Music Banter - View Single Post - Respond to a Short MB Questionnaire for all Members! Worth Taking. [Approved by mods]

NSW · 01-05-2011, 08:43 PM

Age (Optional):
30

Location:
Houston, Texas

Music preference:
Soul / Blues / The broad spectrum of "rock"

How long have you been a member?
About 2 years and 10 months

What made you join a music forum?
I've always loved music but was admittedly very limited in my knowledge and tastes. I wanted more, I wanted something different, but I had no idea where to turn. I knew there were loads of artists and songs out there that I'd never heard of, and I wanted to hear as much as possible. With no one in my immediate surroundings to talk to about branching out, I figured the internet was my best option.

How come you choose MB as your music community over other music communities?
Really, I just googled "music forum" and this one was the first result listed. I've never been a member of any other forums, and after joining this one I never felt the need to go anywhere else. Everyone was very welcoming and the mods at the time were amazing and helpful.

How does Music make you feel and what it means to you?
Music and I have a love/hate relationship. Because I have a short attention span, but also feel the need to cram as much new music as possible into my life, it can become overwhelming and I don't give some of it the attention it requires to be truly appreciated. But on those days when I'm feeling empty, it fills the void quite nicely. When I'm filled with rage, it calms me down. When I'm happy, it makes everything seem that much better. And when I'm in the car with someone, listening to folk song, they'd better shut the hell up and listen to the lyrics. When we're listening to metal, they'd better be head-banging or playing air guitar. And when we're listening to pop, they'd better be dancing their ass off in the seat next to me.

Tell me what makes the MB online forum work for you and keep you coming back for more?
The blue background, the awesome people, the occasional wave of interesting new members, and my ongoing obsession with expanding my musical boundaries and finding that one album that will blow my mind apart.

Describe an interesting experience you had on the forum?
The most interesting thing has been the friendships I've developed and cultivated with members on and away from the forum. Being a mod is pretty trippy too.

What have you learned or what will you take away from your experiences here?
Don't take the internet (or yourself) so seriously. When it comes to music (or anything really), admit to what you like, own it, live it. Haters gonna hate.

Let me know of any other points that you feel might interest me negative/positive about your experiences regarding being involved in a Music forum and its Members, now's your chance?
There are some bitchy people here who should calm down...but I guess that's not much different than real life huh? Other than that it's all good.

Real Name (Optional):
Sarah

01-05-2011, 08:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
NSW Bigger and Better Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas girl living in the UK Posts: 2,596	Age (Optional): 30 Location: Houston, Texas Music preference: Soul / Blues / The broad spectrum of "rock" How long have you been a member? About 2 years and 10 months What made you join a music forum? I've always loved music but was admittedly very limited in my knowledge and tastes. I wanted more, I wanted something different, but I had no idea where to turn. I knew there were loads of artists and songs out there that I'd never heard of, and I wanted to hear as much as possible. With no one in my immediate surroundings to talk to about branching out, I figured the internet was my best option. How come you choose MB as your music community over other music communities? Really, I just googled "music forum" and this one was the first result listed. I've never been a member of any other forums, and after joining this one I never felt the need to go anywhere else. Everyone was very welcoming and the mods at the time were amazing and helpful. How does Music make you feel and what it means to you? Music and I have a love/hate relationship. Because I have a short attention span, but also feel the need to cram as much new music as possible into my life, it can become overwhelming and I don't give some of it the attention it requires to be truly appreciated. But on those days when I'm feeling empty, it fills the void quite nicely. When I'm filled with rage, it calms me down. When I'm happy, it makes everything seem that much better. And when I'm in the car with someone, listening to folk song, they'd better shut the hell up and listen to the lyrics. When we're listening to metal, they'd better be head-banging or playing air guitar. And when we're listening to pop, they'd better be dancing their ass off in the seat next to me. Tell me what makes the MB online forum work for you and keep you coming back for more? The blue background, the awesome people, the occasional wave of interesting new members, and my ongoing obsession with expanding my musical boundaries and finding that one album that will blow my mind apart. Describe an interesting experience you had on the forum? The most interesting thing has been the friendships I've developed and cultivated with members on and away from the forum. Being a mod is pretty trippy too. What have you learned or what will you take away from your experiences here? Don't take the internet (or yourself) so seriously. When it comes to music (or anything really), admit to what you like, own it, live it. Haters gonna hate. Let me know of any other points that you feel might interest me negative/positive about your experiences regarding being involved in a Music forum and its Members, now's your chance? There are some bitchy people here who should calm down...but I guess that's not much different than real life huh? Other than that it's all good. Real Name (Optional): Sarah __________________ Hi.