Forum Name:
Lost Gurus - Lost Forum

Forum URL:
http://lostgurus.com/forum/

Comments:
Well this has been my first project that I started. I am really in the need of how to make posting more friendly! But Any other comments are welcome too.

Overall Ratings per Category
Design
(5/5)

Features and Modifications
(5/5)

Guest Friendliness
(5/5)

Guidelines and Staff
(3/5)

Organization and Navigation
(5/5)

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Design
Category Rating: (5/5)
Category Comments:
The design is nice and I really like the colours and it's nice to see that the swear filter can be turned off or on in the 'quick style chooser'. It's good to see the latest Lost posts and you have a good selection of forums so there's plenty of information for Lost fans!


Features and Modifications
Category Rating: (4/5)
Category Comments:
The Gallery is a good idea too. Is it used much by your members? The 'Next week on Lost' feature is a very good idea, how often is that updated as it's showing February 28th? I like the 'Show Spoiler' feature, I've never seen one like that before.


Guest Friendliness
Category Rating: (5/5)
Category Comments:
Your forum seems very friendly and the guest welcome message will encourage new members to join especially when they know that they will have access to the Gallery and be able to view the Lost images. You have 1,120 members so your forums obviously have a lot to offer - well done!


Guidelines and Staff
Category Rating: (3/5)
Category Comments:
The link to your rules were difficult to find so I'd be tempted to make them more prominent by placing them at the top of your forum so they're easier for the members to find and as your rules are short you might want to consider adding a more detailed list too. The forum leaders page is easy for the members to find if they require assistance.


Organization and Navigation
Category Rating: (5/5)
Category Comments:
Your forum is very easy to navigate and all the forums are self-explanatory with good descriptions. It is also well organised and very friendly.

Good luck with your forums

Thanks for all your advice and comments! I will work on them asap.

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You're welcome, it was a nice forum to review

Design
Category Rating: (4/5)
Category Comments:
VERY nice! I really love the color scheme that you are using, and I love the forum icons. Everything blends nicely, and it's easy on the eyes. The only thing that I would change, however, is the placement of the Google Ads. At the moment, they really put a gap between the Welcome Box, and the actual forums.

I also love the banner/header!


Features and Modifications
Category Rating: (5/5)
Category Comments:
It looks like you have the Gallery modification installed, which is very nice. It's also not bloated with modifications, which is yet another plus! Also, I'm not sure if this is a modification, or a simple template edit, but I love the, "Next Week On Lost" box.


Guest Friendliness
Category Rating: (5/5)
Category Comments:
Again, the design is very, very guest-friendly, and also very attractive. I'm a fan of the color scheme that you are using, and I'm sure that others are, as well.


Guidelines and Staff
Category Rating: (3/5)
Category Comments:
The rules are very simple, which is not neccessarily a bad thing, but they could be a bit more detailed. What will happen if you are caught spamming? What will happen if you are caught swearing? Things like that should be included in the rules. As for staff members, it looks like you have two administrators (including yourself), and no moderators. At this stage of the forum, you may want to consider adding a few moderators.


Organization and Navigation
Category Rating: (5/5)
Category Comments:
Again, very well organized, and very easy to navigate. The sidebars are properly placed, and they are not obtrusive, which makes it even easier to navigate.