This thread will outline steps, that if taken, would improve a user's experience on Bungie.net. The contents of this thread will be expansive and detailed, but I implore you to read the entire thread. Some topics may be disagreeable, and I encourage you to form a well-written and easily understandable reply so that we (The Forum) may benefit from your viewpoints. I will not include instructions on how these steps may be implemented, but will include possible ways if applicable. These steps will evolve as the needs of the community evolve. Let us descend... [u][b]Step 1[/b][/u] The first step towards the optimization of this experience is to allow the user much more freedom. This means that a user should be able to perform many more actions within his/her threads and profile. Some suggestions as to what these actions could be are as follows: ▪ Allow the thread creator to lock the thread to all further comments and likes whenever he/she sees fit ▪ Allow more options for the user's avatar and profile background ▪ Allow the time delay for notifications to be chosen and allow the user to change the color that the notification icon glows These suggestions are ever-changing. [u][b]Step 2[/b][/u] The second step towards the optimization of this experience is to allow private groups much more freedom. This means that a private group should be given more options to customize. Some suggestions as to what these options could be are as follows: ▪ Although not related directly, allow a user the opportunity to join a slightly increased number of groups before he/she hits a limit (A possible number would be 5 more groups) ▪ Allow an option for new threads needing to be admin-approved before they can be published ▪ Allow groups to be disbanded if all admins are in agreement ▪ Disband groups which have shown no activity, for an extended period of time, after contacting all members, as this will purge the database of "spam" groups ▪ Allow more options for the group's avatar and background These suggestions are ever-changing. [u][b]Step 3[/b][/u] The second step towards the optimization of this experience is to reinstate an improved title system or a system similar to it. The members of the Bungie community want this, and it provides certain benefits as well, such as the use of alternative accounts dropping drastically and users being less likely to disregard the rules and Code of Conduct. Some improvements to this system could include the following: ▪ Title progression being based on the quality of the user's thread, rated by likes and replies (Likes being weighted and counting for far more than replies) ▪ Title progression also involving quality of replies to other users ▪ Title progression also involving years active and years subscribed ▪ Title progression also involving overall community contribution ▪ Title progression possibly involving follower count, with each follower being weighted individually by his/her credentials ▪Individual title/icon for the forum most participated/renowned in with stats on profile These suggestions are ever-changing. [u][b]Step 4[/b][/u] The fourth step towards the optimization of this experience is to create a rewards system other than, but related to, titles. These rewards would be applicable to individual users as well as groups, and are as follows: ▪ Member of the Month post by Bungie recognizing an outstanding user, if wanted ▪ Group advertisement, in a conspicuous place, for outstanding groups, if wanted ▪ Username color (Possibly Light Blue) change for exceedingly exceptional users, if wanted ▪ Group name color (Possibly Dark Blue) change for incredible groups, if wanted These are some suggestions that I believe the community would enjoy competing for, but more rewards could always be added. [u][b]Step 5[/b][/u] The fifth step towards the optimization of this experience is to instate an improved list of rules to help regulate the community. This list would greatly decrease the amount of "illegal" content on the site, and it includes the following: ▪ The posting of any form of pornography will not be tolerated and will be punished ▪ The posting of racist topics or any form of prejudice will not be tolerated and will be punished ▪ The use of threats will not be tolerated and will be punished ▪ Repeated offenses toward and individual will be seen as bullying and will not be tolerated and will be punished ▪ The excessive spamming of low-quality threads by a user will be punished ▪ Excessive trolling will be punished Moderators should be able to once again wield their banhammers to dish out punishment. The punishments for these acts will vary based on the severity of the crime, but could include the following: ▪ Allow a moderator to temporarily or permanently ban a user from single or multiple threads, past and future, that he/she creates whenever he/she sees fit ▪ Temporary bans ▪ Permanent account bans ▪ Temporary loss of posting privileges ▪ Being put on probation I believe that this rules and punishments would be a great addition to the Bungie website, but they are able to change based on the community's needs. [u][b]Step 6[/b][/u] The sixth step towards the optimization of this experience is to allow the individual user more self-moderation tools. These tools could include the following: ▪ Reports should be weighted by if the reporter has a clean record or not (if the reporter is a respected and amicable community member, his report should carry more weight than that of a "criminal") but all reports should be investigated Much more can be added to this step in order to lift the weights off of the shoulders of Atlas (The Moderators). [u][b]Step 7[/b][/u] The seventh step towards the optimization of this experience is to overhaul the forums. The forums, as they are, have many issues that could be fixed by doing the following: ▪ Lock old and unused threads after three months of inactivity ▪ Increase the number of selections that can be present in a poll slightly ▪ Add the option for the creator of a poll to allow for multiple selections, but divide the percentage one person takes up in said poll by how many selections he/she chooses ▪ Create a FAQ in each category that answers frequent questions in said category ▪ Make sort by "Latest" the default ▪ Allow the creators of question polls to select multiple replies as answers ▪ Allow indentation in threads and comments ▪ Create a FAQ on the shield and septagon rating system and improve the system ▪ Show everyone whom likes a comment or post of yours in an available drop-down menu when viewing notifications This is what I think would greatly improve the user experience when using Bungie.net. Also, the mobile app should be made available for windows phones and should also be updated with many new features, as many people use the app more-so than the website. If you have made it this far, thank you for taking the time to read consider, and possibly comment on my post. Please spread this around to other Bungie.net users, and [i]follow[/i] my group [url=https://www.bungie.net/7_Evosol/en/Groups/Detail?groupId=63202]Evosol[/url] and myself if you enjoyed reading and discussing this topic. Bungie, I have faith that you will update this site before the release Destiny, whether it involves any of these points or not. Have a good day everyone!