you.

This place would probably be more active in August, summer holidays and all.
Anyway, I see a lot of people joining.

Keep in mind that some new members come only to get ViP status. Plus, people in different timezones are awake when you're asleep. So maybe you just don't see them.

[JoeBro387]

Eh, that's a good point. People are usually on late at night. (8pm-1am GMT)

[Hakudamashi]

so is a whole bunch of other forums
I wouldn't worry too much

[Joseppi]

We're doing just fine. All forums have their ups and downs. And if this is a down, we're doing really well.

Many people leave after they get ViP status and download what they want. And we have A LOT of embers who get banned for various reasons. Many get banned for spamming so they can be ViP and others are just idiots.

Not to mention, a lot of people download from the ViP section and start up their own sites using everything they downloaded. Which means, people looking for that stuff are spreading out around different sites now.

[sonicmaddave]

I definitely think the forums aren't dying at all, in fact they seem to be doing well.

[shadowDOESrock]

We're doing just fine. All forums have their ups and downs. And if this is a down, we're doing really well.

Many people leave after they get ViP status and download what they want. And we have A LOT of embers who get banned for various reasons. Many get banned for spamming so they can be ViP and others are just idiots.

Not to mention, a lot of people download from the ViP section and start up their own sites using everything they downloaded. Which means, people looking for that stuff are spreading out around different sites now.

meh, i dunno.

I am more on eehh side.

[kingofflamess]

maybe we should change the layout of this site, make it look a little more sonic related

[Joseppi]

maybe we should change the layout of this site, make it look a little more sonic related

Usually a new layout will only attract more people for a few days then thing go back to the way they were. That decision would be up to John. Just keep posting interesting topics and people will keep posting too. Having topics with names like "SonicZone is slowly going to die?! " don't look so hot for newbies though. Just sayin'.

[kingofflamess]

im a newbie and i love posts like these

[Kirby]

Facepalm.

you just broke it, flames.

[Chaos Swissroll]

1.The new people that comes to this site, most of them post pointless topics/posts, (example:Ben)
2.The peak of SonicZone advertising is over.

[sonicmaddave]

Well at least it's not a massive forum with millions of members active etc, you'd get lost in that.

[EchidnaPower]

Well at least it's not a massive forum with millions of members active etc, you'd get lost in that.

But it would make for more conversation. Unless they're all spammers who came for ViP. I can think of a few recent names ...But I won't mention them. If Sonic Zone dies, it'll be because of the spammers that come to ruin the forum.

[sonicmaddave]

But it would make for more conversation. Unless they're all spammers who came for ViP. I can think of a few recent names ...But I won't mention them. If Sonic Zone dies, it'll be because of the spammers that come to ruin the forum.

Good point there, this site can grow but i'd hate for it to be too big, it would be like swimming in a endless ocean.

[Kirby]

This site isn't going to die as long as I'M  around!

[Chaos Swissroll]

Maybe SonicZone should do a census, record the number of regulars, it'll help seeing if SonicZone is going to die or not.

[sonicmaddave]

Maybe SonicZone should do a census, record the number of regulars, it'll help seeing if SonicZone is going to die or not.

That's a good idea. It'd be interesting to see what the forum stats are as well I reckon. See how many members they are against the amount of people who are online weekly and post at least a few posts per day.

[Chaos Swissroll]

That's a good idea. It'd be interesting to see what the forum stats are as well I reckon. See how many members they are against the amount of people who are online weekly and post at least a few posts per day.

Well, if they really do a census, I think it's gonna disappoint me.

[sonicmaddave]

Well, if they really do a census, I think it's gonna disappoint me.

I know what you mean to be honest. Still we are a rather close knit community which is an important thing.

[Chaos Swissroll]

I know what you mean to be honest. Still we are a rather close knit community which is an important thing.

Yeah, but honestly the active ones aren't enough, I've heard the forum has over nine thousand members....now look at how much actives we have here.

[NiGHTS]

its the quality of the members not the quantity my friends x3

[Chaos Swissroll]

its the quality of the members not the quantity my friends x3

I was worrying about the money that keeps the forum running, but I think I don't need to worry now 8D

[sonicmaddave]

I rather have 30 extremely good friends than 2 million crap friends

[Chaos Swissroll]

I rather have 30 extremely good friends than 2 million crap friends

That's true

those crap friends might not even be worthy to be called a friend.

