View Full Version : 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?
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 :)
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.
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.
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 ;)
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.
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.
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 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.
:bday:
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 :D
kastriot
14-10-2009, 04:27
Now that you mentioned 10 years of MM, Where is DEBS???? Havent seen her around in ages??
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.
9 years for me since becoming a member, but somehow I remember visiting MM since April of 1999. Could it be possible? (Which month of 1999 was MM created?)
I will do that Blacktop but the sale of Kaka was and is not the only issue requiring that notice in my opinion.
Xudong, yes actually you are right as it was March 1999, the 10 years logo is not fully on time :D
I will do that Blacktop but the sale of Kaka was and is not the only issue requiring that notice in my opinion.
Xudong, yes actually you are right as it was March 1999, the 10 years logo is not fully on time :D
thanks, Reza. wow, 10 years just like that, how time flies!
wow, it's been long ive been on this site, i guess is because of the milan's current form,anyway after Milan's game against madrid, we need more $$$ to spend on new fresh players
We do not need to buy more players, we have a good sqard full of youth, all we need is to get this boys together and make them play like a team, flami, pato and hunterla are good player for milan, let give them more playering time and surelly they will deliver for milan.............. we are the greater.
Blacktop
15-11-2009, 15:20
Spam link in new guy's signature. http://www.milanmania.com/forums/showpost.php?p=555218&postcount=5
kaka_8_22
15-11-2009, 22:16
wow, it's been long ive been on this site, i guess is because of the milan's current form,anyway after Milan's game against madrid, we need more $$$ to spend on new fresh players
I gree with you
we need some powerful andpromising players.
Samuel Etoo26
22-03-2010, 15:03
Maybe next year Milan win something ...
kastriot
22-03-2010, 16:04
can I be a bit nostalgic!!!??
I miss some of the old members in MM!!:cheers:
Me too, there are so many I can name. I am hoping the Facebook group helps to at least 'find' some.
Just wondering why Tony29, Jim_UK, Stezagud, Vadim, Saint and Zlatanov left MM. But then again the World Cup is arriving and MM members hardly care, so maybe that's why .............
I also believe MM and other such forums have lost their value to certain extent because of Facebook
Good question. Part of it is Facebook and others like it, part of it is just moving on.
and others like it, part of it is just moving on.
Without even saying a goodbye, and that's the sad part :undecide:
I think it's more becaus eMilan is playing poorly. Just be patient :).
I'm here forever...whether you like it or not....always remember the time when Jeff banned me :proud: aaah good times :D
Kaka1899
09-06-2010, 14:41
i know Jim got a new job a while back and never sees the games he said he finds it hard to talk about the games and stuff so never comes on much now
rosoneri_11
09-06-2010, 17:19
I think it's more becaus eMilan is playing poorly. Just be patient :).
Maybe thats the most important reason.
Dr Milano
11-06-2010, 10:21
i ll be honest i use milanfan alot more i aint gonna deny it dont know why really its just alot quicker loading up and a better set up in my opinion
You are entitled to that opinion :)
My, personally speaking, aim to have a fun and yes ofcourse a busier gathering place, not competition with other (Milan) forums
As far loading times go, it would be great if I hear about any errors and such, will give me a chance to try do something about them
You are entitled to that opinion :)
My, personally speaking, aim to have a fun and yes ofcourse a busier gathering place, not competition with other (Milan) forums
As far loading times go, it would be great if I hear about any errors and such, will give me a chance to try do something about themReza don't mean to suck up or anything in fact you guys KNOW I ain't a suckup :D )
But there are some awfully nice ppl here on Milanmania that it's hard to find anywhere else. Sure I spend more time on R&B because it's more entertaining but people like:
You- sweet as pie
Vadim- wouldn't find a nicer guy
Warro-Eternally confused jamaican :guw:
Are truly all gems. Then there's Brasillero (brazil scout), jimuk (excellent comedian), mrki (the most Anti Galliani poster in the universe) and anyone else I forgot
you guys make up for the other kinds of members (you know who you are it's as simple as that :bri: )
:D
I know you are not sucking-up
Thanks for the kind words :) I hope all the people you mention and others too remain at least somewhat active on MM
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