Zuni: New forums?

[bsobel]

Zuni,

I suspect I'll quickly see the standard 'It won't be happening', but I am curious what the 'standards' are for considering a new forum section here. I've seen a number of requests (probably at least 2 a month) for various ones from 'Laptops' to 'Macs'. I understand why the vast majority of these can't be added, but I was wondering if there was a criteria which would result in a new forum being added?

Personally, I would love to see the addition of a 'Security' forum that would cover internet security related issues from viri to IIS configuration to the new MS/Intel/AMD secure hardware proposals. (Since internet security is my background, it's probably not a suprise it's the forum I'd be asking for). There does seem to be enough of these threads between Operating Systems, Software(etc), and Technical Support to justify a forum (IMHO).

Anyhow, not expecting it to happen, but am curious about the first part (what criteria would you use in the future, or are things pretty much set in stone right now). Also, do you consider possibly advertisers when making such decisions (I think a security forum could draw a number of companies to buy banner ads, possibly mine included).

Cheers,
Bill

 

[Jason Clark]

I don't make those calls, but I don't see us adding any new categories anytime soon. The mods have enough on their hands with the amount we have.

 

[Adul]

let me mod 😀 then 😉

 

[Rallispec]

Originally posted by: Adul
let me mod 😀 then 😉

haha.. i'll help out too. 🙂

 

[bsobel]

Originally posted by: Zuni
I don't make those calls

Oh, whoops. Who should I have addressed this to, I thought you made all of the big decisions around these parts 😉

but I don't see us adding any new categories anytime soon. The mods have enough on their hands with the amount we have.

Seriously, if it's a moderation issue, I'd be happy to help moderate that forum if it's ever considered.

Cheers,
Bill

 

[Paulson]

Seriously, if it's a moderation issue, I'd be happy to help moderate that forum if it's ever considered.

Unfortunately, it's far more difficult than that! The problem with moderation is these forums can't just pick moderators at any cost. Either they are recruited (don't see how) or people are personal friends of Anand or the other moderating staff (I would imagine) and somehow get picked to do the job...

They don't get anything, and work their asses off... and for the sole security reason of "hiding identity" and "trusting few to do the dirty work"... regular members wont just get plucked and asked to do such difficult tasks...

They have to be able to trust you...

Most of this is pure speculation on my behalf, but I imagine it's fairly accurate.

🙂

 

[Lucky]

I think if anything is needed its a forum devoted strictly to storage devices. HD's, flash cards and such. 🙂

 

[Paulson]

I swear there used to be a storage forum...

hmmmm maybe I'm losing it 🙁

 

[Nocturnal]

Originally posted by: Paulson
I swear there used to be a storage forum...

hmmmm maybe I'm losing it 🙁

rofl i couldve sworn there was one too.