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someone_else 
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Posted: April 15 2011 at 13:56 |
 Prog Geo wrote:
In some of my new posts there are spaces.But I try to do it more often.Indeed,still I don't understand this rule of english writing.So,thank you for the torture!
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If you persist in the omission of spaces I have another suggestion: start a review with a HTML tag like "<font size="+3">" and end it with "</font>". I see that the usage of larger fonts instead of spaces after interpunctions make your posts rather legible. Moreover, such a review will occupy more space of the PA homepage during the first hours after posting. 
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NotAProghead
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Posted: April 15 2011 at 13:04 |
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Who are you and who am I to say we know the reason why... (D. Gilmour)
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Snow Dog
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Posted: April 15 2011 at 12:14 |
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^Until a few years ago I didn't use a space either. I thought the punctuation served as a space instead. I just followed the conventions os printed word I saw in books and the internet etc eventually.
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Prog Geo
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Posted: April 15 2011 at 12:11 |
NotAProghead wrote:
Still don't like spaces? I doubt you'll ever be a prog reviewer.I've heard M@X is going to use some vintage equipment for such writers: |
In some of my new posts there are spaces.But I try to do it more often.Indeed,still I don't understand this rule of english writing.So,thank you for the torture!
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NotAProghead
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Posted: April 15 2011 at 12:07 |
Still don't like spaces? I doubt you'll ever be a prog reviewer. I've heard M@X is going to use some vintage equipment for such writers:
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Who are you and who am I to say we know the reason why... (D. Gilmour)
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Prog Geo
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Posted: April 15 2011 at 11:58 |
seventhsojourn wrote:
... plus the fact that any member can post a review and it will remain on the front page for 24 hours or so, how cool is that ?! |
Believe me,very cool mr Chris!I liked it when I saw my reviews for Sensual noise and Izah on the front page!
Edited by Prog Geo - April 15 2011 at 11:59
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seventhsojourn
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Posted: April 15 2011 at 11:47 |
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... plus the fact that any member can post a review and it will remain on the front page for 24 hours or so, how cool is that ?!
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Prog Geo
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Posted: April 15 2011 at 10:45 |
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Τhat's the reason why I started to write reviews.Because they have more weight that the ratings.
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Sonorous Meal show every Sunday at 20:00 (greek time) on http://www.justincaseradio.com
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seventhsojourn
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Posted: April 15 2011 at 10:19 |
Prog Geo wrote:
I want to tell you something.As a listener and as a fan my goal is to promote some bands that I believe that worth a listen.But especially my goal is to promote extreme prog metal and prog metal.That's why I want to become a prog reviewer.But as I had said I give up reviewing.Because it's very difficult for me.Not only because of my english level.Also it's difficult because this is my style of writing.I can't analyse very much some things.So,I won't write reviews very often.Finally,can someone tell me how I can become a VIP member? |
George,
If you want to promote certain bands or a particular subgenre, probably the best thing you could do is to write reviews. Remember, reviews carry much more weight than ratings alone. And by writing reviews your English will surely improve. By the way I have read six or so of your reviews and I understand them fine. If you find it difficult to analyse music then try writing about your own thoughts and feelings when listening to the music. I can't tell you any more than Ian on the VIP thing but if you really want to be a Prog Reviewer don't give up on that ambition.
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Snow Dog
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Posted: April 15 2011 at 09:41 |
irrelevant wrote:
I don't think they hand those out anymore. |
This has been said already. He didn't like that answer or maybe didn't believe it.
I have done some research and...
" to recognize the fidelity, presence, friendship and comraderie, of members that are here for a long time and, for several reasons, bear no title of Prog-Reviewer, Collab, etc."
It isn't a promotion but an aknowledgment.
Seems to me if you are not spotted by Admin you have to be nominated.
Edited by Snow Dog - April 15 2011 at 09:49
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irrelevant
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Posted: April 15 2011 at 09:38 |
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I don't think they hand those out anymore.
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Prog Geo
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Posted: April 15 2011 at 08:31 |
Snow Dog wrote:
I have no idea how you become a VIP member.
Is that clear enough now? |
Yes! I know that you don't know mr.Cownie. You told me that again. My question is for someone who knows.
Edited by Prog Geo - April 15 2011 at 08:31
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Snow Dog
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Posted: April 15 2011 at 08:17 |
I have no idea how you become a VIP member.
Is that clear enough now?
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Prog Geo
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Posted: April 15 2011 at 08:02 |
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I want to tell you something.As a listener and as a fan my goal is to promote some bands that I believe that worth a listen.But especially my goal is to promote extreme prog metal and prog metal.That's why I want to become a prog reviewer.But as I had said I give up reviewing.Because it's very difficult for me.Not only because of my english level.Also it's difficult because this is my style of writing.I can't analyse very much some things.So,I won't write reviews very often.Finally,can someone tell me how I can become a VIP member?
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Sonorous Meal show every Sunday at 20:00 (greek time) on http://www.justincaseradio.com
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Horizons
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Posted: April 13 2011 at 17:57 |
17 is more than me, so congrats there 
Glad this thread calmed down a bit.
Good luck on your "Prog Reviewer" Title!
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Prog Geo
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Posted: April 13 2011 at 15:48 |
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Nice post mr Steve.Thanks.I say again that I have reviewed 17 albums.There are some reviews alone in the middle of the list.
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Sonorous Meal show every Sunday at 20:00 (greek time) on http://www.justincaseradio.com
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Snow Dog
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Posted: April 13 2011 at 15:00 |
Good post Steve. Comforting words. Well done old chap. 
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lazland
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Posted: April 13 2011 at 14:39 |
After reaching the milestone of my 100th review, I wrote to a collaborator and asked, in private and politely, if I would be considered.
I was lucky in that the people who decide these things judged the quality of my reviews strong enough to be promoted. I really took that as a big compliment and was very grateful.
However, and here is where I think your underlying problem is, I would make one very important point: If I had not been promoted to PR, I would have still reviewed, tried to improve, but most of all, continued to participate in and enjoy a site I love. The title doesn't really matter, the site does.
As far as your reviews go, can I make a suggestion, and for your posts as well? English is not your first language, so it is difficult, but try to slow down a little, and let patience take over from enthusiasm a bit more. The quality will improve dramatically, believe me.
Lastly, I am very sorry to hear you have been depressed. I have not posted this on the forum in any detail before, but I was off sick from work for six months last year owing to stress and depression bought about by a very serious incident directly related to my work duties. Although I am back at work full time now for the first time since last July, I still have certain issues related to the incident that made me ill in the first place.
Aside from my wonderful family, the thing that really helped me pull through a very dark and worrying time was this site and my music.
You clearly love your music, of that there is no doubt. Sit back, relax, and enjoy. It's the best medicine you can have - take it from one that knows. Don't worry about titles which are, at the end of the day, not that important - a love of life is.
Feel free to PM me if you wish to discuss further, because I will not expand on the points I have made here in public.
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Snow Dog
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Posted: April 13 2011 at 14:16 |
seventhsojourn wrote:
There are some spread out near the bottom of the list. |
I counted them and made it eleven, no idea why I said seven. Just wanted to agree that it wasn't many yet.
Edited by Snow Dog - April 13 2011 at 14:18
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seventhsojourn
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Posted: April 13 2011 at 14:14 |
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There are some spread out near the bottom of the list.
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