[SongstressLenne]

Hey Everyone,
Forum mistress here and I have a question. What keeps you coming back here to these forums? I am curious because from redx1 who I work closely with forum related materials, was investigating on how busy it actually gets here. To sum it up we get around 10 clicks a second. I don't really see that year round from a lot convention forum sites. Just about every sub-forum here has been active within the past 4 days, some every few minutes.

What are we doing right? What can be improved? I would appreciate the feedback from anyone so I know what I can do to keep this a wonderful experience for everyone.

[wrexness]

I typically come by at least a couple times a day to just check out the threads I follow (mostly here in chit-chat, the Cosplay forum, and the Insanity forum). I'm a creature of habit, that's just how I roll. XD I like to see if anything's been said in threads I'm actively following, or briefly check out what new threads have been posted and see if they catch my eye.

I mostly keep coming back because the people are awesome. d(>w<)b

[Amelko]

I like to check and see if there are any announcements, about guests in particular. I come on here SEVERAL times a day for that, haha.

I also enjoy going in for the chit-chat and hotel discussions.

[Jguy]

I come back here for you, songstress. *stands on bended knee below your bedroom window*

No but seriously, it's something to do with people that love the same things you do.

[Mock-Kappa]

(Mock-Kappa walks by holding a coffee mug)
I show up for the free tea. Well that and I've been on here since around 2004 so it's kinda part of my weekly routine I guess. Plus, I currently like to check for things going on in the area that I can inform my Anime Club about. It's like Cheers. If your a regular everyone knows your name.

[Prayer Police]

I really don't know. Boredom at work, I guess.
I mostly spend my time in the chit-chat and insanity forums.

Suggestions: Twitter/update wall

[Lina]

To be honest, the forums are lacking. It seems like quite a few people are on, but it's usually the same threads and same people. I love some of the people on here, but it's quite boring. I come here out of habit and check the threads I've been posting in, but other than that, there's really no reason to come here. I've been going on here for a few years and it's just become a habit.

[SongstressLenne]

Lina, on 21 February 2011 - 10:57 AM, said:

To be honest, the forums are lacking. It seems like quite a few people are on, but it's usually the same threads and same people. I love some of the people on here, but it's quite boring. I come here out of habit and check the threads I've been posting in, but other than that, there's really no reason to come here. I've been going on here for a few years and it's just become a habit.

If there is anything I can try to help with making it a little more appealing let me know. I'm open to suggestions, just as long as your don't ask for a unicorn every time you post

[Lina]

Can I ask for a penguin instead? XD

[sammy-45]

I am not sure why I am still here.

Though I do think I am the oldest member of the Forums that is still active.

[Ranko]

I need someone to talk to... my roommates suck.

[KirbyFanOne]

You people amuse me.

[Pashy-chan]

The people!! I come for the people! 0w0 I like the people. Good people you all are... but originally, I came for the updates that the main website is lacking.. I mean, if you look at the site compared to alot of other convention websites... It's no surprise that the forums are busy. They have to be! I mean, any time the site is updated, I've already learned about that information on the forums, maybe weeks or months in advance, and this isn't just this year.. xD Now that I think about it, it's probably one of the biggest reasons that I keep returning, that and to partake in the chitter-chatter along the way. ^^

This post has been edited by Pashy-chan: 21 February 2011 - 12:41 PM

[Shinamura]

The people why else. That and my stalker Flyingelf.

[Millions_Knives]

ya good ppl
and is best way to stay informed
the main sight could be done better like Pasty said

[GoodEnoughForMe]

I have no social life outside of internet communities like this one, so I spend most of my time at sites like these, and who knows, I might meet some people at the con. >_<

So it's mostly the people. Anime con people are generally very accepting and easy to get along with. I dig that. :3

[Snow_Storm]

If I have absolutely nothing plan for the day, I just get online and come here for a bit. Check any updates, post a few things on the threads and then I'm gone.

