Merging some sections

[GodzFire]

Everyone has to admit discussion isn't as active as it used to be. I see all these different sections and some with a total of 4-30 posts.....PERIOD

I've suggested this is in the past, but I truly believe merging stuff down would help create a more active community in general.

*looks through Godzilla stuff on hard drive* Found it! I even kept my proposed layout:

(EDIT: I have word docs of these if anyone wants)

HERE'S a picture preview of my suggested design:

[GodzFire]

Monster Zero - Current Setup

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• Welcome to Monster Zero!
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Godzilla: The Films
• Godzilla Final Wars
o News on the newest Godzilla film set for 12/04/2004 release is showing up almost daily. It should be an action packed Godzilla event for the ages! Discuss it here!
• The Showa Era: 1954-1975
o Discuss the original series of Godzilla films! From "Terror of Tokyo" to Puppy-faced Super-hero, the Showa Era had something for everyone!
• The Heisei Era: 1984-1995
o Discuss the 2nd Godzilla film era here! Beam fights, revised versions of classic kaiju, the Heisei era was a mixed bag of fun and controversy!
• The Millennium Era: 1999 +
o Discuss the modern era of Godzilla films! Godzilla 2000: Millennium, Godzilla X Megaguirus, GMK, G X MG, and GMMG: Tokyo S.O.S.
• Godzilla Films In General
o Discuss items of general interests about all the Godzilla films--actors, favorite G suits. Etc.

Gamera
• Gamera Films: 1965-1980
o Spinning flame-jetted turtles, space birds being chopped up like bologna, kids in shorts screaming for help...the original Gamera series was a strange mix of wacky fun!! Discuss the Showa Gamera film series here!!
• Gamera Films: 1995-1999 and Beyond!
o The 90's Gamera films set a standard that other kaiju films are measured against! From Super Gyaos to Irys, these films are fun and discussion-provoking!! Discuss the Heisei Gamera film series here!!

More Films
• Rodan, Yonggary, and Gappa. Oh, My!
o Godzilla wasn't the only daikaiju to go stomping through Asia! From Rodan and Mothra to Yongarry and Gappa, discuss other JAPANESE/ASIAN kaiju films here!
• Asian Films In General
o From The Seven Samurai to Battle Royale, this is the place to discuss Asian films from all areas and genres! Mushroom, anyone?
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o King Kong! Star Trek! The Lord of the Rings! Hellraiser! Star Wars! Spider-Man! The Universal Monsters! Freddy and Jason! The Dead Trilogy! Battlestar Galactica! Hammer Films! Gorgo! The range of Western Sci-Fi, Horror, and Fantasy Movies and Television programs span the scope of the imagination; this is the forum to discuss them! "Come get some..."
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• Ultraman
o He's Red and Silver, as tall as a building, and kicks the butts of Giant Monsters!! He's also Japan's most enduring and favorite Superhero!! From Ultra Seven to Ultraman Cosmos, discuss the many incarnations of Ultraman here
• Japanese Heroes
o Zone Fighter! Kamen Rider! Gridman! The infinity of Toei Sentai Teams! For such a small island, Japan is bursting with colorful superheroes! Discuss Japanese Heroes here!!
• Anime
o From Akira to Spirited Away, from Gigantor and Kimba the White Lion to Cowboy Beebop, there is an incredibly wide range of Japanese animated movies and TV shows to suit almost everyone's particular tastes! Discuss the wide world of Japanese animation here!

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• General Discussion
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• Kaiju Fiction
o This is the forum to weave your tales & stories of wonder in the land of kaiju!
• Kaiju Fiction, Kaiju Fiction Reviews, The Hype Box
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o Talk technique, show off your artwork, or ask for helpful advice
• Kaiju Art Studio, Requests, MZ ART Gallery Submissions
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• Godzilla vs. Gamera: Kaiju Fantasy Fights
o Godzilla vs. Gamera, Gamera vs. Rodan, Godzilla vs. Superman! Use this forum to discuss fantasy fights.

[GodzFire]

Monster Zero - Proposed Setup

MZ Related: FAQs, Messages, and Help
• Monster Zero Announcements
o The place for board-wide announcements to all our members.
• FAQs, Suggestions, and Help
o FAQ’s, general fan concerns, site problems, suggestions for new features, etc.

