Musicbanter Improvement Thread (quote)

sweet_nothing · 06-10-2008, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ProggyMan

I'm not in the 'in-crowd'...

Am i in the 'in crowd'?

right-track · 06-10-2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bsmix

age requirements? haha jk
I really like the new release polls, and the album reviews are key. I wish they were combined so you go to a review and you see how popular it is here and who likes it (the album). I think I can see why it's a good idea to have them separate; so maybe you could move them to the reviews section after a few months/ combine with the review.

That's actually a good idea for some of the reviews on the new albums.
We could copy a review and replicate it in the appropriate place in the 'New Releases Ratings Forum'...

adidasss · 06-10-2008, 11:15 AM

I'd like to see more people (who can actually write) write reviews of current albums.

I'm not sure what cliques people are talking about (especially since those complains seem to be coming from people who've been here a total of a few days).

Urban Hat€monger ? · 06-10-2008, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Piss Me Off

One thing i've noticed (and this is strictly an opinion from a person in Britain) is that there tends to be barely no mods on during the day and they're all on in the evening, which results in lots of spam during the day which has is only cleaned up later on.
It's only a minor gripe, i'm not sure if anyone will agree with me?

I agree with you. Normally Seltzer is around in the morning , and then there's a gap between me , RT & Jackhammer coming on around 6ish.
The only solution I can see to this is get a mod from somewhere like India . Pakistan or Siberia.

Any suggestions?

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Originally Posted by ashtray

I think it's easy to spot out genuine opinions and am going to enjoy checking out the music some of you recommend. I am mostly here to learn but will offer what I have to share. I think I might have to agree with the clique thing. I don't know, the first post I made (I think) was about Kurt Cobain's ashes being stolen and I was attacked instantly by 2 people. I thought it was off topic how that person just commented on how about I must have been thinking about it for awhile. Spam if you ask me but I don't know I am just a noob.
EDIT : Having questions like "Who is your favorite MB member?" in those six pack question thing doesn't help with the clique thing. Just saying.

If you think that was being attacked I think you may be in for a shock. Nonsubmissivewife was just ribbing you & you seem to have take it personally.

She's one of the nicest people here and has never flamed anyone who whole time she's been here. If you think she's being nasty I think it may be in your best interest to get a thicker skin , or not take things to heart so much.

jackhammer · 06-10-2008, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Urban Hatemonger

I agree with you. Normally Seltzer is around in the morning , and then there's a gap between me , RT & Jackhammer coming on around 6ish.
The only solution I can see to this is get a mod from somewhere like India . Pakistan or Siberia.

Any suggestions?

If MB paid me to be a mod, I would quite happily jack in my job and mod during the day!

In all seriousness as Urban stated, the three English mods have day jobs and generally cannot get on during the day. It is frustrating all round, as it would be nice to be on the site at night and not sift through a lot of spam!

Laughing Boy · 06-10-2008, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by adidasss

I'm not sure what cliques people are talking about (especially since those complains seem to be coming from people who've been here a total of a few days).

Yeah sorry I forgot newly registered users shouldn't have input, my bad.

ashtray · 06-10-2008, 01:30 PM

This arcade I don't know. I think it would be cool if there was a way to play name that tune. Maybe have a downloadable stream and we can guess the song. If that is too much work I am sorry for mentioning just thought I'd throw it out there.
EDIT : I was also wondering why people get away with such off topic nonsense. "Am I in the in crowd?" Yeah thats a question thats really gonna help.
I think I mentioned a good example of how there are cliques here. Who is your favorite MB user? Who cares I thought we were here to talk music.

Piss Me Off · 06-10-2008, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Urban Hatemonger

I agree with you. Normally Seltzer is around in the morning , and then there's a gap between me , RT & Jackhammer coming on around 6ish.
The only solution I can see to this is get a mod from somewhere like India . Pakistan or Siberia.

Any suggestions?

Well let's pray, eh?
I only really realised that my point was a bit pointless afterwards. I urge all the UK mods to get promotions so they can slack off all day and post here. Cheers!

adidasss · 06-10-2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Laughing Boy

Yeah sorry I forgot newly registered users shouldn't have input, my bad.

Calm yourself n00bzorz, what I actually meant was that it usually takes a longer period to figure out if there are certain cliques at play or not. Being on a music forum, you should expect to come across more than one person that doesn't share your opinion...I don't think anyone is being particularly nasty about it so there's no need to be defensive...we do pay attention to abusive behavior and try to keep things civil...:\

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Originally Posted by ashtray

Who cares I thought we were here to talk music.

You're free to do so, the thread you mention is in the lounge which is intended for non-music related banter. And if we like to circle-jerk each other from time to time, that shouldn't concern you really...

ashtray · 06-10-2008, 01:41 PM

Well I just went to a new comment posted by a mod on there very own thread an all they said was "Spot on Sir" in response to someone elses response. It was really worth it. You guys aren't cliquey at all.

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Originally Posted by adidasss

You're free to do so, the thread you mention is in the lounge which is intended for non-music related banter. And if we like to circle-jerk each other from time to time, that shouldn't concern you really...

What do you mean it shouldn't concern me? Cause I'm not in any of your cliques hmmmmmmm?

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ashtray Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canerrrrduuuh Posts: 134	This arcade I don't know. I think it would be cool if there was a way to play name that tune. Maybe have a downloadable stream and we can guess the song. If that is too much work I am sorry for mentioning just thought I'd throw it out there. EDIT : I was also wondering why people get away with such off topic nonsense. "Am I in the in crowd?" Yeah thats a question thats really gonna help. I think I mentioned a good example of how there are cliques here. Who is your favorite MB user? Who cares I thought we were here to talk music.