PanikTalks

[MzPanik]

PanikTalks is a forum I've created that is a blog concept merged with a forum, though it all, of course, just looks like a forum. I make my blog-styled posts, people are able to comment and reply. And they're even able to make their own blog posts.

Looking for feedback about the concept of the site as well as whatever else you've got to shoot back at me. I'm using a pre-made template, credited at the bottom of the website.


paniktalks.proboards.com/

[MzPanik]

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[bigballofyarn]

Hey friend,

I'm going to give you my personal opinion. Remember that it's only an opinion, and anything that sounds negative isn't intended to sound bitchy. Just because I may not like something, doesn't mean you have to change your forum to cater to me.

The background reminds me of what the news does when they show a cellphone video and they don't know how to fill up the extra space. Maybe I'm just not a fan of the theme. I think that if you look around the themes a little more, you may find one that suits your personality better. You might also find that you prefer to have a banner at the top, rather than just plain text.

I like the forum's concept. However, I think you would benefit from changing the name of "It's Basically a Blog." Do you see yourself making a separate thread for every blog entry, or do you think you will be updating one thread? If it's more of the latter, maybe you would benefit from starting with one area for everyone's blogs. I'm a fan of alliterations. Maybe you can try a name like "Blog Basics" or "Blog Banter." If you don't like either of those, don't use them.

I don't like that this template hides the on/off (new/old) icons from the home page. I'd prefer to know which boards have new threads without having to open every board.

I do like the overall concept. I think that with time, and adding a bit of your Panik shine, that you can turn this into a forum that reflects everything awesome about your personality. Be patient. Make designs that reflect YOUR personality. Be open to suggestions from friends and strangers. Don't feel obligated to make the perfect forum in one day. Don't feel discouraged if members don't multiply overnight. Be confident. Be passionate. Be yourself.

I wish you the best of luck.

[MzPanik]

Thank you! Always know that I appreciate and value your opinions! <3

I actually want to experiment with the theme more if I can figure out how to. I want to lighten the colors to a more tropical theme of colors. I want it brighter and happier-looking. But I have to experiment a little bit with color combos and the background to see what really triggers for me.

[Edit] I do intend to make a new blog post for each topic that members can then discuss within the different threads. And the other blog board is for other people to make their own blog posts if they want to.