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Post by barbaraw on Jan 11, 2007 18:43:18 GMT -5
it's always his fault!
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mishka77
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Post by mishka77 on Jan 11, 2007 19:45:33 GMT -5
What *did* Simon say about the fans? I saw a mention, but I couldn't find the thread where it was discussed...
Maybe pulling the board was the decision of Sony, not the band. I would hope that grown men aren't such babies.
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Post by sunrise on Jan 11, 2007 20:30:00 GMT -5
Interesting Ask Katy response. I actually think some members...i.e. John and Nick spent some time on the board. You know, it really was a great way for the Band to get an unfiltered sense of what the fan base was thinking good or bad. I mean I vented many times on how I was frustrated many great songs didn't make Astonaut and how the final mix was very "overpolished" and almost sterile, with Andy's guitars way down on the mix. But that is what these boards are about, honest, unbiased opinions. I think DD with the exit of Andy were tired of seeing post after post of Andy Andy Andy, so they said, to hell with it, lets get rid of it. But I think eventually they will realize it was a mistake to take it down, but by then, no one will return, well actually we all probably would
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Post by Dani on Jan 11, 2007 21:14:03 GMT -5
It didn't happen until Andy left and all the great Andy threads.....Hummmmm......jk
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Post by lavieenrose on Jan 11, 2007 22:12:03 GMT -5
Maybe pulling the board was the decision of Sony, not the band. I would hope that grown men aren't such babies. I tend to regard it as a business decision - they've had far worse things said about them. Not necessarily by the label (not saying bad things, but the decision), but because it reflected badly on them on their own site, that they owned, and this might potentially affect the bottom line. Though I don't much see the point in speculating, cause they're never gonna tell us; guessing games tend to get out of proportion, turn people against others out of pure thought.
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Post by La Princess on Jan 12, 2007 9:55:32 GMT -5
What *did* Simon say about the fans? I saw a mention, but I couldn't find the thread where it was discussed... Maybe pulling the board was the decision of Sony, not the band. I would hope that grown men aren't such babies. You might be referring to the comment Simon made about "fat" fans. I can't remember if someone heard him say it, or if it was in an article. That's rude if true. I suspect the fanforum link on DD.com will now go to DDM.
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Denise7609
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I have visions of grandeur. SO!
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Post by Denise7609 on Jan 12, 2007 9:57:30 GMT -5
I still say it's about money.
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Post by linuxguy99 on Jan 12, 2007 10:09:41 GMT -5
I am guessing there are bigger better things to do than to worry about a bug-ridden, outdated and under-moderated forums. The sheer amount of kiddie baby bullshit was rampant there, and perhaps it was growing to be a huge headache and a waste of time. Of course, this is just a guess, but from my own experiences on moderating and running forums, the babysitting game gets frustrating especially when the inmates take over the asylum. Now when there is no moderation or the moderation gets corrupted, it makes things even worse.
Now if there was a way to clean house every once in a while, weed out the trolls, and enforce stricter guidelines, it may have fared better.
Who knows what the real reason behind the decision was, but Katy's response was vague and is open to more speculation.
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Post by missnorris12 on Jan 17, 2007 7:07:59 GMT -5
Sorry to say but first of all I think because of the departure of Andy people/fans were upset ,they should understand that,quite hostely I was in shock and disbelieve. So the statement they made was too short and no details,and yes fans want to know and understand,wich they couldn't. I understand they tried and it didn't work and it would be nice to have seen their dissapointments as well,it helps. And what i read their reaction wasn't that understandeble,they should and let everyone speak out their frustrations,and by time it would pass,all the negativity ,sad story i think. Glad to join now ;D No one can replace Andy that is why i quess
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