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Post by Homer J. Fong on Mar 8, 2009 23:08:01 GMT -5
An Open Letter To The Mods:
I know you all do your best. And I know that it can't be easy presiding over Inforoo - Lord knows it seems a challenge.
With that said...could we please get some clean-up in aisle Troo Music Lounge? It's easily the "worst" out of all the sub-forums. Every day people post brand new threads with "OAKENFOLD" or some nonsense as the subject, just to express their excitement for this artist, or how they wish this artist would be added, or whatever, all without bothering to find an appropriate thread. Some of these are warranted, such as when someone started a separate thread for a "predict the Phish setlist at Roo" theme, which would have gotten lost in the general Phish discussion thread.
However, looking at the first page right now, there are a good amount of threads that are simply the result of laziness, i.e. someone who's new to the forum who hasn't looked around. I've been posting here for going on 3 years now, and this is easily the worst it's ever been.
As a suggestion (and I don't know if ProBoards can do this or not), maybe make a) required reading for new posters (i.e. they have to read a rules/guidelines/etiquette post or something), and/or b) have a dedicated forum for new posters, where you can't post in the general boards until you've hit 100 posts or whatever. Some of the other boards I've posted on have used that, and it generally cuts down the noise ratio.
Just some ideas/thoughts. Of course, you could always just make me a mod and I'd handle business
Agreed...But also...isn't that a part of the concept of a message board dispite the redundance...for people to make there own threads about what they're excited for. They could have something like...myspace's comment approvals...only based on new threads
Agreed...But also...isn't that a part of the concept of a message board dispite the redundance...for people to make there own threads about what they're excited for. They could have something like...myspace's comment approvals...only based on new threads
Yes, but there's a sticky at the top of that forum that lists every single thread on a particular band that exists, so you can easily find them. There's no need for there to be a new thread on which artists people want to see added every 5 hours, or a new thread discussing the merits of NIN twice a week, or whatever. People simply aren't taking the time to look around and are instead going for instant gratification, and as such the forum is cluttered and unwieldy.
My bad on the last..apologies go a long way with me..so, im sorry for bein a weenie..I don't make to mant threads..didn't see one on jam bands..but..whatever
It's an art, not a science. I usually try to keep it relatively in check. We aren't gonna be able to please everyone, so just know that we're doing our best, but some things will inevitably fall through the cracks.
Post by The Original Wolfman Jess on Mar 9, 2009 10:49:38 GMT -5
If there is one that particularly offends you just PM a mod. I have never had any trouble after doing that. This board has just caught a lot of new members this year, and I am sure it is hard to deal with it all. Also lets be fair posting IBTL pictures is a pretty fun way to teach our new members the rules without running them off.
I was looking at another proboards festival board the other day, and that thing is so heavily modded, by one individual that it seems oppressive to me. The other thing that would help is if the vets would just stop posting in the redundant threads, with the exception of IBTL pics.
Post by Homer J. Fong on Jan 21, 2010 9:58:49 GMT -5
Bumping this thread for current relevance. Can the mods please start breaking out the thread locks and the banhammer please? The forum is currently flooded with trolls, and pointless threads such as the "Kanye West with Jay-Z" one.
It seems like every five minutes someone starts a thread with a band name in the title, with the post just being "wouldn't it be awesome if [insert band X here] was at Bonnaroo??? What do you think!!!1," when there are already threads for "Bands you would like to see this year," "Rumored Bands," "Quasi-confirmed bands," "Headlining Bands," etc.
It's just getting to be a complete sh*t-show. Trying to keep a discussion on topic is completely impossible.
^^^I have avoided the Troo Music Lounge for that very reason - I just stuck my head in there for the first time in a while and had to slowly back away...
Post by Homer J. Fong on Jan 21, 2010 11:32:53 GMT -5
Exactly. It's pretty ridiculous that in a forum about a MUSIC festival, the one thing that sucks is the area in which to discuss music.
There doesn't need to be a new thread every time somebody thinks of a band they'd like to see. There doesn't need to be 10 different threads with the same basic "list your top ten acts you want at Bonnaroo" premise. It's completely unreadable, and the amount of trolls and/or overreactionary idiots is just insane.
Post by Ol' Dirty Brooklyn on Jan 21, 2010 12:31:11 GMT -5
This is one of the toughest times of the year since we have a lot of new people joining and posting. I thought there was an automatic PM that explained the rules of the board and what not. I will look into that.
Post by Homer J. Fong on Jan 21, 2010 13:02:54 GMT -5
Well Christ man, just make me a mod and let me unleash the banhammer on a few folks! I'll be locking threads and booting people so fast your head'll spin! We'd whip this place back up to shape in no time. F*ck sending polite little PMs, let's start chopping heads!
Well Christ man, just make me a mod and let me unleash the banhammer on a few folks! I'll be locking threads and booting people so fast your head'll spin! We'd whip this place back up to shape in no time. F*ck sending polite little PMs, let's start chopping heads!
Well Christ man, just make me a mod and let me unleash the banhammer on a few folks! I'll be locking threads and booting people so fast your head'll spin! We'd whip this place back up to shape in no time. F*ck sending polite little PMs, let's start chopping heads!
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Post by Homer J. Fong on Jan 23, 2010 23:05:02 GMT -5
You said it, long hair! Change that "Showerless Shakedown Vendor" under my name to "Administrator" and I'll have that place looking cleaner than a fresh shave! Enough of this kowtowing to the new and clueless, let's lay down the law and start breaking faces!
