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FiFi LaFeles

FiFi LaFeles

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Not convinced on the cost-saving part of the proposition.

How much would be saved by not having the mentioned storage mediums - a significant amount or something really trifling?

The FMods are free. We don't know the cost of the two LMods.

The JMod(s) spend a miniscule amount of their overall working time actually engaging with the forums (this is self-evident) and we have no measure of how much time is spent liaising with F or L Mods.

Given that none of the potential cost savings are quantifiable by us, I don't think it has any relevance on whether the forums should stay open, or not.
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13-Feb-2019 12:22:31

Aqua Star

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It would save them millions due to the forums being a total repellent to any prospective paying customers and any members. It is clear anyone who cares about the game left years ago. Now what's an unfun environment when you talk to people and see nonsense being said and stuff like that

13-Feb-2019 12:24:33

Mr Brushie

Mr Brushie

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The forums are obsolete, both in terms of functionality and in terms of relevance.

Discord. Reddit. Twitter. Facebook. Twitch. Other fansite forums. Those and other platforms do what these forums are supposed to do, and do them much better.


These forums haven't been relevant in a very long time. Even Jagex themselves prefer to use third party platforms to communicate with their players.


It's time to shut 'em down already and devote manpower to the game itself.

13-Feb-2019 12:54:20

Aqua Star

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Archaeox said :
If you are so convinced that the forums are useless, why are you posting here instead of on Reddit?

To get them closed as they are bad for the game. Now what's an unfun environment when you talk to people and see nonsense being said and stuff like that

13-Feb-2019 13:03:37

Mexk
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Mexk

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Doorknob747 said :
The forums are officially dead and are not like what they used to be anymore sadly. Not many people post here. Everyone is either going to reddit, or are not posting at all. Removing the RuneScape forums would decrease Jagex's operational costs, and make more room for revenue. Currently Jagex is maintaining these forums that are barely used with a large operational cost. I do agree that this is a good place for feedback, but many people are putting that feedback on reddit.

You are making quite some assumptions and conclusions here.

What makes you think the forums carry a large operational cost?

Doorknob747 said :
The major issue is that FMods and LMods are doing as much as they can, but unfortunately it does not seem enough. After all the FMods and LMods are humans and have a life and con not be here 24/7 on top of every post that gets posted.

I am sorry to hear you feel as though things are being missed - are you able to specify further what you are referring to here? I frequently check Forum Help, though 19/20 times, things have already been dealt with. If you do see something which you feel should be actioned, please feel free to report on Forum Help and it will get checked as soon as possible.

I do not support closing the forums, though I am curious to hear your thoughts @ above!
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