REOPENING: Make a section just for sports

[Anet390]

I told you I'd be back. I will post any user support in this post as well.


Part I - The Importance of a Sports Section

A sports section provides a place for in-depth discussion about non-virtual games such as hockey, baseball, football, football (soccer), rugby, cricket, olympics, basketball, etc. Not only will there be discussion about professional sports athletes and teams, we can allow threads about improving your talent for all those athletes out there. Everybody is related to a sport in someway or another. Whether you like to hunt competitively or like to play kickball with friends, I'm sure there is another Sythe user who can provide a nice discussion about those things.


Part II - The reason the sports section was closed

The sports section was closed because of "inactivity". I put it in quotes because this is extremely untrue. It was more active than a handful of forums on Sythe. The sports section was never "dead" and always had a couple posts per day. I think some forgot to realize that unlike playing videogames, you can't watch and discuss sports all day because your sport may not be in season or on TV. So, you have to allow for a day or two of inactivity every month or so when there isn't any important sports news or games to discuss.


Part III - Support from Sythe Users

We would like a sport section re added and in part of that we would like a "sports mod" assigned by current staff just like a gaming mod but for the sports section. You could even combined fitness and sports together and have a single mod for that section. This mod would have the same abilities as every other "sectional" moderator and be responsible for holding activities and keeping the section clean and active. Competitions, Fantasy leagues,
etc.

Something to that effect.

I was never aware there was a sports section. But I would be willing to see one. If it's decided against having one then posting where I have been posting is okay as well. But I will go ahead and offer support.

Would like to see the picture you intended to have there. But yeah, I'm all for it, especially with the World Cup in a month. I would post several times a day given the right environment, and I'm sure that many other users would do similarly. I'd give up crypto for sports in a heartbeat.

Staff is stubborn. You could give the best reasons possible and they still won't aid us.

/Siport.

However, your picture is broken.

I supported your initial bid to bring this back by posting about Sport in the General Discussions board, and I'll continue to do so. Support - If we keep it active we'll get there.

I support... Maybe instead of "Sport" have "Sport & Fitness" ??

That would generalise the sport section to adapt to deeper discussions revolving around "sport"

Support.

No way it'd be dead. Unless you want to say the Runescape sections aren't dead..which get a few new posts a day...

I think it'd be pretty active, comparatively to everything else.

I support! Maybe with a sports gambling sub-forum? I think with a proper minirank :love: for being active in it, it will flourish! All you nerds don't support sports sections gtfo

Bring the section back. If it does not deserve it's own forum, remove it.

This guy for sports section mod.

I support, Sports section should come back and it doesn't fit in the general discussion. Its like stepping into buffalo wild wings and they don't have the tv's so you can watch sports.

Do it already. Gen is all sports BS now, like I give a fuck about sports! Give these guys their section back!

Support. Anet obviously has a lot of determination to make this work, and I think there are a handful of Sythe members who would be willing to work just as hard as he is to get it going. Everyone loves sports right?

I'd definitely participate in this section, I don't see why not! You've got my support.

Hey I'm new here, but if there was a sports section, I would definitely
post in it a lot

I'm willing to support this on a trial basis. What's the worst that can happen? It's worth a shot.

Agree...

+ we will have a section to talk about bro-science ha

There is essentially no down side.

I am also willing to support this. Once we have proven that we can make it a active section staff has said they would implement it. It is a win win and all we have to do is do what we are wanting to do in the first place. Talk about sports.

I fucking hate sports but these guys obviously love them and they a fucking up general. Let them have a go already.

I see a fair number of sports threads in off topic -- I think a section would be reasonable.

Lets see this done. Have seen many more sports threads as of late with playoffs for certain sports ensuing.

Support, I also like skateboarding and snowboarding.

 

[Ebenezer]

I was never aware there was a sports section. But I would be willing to see one. If it's decided against having one then posting where I have been posting is okay as well. But I will go ahead and offer support.

 

Staff is stubborn. You could give the best reasons possible and they still won't aid us.

 

[Superfluous]

Would like to see the picture you intended to have there. But yeah, I'm all for it, especially with the World Cup in a month. I would post several times a day given the right environment, and I'm sure that many other users would do similarly. I'd give up crypto for sports in a heartbeat.

 

[Anet390]

Would like to see the picture you intended to have there. But yeah, I'm all for it, especially with the World Cup in a month. I would post several times a day given the right environment, and I'm sure that many other users would do similarly. I'd give up crypto for sports in a heartbeat.