Post by itrainmonkeys on Jan 25, 2010 14:31:38 GMT -5
I agree it needs cleanup.
I understand completely that it's a long and boring job to do and I appreciate everything all the mods do (and have done)....but something's gotta be worked on in that section.
Looking at it now there are:
2 threads about coachella acts a thread about Rothbury being canceled a thread about wakarusa lineup a thread about mountain jam lineup
then there's a thread for every artist who people want added. yo gabba gabba, peter gabriel, jay-z guest star kanye west, what surprises could they have, etc.
There's a whole lot of threads that don't necessarily need to be there. There can easily be one "Crossover Acts" to discuss acts that other festivals have and Roo may get - we don't need one for each festival.
Again.....I understand it's a tedious and boring job and I know that it's usually only this time of the year. I just wish there was less clutter.
I understand completely that it's a long and boring job to do and I appreciate everything all the mods do (and have done)....but something's gotta be worked on in that section.
Looking at it now there are:
2 threads about coachella acts a thread about Rothbury being canceled a thread about wakarusa lineup a thread about mountain jam lineup
then there's a thread for every artist who people want added. yo gabba gabba, peter gabriel, jay-z guest star kanye west, what surprises could they have, etc.
There's a whole lot of threads that don't necessarily need to be there. There can easily be one "Crossover Acts" to discuss acts that other festivals have and Roo may get - we don't need one for each festival.
Again.....I understand it's a tedious and boring job and I know that it's usually only this time of the year. I just wish there was less clutter.
Certainly sounds to me like that's another vote for Juggernaut. A vote for Juggernaut is a vote for CHANGE!
VOTE [glow=red,2,300]***Oh, it's the Juggernaut, b*tch!***[/glow] for [shadow=red,left,300]TROO MUSIC LOUNGE MODERATOR 2010[/shadow] "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats!"
Thats my fault. I shoulda thought a little more first. If it needs locking, please by all means do.
And I'd vote for Juggs, too.
No need to apologize and please don't get me wrong. It wasn't a bad idea for a thread. It's just that, after you created it for mountain jam crossover acts.....we started seeing coachella and rothbury ones. And then it starts happening over and over.
You had a good idea for creating discussion/speculation, it's just that your idea spawned more of the same idea and before you know it we have 5 threads talking about acts from other festivals who we want/may get.
Everyone's a critic. That forum is not gonna be spit and polished, cause no matter what we do in there it'll upset people. We don't mod it enough, people get pissed. We mod it too much, we're being nazis. I think it's fine. Sorry if we don't get to locking and moving things quick enough for some folks. It's the way things are. It's the way things will be.
Post by Homer J. Fong on Jan 26, 2010 8:51:52 GMT -5
Danbird, you're missing the point. The people have spoken. Juggernaut in 2010! I'm not afraid to do the dirty work for you guys - I'll throw a monkey wrench into the whole situation. There won't be no problems.
Everyone's a critic. That forum is not gonna be spit and polished, cause no matter what we do in there it'll upset people. We don't mod it enough, people get pissed. We mod it too much, we're being nazis. I think it's fine. Sorry if we don't get to locking and moving things quick enough for some folks. It's the way things are. It's the way things will be.
Even if I get slightly irritated with the situation, it is nowhere near as irritated as I would get if you actually made jugs a moderator .
Post by AgainstNunes! on Jan 26, 2010 12:57:55 GMT -5
Some information to consider via Wikipedia...
"Once in motion, the Juggernaut is physically unstoppable, does not tire from physical activity and is able to survive without food, water or oxygen."
He would be a machine if he was a moderator. He can clean up the Lounge without food, water, and oxygen! Are you kidding me?
"The character, however, is vulnerable to mental attacks, a weakness that has been exploited via the removal of his helmet. The Juggernaut has circumvented this weakness by on occasion wearing a metal skullcap inside his main helmet."
As long as Jugs, has a metal skullcap inside to block mental attacks from new members posting ridiculous, unrelated threads that deserve banishment, he has my vote.
2/5- Papadosio 3/3- MUSE 3/12- John Mayer 3/19- The Werks 3/31- Passion Pit 4/18- Ben Folds 4/20- Against Me! 6/10- Bonnaroo 6/30- Eric Clapton and Roger Daltrey
Everyone's a critic. That forum is not gonna be spit and polished, cause no matter what we do in there it'll upset people. We don't mod it enough, people get pissed. We mod it too much, we're being nazis. I think it's fine. Sorry if we don't get to locking and moving things quick enough for some folks. It's the way things are. It's the way things will be.
Even if I get slightly irritated with the situation, it is nowhere near as irritated as I would get if you actually made jugs a moderator .
Wolfman, you're being short-sighted. That place would be clean like a fresh shave and smooth like a baby's backside in no time at all. Just think - no more endless topics like "PHISH SHOULD BE THERE AGAIN THIS YEAR!" and "Kayne West!!!11 with JAYZ." No more trolls ruining threads by starting arguments just for the sake of it. No more inane arguments over who sucks more, KOL or DMB. Just a clean,viable, workable forum where we can actually discuss the music of the festival, without all the garbage.
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!" and "Kayne West!!!11 with JAYZ." No more trolls ruining threads by starting arguments just for the sake of it. No more inane arguments over who sucks more, KOL or DMB. Just a clean,viable, workable forum where we can actually discuss the music of the festival, without all the garbage.