My Review Of Thaivisa.com

[Griizley]

This is a review more for the people who own and run the forum then for the members, but hope everyone reads.

I decided to write a detailed review about the site because I wanted to give the owner and administrators some general feedback in an organized way...I guess it is more of a detailed analysis.

Well, lets start then...

Looks?

I actually enjoy the way the forum looks. I am extremely interested in graphic design and have worked on designing several forums and websites and will be taking classes in college so graphical aspects of a site always matter to me. The only thing I dont really like about the way it looks is the advertisements. I understand they are needed to keep the forum running but sometimes they just get in the way. Also, the upper navigation bar seems somewhat cluttered and small. So I guess the pros are that the site is appealing, but the cons are that it looks cluttered with all of the advertisements. Also, no picture signatures is painful for me (Maybe incorporate it with maximum size being something like 500x120) XD

If you ever need help with web design let me know.

Members?

Despite the occasional troll or person who says "search", the forum seems to have a fantastic group of members. I have found that for the most part people are helpful, despite the few people who like to flame etc. I will personally admit this is the most diverse forum I have ever visited, there are people from all over the world here and that is something you dont get on a lot of forums. Another plus is the forum has nearly 100,000 members which is fantastic. I have also noticed that this forum has a lot of age groups, and I am very happy to see some older people here because that makes for interesting view points. I am used to people my age group (21 or under) but it is refreshing and nice to have people who are different age groups.

Administrators and Moderators

Now this is a VERY interesting little thing I have never seen or experienced on another forum...moderators and administrators not abusing power or banning people for limited reasons...this is very refreshing and shows a maturity with them. I have to say the Admins and Mods are some of the best I have ever seen.

Content

CONTENT, CONTENT, CONTENT...I LOVE IT. This site has such a high amount of content that it almost blows my mind. Almost anything you would need to know you have here and if you ever need help with something or cannot find it, people will point you to it and help you out. Content on this site is amazing and with over 3,500,000 posts the content seems never ending. I like it that you can find almost anything here ranging from blogs to weather.

I really enjoy getting updates via email from the site. Since August '10 will be the first time I visit Thailand, it is really helpful getting updates regarding the political situation and other things.

The arcade is pretty fun if your bored, I think I have played it for like 40 minutes XD Some reason I cant beat the unbelievable Tetris score of almost 1,000,000...lol, just don't know how it is possible.

So, I guess in the end I enjoy the site and hope to stick around My only suggestions are possibly clean up the forums and sub forums because there are ALOT. Besides that you are doing a 100% fantastic job.

P.S. - Love the gallery and beautiful pictures and videos of Thailand!!!

P.P.S. - I cannot send or receive private messages/

Edited May 19, 2010 by Patriots

[Jockstar]

P.P.S. - I cannot send or receive private messages/

Please check you settings.

[Jockstar]

BTW thanks for the feedback.

[seahorse]

Good post. I found it interesting. I frequent a few different forums myself and I agree with many, if not all, the points the Opening Poster makes.

The maturity of the moderators and admin is one reason, also as mentioned a very diverse group, a reflection of the people who are attracted to Thailand.

[Griizley]

I got the PM's working, and thanks for the feedback.

[bikerlou47]

i THINK THIS SITE LEAVES A LOT TO BE DESIRED!

[Griizley]

i THINK THIS SITE LEAVES A LOT TO BE DESIRED!

That may be your opinion but in mine it is a fantastic site.

[NADTATIDA1]

I think the Admin and Mods are fantastic, especially at a busy time like now! doing a great job!

I hope it is ok to discuss the mods in the open forum

[Griizley]

I think the Admin and Mods are fantastic, especially at a busy time like now! doing a great job!

I hope it is ok to discuss the mods in the open forum

Its not negative so I hope its okay

[cdnvic]

i THINK THIS SITE LEAVES A LOT TO BE DESIRED!

Yet you've stayed for five years.

[harrry]

i THINK THIS SITE LEAVES A LOT TO BE DESIRED!

Yet you've stayed for five years.

Some like to use a whip and some to recieve.

[cdnvic]

i THINK THIS SITE LEAVES A LOT TO BE DESIRED!

Yet you've stayed for five years.

Some like to use a whip and some to recieve.

I think sbk's ears just perked up.

[Mossfinn]

i THINK THIS SITE LEAVES A LOT TO BE DESIRED!

Yet you've stayed for five years.

5 years and he still hasn't the nous to understand his caps lock is on

[Griizley]

^

Hahaha, well, I guess that solves that.

[angiud]

I'm just upset I didn't discover Thaivisa earlier...

P.S.: What a giant information work the last weeks.

I'll never end to thank all the TV staff for the great job!

[Griizley]

I'm just upset I didn't discover Thaivisa earlier...

P.S.: What a giant information work the last weeks.

I'll never end to thank all the TV staff for the great job!

Same here, the site is fantastic and extremely helpful.