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Post by Matt4319 on Nov 4, 2003 12:29:33 GMT -5
They have now completely filled the first page and nearly all of the second page, pushing the other (and arguably more substantive) types of opinion topics way down. This should be enough for now.
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Post by allow that on Nov 4, 2003 12:44:52 GMT -5
Thank you. I think it's ridiculous that in the early part of last evening many thought provoking topics were started, and within 2 hours they were on page 3. The "Best" topics were fun when there were 2 or 3 of them, but some of you really went for the overkill.
As a rule of thumb, let's try not start a topic if there are already 3 or more of that type of topic on the front page, whether it be "your Top 10," "XYZ's Best," etc.
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Post by Ragin on Nov 4, 2003 12:49:02 GMT -5
As the major guilty party at least today, I agree I went a little overboard. But honestly, I went back through the pages to get some of these "thought provoking" threads back to the front page, and there aren't that many. This area of the board is littered with all kinds of these things. Probably 90% or more is the SAME type of thing.
Now that I got that off my chest, I would actually prefer reasonable conversation over "your favorite" artist, but again, in all honesty not a whole lot of people seem to respond to that. Anyway, as backhanded as it now sounds, sorry.
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Post by allow that on Nov 4, 2003 12:52:19 GMT -5
Now that I got that off my chest, I would actually prefer reasonable conversation over "your favorite" artist, but again, in all honesty not a whole lot of people seem to respond to that. Anyway, as backhanded as it now sounds, sorry. I maintain that if the topics stuck on the front page for longer than a few hours, more people would respond. LOL Matt maybe we need a seperate forum for battles and list type things. Leave this one for more discussion based topics like "What is radio-friendly," "Songs that slowly build to a climax," "Most Influential Albums In Your Life," "How can Mariah get a hit?' etc. |
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Post by Ragin on Nov 4, 2003 12:54:23 GMT -5
I maintain that if the topics stuck on the front page for longer than a few hours, more people would respond. LOL Matt maybe we need a seperate forum for battles and list type things. Leave this one for more discussion based topics like "What is radio-friendly," "Songs that slowly build to a climax," "Most Influential Albums In Your Life," "How can Mariah get a hit?' etc. You may be right on that. I would be all for the separate forum, but knowing that might cause problems in actually creating that, I'll just say I won't start anymore of that other type of thread. |
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Post by jond7699 on Nov 4, 2003 12:55:55 GMT -5
I am a guilty party too. I am sorry I went overboard. I didn't realize how many "Best of's" there really were.
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Post by allow that on Nov 4, 2003 12:58:27 GMT -5
Well, I think I speak for all mods when I say thank you to c76etc. and jond for being so cooperative right now.
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Post by jimmy74747 on Nov 4, 2003 13:10:49 GMT -5
That means I'll have to wait a few weeks to post Los Del Rio's best.
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Post by jond7699 on Nov 4, 2003 13:13:17 GMT -5
That means I'll have to wait a few weeks to post Los Del Rio's best. LOL |
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Post by j on Nov 4, 2003 13:49:51 GMT -5
LOL Matt maybe we need a seperate forum for battles and list type things. Leave this one for more discussion based topics like "What is radio-friendly," "Songs that slowly build to a climax," "Most Influential Albums In Your Life," "How can Mariah get a hit?' etc. I've been proposing that for a long time. I love topics of the latter type. Let's separate real opinion from fluffy votes. Good idea. True! Unfortunately true! Same here. |
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Post by af18c on Nov 4, 2003 14:54:50 GMT -5
If they're THAT popular, should you maybe i dunno...create it's own forum?! People like these...why stop them? I could see your reasoning for not wanting them crowding this particular forum...but making its own would be a good idea.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2003 14:57:12 GMT -5
If they're THAT popular, should you maybe i dunno...create it's own forum?! People like these...why stop them? I could see your reasoning for not wanting them crowding this particular forum...but making its own would be a good idea. Maybe there should be a seperate polling forum. |
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Post by Zander on Nov 4, 2003 15:00:01 GMT -5
Nah, I wouldn't bother, I'm sure this is just a fad right now, it will run its course.
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Post by allow that on Nov 4, 2003 15:07:50 GMT -5
Nah, I wouldn't bother, I'm sure this is just a fad right now, it will run its course. true.. I agree this is just a fad, but last week it was "Your Top 10: Artist." Before that it was something else. It'll always be something. And general "Song A vs. Song B" topics are always around. That's why I think it'll be more organized to seperate those sorts of things from discussion topics. |
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Post by halo19 on Nov 4, 2003 15:29:42 GMT -5
how about for the members to finally stop replying in those topics? That way they'd finally die down.
