Site Updates and Issues Discussions #9 - Page 91

Originally posted by: --Priyaa--

In my opinion, India Forums needs a proper update the ux design is outdated, and most forums barely have any activity. IF used to feel a lot more fun earlier… maybe things changed with the rise of other social media. But, threads like IPL and forum games do bring in some activity, so the site still has potential. Users still show up when something interesting happens. ITV isn’t as popular now, so maybe shift some focus to forums like Bollywood, Asian, Web Series, and Travel, please add games, discussions there and tag members. The forum games are good, but the older fun games could be brought back too along with some better new ones. Just saying this because these days I log in, scroll a bit, and log out, not much to do.

Hi Priya,

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts — really appreciate you taking the time to give such honest feedback. You’ve brought up some important points about the UX design, forum activity, and evolving user interests.

To understand better and act on your suggestions meaningfully, could you help us by expanding a bit on a few things?

• What kind of UX changes or design features do you think would make the site feel more engaging or modern? Any example sites you can share.

• You mentioned that older fun games were more enjoyable — could you recall a few examples of those so we can explore bringing them back?

• In terms of Bollywood, Asian, Web Series, and Travel forums — are there specific types of discussions, game formats, or tagging ideas you feel would work well?

• Lastly, if there are any forum features or moments from the “older IF” days that made you stick around longer, we’d love to hear about them.

The more specifics you can share, the easier it will be for us to brainstorm with the team and hopefully bring in changes that make logging in feel fun and rewarding again. Looking forward to hearing more from you! 😊

Regards

Originally posted by: --Priyaa--

In my opinion, India Forums needs a proper update the ux design is outdated, and most forums barely have any activity. IF used to feel a lot more fun earlier… maybe things changed with the rise of other social media. But, threads like IPL and forum games do bring in some activity, so the site still has potential. Users still show up when something interesting happens. ITV isn’t as popular now, so maybe shift some focus to forums like Bollywood, Asian, Web Series, and Travel, please add games, discussions there and tag members. The forum games are good, but the older fun games could be brought back too along with some better new ones. Just saying this because these days I log in, scroll a bit, and log out, not much to do.

BTW Do check out the updated Profile pages for members and given one more place to add a custom header image and also the User card has been updated.

Originally posted by: vijay

Hi Priya,

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts — really appreciate you taking the time to give such honest feedback. You’ve brought up some important points about the UX design, forum activity, and evolving user interests.

To understand better and act on your suggestions meaningfully, could you help us by expanding a bit on a few things?

• What kind of UX changes or design features do you think would make the site feel more engaging or modern? Any example sites you can share.

• You mentioned that older fun games were more enjoyable — could you recall a few examples of those so we can explore bringing them back?

• In terms of Bollywood, Asian, Web Series, and Travel forums — are there specific types of discussions, game formats, or tagging ideas you feel would work well?

• Lastly, if there are any forum features or moments from the “older IF” days that made you stick around longer, we’d love to hear about them.

The more specifics you can share, the easier it will be for us to brainstorm with the team and hopefully bring in changes that make logging in feel fun and rewarding again. Looking forward to hearing more from you! 😊

Regards

• What kind of UX changes or design features do you think would make the site feel more engaging or modern? Any example sites you can share.

  Thanks a lot for taking time to reply Vijay and for reading through my suggestions.😊
  

  More minimalistic design with less clutter similar to that of Reddit which is easier to navigate..Especially the current homepage is a bit hard to navigate and a bit overwhelming at times with a lot going on.

• You mentioned that older fun games were more enjoyable — could you recall a few examples of those so we can explore bringing them back?

  Previous games around the time of covid like older sheep games, easter hunt, holi game were fun..Also Jimmy jabs which recently got over was good..The puzzles were fun and engaging like strands and crosswords. Also please include more of less competitive but fun casual games like the Pickup line and Roasting games (not necessarily same theme maybe for example, Caption this,Would you rather and simple fun games..) Games that encourage members to interact with each other and break the ice..

  
  

  Maybe include a discord chat server like feature for members to have live game rounds since some struggle to join discord live rounds though this is optional since most have discord.

• In terms of Bollywood, Asian, Web Series, and Travel forums — are there specific types of discussions, game formats, or tagging ideas you feel would work well?

  Asian forums nowadays have only one thread that's active and in it people post mostly once a while just mentioning shows they watch. So it has no proper discussions or activities. So please include Kdrama or Cdrama discussions like about episodes and characters both ongoing and classics. Tag members who are interested. Have short watch parties once a while maybe for a show or some classic episodes like other Asian forums and subreddits often do. Also introduce games for the members if possible like sheep and Asian drama based rounds.

  
  

  Bollywood forum was highly active but now not so much..Have Bollywood based games and discussions tagging members.

  
  

  OTT series are also trending those forums too can be revived with proper discussion threads.

  
  

  Travel forum recently had a photography contest which was a good attempt. So please include more such contests and travel based discussions where members can share their travel experiences and pictures. Travel is always a broad and engaging topic which most love.

  Same can be done for food forums. Recent food fight game was well hosted and a good one. So more food based discussions and games can be fun.

• Lastly, if there are any forum features or moments from the “older IF” days that made you stick around longer, we’d love to hear about them.

  I liked the leaderboard like feature showing popular members,most active members..It's encouraging for members. I think IF had this sort of feature years back. Also I liked the podcasts and interviews those were fun. Maybe have mods or members host podcasts or threads on important or fun topics every week or month. Invite guests like you used to in the past like influencers or celebrities. Make it interactive.

Originally posted by: vijay

BTW Do check out the updated Profile pages for members and given one more place to add a custom header image and also the User card has been updated.

Yes it's a really good update I liked how we can add custom header image will definitely check it out properly soon thanks Vijay.😊

I can’t read blue text on dark mode.

Please make sure colours are compatible in dark mode or use different palette for dark mode.

Also why is black not an option in the palette? Inconvenient if I need black for a reason.

Originally posted by: priya185

I can’t read blue text on dark mode.

Please make sure colours are compatible in dark mode or use different palette for dark mode.

Also why is black not an option in the palette? Inconvenient if I need black for a reason.

Please share the link so that we can look into it.

Originally posted by: vijay

Please share the link so that we can look into it.

https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/bollywood/5372174/is-alia-bhatt-still-the-brand-ambassador-of-gucci

Originally posted by: priya185

Here is the link view in dark mode. I was using mobile. See post 2

https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/bollywood/5372174/is-alia-bhatt-still-the-brand-ambassador-of-gucci

We will look into this issue.

Deleted since tagged the wrong name

Admin team, Can one of you please assist with this. Posting videos about edits just to clarify it is fake is highly unprofessional considering IF has higher reach than the YT edits. This is truly embarrassing for the actors and irresponsible of IF to post such videos on their channel.

https://youtu.be/t2BBal-ymJs?si=phUUeU0boYahEeYj

Thanks in advance