Nsider Forums Closed!!!!!

[Jeremy]

I know this happened because of Lithium (and expenses in general). They've indirectly mentioned how expensive it is for a while... and I'm sure that's why there was no Camp Hyrule (and NSider gets bigger and bigger everyday, therefore more and more expensive everyday). Unfortunately from the perspective of a big business like NOA, they wouldn't look at other alternatives like free hosting. I mean it may sound weird, but there's always IF/ZB. Or they could just put ads on the forums.

But I hope this isn't total bad news yet. I mean let's say they have something else planned... they SHOULD have started it right after closing NSider, but it doesn't mean it won't happen if they didn't. Maybe they'll design their own forum software... who knows.

The sheer amount of volume would probably preclude the free stuff, but I can't imagine a company the size of nintendo can't field their own forums. The Wii and DS print money nowadays ...

Well it's not like they have all the money for this. I mean this is only one department of Nintendo. They probably have their own restrictions within the company. So while Nintendo may be making even more money these days, it doesn't mean that extra profit will go towards internet things.

The sheer amount of volume would probably preclude the free stuff

Invisionfree doesn't have any restrictions on that. More people mean more bandwidth, but also more money through ads. But ya, it definitely sounds unrealistic and they'd never make an IF board (heh). They really just need to make their own forum software and put ads on it... I personally doubt anything will happen though... at least anytime soon.

 

[Gabby]

well ya know i had an account but i never used it.But it is wierd that is closed

 

[dragonflamez]

Unfortunatly, ink expenses far outweigh the money printed.

 

[amarriner]

I know this happened because of Lithium (and expenses in general). They've indirectly mentioned how expensive it is for a while... and I'm sure that's why there was no Camp Hyrule (and NSider gets bigger and bigger everyday, therefore more and more expensive everyday). Unfortunately from the perspective of a big business like NOA, they wouldn't look at other alternatives like free hosting. I mean it may sound weird, but there's always IF/ZB. Or they could just put ads on the forums.

But I hope this isn't total bad news yet. I mean let's say they have something else planned... they SHOULD have started it right after closing NSider, but it doesn't mean it won't happen if they didn't. Maybe they'll design their own forum software... who knows.

The sheer amount of volume would probably preclude the free stuff, but I can't imagine a company the size of nintendo can't field their own forums. The Wii and DS print money nowadays ...

Well it's not like they have all the money for this. I mean this is only one department of Nintendo. They probably have their own restrictions within the company. So while Nintendo may be making even more money these days, it doesn't mean that extra profit will go towards internet things.

You're right, to be sure. I can't imagine a company like Nintendo can't afford to host forums. Maybe they truly can't, who knows? That just makes no sense to me. Oh well, it's out of my hands at the very least.

 

[DemiseofGanon]

I know this happened because of Lithium (and expenses in general).

 

[Snoopdogga]

I'm very surprised that they didn't even give a 24 hour notice or let the Sages know. Seems odd to me that they wouldn't give a heads-up.

They sent Sages a "survey" asking what we thought of the forums. I wrote a pretty melodramatic piece at the end of the survey.

"The forums were some of the greatest times I've ever had on the internet, and this sudden closure makes me at a loss for words. I absolutely loved the community created by the forums, especially in the Virtual Console board, where I have been posting Virtual Console game reviews for 36 weeks... in a row. Thankfully I also have a website where all these reviews are stored, but never again will I wake up on Monday mornings and post reviews.

I sincerely hope this move was not done due to the immense success of Nintendo's casual products. If the forums were closed because of "wanting to appeal to a broader audience instead", I shall never even acknowledge the existence of the Brain Age games, among other casual software. Nintendo, return to your roots."

So true!



:'( :no: Also, I made it! I can get Mastersword014 to sign up as well! I'll message him on u-tube! :gyroidgrin:

 

[yasuharu]

Good thing some of us saw fit to ignore the NSider rules once in a while. Otherwise, no NSiders would find their way here. Also, please don't try to contact ALBERT07. We don't need him spamming up another forum.

 

[DemiseofGanon]

Hey Snoop...good to see you here.

 

[DemiseofGanon]

Also, please don't try to contact ALBERT07. We don't need him spamming up another forum.

ROFLOL

 

[LegWinstonSmith]

Well it's not like they have all the money for this. I mean this is only one department of Nintendo. They probably have their own restrictions within the company. So while Nintendo may be making even more money these days, it doesn't mean that extra profit will go towards internet things.

I know how that is, I work for the Univerisyt of Penn, we basically print money with the amount we change people to go to school here just because we're IVY, but if you look at my computer department, you would think we live off of welfare... the same thing coudld be happening there.