[sonicmaddave]

That's true

those crap friends might not even be worthy to be called a friend.

I know what its like to have loads of crap friends ie my old youtube account which was from December 2005 to June 2009. Over the years I had gathered at least 2k friends on it. A lot of them ignored me, annoyed the hell out of me or treated me like an idiot. While this place I have really good quality friends I can talk and have a laugh with.

[Chaos Swissroll]

I know what its like to have loads of crap friends ie my old youtube account which was from December 2005 to June 2009. Over the years I had gathered at least 2k friends on it. A lot of them ignored me, annoyed the hell out of me or treated me like an idiot. While this place I have really good quality friends I can talk and have a laugh with.

This is a cold world and SonicZone is like a shelter(there are spammers who mess it up though).
Now I believe that SonicZone is not going to die.It's gonna get better as we get more good comrades.

[sonicmaddave]

This is a cold world and SonicZone is like a shelter(there are spammers who mess it up though).
Now I believe that SonicZone is not going to die.It's gonna get better as we get more good comrades.

I think so too, everything has small beginnings, I bet John is actually surprised how the site has turned out. He has done a great job on the site.

[zune-the-hedgehog]

I've noticed something this forum is very random. Not exactly a serious forum with many programmers and stuff like that (Like X-Cult & Sonic Retro) I noticed that the amount of users and posting on Sonic Retro is growing RAPIDLY!! One moment you go to a topic with 5 posts make yours and then there 20. I think it is because Sonic Retro is releasing things like the Sonic X-Treme Stage rips. Lets face it this place is kind of boring. Most only come for the VIP downloads and I am ashamed to say I kind of did too.

[EchidnaPower]

I've noticed something this forum is very random. Not exactly a serious forum with many programmers and stuff like that (Like X-Cult & Sonic Retro) I noticed that the amount of users and posting on Sonic Retro is growing RAPIDLY!! One moment you go to a topic with 5 posts make yours and then there 20. I think it is because Sonic Retro is releasing things like the Sonic X-Treme Stage rips. Lets face it this place is kind of boring. Most only come for the VIP downloads and I am ashamed to say I kind of did too.

You trying to bring us down man? This forum is doing just fine.

[Chaos Swissroll]

I've noticed something this forum is very random. Not exactly a serious forum with many programmers and stuff like that (Like X-Cult & Sonic Retro) I noticed that the amount of users and posting on Sonic Retro is growing RAPIDLY!! One moment you go to a topic with 5 posts make yours and then there 20. I think it is because Sonic Retro is releasing things like the Sonic X-Treme Stage rips. Lets face it this place is kind of boring. Most only come for the VIP downloads and I am ashamed to say I kind of did too.

It would be no use to release such things when we don't have enough active members
Go to Sonic Retro if you really like it then

[sonicmaddave]

You trying to bring us down man? This forum is doing just fine.

I agree with you I think we are doing quite well if I am honest.

[Kirby]

This place is doing fine. And it's getting Better.

[denslat]

well I joined and there are a lot of people like me looking for a place to relax kick back and download great stuff
but you guys need to advertise more.

I found this place from a youtube video lol

[sonicmaddave]

I actually forgot about how I found this place.

[Chaos Swissroll]

I actually forgot about how I found this place.

Me too strangely, time is passing by fast XP

[sonicmaddave]

Me too strangely, time is passing by fast XP

And boy aren't I getting old... almost 20. jk

[Joseppi]

The problem with Sonic Retro is that the admins there are egocentric asshats. They actually make members discuss in a thread why they DESERVE to be a member before they can access the entire forum. Yeah, it's a good way to keep out the idiots and spammers, but it really makes them look like that have some type of god complex. That is why I have no interest in that site.

As for us, we're far from dead. Yeah, we may have a lot of inactive members, but all large forums do. We still have a lot of active members as well. Just look at the mod election. I have never been to a forum that has had so many people running for moderator. Just those members that are running are active and very good posters here.


