What happened to MilanMania?

vic171 · 05-09-2009, 16:39

I didn't visit the forum for 2 years, but i remember that at that time MilanMania was quite a bustling place. What happened?

Reza · 05-09-2009, 17:06

It's still one of the busiest (mainly English) Milan forums but there is no denying traffic is lower. A big percentage of the reasons why are not specific to Milanmania but to the amount of time people spend on one site. Obviously places like facebook are totally different but a 'forum', any forum, does not carry the same meaning that it used to.

As for Milanmania specific reasons, some talk about negativity and don't visit as much, we try to counteract it but it is what it is, team does poorly and fans have emotion. Some about how we censor words like ****, but that decision was made in reaction to repeated issues with insults and spam, some of which risked getting the site in serious trouble, not just us being strict. I know of a few more specific reasons why a few left, but those are sometimes out of our control and in some cases personal.

Moving this thread by the way

vic171 · 06-09-2009, 05:45

Yes, that's true Milan acts poorly. But, contrarily to what might be thought, I observed that in this bad period for our team the fans are more united and more eager to discuss on different issues. I know what I say because I run a polish site ACMilan24.com, (english google translation http://tiny.pl/hqq27).

MilanMania haven't changed a bit. It looked the same way 2 years ago. I suggest introducing something new to attract "fresh" users.

Reza · 06-09-2009, 10:45

I really do think it's just emotions and sometimes frustration but we are all fans and united at the end.

There have been couple of things in the works for a long time like adding other sections where members can contribute news items, photos, etc....to offer something different and may be interesting. Mainly due to time issues they haven't been completed. But to be honest I think (more) participation from members will make a site good or bad. Not just posting but also suggesting specific ideas.

vic171 · 06-09-2009, 13:19

Everything looses its magic over time. MilanMania needs something new. I suggest looking at this forum - http://vb.acmilanclub.com/. They have a special section NEWS, which funtions literally perfect. I am confident that by introducing the same sector at this forum, people would came here more regulary to find out something new about their favourite club. It would be a great impetus providing discussion under the news

Reza · 07-09-2009, 14:48

To be honest and as I alluded to earlier, any set up - that requires a bit more than posting and moderating - put into place must come with a time commitment from a few people, I guess 'few' could mean as much as half a dozen people or thereabouts, to make it meaningful and have a 'something new' feeling. This would range from anything like a graphics person to work on the looks to regular news posters and so on.
By the way I am not replying to say no it can't be done or to discourage suggestions. I hope you don't misunderstand the tone of my posts.

vic171 · 08-09-2009, 10:25

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By the way I am not replying to say no it can't be done or to discourage suggestions. I hope you don't misunderstand the tone of my posts.

Absolutely not, I understand you very well and know what you are talking about. At my site I have about 18 newspeople and several columnists... They don't much time to offer, so write only a few pieces of news for a week. But we have a big team, and because of that the site is updated all the time. I understand your point.

But I'm quite sure you won't find people responsible for writing news, if you don't open News Section. I would think about opening this section with everyone able to post "news". If this will catch on, then you could offer editor position to the most active users. Even though my English isn't perfect, I could help a little bit

I know everything about new events at AC Milan, because my Italian is quite well.

To be honest, I believe in the success of this idea. MilanMania has a good position on international level, with the introduction of News Section, new users will come very quickly, willing to read news and take part in the discussion.

Blacktop · 25-09-2009, 18:20

Remove the "Mania" from the title and it would make this thread interesting.

bijon · 04-10-2009, 07:06

I think the fans are tired of their voices falling on deaf ears, I myself have given up hope. I don't see things getting better until Belusconi sells Milan to someone who cares about it.

shegs · 05-10-2009, 07:07

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Originally Posted by bijon

I think the fans are tired of their voices falling on deaf ears, I myself have given up hope. I don't see things getting better until Belusconi sells Milan to someone who cares about it.

i agree 100 percent with you.

boing boing · 12-10-2009, 22:55

Congrats to Milanmania for being online for 10 years! I hope all the benefactors of MM stay on for a long long time.

Reza · 13-10-2009, 12:07

I hope so as well and thanx everybody for making MM exist this long.
I wasn't involved from day 1, but my days have been good and adventurous

kastriot · 14-10-2009, 04:27

Now that you mentioned 10 years of MM, Where is DEBS???? Havent seen her around in ages??

Reza · 14-10-2009, 09:45

She comes around less often, spoken to her via email a few times. She is fine.

Blacktop · 24-10-2009, 19:36

Do you think we should get rid of the "refrain from insults" warning atop the page now? It's been quite a while since Kaka was sold, and the shock value has long worn off.

05-09-2009, 16:39	#1
vic171 Registered User Join Date: 09 2009 Location: Poland Fave Players: Maldini, Baresi, Kaka, Gattuso, Inzaghi	What happened to MilanMania? I didn't visit the forum for 2 years, but i remember that at that time MilanMania was quite a bustling place. What happened?

