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Alright, the Soldiers of Wii is, for all practical purposes, dead.

It was given to me that way, and I did try bringing it back, with a few new threads and a weekly Wii news recap. It didn't make a huge difference, though the news update seemed well received.

And now I have returned to my job, so my GameSpot time is limited, so I had to give up on the news update. Also I spend more of the time I have with the union I founded myself, The Creators' Guild.

Due most likely to it's level, SoW still gets new recruits regularly, however, this does not create any more activity, except in the welcome thread.

So, I have a dead union, which I would like to do well, but no time to spend improving it, and not enough activity to pick a new leader that has time to heal the union.

What do you say to that?

Here's an idea (all ideas would take some time, but this might have a high yield rate, don't know): PM all of those who were active on the union, such as those who commented on the updates and ask them to keep the union running until you get back to posting more. Then, try to visit once per day and post a message somewhere to make sure everyone still knows you are there. If your officers, etc. are excellent ones, they will try to hold down the fort for a bit. Just be sure to be seen every once in a while so they know you have not deserted them (have run into that problem time and time again). Then, if you run into that you still do not have the time, you can promote whoever was doing the most to the new leader.

It's probably not the best idea, but it might work with rather little time spent.

Thank you for the suggestion, however it has been over a month since my work began, so I fear it may be a little late to send, "Oh yeah, I'm going to be inactive for a while." PMs, and there was close to no activity even before I went back to work.

If you don't include the 'say something about the member before' thread (I don't), then I AM the most active poster in the union, because I post regularly in the welcome thread. It shouldn't be difficult to make my presence known provided there is discussion of some kind.

Unfortunately, the current officers are ALL in line for demotion due to lack of activity, the only reason they haven't been officially demoted is because I haven't seen anyone active enough to promote in their place. And there's that rule about having four officers.

[QUOTE="Demon2545"][QUOTE="hendrix29"]

believe me... I have plenty of tricks up my sleeve that will get gamespot to at least recognize us as the better union.

AJMarra

It shouldn't be. GameSpot forum Rules dictate that 3 game threads are allowed to made in your Union's board. It shouldn;t have been a deciding factor.

well TES Elite was endorsed before my union even had 100 members, and I don't use the game threads in the first place, and try not to encourage them. I'm just curious where you saw the thing that only 3 game threads are allowed on the board.

ALX: So then what exactly are you asking for?

Hendrix: It's on the GS Union Recruitment Forum, I think.

ALX: So then what exactly are you asking for?

Hendrix: It's on the GS Union Recruitment Forum, I think.

just4yoshi

alright I'll check that then, thanks for your help.

ALX: So then what exactly are you asking for?

just4yoshi

BTW, while I said random, you could take a quick look at your members' profiles to see how many Wii games they have as well as check their stats for forum posts (obviously, both numbers are preferred to be high).

I need a hand with my union :P, i need to help motivate the officers and start to get the recruits coming in and the bard running smoothly.

but i have no idea how XD

If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know :)

Kip ;)

I see what you mean, although i have no design skill at all, i've asked a friend to help me make my banner, but i'll need some help with with userbars and icons and that, If anyone could possibly give me a hand i would be very very grateful :)

Can I advertise my Union in here?wrapmaster

This union isn't particularly about advertising unions, rather helping leaders of unions, and unions in general, by way of giving advice, and encouraging certain things pertaining to unions. Ifhelp with recruiting is what you are looking for, I suggest taking a look at Theeman2000's Recruiting Center, it has a lot of useful tips. Also, if you'd like, we could do something we call a "Union Highlight" about your union, basically it is something that we post on this unions homepage that gives information about your union. You could also speak to the leader of this union about possibly becoming affiliated with this union.

So, think about some of those things, but as far as advertising in this union, I wouldn't suggest it, there are other ways we prefer to help unions.

Cheers

I see what you mean, although i have no design skill at all, i've asked a friend to help me make my banner, but i'll need some help with with userbars and icons and that, If anyone could possibly give me a hand i would be very very grateful :)

kipi19

There are a number of design unions out there that Im sure would take up your request. I myself got lucky with a member is amazing at graphics design and has designed my entire union. But I would try Liquid Designs for help.

What do you guys think I should do to get my union more active? (The link is in my sig) One of my members is currently working on a userbar, and it should be done soon.Maskedgamer1

More members= more activity. If you can find members on the wii board that like VC games, that's a good way to start.

Alright the one thing that sticks out on your board is all the sticky threads you have. Way too many in my opinion, they take up more than half your page. To me its a turn off. I'd cut the sticky threads in half. Then like hendrix said, recurit more members.Ghost_Warrior

Yeah, I know.I'm getting rid of a ton of them when I have a userbar. Like the tags and union affiliates and some other ones. If they're on the homepage, then they won't need to be on the front of the board. It's just that the guy making it is having some trouble with a hyperlink, so it's taking a lot longer then I thought. I think he finally figured it out though, so it shouldn't take much longer.

And thanks for the help.

I need help with my union. My union is dying. Barely anybody is posting and the officers aren't really doing their jobs. How do I expand my union?blizzvalve

Recruit some members and make the active ones officers

I havea quick question (not fully related to unions): How does one change a thread title?just4yoshi

generally just go to edit message(your first one) and...change the title.

