Prog Threads We Need Never Start Again

Personally, I've seen rather enough "Best Album" / "Best Band" of the seventies threads.  How many times can we debate the differences between Yes, Genesis and Pink Floyd. 

On the other hand, I think we need more threads about marmosets.

Great, let's make new members so nervous about posting that we only hear from the same old members over and over again.

What do you expect new members to do, read every single thread ever started on the site before they post anything? It seems like people get annoyed far too easily. A symptom of being on the internet too much is when the frustrations of daily life start to get taken out on anonymous strangers online. If someone starts a thread that does not interest you, or even annoys you, guess what? You don't have to read it! Start a discussion that interests you.

It's like going to a party, sticking your nose in other people's conversations, and then getting annoyed if it doesn't interest you.

Here's a guideline for newbies: ignore the bitter and cynical old farts, talk about music, share, learn, and enjoy yourselves.


Edited by jplanet - December 16 2009 at 12:46

Any thread that mentions one or all of the following word:

mrcozdude wrote: .....We all know were better people after seeing two girls one cup.

"ELP vs Devo" or any equally absurd comparsion.

ClemofNazareth wrote: "ELP vs Devo" or any equally absurd comparsion.

 

Which do you prefer prog or large breasts?

jplanet wrote: What do you expect new members to do, read every single thread ever started on the site before they post anything? It seems like people get annoyed far too easily. A symptom of being on the internet too much is when the frustrations of daily life start to get taken out on anonymous strangers online.

No, but they can go search the forum's archives for old discussions which might contain the information they're looking for. This isn't one of those forums where a thread gets deleted after a couple of months.

As for the question posed by the thread starter? I'd be more than happy to see a moratorium on threads whining about how progressive rock isn't as popular as it was in the early 1970s, and discussions of exactly what progressive rock is. Odds are high that'd result in the posting shrinking to a third of its current, but hey... quality above quantity, isn't that what they say?

Green Shield Stamp wrote: Which do you prefer prog or large breasts?

Only if the breasts jiggle in 15/4 (Siberian Khatru and On Reflection = win)

Any poll that does not have Frank Zappa as an option. Answering Frank Zappa on any prog related poll is like answering Jesus any time in Sunday school--even if it's not the answer they're looking for, no one can really tell you you're wrong.

Any thread suggesting Faith No More that gets shot down in two posts, especially if there are any comparisons to the Beastie Boys.

Any "polls" in the polls section that require you to actually answer rather than simply clicking on an option. Seriously, who has time to type out which one they prefer?