HELP, I DROPPED SOME AKORNS!!!!

Yes very bad impression of a clickbait title, but you're here right?

So the sheer number of threads alluding to this, keeps this topic at the forefront of my mind. Seriously, the conversation seems to always turn here, but y'all aren't wrong... forums are a dying breed. AKP benefits from having been one of the most active KPOP forums historically and we are still seeing traffic, but it is still following the trend.

What suggestions do you have for attracting more traffic? What about keeping it?

I want to focus of solutions - and not ones that involve magical leprechauns. If you can present me with some realistic solutions with reasons you think they'll work, I'll give you 49 akorns (on top of the 1 you earn by posting!). That's 50 akorns!!! I'm between here and IRL work, so there might be some delay in transferring, but y'all know me and my word.

What do you have to lose? Nothing. I'm the one that'll hopefully be going broke.

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moar events!

Playing games and stuff helps more people mingle. Like I saw a lot of users for the first time in the Hunger Games and now I see the in the forum more. I think stuff like that is a great ice breaker and removes some of the cliqueish aspects of the forum for a bit.

Then perhaps we need a dedicated games squad?

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There was a feature on old forum where wall comments can be seen on the sidelines (except if you lock your profile)?? that did brought a lot of attraction for me. it was fun as well. plus idk you get akorns by posting on walls? it should be included

We used to, but people took advantage of wall akorns to spam THEMSELVES. You know what they say about the good things in life - someone always has to ruin it for everyone else.

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I would say there should be some exposure of forum on allkpop main site!

some kind of widget should be placed in the spot where I put green heart

maybe the one with latest threads on forum, this way will be easier to attract more newbies

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I will talk with staff to try to get News Side to add this!

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advertising guild more, if more people know about fandom power then they're likely to pop in more. and even if that means more users will stay in guilds, a number of users are likely to venture out as well.

more support for new users, such as having few users help out new users for as much time as they need and help them settle into akp and get comfortable

those are just some things i thought of at the top of my head

Say it ain't so! Guilds were the root of all evil yesterday. This is their redemption arc.

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advertising guild more, if more people know about fandom power then they're likely to pop in more. and even if that means more users will stay in guilds, a number of users are likely to venture out as well.

more support for new users, such as having few users help out new users for as much time as they need and help them settle into akp and get comfortable

those are just some things i thought of at the top of my head

And I think that means you think we should put together a newbie welcoming squad?

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Community engagement, maybe more games or contest to earn more akorns?

Thanks! You don't need akorns though

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How bout user can earn cards? kpop, k- artist cards?
like this?

OK FINE, I'll send them over since you're really trying

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i was just gonna say this do is still get my 49 akorns?

Any specific games or events?

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Akp User of the day- User who reaches a certain quota like 400-500 or highest number of posts a day (no spamming of course) will win akorns and will get a chance to be an admin for a day.

What did I say about magical leprechauns?!

Though user of the day ain't bad! @ripia !!!

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definitely. i think users that are known for being kind, welcoming, and generous would be perfect. i feel having someone who's a lot more familiar and won't hesitate to help with akorns and show around is important because that's the way to welcome someone who doesn't feel in touch with the forum, right? show them the good stuff a reason its worth investing in (and maybe even allkill eventually). aesthetics are so addicting too LOL

if this becomes a thing, i'd definitely be someone who would love to help out.

I would not be against a welcoming committee. I already created a welcome forum and it needs mods.... I'll make a thread on it later!

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We need that advanced stats plugin!

How long have you been asking Johnny for that? LMAO

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I come here a lot for the data analysis - Official digital thread.

If AKP can dedicate resources and promote the data-analyzing users, help with tools, that will be cool.

Otherwise the usual sparring etc., is better (or worse depending on POV) on twitter etc.,

Another option is good music analysis and teaching appreciation content. Instead of bunch of amateurish Bop/Flop/Blop assessment.

So AKP has a set of music critics? Reviews are posted in the KPOP section right now. At one point I believe the forum had a review section, but it kinda flopped since everyone just checked KPOP instead.

And what resources do you mean?