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    Posted: May 05 2011 at 13:36
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Points: 32524 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 05 2011 at 13:31
Actually, in this case, I'm in favor of using the original lineup picture:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/51/Dream_theater_in_1985.jpg
https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays
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Points: 13298 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 05 2011 at 13:30
It's been made abundantly clear that the picture shouldn't be changed to I doubt asking Max is really necessary. I guess we should all just move on now LOL
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Points: 32995 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 05 2011 at 13:28
Originally posted by Easy Livin Easy Livin wrote:

I think there are a couple of issues to be considered and resolved here. Not specifically about DT, but in general.
 
Firstly - What should be the site policy on the photos? Current line up, first line up, classic line up, best looking line up, band preferred photo, etc. At present, we only have the facility to add one picture, unless someone creates a collage, so a policy would be helpful.
 
Secondly, who makes the decision? Personally, I think the appropriate genre team should decide. I certainly don't see it as an admin issue (although Admin should help to identify site policy) or an Errors and omissions issue (unless we currently have no picture).
 
This is more of a "help us improve the site" issue, and perhaps should be discussed by the collaborators in their area too.
 
If a ruling is required from M@x, I'll ask him for it, but i think it would be better if we can go to him with some sort of consensus. Meanwhile, I'd suggest we leave DT as it is, pending clarification of the policy.

Although it seems there is no policy on this( I tried to find one) I think in general we have used the more established band pic.

All your suggestions sound very reasonable Bob. So thanks for that.Thumbs Up
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Points: 32524 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 05 2011 at 13:18
Originally posted by The T The T wrote:

I think bands should be represented not by their most recent photo but by one that represents their most classic and prog-related (not our subgenre) era of a band. In DT's case, please, Portnoy was the founder and was in all the band's albums. It should stay. 

Next: Changing Genesis' pic to on with just Rutherford and Banks... 




Agreed. That's why I commented as I did on the first page.
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I think bands should be represented not by their most recent photo but by one that represents their most classic and prog-related (not our subgenre) era of a band. In DT's case, please, Portnoy was the founder and was in all the band's albums. It should stay. 

Next: Changing Genesis' pic to on with just Rutherford and Banks... 
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Originally posted by Easy Livin Easy Livin wrote:

 
Secondly, who makes the decision? Personally, I think the appropriate genre team should decide. I certainly don't see it as an admin issue (although Admin should help to identify site policy) or an Errors and omissions issue (unless we currently have no picture).



That makes a lot of sense, really.
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I think there are a couple of issues to be considered and resolved here. Not specifically about DT, but in general.
 
Firstly - What should be the site policy on the photos? Current line up, first line up, classic line up, best looking line up, band preferred photo, etc. At present, we only have the facility to add one picture, unless someone creates a collage, so a policy would be helpful.
 
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This is more of a "help us improve the site" issue, and perhaps should be discussed by the collaborators in their area too.
 
If a ruling is required from M@x, I'll ask him for it, but i think it would be better if we can go to him with some sort of consensus. Meanwhile, I'd suggest we leave DT as it is, pending clarification of the policy.
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Points: 11979 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 05 2011 at 12:59
So what's the argument for change (precedence?) and what's the argument for keeping the same pic. This all seems like a storm in a teacup.
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Points: 13298 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 05 2011 at 12:36
Speaking of which, the bio is 8 years old. Someone might want to update it. 
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Points: 13298 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 05 2011 at 12:23
Originally posted by The T The T wrote:

What if they don't change it... 

I still don't care Tongue
it was simply a suggestion, I thought we might want to keep stuff current. If people disagree, I'm fine with that.
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Points: 32995 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 05 2011 at 12:02
I've asked for Admin guideance on this..I'm out.

I don't appreciate ACR's ultimatum at all.


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Points: 32995 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 05 2011 at 11:53
Originally posted by AtomicCrimsonRush AtomicCrimsonRush wrote:

What if i change it.... will you change it back

Really....are you going to go out on your own and do this?
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Points: 17493 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 05 2011 at 11:49
What if they don't change it... 
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Points: 13298 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 05 2011 at 11:45
LOL this has become quite the debate. Change it if you wish, I really don't care
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Points: 17493 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 05 2011 at 11:44
What if I change a few details in the bio of a few artists and I don't tell any of you? Will you find out? Will you send me a bill for all the paint? 
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Points: 14258 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 05 2011 at 11:42
What if i change it.... will you change it back
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Points: 32995 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 05 2011 at 10:54
Listen, the pic is not being changed. Can we move on?
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Points: 14258 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 05 2011 at 10:52
I agree to change the pic to keep it as current as possible.
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Points: 10185 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 04 2011 at 21:07
Originally posted by Triceratopsoil Triceratopsoil wrote:

Besides, this picture looks a lot better in terms of layout, neatness etc.

And Portnoy isn't in it too
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