Right now I need a lot of help with my union. We don't have enough members, enough activity,banner, sigs, etc.

Also, this is the first time I've been leader of a union, so I don't know much on how to do certain stuff.

Well, my union has pretty much died down since I've been away for so long. So when I resume leadership in September, I could use allot of help with some new officers. Also if anyone can organise competitions (like online games ,etc...) we will be gratefull.

I need help in advertising my Union (The Pokemon Realm Union) which we're currently celebrating our first tournament, and we also need more competitors in the Tournament, uptil now we have like 14 people, but I need at least 50, so can I have some assistance?phantom4567

well you'll need to recruit many more members, which I suggest doing by looking at those who reviewed Pokemon Diamond and Pearl on gamespot and inviting them to the union, that's the easiest way to get members. Also, look for pokemon topics on the wii board and other boards and invite those users.

[QUOTE="phantom4567"]I need help in advertising my Union (The Pokemon Realm Union) which we're currently celebrating our first tournament, and we also need more competitors in the Tournament, uptil now we have like 14 people, but I need at least 50, so can I have some assistance?hendrix29

well you'll need to recruit many more members, which I suggest doing by looking at those who reviewed Pokemon Diamond and Pearl on gamespot and inviting them to the union, that's the easiest way to get members. Also, look for pokemon topics on the wii board and other boards and invite those users.

Sorry if this is a noobish question, but I thought that you can only invite your friends?

[QUOTE="hendrix29"]

[QUOTE="phantom4567"]I need help in advertising my Union (The Pokemon Realm Union) which we're currently celebrating our first tournament, and we also need more competitors in the Tournament, uptil now we have like 14 people, but I need at least 50, so can I have some assistance?phantom4567

well you'll need to recruit many more members, which I suggest doing by looking at those who reviewed Pokemon Diamond and Pearl on gamespot and inviting them to the union, that's the easiest way to get members. Also, look for pokemon topics on the wii board and other boards and invite those users.

Sorry if this is a noobish question, but I thought that you can only invite your friends?

not at all, there is a place right above your friends list where you can invite members.

[QUOTE="phantom4567"][QUOTE="hendrix29"]

[QUOTE="phantom4567"]I need help in advertising my Union (The Pokemon Realm Union) which we're currently celebrating our first tournament, and we also need more competitors in the Tournament, uptil now we have like 14 people, but I need at least 50, so can I have some assistance?hendrix29

well you'll need to recruit many more members, which I suggest doing by looking at those who reviewed Pokemon Diamond and Pearl on gamespot and inviting them to the union, that's the easiest way to get members. Also, look for pokemon topics on the wii board and other boards and invite those users.

Sorry if this is a noobish question, but I thought that you can only invite your friends?

not at all, there is a place right above your friends list where you can invite members.

Well looks like you gotta give me another hint because I still don't know what to do:P I already know about going to the Admins Tab, then scroll all the way down and invite your friends, but you said something of inviting people that aren't your friends like those Pokemon D/P reviewers!

I could use help or advice for my Christian Political Party Union (CPPU) on my sig. It is designed to promote Christian political parties as well as pro-life and pro-family values. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to attract many people. Any advice is appreciated.Jemdude

First thing, of course, is to make a recruit thread in the union recruitment forum. Tell people what the union is about like you just did. Keep it simple but give enough info to let people know that you mean business.

Also, go to off-topic and fine religious topics, and you should find a few christians that frequent there. Invite them and ask them to invite their friends as well.

[QUOTE="Jemdude"]I could use help or advice for my Christian Political Party Union (CPPU) on my sig. It is designed to promote Christian political parties as well as pro-life and pro-family values. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to attract many people. Any advice is appreciated.yian

First thing, of course, is to make a recruit thread in the union recruitment forum. Tell people what the union is about like you just did. Keep it simple but give enough info to let people know that you mean business.

Also, go to off-topic and fine religious topics, and you should find a few christians that frequent there. Invite them and ask them to invite their friends as well.

well, I'm also guessing the majority of the people here are christian, so that helps with the invites.

How do you put links into the images in the short descriptions. You know, like when you go to a unions homepage and they have a picture and it says "directory" or "Introduce Yourself" or something and when you click on the picture it takes you to that topics thread. I dont know how to do it because there is no "add link" tool for the short descriptions. OR do you even use the short descriptions?

This union has it too, and it says "ULC" and "Intro" and "Suggest" etc. How did you link that image? Anybody who knows, please help!

[QUOTE="Jemdude"]I could use help or advice for my Christian Political Party Union (CPPU) on my sig. It is designed to promote Christian political parties as well as pro-life and pro-family values. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to attract many people. Any advice is appreciated.yian

First thing, of course, is to make a recruit thread in the union recruitment forum. Tell people what the union is about like you just did. Keep it simple but give enough info to let people know that you mean business.

Also, go to off-topic and fine religious topics, and you should find a few christians that frequent there. Invite them and ask them to invite their friends as well.

I'll look into that. Thanks.

i guess i need help with my union, really with getting more active members.NigelDucan

To get active members you need to give them reason to keep coming back. Start some features on your homepage, make some interesting threads on your board you could even start some game threads but I'd limit those to 3 at the most. You will only get active members if you give them reason to be active.