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What feature is still missing from every forum software today?

Shawn Gossman said:
Just like in terms of content creation or what?
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A mixture of content creation with rewards for active/engaged members. Even Coca Cola with it's age, still make promotional games a constant.
There are pretty well advanced addons of "Credits", "Badges", etc.. Any forum owner can use those tools to give more than Badges, etc.. Give real tangible things... etc..

I mean, forum owners does not have to convert forums into paid to post as a main point of attraction, but it surely lift people motivation to get real incentive from your community.

Good content is not enough to keep most people engaged or attract new members. There are free good content everywhere, you are competing with too many others for the same thing (good content) Add something else spicy :) Example: $100 monthly contest to do X activity, etc... For some people $100 means a nice incentive, for others means eating for a month. So, don't devalue the impact of $100. Instead spending that on a shiny software or latest gadgets, spend it with your people...
 
I think gamification is an important feature.

I used to be a community manager on a big paid community that uses Circle. Circle introduced gamification features, and it has turned into a hit. People like it. It creates a goal for posting and engaging, and being helpful in the community.

I really need to implement it here. Even if digital awards (badges, etc.) are the prize. It still feels good to be recognized for being a great member.
 
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