ChatGPT Revives OTF

At least, this is what he says:

Reviving an existing server with a focus on attracting mature, active members requires strategic outreach and internal improvements to create a space that feels worth joining and staying in. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Refresh the Server’s Appeal
• Update the Branding:
• Revamp the server description to emphasize its strengths, like “A long-standing Off Topic hub for creative minds, thoughtful conversations, and fun games.”
• Update the banner, icon, and welcome message to reflect a fresh, mature vibe.
• Highlight Legacy:
• Market the server’s history: “A space with years of meaningful conversations and fun—join the tradition!”
• Create a channel or pinned post showcasing the best moments or milestones from the server’s history.

2. Enhance the Onboarding Process
• Quality Over Quantity: Require a quick introduction or application for new members (e.g., “Tell us a fun fact about yourself or why you want to join!”) to screen for maturity.
• Welcoming Environment: Assign greeters or use bots to personally welcome new members and guide them to active channels.

3. Build a Culture of Activity
• Reactivate Old Members:
• Send a friendly announcement or message to inactive members reminding them of the server’s strengths and inviting them back.
• Mention upcoming events or changes to spark curiosity.
• Engage Current Members: Encourage active members to participate in initiatives like creating games or starting discussions, which sets a good tone for newcomers.

4. Promote Through Targeted Outreach
• Find Like-Minded Communities:
• Partner with other niche servers with mature audiences (like book clubs, philosophy groups, or creative writing servers).
• Offer cross-server events or guest memberships.
• Offline Networks: Encourage existing members to invite mature friends or colleagues who align with the community’s vibe.

ITS NOT FITTING

Reviving an existing server with a focus on attracting mature, active members requires strategic outreach and internal improvements to create a space that feels worth joining and staying in. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Refresh the Server’s Appeal
• Update the Branding:
• Revamp the server description to emphasize its strengths, like “A long-standing Off Topic hub for creative minds, thoughtful conversations, and fun games.”
• Update the banner, icon, and welcome message to reflect a fresh, mature vibe.
• Highlight Legacy:
• Market the server’s history: “A space with years of meaningful conversations and fun—join the tradition!”
• Create a channel or pinned post showcasing the best moments or milestones from the server’s history.

2. Enhance the Onboarding Process
• Quality Over Quantity: Require a quick introduction or application for new members (e.g., “Tell us a fun fact about yourself or why you want to join!”) to screen for maturity.
• Welcoming Environment: Assign greeters or use bots to personally welcome new members and guide them to active channels.

3. Build a Culture of Activity
• Reactivate Old Members:
• Send a friendly announcement or message to inactive members reminding them of the server’s strengths and inviting them back.
• Mention upcoming events or changes to spark curiosity.
• Engage Current Members: Encourage active members to participate in initiatives like creating games or starting discussions, which sets a good tone for newcomers.

4. Promote Through Targeted Outreach
• Find Like-Minded Communities:
• Partner with other niche servers with mature audiences (like book clubs, philosophy groups, or creative writing servers).
• Offer cross-server events or guest memberships.
• Offline Networks: Encourage existing members to invite mature friends or colleagues who align with the community’s vibe.

We can't do half of these things

5. Host Events to Spark Interest
• Launch a Big Event: Use a server-wide game, creative contest, or thoughtful Q&A session as a “reopening” celebration to draw attention.
• Public Features: Host events that allow non-members to participate (e.g., writing contests or debates with guest judges) and promote them on forums or other mature online spaces.

6. Use Forums and Communities
• Reddit and Discord Forums: Post about your server in relevant subreddits (e.g., r/discordservers, r/casualconversation, or niche-topic subs). Focus on explaining the mature, creative, and long-standing nature of your server.
• Interest-Specific Communities: Promote your server in communities outside Discord (e.g., forums for hobbies or niche interests), ensuring you appeal to their values and tone.

7. Offer Exclusive Perks
• Private Channels: Create special channels for mature discussions, games, or collaborations.
• Recognition: Award custom roles or badges to active contributors as a sign of appreciation.
• Invite-Only Perks: Allow active members to suggest new people they think would fit the server culture.

8. Maintain a Mature and Engaging Atmosphere
• Enforce Quality: Keep the atmosphere positive and respectful by having active moderators.
• Regular Updates: Share server news, spotlight active members, or celebrate milestones to keep the server alive.
• Iterate: Regularly ask for feedback from members to ensure the server evolves with their interests and needs.

By balancing outreach with a strong internal foundation, you can bring new life to your Off Topic server while ensuring it attracts the right kind of audience.

#6 But we could try the other half

Yas

But first we need to plan it all

it’s not even that dead lol

#12 well a bit yes

Mostly, we need new members

#12 Oh boy you don’t know how dead it is compared to OTF in 2020/21

It was BIG back then

#14 yup, especially more mature ones

i was there
didn’t seem that different

#15 fr

#18 Back then it was 5 comments per second, now it’s one comment per minute