If anyone finds this place boring, we are more than happy to take suggestions on what you all want.

[Chaos Swissroll]

The problem with Sonic Retro is that the admins there are egocentric asshats. They actually make members discuss in a thread why they DESERVE to be a member before they can access the entire forum. Yeah, it's a good way to keep out the idiots and spammers, but it really makes them look like that have some type of god complex. That is why I have no interest in that site.

As for us, we're far from dead. Yeah, we may have a lot of inactive members, but all large forums do. We still have a lot of active members as well. Just look at the mod election. I have never been to a forum that has had so many people running for moderator. Just those members that are running are active and very good posters here.


If anyone finds this place boring, we are more than happy to take suggestions on what you all want.

-claps-
Very observant.

[sonicmaddave]

Yes, Sonic Retro are so picky even on usernames, 'sonicchaos' was a username too generic to them. I thought to myself "oh well stuff you lot then if you all are so picky"

[EchidnaPower]

The problem with Sonic Retro is that the admins there are egocentric asshats. They actually make members discuss in a thread why they DESERVE to be a member before they can access the entire forum. Yeah, it's a good way to keep out the idiots and spammers, but it really makes them look like that have some type of god complex. That is why I have no interest in that site.

As for us, we're far from dead. Yeah, we may have a lot of inactive members, but all large forums do. We still have a lot of active members as well. Just look at the mod election. I have never been to a forum that has had so many people running for moderator. Just those members that are running are active and very good posters here.


If anyone finds this place boring, we are more than happy to take suggestions on what you all want.

John made a good choice in making you an admin. The Sonic Zone will never die!

[Chaos Swissroll]

Yes, Sonic Retro are so picky even on usernames, 'sonicchaos' was a username too generic to them. I thought to myself "oh well stuff you lot then if you all are so picky"

darknight/Ben the werehog and kingofflames are one of them.

well somehow people with those names aren't idiots as others think

[sonicmaddave]

darknight/Ben the werehog and kingofflames are one of them.

well somehow people with those names aren't idiots as others think

wait Ben is on those forums? How on earth can he manage to get on there while I wasn't allowed. It's mad.

[Chaos Swissroll]

wait Ben is on those forums? How on earth can he manage to get on there while I wasn't allowed. It's mad.

nah I mean the real idiots

[EchidnaPower]

wait Ben is on those forums? How on earth can he manage to get on there while I wasn't allowed. It's mad.

I don't think that's what he meant Dave. I think he's using Ben as an example.

[zune-the-hedgehog]

You trying to bring us down man? This forum is doing just fine.

No, and yes it is I'm just giving a theory on why the forum may be less active.

[sonicmaddave]

Oh right got it both of you. I have been awake for 2 hours and it's 5:30am here, so yeah. Well the staff on sonic retro seem to be rather stuck up and rude.

[Joseppi]

John made a good choice in making you an admin. The Sonic Zone will never die!

Thank you. That means a lot. We're all in this together. A forum is nothing without the members as along as we have dedicated members who care about this community, we will stay alive.

[Chaos Swissroll]

Oh right got it both of you. I have been awake for 2 hours and it's 5:30am here, so yeah. Well the staff on sonic retro seem to be rather stuck up and rude.

That's how SonicZone broke the impression of "admins" to me.

[zune-the-hedgehog]

It would be no use to release such things when we don't have enough active members
Go to Sonic Retro if you really like it then

I'm on X-Cult, Sonic Retro, This forum, and others. But the people on X-Cult are assholes if your not at least 56 years old and I got glitch-ed on Sonic Retro and cant post. And this place is still cool discoveries or not.


Post Merge: December 22, 2009, 12:35:44 PM

This place is doing fine. And it's getting Better.

Now I must say that is true I'm currently trying to post and the forum says that 3 other ppl are posting at the same time so no worries this place is plenty active.

[Joseppi]

One thing we have to remember is, it's the holiday season. And a lot of people are out doing other things. Most websites lose traffic around this time of year. After the new year, I'm sure things will pick up. Not to mention, a lot of people will be getting computers for Christmas and I'm sure some of them will discover this place for the first time.

