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[eduardo]

I agree with the posts here and I am totally against an Industry Forum.

I am just a common punter and not an industry insider but I like to view the threads to see what is going on in the industry new films, girls etc.

I will probably leave this forum alone if it splits anymore.

It's a great forum as it is and should be left alone.

[golostruda]

Can't we just have one forum for Tomsk and one forum for everyone else?

[paul jones]

I think that one of the nice things about this forum is that there is a mix of models looking for work, producers seeking models etc, in with the rest.

Keep it as it is, but maybe just ask that posts of that nature be marked "Work Wanted" or "Work Offered", and those about new adult sites and stuff be called "Announce".

The pros here would pretty much catch on.

Cheers

[Bob Singleton]

Maybe a change to a WebWiz style forum (such as the one used for the MyPole members... http://www.mypole.co.uk/forums/default.asp )

That way there could be different subject headings, such as Industry, Fans and O/T whilst being accessible to all, and probably easier to moderate than 2,3 or 4 seperate forums.

[mobo]

As a punter, i like the way it is, im sure most people realise when something is being promoted but i dont think it is excessive. For non industry people its nice to see posts from the industry, i like the overall balance and as regard to new posters not wanting to post, ive rarely seen a nasty reply to any of the posts on here. The way it is at the moment you read and maybe post replies to the things of interest. I think it would be wrong to dilute it down. Most punters are interested to see what Alicia,Faye or Sandie etc have to say! Not that interested in the males but there you go! Joking aside i think the balance works.

[Paul Tavener]

I would suggest just a single forum rather than multiple forums. Perhaps a mandatory subject heading should be added (selected from a limited list of options). That way everyone would get more information about a post before having to open it and could simply avoid posts on certain subjects if they chose to.

[marcusallen]

It has never quite been the same since the splitting into two, but no harm done. However, I feel that further fragmentation would harm rather than help. There is no way in hell that everyone will be satisfied, so be it.

I agree with most of the posts above and as for "spamming" or advertising, it does not bother me at all. Any post that does not hold or excite my interest is ignored anyway.

Truly, the mods have a difficult job, so why make it worse - especially since there is little if anything to gain.

That a topic is open to all, I consider to be a very good thing and input comes from all quarters.

[Jon NS]

Hi all

I don't think splitting the forum further will bring benefits. In fact, I think it may be a bad thing for what is a great resource for fans, customers and industry.

The industry forum would only serve to enhance the perception of the industry as a 'clique'. As a previous poster suggests - the industry should organise its own forum if it feels it needs one.

I do not think that the Promotion forum would be useful either. I assume the majority of forumites read the main forum - so those of us that do promote would always be trying to find ways to put our wares infront of the greatest audience. Moderation would be made more difficult, not easier.

My suggestion would be to have one thread a day devoted to promotion on the main forum. This would suit the 'spammers' who would still be in the middle of the greatest traffic, but also be a better solution for those who get fed up with spam. You could have different promotion themes on different days.

Another idea might be to run a British tgp alongside the forum. Perhaps even earning a commission for the BGAFD to benefit from its traffic.

Ok, I'm off to spam the forum with a new thread 'Is this porn?' just in case the changes go through !

[mutanthalibut]

I haven't read all of the above thread, just a few of the posts.

I myself haven't got any prob's with the current format and I feel that the more forums the more you split the community. On the other hand a promotions forum does sound like a good idea. The industry forum does come across as a 'them and us'. IMHO not good.

From somebody who runs his own Ltd company employing 20+ staff.