Ashes sub-forum - a success? - Page 2

Matteh · 08-01-2007, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Samuel_Vimes

There were more posts last year tho. 15,948 vs 14,949.

Probably due to the excitement of last year's series.

I'd put it down to the fact that last year's series went down to the last test.
If you look at the post figures for the matches, 1500 for the first three, Aus have the ashes, something like 600 posts for the 4th and just over a 1000 for the 5th. Once the Ashes were back it was almost like a formality and there wasn't as much interest.

Dravid · 08-01-2007, 11:07 AM

Indeed it was.

BoyBrumby · 08-01-2007, 11:15 AM

Dead set disgrace for mine. Major contributing factor to us losing The Ashes.

Seriously, I think it's been a good idea for the same reasons as I reckon the Sports Forum has been one too: it makes it easier to find threads & stops those not so interested in The Ashes from whinging (a la Too Many Sawker Threads in OT) about it clogging up CC.

PY · 08-01-2007, 11:17 AM

A lot of the 2005 Ashes posts were in the heat of the moment, with people making 5-10 posts each in like 10 minutes whereas I didn't see that happening this time around. Not as much excitement during the series as a whole.

Look at the English involvement in the 2005 one then look at them this time round and it's not nearly as high due to timezones (obviously) but also due to fact that there wasn't much to cheer about.

Langeveldt · 08-01-2007, 12:27 PM

I dislike this forums continually breaking things up into smaller forums, the Ashes is cricket, so why is it not in cricket chat? Why can't the Indians and Pakistani's have a subforum when they play each other? Maybe I don't want to read about NZ cricket? I don't see the whole cluttering up of the board as much of an argument really, and it's just annoying to have an extra forum to check through..

Goughy · 08-01-2007, 12:55 PM

I voted success as I think it did a great job in keeping CC from being taken over.

However, personally, I didnt visit the sub-forum that often and I certainly didnt post as often as I would have if it was in CC. Seemed too easy to gloss over the Ashes forum and focus on CC.

Mixed review from me but ultimately beneficial.

AussieDominance · 08-01-2007, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matteh

I'd put it down to the fact that last year's series went down to the last test.
If you look at the post figures for the matches, 1500 for the first three, Aus have the ashes, something like 600 posts for the 4th and just over a 1000 for the 5th. Once the Ashes were back it was almost like a formality and there wasn't as much interest.

Hit the nail on the head TBH Mitchell.

archie mac · 08-01-2007, 03:03 PM

I thought it was great, I had joined CW not long before the 2005 Ashes, and found it hard to follow all of the different aspects of the series. I also found it quite annoying having to read and scroll through pages and pages of opinions, just so I could find the reply to my last post. I ended up giving it away in the end.

The other problem during 2005, every time someone tried to start a slightly different thread re-the Ashes it was closed and they were directed to the one huge thread.

Two thumbs up!

PY · 08-01-2007, 03:31 PM

I reckon it would have been a greater success if it had been inside CC where the Predictions League is but with the PL there, it doesn't really fit.

age_master · 08-01-2007, 03:41 PM

I think it worked really well. Much more organised and easier to read.

howardj · 08-01-2007, 07:22 PM

It was a roaring success. I hate one big, long generic thread for a whole Test Series. I like the separate threads for each the big game, and each big issue (within reason).

Stumped · 08-01-2007, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by howardj

It was a roaring success. I hate one big, long generic thread for a whole Test Series. I like the separate threads for each the big game, and each big issue (within reason).

seconded

oz_fan · 08-01-2007, 08:30 PM

Definately a success. It allowed separate discussion without it just being a free for all in one thread and it also prevent CC from being crowded with threads.

Craig · 09-01-2007, 02:34 AM

Good idea.

Johnners · 09-01-2007, 02:39 AM

Either/or, doesn't worry me, but i spose you could stay it was a success

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08-01-2007, 11:15 AM	#18 (permalink)
BoyBrumby Englishman Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Doing the stance Posts: 42,642	Dead set disgrace for mine. Major contributing factor to us losing The Ashes. Seriously, I think it's been a good idea for the same reasons as I reckon the Sports Forum has been one too: it makes it easier to find threads & stops those not so interested in The Ashes from whinging (a la Too Many Sawker Threads in OT) about it clogging up CC. __________________ *- As featured in The Independent.* "This is not the time for namby-pamby promising youngsters who might just do something; not the time for building for the future. Pragmatism rules and they don't come more pragmatic than Rogers." - Victor Marks makes the case for stiff-legged and stiff-armed 35 year old left-handers in Ashes squads

08-01-2007, 11:17 AM	#19 (permalink)
PY International Coach Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 10,736	A lot of the 2005 Ashes posts were in the heat of the moment, with people making 5-10 posts each in like 10 minutes whereas I didn't see that happening this time around. Not as much excitement during the series as a whole. Look at the English involvement in the 2005 one then look at them this time round and it's not nearly as high due to timezones (obviously) but also due to fact that there wasn't much to cheer about. __________________ A True Champion - Bob. Rest in peace. 15/04/06 "People today have too big a devil and too small a God" - Stephen Currie "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" Psalm 27:1

08-01-2007, 12:55 PM	#21 (permalink)
Goughy International Coach Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: All Over Posts: 14,638	I voted success as I think it did a great job in keeping CC from being taken over. However, personally, I didnt visit the sub-forum that often and I certainly didnt post as often as I would have if it was in CC. Seemed too easy to gloss over the Ashes forum and focus on CC. Mixed review from me but ultimately beneficial. __________________ If I only just posted the above post, please wait 5 mins before replying as there is bound to be edits West Robham Rabid Wolves Caedere lemma quod eat lemma Happy Birthday! (easier than using Birthday threads) Email and MSN- Goughy at cricketmail dot net

08-01-2007, 03:03 PM	#23 (permalink)
archie mac Cricket Web Staff Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: canberra Australia Posts: 10,668	I thought it was great, I had joined CW not long before the 2005 Ashes, and found it hard to follow all of the different aspects of the series. I also found it quite annoying having to read and scroll through pages and pages of opinions, just so I could find the reply to my last post. I ended up giving it away in the end. The other problem during 2005, every time someone tried to start a slightly different thread re-the Ashes it was closed and they were directed to the one huge thread. Two thumbs up! __________________ You know it makes sense.

08-01-2007, 11:07 AM	#17 (permalink)
Dravid International Captain Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Jersey, United States Posts: 5,096	Indeed it was.

08-01-2007, 03:31 PM	#24 (permalink)
PY International Coach Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 10,736	I reckon it would have been a greater success if it had been inside CC where the Predictions League is but with the PL there, it doesn't really fit.

08-01-2007, 03:41 PM	#25 (permalink)
age_master Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 15,777	I think it worked really well. Much more organised and easier to read. __________________ Member of CW Green Kerry O'Keefe - Worlds funniest Commentator

08-01-2007, 07:22 PM	#26 (permalink)
howardj International Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: brisbane Posts: 12,104	It was a roaring success. I hate one big, long generic thread for a whole Test Series. I like the separate threads for each the big game, and each big issue (within reason). __________________ - My much anticipated Australian cricket review is now available in Cricket Chat - Winner of the 2011 and 2012 Cricket Web NRL and AFL tipping competitions

08-01-2007, 08:30 PM	#28 (permalink)
oz_fan International Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 3,977	Definately a success. It allowed separate discussion without it just being a free for all in one thread and it also prevent CC from being crowded with threads. __________________ Member of CW Black Goalkeeper for the Northside Power NZI Manager in WCC

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