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Peter 
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Joined: January 31 2004
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 Posted: January 08 2006 at 12:33 |
 Tony R wrote:
Certif1ed wrote:
Maybe we need 2 sites here...?
Just a thought. 
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Wow,now that is maybe something to think about for the future.....As the Prog-Metal database grows maybe we could have two archives:ProgArchives and Prog-Metal Archives.
This sounds drastic and devisive but ultimately it could be a good idea and would broaden our appeal even further.
It could well be that Prog-Metal has more general appeal than stuffy old Prog Rock.Maybe we could corner the market/readership on this?
Imagine clicking on progArchives and being presented with two options Prog Archives or Prog Metal Archives-both with their own front pages and presented reviews but sharing a common forum...
Anyone any thoughts?
Just thinking out loud really,not wishing to alienate our highly-regarded PM stalwarts.
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Well, not wishing to appear too "elitist," or to ruffle any metallic feathers, as it were, but I believe that yes, you may as well formalize the division along two main lines (old school prog, vs modern metal with keyboards) that is already here, in the music, and two main fan demographics.
On the "old" side, we can discuss mellotrons, grammar, philosophy and Viagra, and on the "young" side death growls, mean teachers, haircuts and pimple cream....
Let the bitter rancour, righteous indignation and name-calling commence -- gentlefolk, start your egos!
Edited by Peter
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"And, has thou slain the Jabberwock?
Come to my arms, my beamish boy!
O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!'
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Peter
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Posted: January 08 2006 at 13:45 |
Hmm... silence.
You need a new thread with a clearer title here, Mr Moderator!
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"And, has thou slain the Jabberwock?
Come to my arms, my beamish boy!
O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!'
He chortled in his joy.
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Tony R
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Posted: January 08 2006 at 14:08 |
Not yet...............
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Certif1ed
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Posted: January 08 2006 at 15:52 |
Peter wrote:
Well, not wishing to appear too "elitist," or to ruffle any metallic feathers, as it were, but I believe that yes, you may as well formalize the division along two main lines (old school prog, vs modern metal with keyboards) that is already here, in the music, and two main fan demographics.
On the "old" side, we can discuss mellotrons, grammar, philosophy and Viagra, and on the "young" side death growls, mean teachers, haircuts and pimple cream....
Let the bitter rancour, righteous indignation and name-calling commence -- gentlefolk, start your egos!
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I don't think that it's elitist at all, Peter - it seems to make common sense to me.
Prog Rock and Prog Metal are related, and should not be completely separated because fans of one are often fans of the other, and there are musical links.
However, it's becoming clearer and clearer to me as I listen to more and more Prog Metal, that the two forms of music are very different, both in terms of musical attributes and the politics of the two fan bases - as you point out.
Therefore, rather than put people off from one side or another, why not make this site even more welcoming to both - hopefully encouraging interest on both sides, not so much splitting the site, as the way the site is accessed.
I think that this could be a way to achieve that - Tony's suggestion, particularly, has a lot going for it.
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Peter
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Joined: January 31 2004
Location: Canada
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Posted: January 08 2006 at 17:08 |
Certif1ed wrote:
Peter wrote:
Well, not wishing to appear too "elitist," or to ruffle any metallic feathers, as it were, but I believe that yes, you may as well formalize the division along two main lines (old school prog, vs modern metal with keyboards) that is already here, in the music, and two main fan demographics.
On the "old" side, we can discuss mellotrons, grammar, philosophy and Viagra, and on the "young" side death growls, mean teachers, haircuts and pimple cream....
Let the bitter rancour, righteous indignation and name-calling commence -- gentlefolk, start your egos!
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I don't think that it's elitist at all, Peter - it seems to make common sense to me.
Prog Rock and Prog Metal are related, and should not be completely separated because fans of one are often fans of the other, and there are musical links.
However, it's becoming clearer and clearer to me as I listen to more and more Prog Metal, that the two forms of music are very different, both in terms of musical attributes and the politics of the two fan bases - as you point out.
Therefore, rather than put people off from one side or another, why not make this site even more welcoming to both - hopefully encouraging interest on both sides, not so much splitting the site, as the way the site is accessed.
I think that this could be a way to achieve that - Tony's suggestion, particularly, has a lot going for it.
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Yes, in all seriousness, I genuinely believe such a "re-arrangment" could be good for all.
BTW, Certo, thanks for your kind words of support during my recent "troubles."
They were much appreciated, I assure you!
P.
Edited by Peter
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"And, has thou slain the Jabberwock?
Come to my arms, my beamish boy!
O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!'
He chortled in his joy.
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