What is the purpose of some threads at PA?
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Topic: What is the purpose of some threads at PA?
Posted By: Dick Heath
Subject: What is the purpose of some threads at PA?
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 06:26
Just quickly scrolling through the thread:
and I'm continually left asking: what is role/purpose of this thread? At one level it iprovides a shopping list of disconnected album titles, often with no more a repro of the front cover artwork and the contributor's name. Rarely do you see any attempt to justify, say through a review (okay if you are really bothered you go to the artist/album section - but who does?). Are you trying to flag up a great album or good new album or what? Why are you playing this album and why do you want to tell the PA community that you listening to it right at that moment? Are you trying to reflect your tastes to the PA community by the means of regular entries - although you risk being accused of having no taste by some....? Now let's be honest, with a free few seconds and if I can overcome the inertia, I've contributed - but without any subsequent acknowledgment (no 'hey great taste' to 'it sucks') I'm left thinking: this is seeds split on barren ground? Do anybody really care I've been listening to School of Language's album recently???
From the number of pages etc. such a thread is popular but I can't work out why, unless it part of the Nerdiness of prog fans. Or killing time. Or an equivalent to train number spotting? Or..................(please fill in that gap in reply). And I guess there are numerous other threads that seem to go nowhere but are still read. ------------- The best eclectic music on the Web,8-11pm BST/GMT THURS. CLICK ON: http://www.lborosu.org.uk/media/lcr/live.php - http://www.lborosu.org.uk/media/lcr/live.php Host by PA's Dick Heath. |
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Posted By: caretaker
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 06:47
| I think it's all three of the reasons you stated. |
Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 06:53
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Hey, it's about posting album cover art and making quick comments about what you are listening to. Actually one of my favorite threads. It's also fun if you coincidentally are listening to something someone else is or going "hey, I haven't listened to that one in a while, gonna whip it out". Now I won't say anything in defense of the other threads out there, but if you don't like the listening threads perhaps you will find this one a bit more interesting: http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42752&PN=39 - http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42752&PN=39 ------------- Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened... 
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Posted By: June
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 06:54
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Here, I don't know the members' taste so much (getting there), but on another forum, I know a couple of members whose tastes are quite aligned with mine. Whenever they post an album I've never heard of, I look it up because it's highly likely I will enjoy it. For me, that particular thread helps me discover new music. |
Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 06:56
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Best not to analyse it. If it's being read and contributed to, and not upsetting anyone then who cares what it's setting out to do..if anything.
------------- Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy! |
Posted By: progkidjoel
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 06:56
Mostly what I use it for, I love that thread. I've also used it to grab album recommendations a few times. ------------- 
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Slartibartfast wrote:Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 07:07
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It gets my interest going when I see a nice album cover so I will ask about it. Also nice when someone comments on what you are listening too. Sometimes it is showing off I suspect though. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: ProgBob
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 07:08
Actually, I do! Is that School of Language as in the Field Music offshoot? "Sea From Shore" is the album if I recall. I really like Field Music and the other offshoot, The Week That Was, but I have not had the School of Language album long and am not so familiar with it. ------------- Bob |
Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 07:58
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All of the above. I love that thread. ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 08:57
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It is an open invitation to start a discussion regarding music that you are currently listening to or just the album covers in general or whatever. What is the point of the internet? What is the point of this website? What is the point of any forum? What is the point of any thread in a forum? There is information to be had or shared if wanted. It is an act of socialization (or prog nerdiness if you prefer). ------------- 
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Posted By: NotAProghead
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 09:37
I rarely see discusions in mentioned thread. I don't think replies like "Cool!" or "Great album" are discussions. ------------- Who are you and who am I to say we know the reason why... (D. Gilmour) |
Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 09:40
Yes but sometimes they do. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 09:42
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There are many "What do you think of that album?" responses in that thread, and that is what creates the discussion. -------------
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Posted By: Lizzy
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 10:05
This! I actually thought this was going to be a discussion about 90+% of the threads in the Prog Music Lounge.  ------------- Property of Queen Productions... 
