Niall Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer Rabbit Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I posted a thread in banter asking a question about my ipod and the arrangement of B-sides. And in three posts I was being told to burn it You do realize that they were just busting your balls right? You asked how to arrange Muse B-sides in an area that has people who like to show a face and act as if they hate the band. Maybe some genuinely do "hate" the band for the recent change in direction and attitude, but there are a number who do not. Like Kazzie said, there are hardcore Origin Of Symmetry and Absolution fans in Banter, but they don't like talking about the band's newer material because they feel that it is sub-par to what came before. Granted, there are others on the forum who have the complete opposite opinion, but they're not called "hostile" because of it. These are the Muse boards after all. You wouldn't really come here if you didn't like something about the band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazzie Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I posted a thread in banter asking a question about my ipod and the arrangement of B-sides. And in three posts I was being told to burn it Every since I don't dare post there. One thing that is very good now is Kitten tab. Its a lot more friendly then when I joined. And a suggestion I have is that sarcasm be shown in a different colour. We use a system on another fourm where sarcasm is shown in Purple and its really helpful. But of course, you are the mods and its up to you If you can't detect sarcasm, then being on a public forum is not a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niall Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 You do realize that they were just busting your balls right? You asked how to arrange Muse B-sides in an area that has people who like to show a face and act as if they hate the band. Maybe some genuinely do "hate" the band for the recent change in direction and attitude, but there are a number who do not. Like Kazzie said, there are hardcore Origin Of Symmetry and Absolution fans in Banter, but they don't like talking about the band's newer material because they feel that it is sub-par to what came before. Granted, there are others on the forum who have the complete opposite opinion, but they're not called "hostile" because of it. These are the Muse boards after all. You wouldn't really come here if you didn't like something about the band. Yeah we need to get rid of that attitude imo. It's a messageboard, it's very hard to convey irony or humour or a lack of sincerity, especially considering so many users don't speak English as a first language. People could be helpful and friend but instead they act (note act, not are) hostile and sometimes downright hateful at face value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Ohh I see, yes that makes perfect sense! But come have a chat sometime! We've chatted a little, and you know Alix and I'm sure a few others who frequently post in Banter. And if it's just casual chat (I mean, chat other than something rather personal going on) just butt in and reply, that's how I started. And I guess people shouldn't feel offended when there is no reply, half of the time I post I get no reply and I don't really expect it either, just me venting Also a lot of people who know each other, got to know each other through banter 1st and then subsequently met. In a vicious circle really if people never post in banter then they will never get to know the people in banter. I mean all of us were a banter noob at one stage! That's how I met you actually... Started chatting in Banter and other places and got to meet IRL for Casino de Paris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazzie Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Yeah we need to get rid of that attitude imo. It's a messageboard, it's very hard to convey irony or humour or a lack of sincerity, especially considering so many users don't speak English as a first language. People could be helpful and friend but instead they act (note act, not are) hostile and sometimes downright hateful at face value. Plenty of this in Main muse as well... Not just Banter might I add. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buxomflirter Queef Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Also a lot of people who know each other, got to know each other through banter 1st and then subsequently met. In a vicious circle really if people never post in banter then they will never get to know the people in banter. I mean all of us were a banter noob at one stage! That's how I met you actually... Started chatting in Banter and other places and got to meet IRL for Casino de Paris. Yes exactly! But I think that is what Lyra meant, if you see users chat as if they are irl friends it might be a bit intimidating to just come in and start chatting along. Ahh those were good times <3 CdP was also the place where I lost my fear for Dip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyraSilvertongue Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Yes exactly! But I think that is what Lyra meant, if you see users chat as if they are irl friends it might be a bit intimidating to just come in and start chatting along. Ahh those were good times <3 CdP was also the place where I lost my fear for Dip You were at CdeP too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Yes exactly! But I think that is what Lyra meant, if you see users chat as if they are irl friends it might be a bit intimidating to just come in and start chatting along. Ahh those were good times <3 CdP was also the place where I lost my fear for Dip I completely agree it is intimidating but we'll all been there the first time we posted in banter. So much fun... I think the French TV crew is still scared of Dip though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buxomflirter Queef Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 You were at CdeP too? I was I completely agree it is intimidating but we'll all been there the first time we posted in banter. So much fun... I think the French TV crew is still scared of Dip though. Oh my what did he do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dip Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I reckon we should create a team of musers who are rad and then they can decide who sucks and ban them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazzie Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I reckon we should create a team of musers who are rad and then they can decide who sucks and ban them You should have typed that in purple. Some users might be taking you to seriously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer Rabbit Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Plenty of this in Main muse as well... Not just Banter might I add. 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyraSilvertongue Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 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 pretty much sums it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dip Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Main Muse sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/donna Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 You should have typed that in purple. Some users might be taking you to seriously Why be so mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/donna Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Main Muse sucks diperino you be nice! Or I will poke you in the ribs when I next see you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dip Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 diperino you be nice! Or I will poke you in the ribs when I next see you I'm being HONEST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/donna Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I'm being HONEST That's your opinion The discussion in here is very heated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furygirl Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Please stay on topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FearAndPanic Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I have a dream, where banterers and main musers can sit together at the Table of Brotherhood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazzie Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Why be so mean? Just annoys me that Banter is getting the majority of the blame here Plus, I was being Sarcastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/donna Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I have a dream, where banterers and main musers can sit together at the Table of Brotherhood. I like! Just annoys me that Banter is getting the majority of the blame here Plus, I was being Sarcastic I think it is a tough one really because banter people see it as MMer's being the problem and visa versa! It is a bit silly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/donna Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niall Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I reckon we should create a team of musers who are rad and then they can decide who sucks and ban them Like some sort of team of people who have extra power, and who know what they're doing, and can moderate the rest of them musers...! You should have typed that in purple. Some users might be taking you to seriously Don't take the piss, they were just throwing an idea out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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