You know in real life I don't seek confrontaion either and that's the same on here. I find pages and pages of endless bickering between members a complete waste of energy and at home I am the same. I rarely argue because things get said that get twisted out of shape ESPECIALLY on a forum where the time between posts and other interjecting leads to a strangulated conversation. That's why I try and keep the peace.
On the outside world I am probably a lot more elitist than I am on here and because I listen to pretty much anything I do think that my opinion is always right. Of course it isn't but then we all have our failings.
Booboo
His knowledge of Prog is superlative and he said things about his own personal life that have been brutally honest and I have massive respect for that and my perception of him raised a lot. I do wish he would open up more musically but then I am like that with everyone! His modding skills are getting better and he is becoming more assertive.
dreadnaught
I have never conversed with her on any major level but she seems very level headed and easy to get on with. Maybe need to show a little more presence on the site sometimes I.E posting etc. I am sure she could write an interesting journal.
Janszoon
We are very alike in many ways and his music tastes are one of my favourites on here due to eclecticism and knowledge. I always do feel that there is a caged animal waiting to get out of him though. sometimes his posts have a caustic quality and I would actually like to see more of that because he seems a very intelligent guy.
Piss Me Off
He's my adopted son what more can I say? Excellent music tastes again. Fierce intelligence without needing to throw it around the site. All round good egg and I have plenty of time for the man.
Right-Track
Blessed with a typical Northern sense of humour, David was the first person I came into contact with on MB and personally I know him a little more than a couple of the other mods and like him a lot. One of the most efficient mods but damn he is a lazy poster and wish he would post more regarding music.
Seltzer
Once again I can't think of a nicer guy. He is nowhere near prolific enough on the boards but he knows his stuff and does his job very well.
Sleep Jack
I have spoken with Ethan many times and he comes across as someone utterly frustrated with life and that spills over onto MB. He has a rare intelligence and is outspoken sometimes to the point of arrogance however he is not arrogant by nature at all and he is quite a sensitive young man and I do have a lot of time for him. There is a lot more to him than what comes across on MB and it's certainly in the positive.
Thebig3killedmyraindog
I honestly don't know where he comes from sometimes. He has such a left of centre view on things but that is so refreshing. His journals are always a fantastic read (horrendous spelling aside) and I don't think he is quite so anal about music as most of the mods which is a good thing as he thinks outside the box. I have never really conversed with him much at all but he has attitude and I like that.
Toretorden
First off-his command of English is better than many posters on here so kudos to that. Deadly efficient almost to the point of it becoming a negative. I do think he should lighten up and get in on the humour side of MB but the guy is fantastically intelligent and a really nice friendly guy.
Urban Hatemonger
Some people don't get Urban and his posting style replete with endless swearing and ripping into people. I do though. I know excatly where he is coming from with his posts and he ALWAYS can back himself up if things get heated. Ridiculously knowledgeable about music and so the elitism that sneaks into the odd post here and there is fine by me. I think we would get on like a house on fire if we met.
Members to follow
Adidasss
Considering Adidasss's first languange is not English it's even more remarkable that his command of the English language is vastly superior to many on here! I don't like a lot of what he listen to or his film tastes but I like the Bitch. He can be very cutting when he's on it and talks a good fight. The occasional forays into the metal forum aside I always like what he posts whether it's interesting to me or not. Well written posts are always well written posts.
Pobody's Nerfect
Relative newcomer to the board and has already shown great tastes and the willingness to share with others. Can't believe how bad Devin Townsend was though after his big up in his journal
Wayfarer
He has pissed a few people off but I know him from a year or two ago when he was much more regular and when he stopped being a clown ( I still remeber that awful porno pic he kept posting that I had to keep deleting!) he had some good stuff to say. kinda sporadic now though.
Alfred
Are you even 14 yet? I know he was 13 when he joined and if he keeps up with his willingness to listen to recommendations then in 20 years he will be quite frankly awesome in both knowledge and tastes. A great kid I have to say.
Fasho
A goofball when he first arrived but has settled down nicely and posts well.
Savannah
She uses MB more as a social tool than a music forum but that's cool. We all know she's a pretty woman but she has insecurities I feel which do get misconstrued on here. Not a bad bone in her body though and a fun loving young woman and why not eh?
Vanilla
She has recently returned from a long hiatus and I wasn't around when she was here then so I can only go on what I read now and apart from being an obviously horny little thing she is very sweet and she has that typical antipodean humour that we Brits love. Has brought a lot of sparkle to the forum since rejoining.
More to come
A few newbies:
Kayleigh. Young and I hope she doesn't mind me saying that her music tastes are very commercial and obvious but she has hung around with a smile on her face and seems like a very cool girl to hang around with. No hidden agendas, just a nice girl all around.
Aww Sugar. An enigma musically but a good natured girl who could be a great assett to the forums in years to come.
Number9dream. She has dreadlocks and loves Pink Floyd so that is win all around as far as I'm concerned. Odd views on people getting bullets in the head but hey ho!
Rickenbacker. Burst onto MB with effervescense with a sound musical upbringing but lately has drifted into elitism and egotism. Pack it in and talk music again!
Storymilo. Another young un but has the potential to becoma another Alfred which is a compliment.
Freebase Dali. I may have mentioned him before (if I did apologies!). I have a love/hate relationship with him. He has an abundance of intelligence and loves to delve into people psyche's; however an online persona is not always indicative of the whole person my friend! (although I'm doing that now )