Clean up the hosting forum

[Hoot]

Hello!

So currently the Hosting section is pretty messy with various duplicate requesting threads from people looking for the same 2gb mc server as everyone else, as well as offering threads from both summer hosts (hosts that only last a few months) and the real hosts trying to actually make something.

I think it would be best to split the section into a few sub forums.

Requesting - Users can post and request hosting that fits their needs.

Hosts - A section where anyone can offer hosting services.

Verified Hosts - A section that has requirements to post in. Skme requirements maybe include:
- Legal company registration such as an LLC or sole proprietorship.
- Be in business for more than 6 months.
- Business reputation (possibly no less than X positive rep on the user offering services).

Maybe 2 of 3 requirements must be met.

General Discussion - Users can post review threads, ask for help, etc.

Also just a side note Mick, this can make you more money on sticky threads as you’d have 2 hosting sub forums to buy a sticky from, hosts and verified hosts.

Please let me know your thoughts as I’d like to hear what others think could be done to organize this better.

 

[CodeCo]

The restriction of 6 months appeals to me. It's not too long, but long enough to filter out the worst.

 

[Omar]

Hello there, I think there should also be a hosting discussion section as it will make the other hosting section a place for hosting brands that are not legally registered/verified and people who would like to discuss something about a particular topic that is related to hosting can do it in hosting discussion section. As if both, discussions and non-verified/registered section are one then it would make it harder for people that want to discuss something and harder for individuals that provide hosting as a side job type of thing.

 

[TonyMaster21]

I agree with the above. There should be a hosting discussion forum.

With the current update of the Hosting category, I think that it should be this.

- Hosting Discussion
- Verified Hosts
- Unverified Hosts[DOUBLEPOST=1561831271][/DOUBLEPOST]The separation of "game hosts" and "other hosts" will just cause confusion and make hosting companies create two threads because some hosts are not just game hosts.

 

[iAmGio]

I agree.

 

[jayt387]

This should be moved into accepted

 

[Mick]

This should be moved into accepted

Indeed it should.

This suggestion was implemented a few months ago, I'll move this to accepted. Thank you to everyone for your input and suggestions!