should proto prog and prog related removal

Geck0 wrote: I agree with Easy Livin'.I do believe there is scope for some kind of re-naming process, especially for prog-related.  The definition is a tad ambiguous.You can't delete bands though once they're here.  People work hard writing reviews, many reviewers aren't posters on the forum (even though you have to be a member), so if you deleted swathes of bands, they may suddenly wonder why and where their reviews are.  Not everyone saves their reviews as Word files before either (I do, however).I wouldn't even recommend removing those bands without reviews, because someone worked hard in getting them included in the first place.True, many many bands inclusion I disagree with, but they're here to stay and there is little we can do.Live with it people.I do believe though, that a new initiative needs to be installed for future additions, particularly in the prog-related genre.  A lot of bands that seem not suitable for other genres, seem to be put here, is this just?There needs to be some kind of prog-related specialist, or someone needs to work closer with this genre.

Be honest James. Your reviews don't take up much space on your hard drive.

Geck0 wrote: I agree with Easy Livin'. I do believe there is scope for some kind of re-naming process, especially for prog-related.  The definition is a tad ambiguous. You can't delete bands though once they're here.  People work hard writing reviews, many reviewers aren't posters on the forum (even though you have to be a member), so if you deleted swathes of bands, they may suddenly wonder why and where their reviews are.  Not everyone saves their reviews as Word files before either (I do, however).

One has to post his forum membership email address when writing a review. The admins could send the reviewer an email, explaining why the band(s) was removed. They could also include the original review(s) in the email. It isn't very hard to copy that text into an email.

Geck0 wrote: I wouldn't even recommend removing those bands without reviews, because someone worked hard in getting them included in the first place. True, many many bands inclusion I disagree with, but they're here to stay and there is little we can do. Live with it people.

Why not try to see it from the other side? Let's say that some of the members are against a certain addition. Wouldn't they think that the time someone spent to add that artist had been spent in vain? Wouldn't you say so about the additions you disagree with?

As for the "live with it" thing, I am going to use an old cliché: "This is a discussion forum, we're here to discuss things".

Geck0 wrote: I do believe though, that a new initiative needs to be installed for future additions, particularly in the prog-related genre.  A lot of bands that seem not suitable for other genres, seem to be put here, is this just? There needs to be some kind of prog-related specialist, or someone needs to work closer with this genre.

Good idea!  If we're going to have Prog Related we need a specialist, that's the least we can ask. Perhaps that would reduce the number of questionable additions. I'd prefer seeing both a specialist and a much stricter policy regarding the addition of bands in the Prog Related category though.

Neither should be removed.. Definitely since there are some high quality reviews added to the website!

Plus these bands DO have have something to do with progressive music in general.

Let them stay is what I say

No,because the owners of the site want them here.

Psychedelia wrote: There has been much discussion over the validity of these two supposed areas of prog. I believe that by having them the integrity of the site is compromised as bands that dont belong in the prog category are added. This site is meant for progressive rock and by definition these two areas aren't progressive    On the other hand proto prog could have a place as it shows the history of progressive music while both categories contain bands that some will think deserve if not to be in these genres then in true prog genres.

Well, check the votes. That will give you an idea about my vote too...