ForumGarden's Front Page vs. The Forum Page

Tombstone · Post by **Tombstone** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 8:28 am

Who here uses the front page's tools to see who's online and to view the new discussions? Or, do you mainly stay on the forum pages and use the tools there?

Should FG have its current front page? Or would you like it better if you went directly to the forum area?

Inquiring minds!

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Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 8:31 am

Tombstone;1319760 wrote: Who here uses the front page's tools to see who's online and to view the new discussions? Or, do you mainly stay on the forum pages and use the tools there?

Should FG have its current front page? Or would you like it better if you went directly to the forum area?

Inquiring minds!

I usually just stay on the forum pages, it doesn't matter to me who's online.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 8:33 am

Can't remember the last time I checked out the front page

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 8:35 am

I'll check out the whos online now and then but mostly stay on the forums page.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 8:55 am

Tombstone;1319760 wrote: Who here uses the front page's tools to see who's online and to view the new discussions? Or, do you mainly stay on the forum pages and use the tools there?

Should FG have its current front page? Or would you like it better if you went directly to the forum area?

Inquiring minds!The FG homepage is what attracted me to the site. It's easy to see what's foremost on the members' minds to help a visitor decide if this forum might be for them. It's far more appealing and user friendly than any other home page I've come across. Even though I don't use it alot now, I definitely thought of it as a kind of lifeline when I first came, being a novice user.

Think of it as a nice sitting room or foyer. Sure, we residents have our favorite rooms & know every shelf and hidey hole, but we need a place for newbies and visitors to feel welcome.

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 8:59 am

Accountable;1319767 wrote: The FG homepage is what attracted me to the site. It's easy to see what's foremost on the members' minds to help a visitor decide if this forum might be for them. It's far more appealing and user friendly than any other home page I've come across. Even though I don't use it alot now, I definitely thought of it as a kind of lifeline when I first came, being a novice user.

Think of it as a nice sitting room or foyer. Sure, we residents have our favorite rooms & know every shelf and hidey hole, but we need a place for newbies and visitors to feel welcome.+1.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 9:06 am

I like the FG front page as is-I always look to see who is online, and the latest thread topics that are there.

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 9:12 am

I dunno. Which one did the chimp choose?

I always look at the front page.

Post by **spot** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 9:28 am

The front page is an important part of the site.

I have three buttons on my browser bookmark toolbar and I always use those to check the site. They point to a Modified Who's Online, my Subscriptions page and Today's Posts and they save having to get to the top of whatever page I'm viewing before I can relocate.

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 9:53 am

Zapata;1319776 wrote: I dunno. Which one did the chimp choose?

Well I chose the forum page, thanks for asking

theia · Post by **theia** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 9:59 am

Snowfire;1319790 wrote: Well I chose the forum page, thanks for asking

You've changed since London, Snowfire...I think its the eyes :wah:

I like the front page

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 10:03 am

theia;1319791 wrote: You've changed since London, Snowfire...I think its the eyes :wah:

I like the front page

Maybe if I had a shave

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 1:02 pm

I think the front page ('Home') is Forum Garden ! I agree with Acc. I prefer to keep the front page, it is good for visiting guests to have a quick look at what is happening in the forum. It is far better than other sites' front page, IMO I say 'HOLD THE FRONT PAGE' (smile and wink)

theia · Post by **theia** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 1:08 pm

Snowfire;1319792 wrote: Maybe if I had a shave

Thats probably it

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 1:22 pm

Keep the front page it is what brings people here I also agree with ACC.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 1:40 pm

theia;1319808 wrote: Thats probably it

theia · Post by **theia** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 2:16 pm

Accountable;1319812 wrote:

Love it, Acc :wah:

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 2:37 pm

Accountable;1319812 wrote:

Hey! Didn't I just see you on the Walmart corner, looking for a handout or a ride or . . .something?:-3

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 2:42 pm

The front page is like a big welcome mat for visitors and us regulars. I like it. It changes every day. I usually proceed to my profile page to check any replies to my posts or threads. After that, I go back to the front page where I still feel welcome.

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Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 9:19 pm

The front page goes or I go ! I hate the front page, Ive always hated it. I HATE ALL FRONT PAGES EVERYWHERE ! AAAGGGGHHHHH !!!!!!

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 10:03 pm

Nomad;1319867 wrote: The front page goes or I go ! I hate the front page, Ive always hated it. I HATE ALL FRONT PAGES EVERYWHERE ! AAAGGGGHHHHH !!!!!!

nice knowing you eh?:wah:

Tombstone · Post by **Tombstone** » Wed Jun 30, 2010 9:55 am

Thanks for everyone's responses! Front page is safe!

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Wed Jun 30, 2010 11:09 am

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Wed Jun 30, 2010 11:16 am

Nomad;1319867 wrote: The front page goes or I go ! I hate the front page, Ive always hated it. I HATE ALL FRONT PAGES EVERYWHERE ! AAAGGGGHHHHH !!!!!!

Yeah, but did you forget to vote?