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Post by Devil Marlena Nylund on Nov 4, 2003 15:30:25 GMT -5
That means I'll have to wait a few weeks to post Los Del Rio's best.
Macarena [Bayside Boys Mix]
Macarena [1997 Re-issue Remix]
Macarena [Spanglish Edit]
Macarena [2000 Edit]
Macarena [remix featuring Sean Paul]
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Post by allow that on Nov 4, 2003 15:51:48 GMT -5
how about for the members to finally stop replying in those topics? That way they'd finally die down. Yeah seriously. |
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Post by ted11804 on Nov 4, 2003 15:57:18 GMT -5
I admit I'm guilty. I saw Britney, Christina, Madonna, Dido etc. and decided I wanted to make my own, and I got too into it. I added MB20 and Eminem.
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Post by allow that on Nov 4, 2003 16:08:45 GMT -5
Those of you who made it really don't have to feel guilty. This isn't a blame game and no one was trying to let it go out of control on purpose.
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Post by af18c on Nov 4, 2003 16:20:49 GMT -5
Those of you who made it really don't have to feel guilty. This isn't a blame game and no one was trying to let it go out of control on purpose. I know really...I created 4 or 5 or so...big friggin deal..what r u gunna send the IRS after me and take away my car? You guys just need to chill out...THIS IS A FUCKIN MESSAGE BOARD!!!! Messages are supposed to be left here regardless of their contents |
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Post by Zander on Nov 4, 2003 16:37:00 GMT -5
true.. I agree this is just a fad, but last week it was "Your Top 10: Artist." Before that it was something else. It'll always be something. And general "Song A vs. Song B" topics are always around. That's why I think it'll be more organized to seperate those sorts of things from discussion topics.
This is just the way of the message board, let it be. |
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Post by BFMR on Nov 4, 2003 16:41:05 GMT -5
how about for the members to finally stop replying in those topics? That way they'd finally die down. wasn't that something that was also suggested on R&R but was never really followed through? |
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Post by BFMR on Nov 4, 2003 16:45:36 GMT -5
Ah, but how can you separate them when you don't know what next weeks fad will be?
This is just the way of the message board, let it be. i don't like the fact that we would have to seperate everythin, but maybe, just maybe it would be necessary in the long run... |
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Post by af18c on Nov 4, 2003 16:46:05 GMT -5
Ah, but how can you separate them when you don't know what next weeks fad will be?
This is just the way of the message board, let it be. Hmm..lets call it the FAD BOARD duhhh |
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Post by Matt4319 on Nov 4, 2003 17:48:53 GMT -5
I know really...I created 4 or 5 or so...big friggin deal..what r u gunna send the IRS after me and take away my car? You guys just need to chill out...THIS IS A f**kIN MESSAGE BOARD!!!! Messages are supposed to be left here regardless of their contents There's no one who isn't "chilling out". All of us are discussing this in a mature manner. You yourself agreed that these kinds of topics might be better in its own forum, and I agree with this as well. I have to leave in a few minutes, but after I get back I'm going to make a new forum for battles, tournaments, your top 10s, etc. How does "The Polling Booth" sound? true.. I agree this is just a fad, but last week it was "Your Top 10: Artist." Before that it was something else. It'll always be something. And general "Song A vs. Song B" topics are always around. That's why I think it'll be more organized to seperate those sorts of things from discussion topics. Very true. There haven't been very many tournaments on here yet, but sooner or later there will be a run on them. And they'll go in the new forum. |
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Post by irice22 on Nov 4, 2003 19:12:07 GMT -5
I was thinking to make a "Best of/Worst of" topic. Just give a list of artists and say their best and worst song. Of course, before we get overflowed by "Worst of" topics.
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Post by BFMR on Nov 4, 2003 21:38:50 GMT -5
I was thinking to make a "Best of/Worst of" topic. Just give a list of artists and say their best and worst song. Of course, before we get overflowed by "Worst of" topics. the best/worst of the year should be directed more towards the end the year... as far as the best/worst of an artist, eventually people will get annoyed with it, and the forum will die down... |
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Post by Devil Marlena Nylund on Nov 4, 2003 21:48:34 GMT -5
Personally, I have nothing against the Best Of XYZ polls because, for the most part, they do envoke discussion. Although when in conflict with topics that are more centered on an idea instead of an artist's best, it's the less of two goods. A new forum is a good idea.
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Post by Jeff on Nov 4, 2003 22:38:52 GMT -5
I haven't started that type of thread.
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Post by j on Nov 5, 2003 2:21:00 GMT -5
s how about for the members to finally stop replying in those topics? That way they'd finally die down. Sure, that'll happen. Regardless, I just saw the new forum. YAY! |
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