- Rokit
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Trying something once will increace your chances of success, because you tried it. Try someting twice, and your chances increase yet again - seeing as you've done it. Try something a few thousand times, and your chances of success is exponentially increased; this increase would likely provide success every time
UL7IM4, groups are needed, and always have been. They are a core part of the community, and always have been. To discuss what shouldn't be discussed. To have a private section, to chat with friends, to get LAN parties together, to bring like people together, to improve the community, as well as various other things. The groups have, for the most part, always been like that. To improve discussion and to allow friends to hand out with friends, without having to disrupt conversation. That is why groups were put it. Personally, I believe your logic is flawed when you say this:
And those of you saying there is no use for this probably would have said the same about groups if someone were to propose the idea today. "There is no real point to it, we do have the forums, all it would be is an burden on the moderators."
People would still feel the same they do today, and if you want to ask an explanation as to what that is, read the paragraph above.
The Profile Additions that you have stated offer no true value to the site. If you want to talk to a friend, do it VIA private message or groups. If you want a bio, put one in your sig. If you want to block somebody from sending you messages, block them. All of the options that you have stated can be used using an current method that is already in place.
Now, I'm pretty sure you and Promie are thinking the same thing, that the site is becoming more of a social site. Well, I must agree with Sexbox. This is a video game forum, not a myspace or facebook. If you want to socialize with bios and comments, again, use a current method. I am completely against this, only for the reason that there are already methods set in place. If however, we do get these suggestions 'granted', fine, good for the people that will use it. I for one, will not use it, any of it. But that does not deny the fact that I am completely against it.