[MsLovelyCookie]

Well before my account I would look around for the hotel announcements and anything problems that came up like the returns of mailed badges and how to pick it up again. Now I can ask questions and get answers or give my response for other people.

Now I just look around to see what is up until Acen is here. I look at topics I commented on and any announcements that are of importance to me.

[FlyingElf]

The booze and hookers mostly.

Nah, I love the otaku community and while I could theoretically go and post on just about any anime forum, ACen was my first anime con and anyone I meet and talk to here, I will theoretically get a chance to meet and talk to in real life at least once a year.

[kitsune red]

After years of being told that I have strange taste & interest, and that I should be more normal. I finally have found like minded folk.
When I am tired of dealing with normal minded people or the hassle of seeming so myself I come to the Acen Forums. I search for updates, new items, or just chit-chat, whatever.
I have never been told that I am weird, strange or different. perhaps that is because they are even weirder and stranger than I am. People even take me seriously when I ask about cosplay ideas, manga or anime.

They even talk about current events and sound as if they know what they are talking about. How can I not come back.

[Krystal]

I dunno. The people on here are kind of like my second family, so it just seems natural to want to know what's up with everyone. I guess checking the forums is like the equivalent of dinner table conversation in families. I just like checking in.

[Stormy-chan]

Certainly I come for the people I enjoy lurking around and reading the various chit chat topics, I love when it something funny Also like it was stated above I also check for updates on panels and guest lists. It would be awesome if those got updated soon!

[Kaay-chan]

The people. What makes a convention forum unique, theoretically, is that not only is it a forum for anime, it's a forum for anime where a good chunk of the people posting live in the same general area, which I think is awesome.

[Alkaren Hyralt]

SongstressLenne, on 21 February 2011 - 08:47 AM, said:

Hey Everyone,
Forum mistress here and I have a question. What keeps you coming back here to these forums? I am curious because from redx1 who I work closely with forum related materials, was investigating on how busy it actually gets here. To sum it up we get around 10 clicks a second. I don't really see that year round from a lot convention forum sites. Just about every sub-forum here has been active within the past 4 days, some every few minutes.

What are we doing right? What can be improved? I would appreciate the feedback from anyone so I know what I can do to keep this a wonderful experience for everyone.

[The Fujoshi]

Nothing much to do and the site is pretty cool as well as the people. I'm active on a lot of forums to even count.

The mods are humans so I don't expect computer responses but they are quick personally.

I did have issues joining; took a few tries x.x; Besides the strange way to join up/blockage to join the site, the site itself/mods/etc. doesn't have any issues.

Also the excitement of being a part of something you can interact with irl is also a plus.

[GITS SAC Motoko]

I love the people here, love acen, love talking and the fourms help me procrastinate and put off homework. And it keeps me updated for the con. wooo.

[ninjaxllama]

I really like the chit-chat threads, so I visit those the most often. I also like to look at some of the insanity threads, but I don't do it as much as I used to. I also like seeing any announcements made and I just read random threads here and there.

[animeforever]

I love the people, i have met some wonderful people on here and forum is a little boring but still i do love it here a lot.

[KuroroCure]

To look at the cosplay gatherings and who is cosplaying what this year. I'm excited since it is my first year, but not my first convention and I always love looking at the cosplay threads.

I keep away from the Off Topic threads because it just creates too much drama, I've noticed from other conventions that they don't keep a handle on their threads, but it seems pretty obvious that ACen keeps good tabs on their threads, so that is what keeps me coming back every day.

[Alkaren Hyralt]

KuroroCure, on 21 February 2011 - 05:52 PM, said:

To look at the cosplay gatherings and who is cosplaying what this year. I'm excited since it is my first year, but not my first convention and I always love looking at the cosplay threads.

I keep away from the Off Topic threads because it just creates too much drama, I've noticed from other conventions that they don't keep a handle on their threads, but it seems pretty obvious that ACen keeps good tabs on their threads, so that is what keeps me coming back every day.

That's because Songstress and I are on the forums all the time