[eli's_rhythm]

Originally posted by TC

LMAO yeah, I say, let's just replace ATRL with a guestbook. That's a good idea, right?

In other news, you can now post in groups even if you're not a member of the group. This makes it easier to comment on threads without clogging up the "My Groups" section. You still need to join a group to post new threads or add pictures.

I might reverse that decision if it causes problems.

That is an EXCELLENT compromise. You're definitely the best design mod I've ever seen because you actually take people's comments to heart.

[Red]

Originally posted by Anthony Kerty

But the mods have been trying to finish the 'official' threads for more than a year now. Never worked. And it's not going to.

No offense, but you seem to forget that all they have to do is delete the threads, if they pop up, and they would be finished. If the mods really want it to work, they will make it work.

Like I said, let's just...give it a test run, see how it goes.

Oh, and by the way...

Originally posted by CarCAL22

Um, no i like pulse a lot, its a hell of alot more mature than this place and it focuses on the MUSIC.

Is it more mature? Duh. Just about every forum is. Is it better? **** no. Why? Well, the fact of the matter is, ATRL, no matter how stupid it can be sometimes, is unique in its structure, whereas Pulse isn't, really. There's no other forum like it, and, for some strange reason, I think that's why I continue to post here.

[Tightrope]

I am not gonna get used to the Group thing since my Mixi ITunes thread was locked

[Anthony K.]

Originally posted by Red

No offense, but you seem to forget that all they have to do is delete the threads, if they pop up, and they would be finished. If the mods really want it to work, they will make it work.

Like I said, let's just...give it a test run, see how it goes.

No offense, but it seems you didn't understand a single LETTER from what I said.

Anywayz:

Originally posted by Rico Shameless v2

I understand that, but that won't, and still hasn't, stop people from posting what they want in any section. Of course you all can just close/delete/move the threads, but you'd still be doing a lot more than you were with 1 thread for a specific artist.

[Anthony K.]

Originally posted by Tightrope

I am not gonna get used to the Group thing since my Mixi ITunes thread was locked

Sorry, Mike, but that was HILARIOUS.

[Anthony K.]

Originally posted by Raguabros

I think we should merge all discussions about all artists into one thread in the Music section called "Artist Discussion". This way you won't have to "Join" groups, you won't have any problem with smilies, and you can bitch as much as you want, all in one thread!

LMFAO.

[RainMan]

Originally posted by Dead Psycho

This forum kinda dead without the official threads really.

I actually agree with a DeadPsycho statement.

[Superbitch]

Originally posted by Dead Psycho

This forum kinda dead without the official threads really. =[ I miss Britney's stans.

IKR? i miss u too saying crazy **** about britney atrl without official threads=boring

[Superbitch]

FACT atrl without official forums is kinda boring

[orange]

Originally posted by Delicious

I thought the whole point was to make everything neater though. Making even more topics is like the opposite. They'll all be in the Britney board but....its still messy. And every single artist needs their own board? Really? :-/ Some of them need to be in the main music news section, because thats the only way most people would even get news about unpopular artists...

It really should not be that hard to think when a thread should be made and when a new group should be made. If no one is dying to post how there is a 10 second stream of Britney walking, then it is probably not worth posting anywhere. That said, with the official threads, it was a lot harder finding older news/topics that were already discussed or posted. This way, even though there could be a lot of posts in one group, it is a little bit easier keeping track of what is posted and where.

Oh and you could share "unpopular artists" videos and songs but you really do not have to post every single thing about them in the Music section. If someone likes the new song or video, they will try to find new information themselves. The best way to market someone is not just by merely spamming but thinking about what you like about them and what you really want to share.

Originally posted by Anthony Kerty

Of course you all can just close/delete/move the threads, but you'd still be doing a lot more than you were with 1 thread for a specific artist.)

I was going to disagree with how more work should not result to carelessness but then again, I know how easy it is to give in and stop caring. So, you could be right but at the same time, it is still better to try and fail than to never try. It is just sad that, from how I read your post, you are saying that members really cannot control their impulse to post... is it just really that hard to get the members to think before they post?

[Travis10]

Originally posted by orange

It really should not be that hard to think when a thread should be made and when a new group should be made. If no one is dying to post how there is a 10 second stream of Britney walking, then it is probably not worth posting anywhere. That said, with the official threads, it was a lot harder finding older news/topics that were already discussed or posted. This way, even though there could be a lot of posts in one group, it is a little bit easier keeping track of what is posted and where.

Oh and you could share "unpopular artists" videos and songs but you really do not have to post every single thing about them in the Music section. If someone likes the new song or video, they will try to find new information themselves. The best way to market someone is not just by merely spamming but thinking about what you like about them and what you really want to share.



I was going to disagree with how more work should not result to carelessness but then again, I know how easy it is to give in and stop caring. So, you could be right but at the same time, it is still better to try and fail than to never try. It is just sad that, from how I read your post, you are saying that members really cannot control their impulse to post... is it just really that hard to get the members to think before they post?

BTW ATRLers, lemme re-introduce you, this is Ke! She's probably cooler than you... : ]!

[TC]

Originally posted by orange

With the official threads, it was a lot harder finding older news/topics that were already discussed or posted. This way, even though there could be a lot of posts in one group, it is a little bit easier keeping track of what is posted and where.

Bingo. Well, almost. Looks like a lot of people still haven't figured out they're encouraged to post new discussions in new groups for new topics. I've seen dozens of replies that should have been a new discussion within a group.

Instead of cramming everything into one thread, now there's an entire multi-discussion area to discuss each artist. So, use it! Post new discussions in the groups, people! That's what they're for.

Unfortunately, the Britney folks seem to be having the hardest trouble with this. Not only are they using just one thread over and over in their group, but they're using it to talk about how much they hate their group. Good job, guys!

Also, we're going to keep this idea alive for a while. I hope everybody "settles in" and gets used to it. Then, if it actually fails, I have a backup idea. Maybe we could try a dedicated forum for official threads/fan threads. It would be a separate forum than Music News, but each artist would just have one ongoing thread. Just a thought. I don't think it would work, though, because it would bring back the problem of those giant out-of-control threads that slow down the server.

[Tightrope]

Please explain to me how this group thing works exactly, I haven't figured it out yet

[Rico Shameless v2]

I've tried to kickstart it, but people aren't replying...

[1-N-Only21]

Well I hope you guys see GROUPS BOMBED and is still bombing the site. Back to official threads plz.

[Travis10]

Yeah I got a small yet fair kick out of the David Cook group for as many members it has...


Demonic idea: What if you shut down the ENTIRE music forum for a week in order to force members to use the groups? I DARE YOU GUYS!!!!

[D.M.F]

If you want to know how the Group idea is turning out all you have to do is check the Jordin Sparks group...

[Brooke-lynn]

The new format is awful...Please bring back the Official Threads!

[TC]

Some of you people on ATRL have such a twisted perception, I swear. Let's just rename the site Flopfusion.

You have a place to discuss any artist. Not just two or three anymore. You can even use it exactly like the old official threads, if you actually wanted to. So what the hell is everybody's problem?

I want to hear something constructive, because all I'm seeing here is complaining with no real substance.

[Raguabros]

Originally posted by TC

Some of you people on ATRL have such a twisted perception, I swear. Let's just rename the site Flopfusion.

You have a place to discuss any artist. Not just two or three anymore. You can even use it exactly like the old official threads, if you actually wanted to. So what the hell is everybody's problem?

I want to hear something constructive, because all I'm seeing here is complaining with no real substance.

You tell 'em, boy!