05-09-2009, 17:06	#2
Reza Administrator Join Date: 08 2002 Location: Canada Fave Players: Baresi	It's still one of the busiest (mainly English) Milan forums but there is no denying traffic is lower. A big percentage of the reasons why are not specific to Milanmania but to the amount of time people spend on one site. Obviously places like facebook are totally different but a 'forum', any forum, does not carry the same meaning that it used to. As for Milanmania specific reasons, some talk about negativity and don't visit as much, we try to counteract it but it is what it is, team does poorly and fans have emotion. Some about how we censor words like ***, but that decision was made in reaction to repeated issues with insults and spam, some of which risked getting the site in serious trouble, not just us being strict. I know of a few more specific reasons why a few left, but those are sometimes out of our control and in some cases personal. Moving this thread by the way __________________ aka rezag Last edited by Reza; 05-09-2009 at 17:09.*

06-09-2009, 10:45	#4
Reza Administrator Join Date: 08 2002 Location: Canada Fave Players: Baresi	I really do think it's just emotions and sometimes frustration but we are all fans and united at the end. There have been couple of things in the works for a long time like adding other sections where members can contribute news items, photos, etc....to offer something different and may be interesting. Mainly due to time issues they haven't been completed. But to be honest I think (more) participation from members will make a site good or bad. Not just posting but also suggesting specific ideas. __________________ aka rezag

07-09-2009, 14:48	#6
Reza Administrator Join Date: 08 2002 Location: Canada Fave Players: Baresi	To be honest and as I alluded to earlier, any set up - that requires a bit more than posting and moderating - put into place must come with a time commitment from a few people, I guess 'few' could mean as much as half a dozen people or thereabouts, to make it meaningful and have a 'something new' feeling. This would range from anything like a graphics person to work on the looks to regular news posters and so on. By the way I am not replying to say no it can't be done or to discourage suggestions. I hope you don't misunderstand the tone of my posts. __________________ aka rezag Last edited by Reza; 07-09-2009 at 14:50.

13-10-2009, 12:07	#12
Reza Administrator Join Date: 08 2002 Location: Canada Fave Players: Baresi	I hope so as well and thanx everybody for making MM exist this long. I wasn't involved from day 1, but my days have been good and adventurous __________________ aka rezag

06-09-2009, 05:45	#3
vic171 Registered User Join Date: 09 2009 Location: Poland Fave Players: Maldini, Baresi, Kaka, Gattuso, Inzaghi	Yes, that's true Milan acts poorly. But, contrarily to what might be thought, I observed that in this bad period for our team the fans are more united and more eager to discuss on different issues. I know what I say because I run a polish site ACMilan24.com, (english google translation http://tiny.pl/hqq27). MilanMania haven't changed a bit. It looked the same way 2 years ago. I suggest introducing something new to attract "fresh" users.

06-09-2009, 13:19	#5
vic171 Registered User Join Date: 09 2009 Location: Poland Fave Players: Maldini, Baresi, Kaka, Gattuso, Inzaghi	Everything looses its magic over time. MilanMania needs something new. I suggest looking at this forum - http://vb.acmilanclub.com/. They have a special section NEWS, which funtions literally perfect. I am confident that by introducing the same sector at this forum, people would came here more regulary to find out something new about their favourite club. It would be a great impetus providing discussion under the news

25-09-2009, 18:20	#8
Blacktop Registered User Join Date: 10 2006 Location: In your sock drawer Fave Players: Abbiati	Remove the "Mania" from the title and it would make this thread interesting.

04-10-2009, 07:06	#9
bijon Registered User Join Date: 10 2009 Location: South Africa Fave Players: Seedorf, Cassano, Pirlo, Nesta, Pazzini	I think the fans are tired of their voices falling on deaf ears, I myself have given up hope. I don't see things getting better until Belusconi sells Milan to someone who cares about it.

12-10-2009, 22:55	#11
boing boing Registered User Join Date: 06 2009	Congrats to Milanmania for being online for 10 years! I hope all the benefactors of MM stay on for a long long time.

14-10-2009, 04:27	#13
kastriot Moderator Join Date: 08 2006 Location: Macedonia Fave Players: The one and only MALDINI	Now that you mentioned 10 years of MM, Where is DEBS???? Havent seen her around in ages?? __________________ Adesso e piu bello vincere - Carlo Pellegati

14-10-2009, 09:45	#14
Reza Administrator Join Date: 08 2002 Location: Canada Fave Players: Baresi	She comes around less often, spoken to her via email a few times. She is fine. __________________ aka rezag

24-10-2009, 19:36	#15
Blacktop Registered User Join Date: 10 2006 Location: In your sock drawer Fave Players: Abbiati	Do you think we should get rid of the "refrain from insults" warning atop the page now? It's been quite a while since Kaka was sold, and the shock value has long worn off.