How can we PUMP up these Forums?

I think the forums are the best part of this network.

How can we create more interactive conversations?

Is there a way where I can invite my friends to be part of this conversation? Should I message them and say hey I started a conversation, check it out?

Please advise! Let's make this network a better place for all of us.

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Permalink Reply by Alexander M Zoltai on September 9, 2008 at 10:52pm: There does seem to be a lack of focus on interaction within the site.

Most of the activity I see is email promotions from members...

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Permalink Reply by Lee Woods - "BIZ BUD" on September 13, 2008 at 6:23am: Keep in mind Alex our site didn't began until April or May of this year. We've gone from 0 to over 9000 people in that short period of time. People are just getting to know each other on the site. If we get involved with each others discussion and actively look to help then that would be the first big step.

Biz Bud

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Permalink Reply by Dana on September 9, 2008 at 11:03pm: Possibly a "friends chat" time/date. With so many entrepreneurs on, at different times of day, in different locations throughout the world.....maybe we could designate a once per week timeframe?

How do you feel?

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Permalink Reply by Fifi Leigh on September 9, 2008 at 11:15pm: maybe play a brainstorming games...that first topic is how we can pump up these forums?
introduce oneself and their business...; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jim - medXcentral on September 10, 2008 at 9:08am: Click the "Share" link just under the conversation you have started and examine the options. I think you'll find what you are looking for.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Rebecca Beasley on September 10, 2008 at 2:46pm: Matt I think you're already doing a great job of inviting friends to join in your discussions.
I'm here because you asked me and I've read a lot of your posts and they're right on the money!

I would love to see you at Focus Society as well.
We're focusing on our hopes and dreams and utilizing
the strength of everyone who comes in. Chuck Bartock
is one of my favorite mentors. I believe in what he stands
for and I want to help him build this group, so please join
us and put your two cents in. We're happy to have folks
like you in our presence.

Click here to join us.

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Permalink Reply by SUp.biz, COO on September 11, 2008 at 10:25am: I completely agree with you. The best way for any member to increase the responses to their discussion is to click the share button.

I have also increased the point total for a forum reply from 5 to 25 points.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Garnet Nagy on September 11, 2008 at 10:51pm: Hi Matt,

Tough question, a lot of people are too shy or afraid of what others will think to get involved. Others are too consumed with telling their friends how great their biz is to get interactive, share and learn....

The invites are great idea, especially for people like myself who are busy and don't have a lot of time to comb through the site looking for quality discussions.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Lee Woods - "BIZ BUD" on September 13, 2008 at 6:17am: If you get your friends to join our site that would be great. Also read as many of these discussions as possible. Make a true evaluation of how your answers add value and insight then make the difference by reaching out to help. First seek to understand and then look to be understood!

Biz Bud

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Permalink Reply by Nadira Haniff on September 13, 2008 at 7:40am: Personally I have looked at many forums and I must say the atmosphere here is very conducive not only to business but to building relationships that matter. It is true that sometimes folks are timid to participate in discussions, worried about what others may think of them or that their point of view may not come across well, or concerned that they do not even have a valid point.

Good communication starts with being respectful of the people around you and as long as you are not viciously trying to hurt people, your opinion, point of view, tips, insights are invaluable and undoubtedly will resonate with someone. This is a fantastic place to practice and improve on your communication skills!

So we need to all recognize that we have valid, and valuable contributions to make. And people are here to learn from each other. So don't be shy to participate. Start with one or two lines and then build up into a whole thought!

PS: Letting people know that you've made a comment or a post is completely acceptable!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Dan Jensen on September 15, 2008 at 9:01pm: Matt:

One thought...whenever any one of us puts a Discussion topic out there, we would certainly want to invite network friends to consider and "discuss". We'll have an exponential impact if we comment on someone else's Discussion AND invite our network friends to take part at the same time.

I'm thinking I will invite some of my friends to add their ideas on your Discussion topic and hopefully, it will be a help.

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Permalink Reply by Dan Jensen on September 15, 2008 at 9:13pm: Matt:

One question about hitting the Share link, by the way...

Does the 100 per six hours limit apply to our friends list? The limitation is described in the "invite others" to take part section at the top where I'm putting in email addresses, but I'm assuming that's anyone's email, including those who are not yet members of SUp.

Is there also a 100 limit on the my "already members" friends list as well?

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