Can We Connect with Friends Across the Globe?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the idea of creating a global forum for connecting friends across different countries. Participants explore the potential structure, topics, and features that could attract users to such a platform.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that a successful forum requires a specific topic to engage users, highlighting the need for originality to stand out among existing forums.
  • One participant proposes the concept of a 'global neighborhood watch' as a potential purpose for the forum.
  • Another participant expresses disappointment about the absence of their country in the forum's representation, questioning the inclusivity of the platform.
  • There are suggestions for improving the forum's design, such as implementing a different skin that aligns with the forum's subject matter.
  • Some participants express skepticism about the value of creating a global forum, suggesting that individuals might prefer to engage with country-specific forums instead.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants exhibit mixed views on the feasibility and desirability of a global forum. While some see potential benefits, others question its practicality and express a preference for localized discussions.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved assumptions regarding the target audience and the specific features that would make the forum appealing. The discussion also reflects varying levels of interest in global versus localized engagement.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in online community building, forum design, and cross-cultural communication may find this discussion relevant.

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maybe if WE build it they will come?

http://o.gulftech.org/forum/YaBB.pl
 
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Yeah, and put them all in their own quarters and don't let them exchange ideas.. who thinks of that?
 
I don't see my country there ... :'(
 
what is your country?

and if u have suggestions for how to improve the site feel free to post them on the site
 
I've met a lot of really good friends online, and met a few in real life already.

Good one coming up with a board. My suggestion is if you're going to start a forum, you got to have a specific topic that you want to talk about whether it's Tech forum, philosophy, pets, politics or whatever. There's millions of useless forums crowding the Internet with very little to no traffic. It's important to come up with an original idea, or feature on your site that will draw people in and make them stay.

You may also want to implement a different skin for your board that will complement your subject.
 
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the idea of this board is that if we could eventually get enough traffic it could potentially become a 'global neighborhood watch' type thing
 
There's no Poland. Anyway, it's not a good idea to create something like that. If I want to talk with people from my own country I would just find another forum. [www.matematyka.org/forum/index.php - if anyone of you know polish then... I'm joking, but you can create your own thread in english there, it would be nice :biggrin: ]
 

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