But if it is the case, Nintendo should realize that its worth the extra money the put into it. I know running a message board at that size is expensive, but it has to be worth it. Sony and Microsoft has always had one, and if anyone where to get rid of there boards, you would think it would be sony.

Anyway, A board that usually has thousands of people on at any giving moment is something to keep IMO. Having that many people all with Nintendo on there mind has to be a cheaper then any other form of advertising.

 

[Bulerias]

Good thing some of us saw fit to ignore the NSider rules once in a while. Otherwise, no NSiders would find their way here. Also, please don't try to contact ALBERT07. We don't need him spamming up another forum.

Oh ho ho, right you are. Here's a great thing about NSider closing; no more Albert.

 

[yasuharu]

Good thing some of us saw fit to ignore the NSider rules once in a while. Otherwise, no NSiders would find their way here. Also, please don't try to contact ALBERT07. We don't need him spamming up another forum.

Oh ho ho, right you are. Here's a great thing about NSider closing; no more Albert.

Yeah, it might be the best thing about it closing.

 

[amarriner]

Well it's not like they have all the money for this. I mean this is only one department of Nintendo. They probably have their own restrictions within the company. So while Nintendo may be making even more money these days, it doesn't mean that extra profit will go towards internet things.

I know how that is, I work for the Univerisyt of Penn, we basically print money with the amount we change people to go to school here just because we're IVY, but if you look at my computer department, you would think we live off of welfare... the same thing coudld be happening there.

But if it is the case, Nintendo should realize that its worth the extra money the put into it. I know running a message board at that size is expensive, but it has to be worth it. Sony and Microsoft has always had one, and if anyone where to get rid of there boards, you would think it would be sony.

Anyway, A board that usually has thousands of people on at any giving moment is something to keep IMO. Having that many people all with Nintendo on there mind has to be a cheaper then any other form of advertising.

Exactly. The community that's built at a place like that is priceless. It gives people a place to congregate and talk about things they've sunk time and money into. I understand what you guys are saying, but I think the benefits outweigh the costs. Like you imply, I don't know what their books look like but it seems to me it would be worth it to have a central forum.

Incidentally, I also work for a college, Leg (though one decidedly smaller than UPenn!). Small world. And I work in the computer department so I know all about working on welfare.

 

[Snoopdogga]

LOL guys, even though I REALLY REALLY REALLY (times infinity) appreciate all the comments, I think we should be focusing on trying to bring a lot of NSiders here.

Oh! I messaged Mastersword014. I expect him to join soon!

 

[Snoopdogga]

Hey Snoop...good to see you here.

Thanks Demiseofganon! Also, I was also LSUOMU on NSider as well because I was banned and that's the account I used! Also, I won POTW week with my alternate account! :lol:

 

[yasuharu]

LOL guys, even though I REALLY REALLY REALLY (times infinity) appreciate all the comments, I think we should be focusing on trying to bring a lot of NSiders here.

Oh! I messaged Mastersword014. I expect him to join soon!

Good work. Maybe he knows how to contact some other people.

 

[LegWinstonSmith]

Incidentally, I also work for a college, Leg (though one decidedly smaller than UPenn!). Small world. And I work in the computer department so I know all about working on welfare.

Thats pretty funny, we both have the same jobs at the same type of place. Of course thats one good thing about being off of NSider, now we can finally find out who we are "really" talking too.

 

[Snoopdogga]

LOL guys, even though I REALLY REALLY REALLY (times infinity) appreciate all the comments, I think we should be focusing on trying to bring a lot of NSiders here.

Oh! I messaged Mastersword014. I expect him to join soon!

Good work. Maybe he knows how to contact some other people.

I hope he does! Also, he better get on You-Tube soon!

 

[DemiseofGanon]

Incidentally, I also work for a college, Leg (though one decidedly smaller than UPenn!). Small world. And I work in the computer department so I know all about working on welfare.

Thats pretty funny, we both have the same jobs at the same type of place. Of course thats one good thing about being off of NSider, now we can finally find out who we are "really" talking too.

I agree there. It'll be nice to find out who everyone really is.

 

[Snoopdogga]

Incidentally, I also work for a college, Leg (though one decidedly smaller than UPenn!). Small world. And I work in the computer department so I know all about working on welfare.

Thats pretty funny, we both have the same jobs at the same type of place. Of course thats one good thing about being off of NSider, now we can finally find out who we are "really" talking too.

I agree there. It'll be nice to find out who everyone really is.

Yeah. I know one thing about people on NSider. Mastersword014's country! Here I learned Bulerias e-mail, loacation, interests, etc. This is not NSider, but still pretty fun! I hope everyone on the VC boards finds out about here!