I built my reputation on other forums, and carried that over to Umpire-Empire. I try to share my personal experiences both good and bad so that...
Umpire-Empire is my first try and I do find running a forum addicting. I have an idea for another I am thinking of trying, but have not because of...
Bingo on both posts. While I have slowed down from making replies to virtually everything just to keep the energy up I make sure I am active. I...
I actually stole members from a few competing sites. It started with me PMing a few guys I regularly discussed things with at another site telling...
Right from the beginning I had one very active member he kept sending me complementary PM's and the like and even designed a logo I really didn't...
I really have only met one member of my "staff" the others are just loyal members who are well known on other umpire sites.
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I think it can continue as long as they make recruiting a priority and give good content. Even your best members will come and go but the forum...
I was anticipating October through March being a slow time for me this past year (no baseball) but was pleasantly surprised at the activity I had.
I've tried to make that point to my wife a few times and she just doesn't get it. I tell her I probably spend less money (since the initial set...
Umpires are known for their use of colorful use of language. That being said I don't have a problem with language; guys generally edit themselves.
I bought some SW I no longer use (1 is not transferable) and made a few other mistakes when starting up (like paying for installation) so, yes...
Saturdays most amateur umpires are out working games. I have not been to my board several times on Saturday.
Same here but I expect most amateur baseball umpires are out calling games over the weekend. Besides forums are best for sitting at your desk and...
Hopefully before they start their partnership they defined their roles and responsibilities and made a pecking order. I believe a partnership can...
Do: Have an off-topic discussion area Be responsive to your members Be an active participant in the discussions Don't: Be quick to lock threads/...
I have a post of the month contest and have removed myself from eligibility, but last month there was a little uproar about not being able to...
In some keyword searches I hit an old forum which has been closed for years ahead of mine. It ticks me off. That I feel I have to compete against...
My site features reviews of suppliers and we get all sorts from glowing praise to warnings. As long as they are making a substantive argument...
I think there are a few stages in a forum's life cycle. Once a forum makes it past it's infancy, the key is never to become satisfied. Keep...
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