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Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 10:06
Or sohraab's  |
Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 10:07
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Probably one of the things I really enjoy about it is when you get oddly coincidental cover art between two posts.
------------- Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...
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Posted By: A Person
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 10:07
 That's not nice. And I have discovered a few great albums in that thread, I can't remember what they are though. |
Posted By: TheGazzardian
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 10:14
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Posted By: Dick Heath
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 10:24
Thanks for the reassurance, and guidance to why I do these things too... And hey, somebody does care School of Language gets mentioned, nice to know.  ------------- The best eclectic music on the Web,8-11pm BST/GMT THURS. CLICK ON: http://www.lborosu.org.uk/media/lcr/live.php - http://www.lborosu.org.uk/media/lcr/live.php Host by PA's Dick Heath. |
Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 16:06
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Yep. Here is another really annoying one http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=72160 - http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=72160
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Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 16:07
Very good...genius!  ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 17:14
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Of course the initial post question does make the mistake of assuming that threads have any purpose in the first place. I always start threads for the sole purpose of annoying people.  v v v I think we've pretty much reached a consensus amongst those of us who have commented on that thread in this one. ------------- Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...
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Posted By: Drew
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 17:17
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it's my favorite thread actually. excuse the **** out of me! ------------- |
Posted By: ProgBob
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 17:35
Yes and you even inspired me to dig it out ... almost ... except that I went and had a look at the Febus thread first (it's not normally one I look at) and came across an album by Upsilon Acrux. I was sufficiently intrigued both by the cover and the name of the band to explore further. I found an album called Galapagos Momentum on Spotify which I rather enjoyed and is now on my wishlist! OK - now I'll play School of Language! ------------- Bob |
Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 18:34
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^ That's it - that's why the thread is popular and some say, even useful. It's like a silent radio station where you don;t have to listen to every track they play, but if you see one that interests you or you haven't played for a while then you go and play it or spotify it.
------------- What? |
Posted By: zappaholic
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 20:03
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What, indeed, is the purpose of ANY thread on the Intartubez? ------------- "Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard." -- H.L. Mencken |
Posted By: Triceratopsoil
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 20:53
| the purpose of all the other threads is to be jealous of the Shred Room |
Posted By: npjnpj
Date Posted: October 13 2010 at 05:45
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Sorry, but I just have to say this: If you attack those threads whose length shows their appeal to many, many PA users, don't you think the problem lies with you instead of with those others? |
Posted By: Tony R
Date Posted: October 13 2010 at 05:57
He misunderstood the nature of the thread, now he understands and appreciates. He asked a question, he got an answer. Move along, nothing to see here... |
Posted By: npjnpj
Date Posted: October 13 2010 at 06:00
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Firstly, I didn't see any thread as of his I understand as stating what you say. Secondly, if that's so then close the friggin' thread. What is this, a trap? |
Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: October 13 2010 at 07:02
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Why close the thread? The initial question was seriously answered, we've had a little fun, and now we have a great spot to question various threads.
------------- Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...
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Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: October 13 2010 at 07:03
Good point. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: June
Date Posted: October 13 2010 at 14:57
I wish I had beautiful Amon Duul II vinyls to show off too...  |
Posted By: Formentera Lady
Date Posted: October 13 2010 at 19:42
Thank you for enlighten me! Now I understand the purpose of the thread!  Only one thing still puzzles me: I do not know what "Febus Mark VI" means. Can someone help?
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Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: October 13 2010 at 19:45
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Febus was a much loved PA member who passed away recently, and I believe they leave that there as a tribute to his favorite thread.
------------- ...that moment you realize you like "Mob Rules" better than "Heaven and Hell" |
Posted By: WalterDigsTunes
Date Posted: October 13 2010 at 19:50
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You know which ones really get me on edge? The ones about video converters and shoe sales. |