[Chaos Swissroll]

One thing we have to remember is, it's the holiday season. And a lot of people are out doing other things. Most websites lose traffic around this time of year. After the new year, I'm sure things will pick up. Not to mention, a lot of people will be getting computers for Christmas and I'm sure some of them will discover this place for the first time.

Yeah, positive thinking  (Angry German Kid reference)
When situations turns out bad, we can advertise again!

[Joseppi]

When situations turns out bad, we can advertise again!

I do it everyday and don't plan on stopping anytime soon.

[Chaos Swissroll]

I do it everyday and don't plan on stopping anytime soon.

How?

Well thanks a lot of for advertising, now I know what's keeping SonicZone with new members.

[Joseppi]

I post at a lot of forums, there's always a link in my sig.

[Chaos Swissroll]

I post at a lot of forums, there's always a link in my sig.

didn't saw that coming

many people on this forum does this too

[Joseppi]

It's very effective. I'm always seeing visitors from Sonic Stadium in the stats. To bad more of them don't join the forum.

[Chaos Swissroll]

It's very effective. I'm always seeing visitors from Sonic Stadium in the stats. To bad more of them don't join the forum.

This is a really easy without actually doing hell a lot of work, more simple than I thought
and we were making videos to advertise for SonicZone monthsa year ago

[Ds169]

well i just havent ben online lately (dosnt mean anything)

[Chaos Swissroll]

well i just havent ben online lately (dosnt mean anything)

True but some members go in-active and never come back, I went in-active one too because I broke my computer

anyways can u explain why do you have -4 karma, did you read the rules

[EchidnaPower]

well i just havent ben online lately (dosnt mean anything)

Alright, I've been watching you for a while, you're spamming topics. Cut it out.

[Fiamonder]

I notice that not so much people are posting on the forums lately , and BTW most of the topics are bumped.

[Chaos Swissroll]

I notice that not so much people are posting on the forums lately , and BTW most of the topics are bumped.

wished everybody would read the rules before they start...that'd be helpful. pl0x.

[chuyitooooo]

I dunno, but I hope not.

[Gilly]

I just noticed, that with evry new Month. There Are less Posts, New Members and People online.

Lots of people have left.

And well....i dunno.
Hope its not happening.
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Discuss.

Yes, the trend has been going down the past few months. It's up to the community here to change that!

[Kirby]

I'm Up for it!

[sonicmaddave]

I'm up for it too. This place is great.

[john-the-hedgie]

Yes, the trend has been going down the past few months. It's up to the community here to change that!

We should advertise this place on sites like you tube, devaintart..etc as in make journals/videos asking people to join and showing how awesome this pace is.

[Fiamonder]

Not sure, but what if we changed the skin a little? Just saying.

[Gilly]

As for this place being boring, I try to make it not boring by doing my Live web shows, and frequently updating the SViP section. This site is regularly updated, and I think that shows the uniqueness of this site. It's not going to die any time soon.

[sonicmaddave]

Thats right this place isn't boring at all I love it, I spend a lot of my time here.

[Jordan teh Echidna]

Pshaw, like this place is gonna die anytime soon...it's too epic to die (and too young roflmao)

[Nightshade the hedgehog]

im up for it on the sites i go on (mostly my name forum which i think no can join)

[Fiamonder]

I was thinking that the forums werent really active when this topic got posted, but more people are discovering this forum and there already are more then 10,000 members, so its slowly getting more active. This website isnt boring at all.

[Conker534]

I love this place.

[Oblivion the hedgehog]

This guy above me inspired me to join

[ChaosDazer]

If it does, I am so making a Knock-off forum Spin off forum :3

[Conker534]

This guy above me inspired me to join

I brung your karma up

[Shadow26]

I just noticed, that with evry new Month. There Are less Posts, New Members and People online.

Lots of people have left.

And well....i dunno.
Hope its not happening.
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Discuss.

When i first heard the topic name,i was thinking of the Sonic Heroes "What'd you say?" xD
I was thinking in my head
Kyo:SonicZone is slowly going to-
Shadow:Die!
*E-123 Omega shooting*
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But i don't think SonicZOne will be down for another 5-10 years.More,i'm not sure.