I posted a link to the picture in the original post below the embedded image for you

EDIT: Also anyone else viewing this thread, let me know if you can see the embedded image in the original post please

 

[Superfluous]

it links to http://i.imgur.com/removed.png - try reuploading

 

[Bot City Bitch]

/Siport.

However, your picture is broken.

 

[Anet390]

it links to http://i.imgur.com/removed.png - try reuploading

Can you see it in the original post now? *crosses fingers*

 

[Bot City Bitch]

Can you see it in the original post now? *crosses fingers*

You are a true hero, you have saved the day with fixing your image.

 

[n4n0]

So you feel 6 threads need their own section? Hardly.

 

[S]

No support.

There isn't enough activity to warrant its own section. Also the fact that having semi active subforums brought together (i.e gen disc), is far better than inactive individual forums. You also need to remember that most of those threads are seasonal, and are not continuous in nature.

 

So you feel 6 threads need their own section? Hardly.

What an elementary way of viewing this.

Let me break it down for you.

Take cryptocurrency for example. Before the creation of the sub forum, there was little to no talk about it in market discussion. Why was it made? Because they felt that the introduction of Sythe Wallet (which has yet to come), and the popularity of bitcoin would have a significant impact on a forum that hasn't been created. What is different about sports?

There are certain events in sports that will boost the sections activity exponentially. This includes drafts, playoffs, standings and any other important outlet in sports that drive the attention of masses. Is this not the same as cryptocurrency?

You would be bias to say otherwise. Spamming sports threads in general discussion is a bad idea which is why users are inclined to stick to one. 6 threads are enough to show significant interest in the subject. Anyone with an open mind would be able to notice that, no offense.

 

[Anet390]

What an elementary way of viewing this.

Let me break it down for you.

Take cryptocurrency for example. Before the creation of the sub forum, there was little to no talk about it in market discussion. Why was it made? Because they felt that the introduction of Sythe Wallet (which has yet to come), and the popularity of bitcoin would have a significant impact on a forum that hasn't been created. What is different about sports?

There are certain events in sports that will boost the sections activity exponentially. This includes drafts, playoffs, standings and any other important outlet in sports that drive the attention of masses. Is this not the same as cryptocurrency?

You would be bias to say otherwise. Spamming sports threads in general discussion is a bad idea which is why users are inclined to stick to one. 6 threads are enough to show significant interest in the subject. Anyone with an open mind would be able to notice that, no offense.

Couldn't have said it better myself. The reason there are only 6 threads is because ALL sports related discussion has to be crammed into the threads to even be seen. People would start to complain if somebody made a sports thread for every major event in the "General Discussion" section, yet people would appreciate the constant discussion if there were a sports section.

The staff is limiting the space we can discuss sports in, then use that as their proof that there isn't enough sports discussion to warrant it's own forum.

Another good example is the "Software sales" section which could easily be listed under the "Digital Currency and Non-Game Sales" section. There are probably a few better examples of this but I need to sleep

 

[RS_Crispy]

I supported your initial bid to bring this back by posting about Sport in the General Discussions board, and I'll continue to do so. Support - If we keep it active we'll get there.

 

[J E Parts]

I support... Maybe instead of "Sport" have "Sport & Fitness" ??

That would generalise the sport section to adapt to deeper discussions revolving around "sport"

 

What an elementary way of viewing this.

Let me break it down for you.

Take cryptocurrency for example. Before the creation of the sub forum, there was little to no talk about it in market discussion. Why was it made? Because they felt that the introduction of Sythe Wallet (which has yet to come), and the popularity of bitcoin would have a significant impact on a forum that hasn't been created. What is different about sports?

There are certain events in sports that will boost the sections activity exponentially. This includes drafts, playoffs, standings and any other important outlet in sports that drive the attention of masses. Is this not the same as cryptocurrency?

You would be bias to say otherwise. Spamming sports threads in general discussion is a bad idea which is why users are inclined to stick to one. 6 threads are enough to show significant interest in the subject. Anyone with an open mind would be able to notice that, no offense.

Difference being Crypto's hadn't been tried before. The sports section was removed only some months ago because it was dead. There will have to be substantial increase in activity before a sub removed for inactivity is added again.

 

[Anet390]

Roary define what is "active" in your mind.

Thanks for the support everyone!

 

More than 6 threads lol

 

[J E Parts]

More than 6 threads lol

Well Roary, give it another go...

I myself will be active in that section, posting guides etc (if it was turned into sports & fitness)

 

[I Bleed Duke Blue]

Support.

No way it'd be dead. Unless you want to say the Runescape sections aren't dead..which get a few new posts a day...

I think it'd be pretty active, comparatively to everything else.