FYI: Mandalorian Variants Forum Name Change

[Art Andrews]

As anyone who has been with TDH for some time can see, we have had some difficulty determining how to smoothly integrate the custom Mandalorians as well as the Expanded Universe Mandalorian based characters (like Jodo Kast) into our board. Of course there is also the question of characters such as Durge and other EU bounty hunters as well as custom bounty hunters who might use some Mandalorian armor pieces, but aren't truly "Mandalorian."

After a great deal of discussion we believe we have a good feel for the direction we would like to go. We will soon be changing the name of the "Mandalorian Variants" forum to a new name, which has yet to be determined, which will expand that forum to encompass all custom bounty hunters as well as all EU bounty hunters.

We will also be creating a few new forums to capture a broader audience and give our members more room to grow and share your love for Star Wars costuming.

[The Clone Emperor]

by any other name...

[tubachris85x]

May not be the best name, but how about "Outer Rim warriors"?

[Mojo-Fett]

Great Idea Mr Dent...

[never_ending_fett]

How about "Scum and Villiany"

[DutchFett]

How about "Scum and Villiany"

I like that name!

[NovallTalon]

How about "Scum and Villiany"

Thats good, or maybe "Bounty Hunter's Guild" to pay homage to that in-universe institution that was destroyed by Boba Fett himself. Would be pretty fitting to have that used on a forum focusing on Boba. =)

Sounds like a winner to me. My only concern though is TDH taking a more RPF style turn towards Star Wars costuming. Not that I'm saying thats a bad thing at all, but is that where TDH needs to go?

The more TDH opens up, then the possibility arises to become less exclusive on it's original theme. In 5 years from now, will TDH still be "Boba and Jango Fett Elite Costuming Forums", or "Star Wars Elite Costuming Forums"? I think this is a very valid question in the sense of what best serves the current membership and potential future membership of TDH.

I'm definately not the person who needs convincing that this is a good idea. However, is it the *best* idea?

Tom
Novall "Beskar'lovik" Talon

[The Clone Emperor]

Good morning,

I did not take this to be a call for suggestions, but I'd like to cast my vote in support of the preoffered Scum and Villainy title. Direct from the film that started it all, the term is very appropriate and encompasses the desired demographic nicely.

I displayed a rose in my first post to comment that I have confidence that any other name chosen would likely serve just as well. I appreciate the thought put into details like this.

TDH Staff,
You run a tight ship. Kudos.

Be well,
Thomas

[Wolfie]

Thats good, or maybe "Bounty Hunter's Guild" to pay homage to that in-universe institution that was destroyed by Boba Fett himself. Would be pretty fitting to have that used on a forum focusing on Boba. =)

Sounds like a winner to me. My only concern though is TDH taking a more RPF style turn towards Star Wars costuming. Not that I'm saying thats a bad thing at all, but is that where TDH needs to go?

The more TDH opens up, then the possibility arises to become less exclusive on it's original theme. In 5 years from now, will TDH still be "Boba and Jango Fett Elite Costuming Forums", or "Star Wars Elite Costuming Forums"? I think this is a very valid question in the sense of what best serves the current membership and potential future membership of TDH.

I'm definately not the person who needs convincing that this is a good idea. However, is it the *best* idea?

Tom
Novall "Beskar'lovik" Talon

Bounty Hunters Guild was the new name chosen for the official detachment of the 501st a couple months ago, so I dont think that would work

I throw a blind vote out for scum and villainy as well!

[Art Andrews]

My only concern though is TDH taking a more RPF style turn towards Star Wars costuming. Not that I'm saying thats a bad thing at all, but is that where TDH needs to go?

The more TDH opens up, then the possibility arises to become less exclusive on it's original theme. In 5 years from now, will TDH still be "Boba and Jango Fett Elite Costuming Forums", or "Star Wars Elite Costuming Forums"? I think this is a very valid question in the sense of what best serves the current membership and potential future membership of TDH.

I'm definately not the person who needs convincing that this is a good idea. However, is it the *best* idea?

Tom,

Your concern is very valid. We have struggled and debated TDH's future for some time. Our belief is that if in 5 years TDH is only "Boba and Jango Fett Elite Costuming Forums" then TDH will be a ghost town. We believe a large part of what has made TDH a success is not the subject, but the way in which it has been presented and the way in which things are handled here, as well as the type of individuals who make up the core of our community.

We went through a similar struggle with the custom mandalorians. When we originally opened our doors, we didn't support or allow them, but when we saw it was best for the community and was foolish to turn our backs on those who wanted to venture out beyond Boba, Jango, and Zam, we made a change and opened the board to the customs. That was a turning point for us and a step in the right direction.

While our vision for the future is still a bit cloudy, our plan is to continue to expand and grow as we feel we have something special to offer and don't see why our members should have to visit other places to get information that could be provided here.

In regard to TDH becoming "the RPF," well, we have heard that a lot over the years, however, this will simply never be the case. The RPF is run in a very different manor than we run TDH and its membership lacks the cohesive sense of community that is seen here. Also, the RPF is an "everything for everyone" type of board. This is not the future of TDH. Will TDH eventually be "Star Wars Elite Costuming Forums?" Maybe. We don't want to get ahead of ourselves, but we do feel a strong need to offer our members more.

With all of that being said, TDH is and always will be primarily focused on Boba, Jango, Zam, and other bounty hunters.

D

[stormtrooperguy]

I like Scum and Villainy myself. It leaves the doors open to any number of other ventures down the line, while still embracing what we have now.

[Art Andrews]

In regard to the new name of the forum, while "Scum and Villany" is a good name, due to other changes we are working on, it may not work for this forum. We appreciate your suggestions, but the final name will have to fit into a larger naming convention.

[never_ending_fett]

In regard to the new name of the forum, while "Scum and Villany" is a good name, due to other changes we are working on, it may not work for this forum. We appreciate your suggestions, but the final name will have to fit into a larger naming convention.

Is that to say that many of the other forum's names will be changed eventually too in order to fit this larger naming convention? Not that it's good or bad either way, just wondering.

[Art Andrews]

Is that to say that many of the other forum's names will be changed eventually too in order to fit this larger naming convention? Not that it's good or bad either way, just wondering.

A slight reorganization may be required but a mass name change to the forums will not be needed.

[Jodo Kast 3]

Hmmm....

I really like Scum and Villainy.





I think it fits into the broader sense of the rest of the Bounty Hunters out there.

[Scoutleader]

How about " the Bounty Hunters Guild"???

I am sure it will be shot down but I felt I had to suggest it.

[Jodo Kast 3]

Bounty Hunters Guild was the new name chosen for the official detachment of the 501st a couple months ago, so I dont think that would work.

[Scoutleader]

oh thats right...my bad...sorry
Maybe just call the link to the variants fourm "The Cantina"

[never_ending_fett]

I just noticed that Scum and Villainy got used as a section heading including the forums for Jango Zam and the customs. I like how things are organized now. It's the small tweeks that really make the site that much better, more professional, and the number 1 place to come for Star Wars costuming information.

[Art Andrews]

Yes, it was a good call on your part, NEF. We are in a constant state of improvement and hope that we always will be.