Cannibalisation of footy forums

[No 1 Draft Pick]

This isnt meant to be a political thread or offend anyone from the new site - ATCF - which has been done very well.

But I cant see the point in now having 2 different Crows forums on 2 different websites. Playing around with both sites in recent days, alot of the topics addressed seem to be either duplicated or are very close in nature.

IMHO, I dont think we have the quantity OR quality of posters to have them spread over 2 separate websites.

Does anyone feel like this? A better solution IMO would be for all to use the same forum - either BF or ATCF - it probably doesnt matter which really

 

[CaptainDangerfield]

I agree. If I can ever get off my *ss I intend to register with ATCF and post solely on there.

 

[noddy]

I like to use to both sites, reason being i enjoy crossing swords with posters from other clubs.

 

[Mad Dog]

I like to use to both sites, reason being i enjoy crossing swords with posters from other clubs.

this is it Nod.........I tend to hang around here more because of this reason - arguing with AFC fans just isn't the same !!!

Call me odd....but I like to prod the animals thru the bars every now and again.

 

[arrowman]

This isnt meant to be a political thread or offend anyone from the new site - ATCF - which has been done very well.

But I cant see the point in now having 2 different Crows forums on 2 different websites. Playing around with both sites in recent days, alot of the topics addressed seem to be either duplicated or are very close in nature.

IMHO, I dont think we have the quantity OR quality of posters to have them spread over 2 separate websites.

Does anyone feel like this? A better solution IMO would be for all to use the same forum - either BF or ATCF - it probably doesnt matter which really

These are legitimate thoughts. But I think you also need to take into account:

The "BF or ATCF" discussion assumes that there are only two forums available, and that the great majority of Crows supporters who currently (or potentially) post on internet discussion forums are already present on those sites.

The great majority of ATCF members to date have come via BF, but there is an increasing number of "completely new" members. I think it is likely (hopefully) that ATCF will attract a new audience, not just people moving (full time or part time) from BF. There's 400,000 Crows supporters out there, ATCF should be able to serve that group, and establish an online community, with it being seen as "cannibalisation". And that should include both quantity and quality.

There are many other established supporter sites that happily exist alongside BF - bomberblitz etc.

This begs the question - should/could ATCF simply use BF as its discussion forum, and wrap the other value added content that ATCF provides, around that? This was one of my early thoughts, but now I think there are several reasons why this is not the right way to go:

- Branding: BF is a generic forum, ATCF is entirely branded by and for the Crows supporter community.
- Forum rules and moderation: At ATCF we make our own forum rules, and control our own moderation policies - these are tighter than BF, without criticising BF (horses for courses) we aim to run a different type of operation.
- Club recognition: ATCF stands a better chance of establishing a mutually beneficial relationship with the Club if we run our own show entirely, and are not reliant on other sources that are not AFC-focused.
- Cost: BF charges for full service. We do not want to have to ask our members to pay for full service.

 

[CaptainDangerfield]

this is it Nod.........I tend to hang around here more because of this reason - arguing with AFC fans just isn't the same !!!

Call me odd....but I like to prod the animals thru the bars every now and again.

It's like arguing with Rainman.

 

[Mong]

As arrowman said, initially ATCF was just a forum used by the same members as here. That's because it was advertised here and set up from here. As time passes, I believe it will seperate more and more from this site and each will have their own niche, as ATCF attracts new members not already affiliated to here. Give it time.

 

[cro_Magnum]

Just haven't got the time to do both forums

Also prefer the layout of BF. ATCF forum board is harder to read, a bit too busy I think.