Changes AKA How the new staff team are going to spoil your fun

[AnnaLu]

Originally Posted by Death_of_Me

This!


The perception is like this:

Banter - "All Main Musers are nutters"

Main Muse - "All Banterers are nutters"


There's some common ground there. Can't we all get along and agree we're all nutters?

that's a great comment.

In fact, I logged in purely to express appreciation, and I'm not even being sarcastic.

[hugenkiss]

Originally Posted by Niall

The erosion of any barrier or animosity between any two parts of the board is most definitely our number one priority. We want people who regularly post in the Muse parts of the messageboard to feel welcome posting in the off topic parts and possibly we want people who only post in off topic sections to feel that the Muse parts can still provide some interesting discussions.

It may be that this is already the case, of course...

Ok, here is my input. I was a regular here for a while. But to be quite honest, after the Australia leg of TR, I didn't come back for a long time. It's common knowledge that Muse had a "typical" set list, and then varied it up in Australia. But what made me stop coming here was when a few people who mainly post in Banter (*I am not generalizing, it's just a fact*) came over to Main, and especially to a particular gig's thread, and completely bashed the band, bashed anyone who liked the band, and spewed some of the most disturbing vitiriol I had ever seen. Now, I realize that emotions were running high, but it disgusted me.

Now, I'm not saying that everyone has to throw roses at Muse and declare that they have scentless feces, but I do feel that there needs to be a certain amount of respect given to them ON THEIR OWN FORUM. A logical and reasonable discussion about their music and the direction of the next album, tour, etc. should be highly encouraged. But even those people who have been referenced in the previous comments about loving OoS but not liking anything since, can have some common courtesy for the band and the fans that still like the band.

Ok, vent over. Carry On!

Originally Posted by Furygirl

Please stay on topic.

Yes ma'am, Furygirl

[Megan.]

Originally Posted by /donna

I think change is good! Personally I would like to see a thread of the day kind of thing where everyone can go and discuss the chosen topic. I suggested this to Kev and he shot my idea down boo

Ooh, that's a good idea!

[L.]

Originally Posted by hugenkiss

Ok, here is my input. I was a regular here for a while. But to be quite honest, after the Australia leg of TR, I didn't come back for a long time. It's common knowledge that Muse had a "typical" set list, and then varied it up in Australia. But what made me stop coming here was when a few people who mainly post in Banter (*I am not generalizing, it's just a fact*) came over to Main, and especially to a particular gig's thread, and completely bashed the band, bashed anyone who liked the band, and spewed some of the most disturbing vitiriol I had ever seen. Now, I realize that emotions were running high, but it disgusted me.

Now, I'm not saying that everyone has to throw roses at Muse and declare that they have scentless feces, but I do feel that there needs to be a certain amount of respect given to them ON THEIR OWN FORUM. A logical and reasonable discussion about their music and the direction of the next album, tour, etc. should be highly encouraged. But even those people who have been referenced in the previous comments about loving OoS but not liking anything since, can have some common courtesy for the band and the fans that still like the band.

Ok, vent over. Carry On!

Thanks for your feedback, it's really good for us to understand why people decide to leave the board.

One question I wanted to ask: you mentioned some people bashing other members, did you report any of those posts at the time? Because unless things like that gets reported it is difficult for mods to intervene.

[/donna]

Originally Posted by -Blackout-

Ooh, that's a good idea!

Thanks, I think the mod team should choose a topic of the day, create a thread and encourage people to discuss it. It doesn't have to be about Muse either That way anyone can contribute.

[Megan.]

Originally Posted by /donna

Thanks, I think the mod team should choose a topic of the day, create a thread and encourage people to discuss it. It doesn't have to be about Muse either That way anyone can contribute.

Yeah, I like that

[hugenkiss]

Originally Posted by L.

Thanks for your feedback, it's really good for us to understand why people decide to leave the board.

One question I wanted to ask: you mentioned some people bashing other members, did you report any of those posts at the time? Because unless things like that gets reported it is difficult for mods to intervene.

No, I didn't. I just left. There were a lot of members on those particular gig threads following the gigs as they were happening, around 200 or so if I'm remembering correctly. I am pretty sure that the threads were being moderated to some extent, and that some of the people on the receiving end of it probably reported it. I was not personally targeted, but others were.

[/donna]

Originally Posted by -Blackout-

Yeah, I like that

I will mention it to Kev again tonight when he gets home

[Megan.]

Originally Posted by /donna

I will mention it to Kev again tonight when he gets home

Tell him he has no choice

[drawakangaroo]

See, I think the thing with banter is that it's like a giant clique (or at least appears that way), and if you try to join, chances are, you'll be ignored or brushed off like a mosquito. Whereas with Main Muse, all you have to do is either show extreme fangirlism or bash someone who says they like Guiding Light, and you're in.
At least that's how I see it.

[QubiQ]

I did see some of the negative opinions had got too far during TR tour, but I also remember, probably a bit earlier than the period when those negative posts took over the place, some posters who wouldn't accept any critical opinions but only those which praise the band in every aspect. I sincerely hope the change won't go that way, either. To be honest, I shudder at the thought.

BTW, I didn't report those posts. Just started to ignore particular posters. It was easy.

[LyraSilvertongue]

It's a good thing that we're all talking about this now in a constructive way. It'll help us all understand each other better and hopefully people will feel less like they have to stay in their safe little corner and can enjoy the board as a whole.

[L.]

If you witness any members, you feel are being "attacked"/"victimised" or you feel this happening to yourself, please report the post(s) to the mods. People get offended to various degrees so unless you make us aware that you are uncomfortable with the situation it is difficult to intervene. If you don't report it then it is likely we'll think that you have no issues with the situation and nothing will happen.

Basically if you want us to do something then let us know

[/donna]

Originally Posted by LyraSilvertongue

It's a good thing that we're all talking about this now in a constructive way. It'll help us all understand each other better and hopefully people will feel less like they have to stay in their safe little corner and can enjoy the board as a whole.

Yeah it is good. I used to be scared of banter. I liked to go in there but I got ignored a lot. I think the key thing is to be persistent and just randomly reply to everyone haha. Someone will eventually talk to you

[hipbones]

Originally Posted by drawakangaroo

See, I think the thing with banter is that it's like a giant clique (or at least appears that way), and if you try to join, chances are, you'll be ignored or brushed off like a mosquito. Whereas with Main Muse, all you have to do is either show extreme fangirlism or bash someone who says they like Guiding Light, and you're in.
At least that's how I see it.

Banter has such a bad rep. Seriously, post in there and be persistant...loads of lovely boardies post in that section. Eventually someone will reply.

Oh, and as Donna said. I used to be scared of Banter too hah but I just got involved and eventually things fell into place.