How about an Autococker Forum??

[AGD]

AO,

The best thing about this forum is that everyone is friendly and intelligent. Now we know that most of you own, or will own, more than one gun. We have always said we don't care if you own an Autococker everyone owns both guns eventually anyway. So Webbie and I were thinking that if we had a Cocker and maybe an Angel forum we would attract a broader base of people (and maybe they would buy AGD stuff too). Once they get here and see what's up, the family could just get bigger without flooding the main forum.

What are your thoughts on this?

AGD

[Chris]

Its not too bad of an idea, but if you do that, you will eventually want to broaden your horizons even more. This board will become much like paintballcity. If you can afford to keep the site up and running free of charge with all of the extra traffic, it would be great. I do however, think that much of the appeal of the site comes from its "small town" atmosphere. Its kinda like Cheers, where everyone knows your name If you want to have a forum where we can discuss other guns, make one for "other markers" or something generic. Alright, its late, I'm tired, and starting to ramble. I just dont want this place to turn into paintballcity.

-Chris

[Miscue]

Ooooh. I like this idea.

[DjGruv]

Sounds good to me!

[Manuel_FZR]

[HyperSnyper]

Im not too sure...

It would be kinda wierd to have an autococker forum in AUTOMGSONLINE.

One good thing about the idea that you said is that it can attract more ppl to AGD. But then again, it is a double edged sword. Cocker posters can also attract AGD owners to their camp, and we will be losing AGD owners.

Im not afraid of Cocker owners bringing up the Cocker vs Mag debate, I am completely ready for rebuttle. I just know that Cocker ppl can be influential, especially since they have massive numbers using their guns. Most ppl will not listen to design and dynamics, theyd rather rely on "what the most popular" gun is.

It can go either way...

Doesnt hurt to give it a try.

[gadget68]

AO family member

I am in agreement with Chris. This forum has a special feel to it, where one can go and chat, gossip, be informative, get information, and just hang out.
Unless I am understanding you wrong. Are you thinking about creating another forum all together that would be accessable from another location? or adding the threads from AUTOMAGs.ORG?
I do like the paintball city idea. Where all who enjoy the sport can meet and exchange ideas.

[Flamebo]

Hm... Guess we won't need autocockers.org anymore... It didn't attract a huge member base and tons of posts as quickly as I had hoped, but it won't be able to touch the mega-forumbase that is now Automags Online. Ah well, suppose I could sell it...

[Dubstar112]

As long as the board URL is still Automags.org

yes I like chris's idea, maybe just another forum for "other markers"

[Load SM5]

Maybe we could start it slowly by having an "Other Guns" forum and see how that goes. I like the idea of having others visiting AO and seeing what a great forum it's turned into, but I also think some are already here who don't own AGD products, and that number will grow, over time, without any major changes.

[shartley]

I can see the advantages and disadvantages of that idea...

I just warn that we have seen other Online Forums go to the dogs because they let too many people in and did not maintain control..... MODERATORS START YOUR ENGINES!

We don't want this to be another PBD or similar Forum.

[Tbone]

Originally posted by shartley
We don't want this to be another PBD or similar Forum.

I completely agree with shartley on this one. I enjoy the AO atmosphere, and I believe alot of that atmosphere is from everyone's love of automags. Add an autococker forum, and you're bringing in alot of people who don't share the same attitudes that automag owners do.

Granted, many people who own autocockers are great, but then there's always the "my gun has $300 more chrome than yours" aspect. I HATE those people more than anything else in paintball.

Just a thought.

[Shaft]

Would Bud Orr make regular appearances?

Better yet, would the Angel girls be making regular appearances!?!?

I don't think it's necessary. People here that have Cocker questions ask them anyway.
We do have a fraternal like atmosphere here. Cocker forums could be cool or they could create an us vs them attitude that is better left on the field.

[luke]

I'm kinda partial to the current set up because the majority of members AGD oriented. The current format helps keep the peace. I think if it gets too broad based it will lose it's current appeal. It's great that there are others here that aren't necessarily Mag orientated, but they are probably here for the same reason the rest of us are, a friendly atmosphere. I wonder how much chaos it would cause having devout Cocker and Angel owners here in the masses. It would be a bummer to lose what you've already built.

I understand the attraction from a business point of view, but that's what we are here for, to convert one at a time.

I try to be open minded to change, but you have to ask your self, how much is too much? Too much of a good thing is still to much.


But, on second thought if I were a Guinness I would be President of my own company!

[e21bgl]

Should keep this forum for AGD's members.
Beau