WE'RE MOVING?!?!

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A few months ago, Anna mentioned that we'd be moving to a new host. Since so much time has passed, we'd like to know your thoughts on changing our host. I personally have not joined anything but proboards sites so I'm not knowledgeable on the benefits and detriments of moving. Voice your opinions and let us know how you feel!

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[Deleted]

Alright. The poll hates me. I say no.

The Industry has been on Proboards for... ever. Every post every member-- past or present-- has written is on here. Personally, I'd hate to have my posts for my characters on two different places. Also, I've always found that sites typically do worse once different "versions" pop up. That's always been the case on sites I've been on/owned.

Secondly, on Invisionfree you can't delete your own posts. I absolutely loathe that fact. It's so annoying. If you mess up a post, you have to have the admin delete it for you. Mergh. I guess the only plus I can think of for IF is mature threads, but those are only used sporadically, so I don't see that being a huge plus.

I've never tried Jcink, but considering none of us really know how to use it, I think we'd end up experiencing more harm than good. Not to mention we'd have to learn how to code/create templates/etc. for that host. In my opinion, that would be more hassle than what it's worth.

... So. Yes. That is what I think (:

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to me it makes no difference if its proboards our jcink, i've been on both and they're both fairly easy. it's easy to find codes/templates for jcink and unlike invisionfree you can delete your posts. though like i said, makes no difference to me but maybe we could revamp it somehow. i've been telling people to join and hopefully they'll come.

[zeny]

I'm okay either way. Most writers have switched to another host already. It could open up possibilities of new members, serious writers and a fresh start.

[Deleted]

So I agree with Char but at the same time a site move does seem to be something we could do to reach out to new members.

I know for a fact people of the rp world do want a long lasting site but i think because we are on proboards we aren't perhaps getting as many members as we could if say we were one jcink or invisionfree. but, there's many buts, with a new host we might attract the wrong kind of members. i know you can't always tell and there would always be a few people no matter where you go who will undoubtedly ditch or cause unnecessary drama. new members always come with risks but i think what we have to think about is whether we want members around who are only there because they prefer using dohtml or fancier codes to make something prettier. because what i have noticed on if and jcink sites is that a lot of them have the majority of their threads in the tech board and what i love about this site is that we actually rp and thread our characters rather than using aloof instant messages and phone threads.

but although moving to a new host would bring with it the prospect of new members (good or bad) there is also the fact that we are unfamiliar with the codes that come with them, as char mentioned. that and i do like what we have here already, why change something that's already so good as it is? when i first heard the news of us moving i was very much on board but now that i've had time to think about it, i don't think it's such a good idea.

ike char said, TI was made for proboards, survived two years on proboards and i'm sure if we hold out TI can last another two years on this host <3

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i'm for jcink, honestly. i don't have much to say. it's wonderful, since it has sub-accounts, which is efficient for those who have many characters. it's not all too much different from proboards, and i actually think that it gives a bit more variety, you feel me? i also feel like moving the site would be a fresh start for us all, since there's no denying that along with the great memories came the bad ones, too. honestly, i'm down for whatever. but my vote is for jcink.

/edit: i've also been on jcink/invisionfree for sometime now, but much to the popular belief, the coding isn't much different than it is now. especially with the new proboards enhanced. if you've been using it, the coding isn't a lot different from jcink/invisionfree. the move wouldn't too hard, in my opinion. the only hard part about it would be transferring everything.

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When we first considered moving, I had no doubts about it, but I am really and truly concerned with transferring everything.

The Industry was built on a solid foundation when Anna came in and put it onto Proboards. Though things waned a bit, it wasn't because of our server, but an inner conflict. Otherwise, we have been able to survive with the members given to us through Proboards. I enjoy how close we have become with our small amount of dedicated people, but I do see the need for new members, and that can only be possible through more populated systems, which Jcink would be the answer to.

I am all for doing what is best for the site; I know that the loyal members will stick it out if we have to move. I have no doubt about that because we all came back after TI looked like it had not a breath to breathe. I do think, however, that moving all of the old junk onto Jcink would be extremely hurtful to the foundation that was built by all of us. I have more than 400 posts on this site that I never want to leave, and those records show that I have worked hard. I know that a lot of us have built our RPing careers on this site and seeing those records disappear would be pretty awful. That is my only concern. I don't know how it works when people shift sites, but Char and Zoe are right; this place has boundless history and it will be hard to leave that.

Though I fear losing the solid roots planted here, I know that TI is unlikely to attract new members on Proboards, so I will go for Jcink if the move is necessary. I trust that we will be able to adapt as a team. If we're here now, we'll be here for as long as we can. If we need to take this next step, let's go for it!

[Deleted]

I'm literally uber conflicted now... I really want new (and literate) members to plot with... ;_; so if moving is the only option for that to happen... I'm down with moving to Jcink.