Arceus 1,082 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Just a quick curiosity question for those that run their own sites; roughly how many levels of sub-forum do you use? I need to know for science. If you use more than one level of sub-forum, I'd be interested to know why if you're willing to explain! c: I've personally never had any usage for more than one level of sub-forum so I'm curious what reasons someone may have to do so. I am the darkness, always watching, always listening, ALWAYS THERE. (If you're interested in Plain of Ice, message me, it's private. Bleach site, non-canon.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mythus 3 Share Posted September 3, 2020 I literally have only one subforum at the moment on mine. And I plan to never go more than one level deep. Ie, no subforums of subforums. Subforum-ception is a nightmare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Morrigan 1,826 Admin Share Posted September 4, 2020 I learned from "How to make your forum look inactive" to have as few forums as possible. Also, UI wise its garbage to have people click twice to get to their destination. So first level subforums are as deep as I go. Its not organization IMO. 1 Profile set made by myself and original Artwork by Fae Merriman, my daughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flahme 44 Share Posted September 5, 2020 I use one level only and the top forum allows for you to see the subforums so you can one click from there straight into whichever you are wanting to post in. "You tie the knot, I'll start the fire." ~ The Amity Affliction The World Withing - Modern Supernatural Roleplay (JCINK 18+) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clipsed 231 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Just one. From an organizational/type a perspective I would LOVE to do more, but for user-friendliness, that's really all it should be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agatha Harkness 59 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Just one. I once tried two and hated how it looked so i removed it as soon as i tried it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskerdust 625 Share Posted September 12, 2020 It depends. I have gone the sub of a sub route once or twice before, but in general I stick to just forum and sub forum. It is helpful when you’re using a grid based theme and don’t want a messy list of subs, for example, if you have a lot or have forums per player. Reality is an illusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepillar 11 Share Posted September 13, 2020 too many forums look like inactivity, so I'm not a fan of having an additional sub-level. Also, over-organization doesn't help me with my stuff, and sometimes I forget where things are lmao. It's easier if there's just one level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrn 102 Share Posted September 14, 2020 If I MUST, I go down one level. If I feel like more is needed then I probably need to condense and simplify my expectations. My head hurts a little just thinking of arranging forums beyond that tier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rem 8 Share Posted September 24, 2020 I only use 1 level in my subforums for the most part. I'll use 2 if the board needs it to keep something separate (like a "Closed" subboard for closed tickets). But I try to keep things one level down and I'll re-organize if it means going much deeper than that. Tenebrae: 3-3-3 Dark Superpowers Modern New York City Genesis: 3-3-3 X-Men AU Modern New York / USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusk 106 Share Posted September 27, 2020 We're 1 deep over on Witchlight. Territories -> Provinces. I guess we could get real technical and break down to Territories-> Provinces-> Districts but that seems like work and I'm work adverse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThriftStoreTeeth 78 Share Posted September 27, 2020 I think the most I've ever gone is... two deep, I guess? My brain isn't wording good right now, but something like Member Services -> Away Messages -> Away Archives. For some stuff, having that second layer is handy though I don't think I've ever used it for anything but an archives situation and even then only because my co-admin insisted on it. Any deeper than that, though, and its completely in the void and just poofs from existence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrscuddles 1 Share Posted October 24, 2020 My sites have one level sub-forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayu 12 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Forums that are to be used by members on a frequent basis, I limit to a maximum of one level of sub-forums. Archive forums go to about two levels of sub-forums. Staff forums I go completely mad and not even I know how many levels of sub-forums exist for them. Fodlan Chronicles - A Fire Emblem Based RP Forum Home | Getting Started | Affiliation Guidelines | Advertisements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorriganLFae 12 Share Posted October 26, 2020 The group I help run has several realms, and locations within them. We have...at most I think 2, maybe 3 at the most for subforums. But some of those are for specific locations for RP to stay organized in. In addition, we have a huge building the secret society is run from, so we have the various levels to keep the forums more organized and make it easier to determine where someone is within the building instead of a mess of threads in one forum. So far, they have not been super confusing, as we have added things to make people's lives easier. In addition, our skin is being coded by the other admin, and has hidden much of the 'overwhelming' look of forums with a ton of subforums all just bam on the first page. Many things are click though, and have nice images and descriptions to help the members. All in all, I think it just depends on what you have going for your group content wise, and just want you want to manage as the admin/owner. I personally love how our forums look/click through, but I can understand it might not be for all. Co-Founder|Admin - - Multiparagraph RPer/freeform writer - Genre Preference - DARK like my heart....Bwahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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