Hey, Painters! Did you know that there's more to this lovely little community than the chatrooms and messages? You did? Well, then stop acting like that's the best part of this site, when there is also...


3. Groups
Groups have a bad rep, and for good reason. As they say, groups and messaging killed the chatrooms. As I have no idea how many people come online dailey, I have no idea if it would even be worth it to try and lure them out. Considering how many people currently chat every day (About twelve to fifteen at the busiest point!), I absolutely hope that people really are just hiding out. That being said, groups are alright. They work as a group PM, a way to brainstorm together, and a way to avoid someone you don't like. I admit that most groups I'm in work more as a delayed chatroom about nonsense topics, I use them instead to find out how many people are currently online. especially in the bigger groups. It works out just fine.

Possible Improvements: See previous blog. Also, for any interviewers, they would work as a much better way to have a more dynamic, personal, one on one interview. I know those used to be somewhat popular.

2. Bulletin Boards
Although BB has probably the most proof of use, and it's probably one of the most useful features of this site, it just doesn't get as much love as it should. To be honest, I usually only check Community, Miscellaneous, and World News. The others usually never even had much attention anyway, but then, the top three used boards are being used less and less. I think it's because they just aren't engaging, and it's not worth it to sift through so many old posts. I encourage you all to go check them out periodically, even if only to cure your absolute boredom.

Possible Improvements: An RP board. I know that RPers were shunned in the passed, and even I am still wary of them at times, they were a big part of the site. I can't promise that they would use the forums to roleplay, but in my opinion it would be much easier, as it is the typical format. They also are fun to read over, because as you may have forgotten, a RP to an outsider is essentially an ever growing co-operative story.
And, as forums are as only as interesting as the people who use them, the only other fix is you posting something right now. ;>

1. Blogs
Hey! Do you know about keywords? Anything you say in a blog is searchable on google. If you write about something people are interested in, the next time someone googles it, they could find us! Isn't that neat? That's actually very important in getting new members. I will admit, I'm not sure exactly how it works, but I do know that it couldn't hurt to ask you all to blog more. Besides potentially bringing in new users, you'll be helping keep established members entertained, and you'll be getting writing experience. Never a bad thing.

Possible Improvements: The only possible improvement is you and I writing more blogs. Reviews, short stories, news, opinion pieces, satire, comedy, educational, gaming memories, sharing your ideas. Anything. Just write.