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thughes
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« on: August 14, 2007, 03:22:35 PM »

I have been on forums where there is a separate section for "games".  These are usually word games that give people the opportunity to participate and post something even if they have little to contribute to the main flow of conversation at the forum.  Are these type of "games" a good idea?
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« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2007, 01:03:41 AM »

yes, it is not a bad idea.

but don't add too much games and some lottry draw is liked by members. Smiley
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« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2007, 03:46:50 PM »

I have seen those games on general section of the forums. I think these can contribute a little, as a whole these are not important.
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« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2007, 08:08:58 PM »

I think these games can be a good idea if you have many forum lurkers who are a little afraid to open up and post in main threads.  It can encourage greater participation.
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« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2007, 07:11:03 AM »

Also there are games specific to the niche of your forum that can definitely encourage participation.  Betting is a good one for sports forums to consider.
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« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2007, 06:01:41 PM »

Yes, good point about the betting.  That seems to be a popular addition particularly to vbulletin based sporting forums Smiley  Are there mods for other forum packages that allow betting?
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« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2007, 08:10:45 PM »

Is that really necessary for a forum about forum owners?
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« Reply #7 on: January 10, 2008, 02:20:14 PM »

Relevant word games are great for encouraging regular activity and elevating the post count.

Has any raised the issue with the forum owner here? Smiley  I'll post somethign in the suggestions section...
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« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2008, 11:12:51 AM »

We just added this section.  Let's see how it impacts the overall forum  figures Wink

http://www.forum-owners.com/forum-games-b28.0/
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« Reply #9 on: January 13, 2008, 11:39:59 AM »

It's about time!  Tongue
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« Reply #10 on: January 24, 2008, 05:36:39 PM »

I enjoy putting arcade games on a few of my forums but "posting games" are good too because it really doesn't take the whole idea away from forums Smiley
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« Reply #11 on: July 06, 2008, 01:32:39 PM »

I have been on forums where there is a separate section for "games".  These are usually word games that give people the opportunity to participate and post something even if they have little to contribute to the main flow of conversation at the forum.  Are these type of "games" a good idea?

the are post producers and they will raise the post count on a forum. They also can help you get members involved with each other and coming back over and over again. The entire forum can not be just those games, but anything that keeps members on your forum longer is a positive thing!

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