Godzilla
• Godzilla Final Wars
o News on the newest Godzilla film set for 12/04/2004 release is showing up almost daily. It should be an action packed Godzilla event for the ages! Discuss it here!
• The Showa Era: 1954-1975
o Discuss the original series of Godzilla films! From "Terror of Tokyo" to Puppy-faced Super-hero, the Showa Era had something for everyone!
• The Heisei Era: 1984-1995
o Discuss the 2nd Godzilla film era here! Beam fights, revised versions of classic kaiju, the Heisei era was a mixed bag of fun and controversy!
• The Millennium Era: 1999 +
o Discuss the modern era of Godzilla films! Godzilla 2000: Millennium, Godzilla X Megaguirus, GMK, G X MG, and GMMG: Tokyo S.O.S.
• Godzilla Films In General
o Discuss items of general interests about all the Godzilla films--actors, favorite G suits. Etc.
• Godzilla & Kaiju Collectibles (‘Toys & Figures’, ‘DVDs/VHS/CDs’, ‘Godzilla in Print’, ‘The Daikaiju Want & Sell Ads’, and ‘Other Collectibles’ merged into one)
o Discuss the wide world of Godzilla and Japanese fantasy collectibles! Enter a brave new world that will expand your mind and empty your wallet!!

Other Monsters
• Gamera (Combined ‘Gamera Films: 1965-1980’ & ‘Gamera Films: 1995-1999 and Beyond!’)
o Spinning flame-jetted turtles, space birds being chopped up like bologna, kids in shorts screaming for help...the original Gamera series was a strange mix of wacky fun! Also the 90's Gamera films set a standard that other kaiju films are measured against! From Super Gyaos to Irys, these films are fun and discussion-provoking!
• Other Kaiju Films: Mothra, Rodan, Etc (Combined ‘Rodan, Yonggary, and Gappa. Oh, My!’ & ‘Asian Films In General’)
o Godzilla wasn't the only daikaiju to go stomping through Asia! From Rodan and Mothra and from The Seven Samurai to Battle Royale, this is the place to discuss Asian films from all areas and genres!
• Ultraman
o He's Red and Silver, as tall as a building, and kicks the butts of Giant Monsters!! He's also Japan's most enduring and favorite Superhero!! From Ultra Seven to Ultraman Cosmos, discuss the many incarnations of Ultraman here
• Japanese Heroes & Anime (Combined ‘Japanese Heroes’ & ‘Anime’)
o For such a small island, Japan is bursting with colorful superheroes! Also, from Akira to Spirited Away, the White Lion to Cowboy Beebop, there is an incredibly wide range of Japanese animated movies and TV shows to suit almost everyone's particular tastes! Discuss the wide world of Japanese animation here!
• Kaiju Fiction And Fantasy Fights (moved ‘Kaiju Fantasy Fights’ from Realm and also combined ‘Kaiju Fiction’ they are almost one in the same)
o Godzilla vs. Gamera, Gamera vs. Rodan, Godzilla vs. Superman! Discuss fantasy fights as well as weave your tales & stories of wonder in the land of kaiju!

MZ Communities
• General Discussion (Includes ‘Japanese Culture’)
o A place for the many off-topic subjects by our board members
• Entertainment Inc (Computers / Video Games / Sports / Music)
o All the interests you enjoy from comics and the latest songs to Playstation and football
• Sci-Fi/Horror Films & Television and Real Life Terrors (Combined ‘Sci-Fi, Horror, and Fantasy Films and Television’, and ‘The Fortean Crypt of Real Life Terrors’)
o The range of Western Sci-Fi, Horror, and Fantasy Movies and Television programs span the scope of the imagination; this is the forum to discuss them! Also includes Cryptozoology/Myths and Legends/Fortean Phenomena: There are lots of weird, wonderful, and mysterious things in this world and beyond!!! Hosted by MZ's Rod Serling, Sparkiegojira!!
• Kaiju Art Studio And Graphics (Merged ‘Kaiju Art Studio’, ‘Requests’, and ‘MZ ART Gallery Submissions’)
o Talk technique, show off your artwork, or ask for helpful advice

[Benjamin Haines]

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[Robert Saint John]

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[GodzFire]

I know this is an old topic, but I still feel the way about the board even on SFJ. There's so many SECTIONS, and some of them haven't even been replied to in 1-2 years.

What do you guys think? A little streamlining could really help!

[metal_bryan]

Now that time has passed I agree. There are some sections which can be merged.

[GodzFire]

I could revise my original proposal if you guys wanted, or do you think it still relevant?

[metal_bryan]

I quite like the OP, though obviously the Final Wars section would now be Legendary Godzilla

[klen7]

i like the "GODZILLA & KAIJU COLLECTIBLES" section the way it is. Maybe renaming "Godzilla in Print" to "Daikaiju in Print"

[The Gene Lantern]