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Originally Posted by Freebase Dali
I'd say: It depends.
In one hand, I don't see a problem with people posting youtube music vids only in threads that lend itself to that sort of thing, or if the person is a contributing member. But in the other, if there's a user that does nothing but post youtube vids (I.E. Lovesong) in every thread they post in, adding no meaningful content, then yea... that's spam.
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Love-song also adds lyrics, selects appropriate threads for the songs she posts, and publicly replied to me when I commented on one of her love songs.
If you feel hurt that someone is mostly just posting videos, if it makes you feel that the person isn't being friendly or open, then I recommend you tell the person by PM rather than decide her posts are "Spam" and talk about her behind her back in a thread like this one. Have you ever tried to converse with her, Freebase?
I doubt Love-song will be inspired to communicate more of her thoughts to people at MusicBanter when a moderator down here in the Lounge is referring to her 400 posts as Spam and ignoring that she does more than just post youtube vids. I feel it is cool that she enjoys and is able to find so many songs about love. Kinda inspiring. I also feel that her videos show her feelings and interests without needing words to explain them.
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Originally Posted by Alfred
Well, I recently posted a video of a new Mastodon song in the Mastodon thread, and all I said was ":/". I think that post is pretty self-explanatory and generates discussion.
Otherwise, yes, treat it like spam.
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Ah. As long as we post a video with " :/ " we will be "safe."
Perhaps we can all just use emoticons after we post videos, then MB will be "spam"-free!
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Originally Posted by skaltezon
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No, those threads are in the music forums:
Music Banter > The Music Forums > General Music
Favourite Music Videos Favourite Music Videos
Music Banter > The Music Forums > General Music
What Are You Listening To Right Now? II |
I noticed that, too.
I really like the "What Are You Listening To Right Now II" thread because you can quickly hear the variety of songs to which members are listening. This gives you a feel for the breadth of their musical tastes and may introduce you to new music.
I thought one accepted reason to come to MB was to find new music and learn about other people's musical interests. If a member posts only or primarily youtube videos without commentary, those purposes are served.
If MB were going to say that posting youtube videos by themselves will be considered spamming, then threads shouldn't be created that invite members to do so:
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Originally Posted by jackhammer
Old idea. New thread. What song are you listening too now? Post a youtube link (not compulsory but links are better than the site streaming) and maybe a couple of lines about the song?
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