The Constructive Ideas Thread

[Paedantic Basterd]

The Weekly Theme Threads were something I took over from Dankrstra after she took them from Tore in 2011. The idea was to broaden peoples' horizons by asking them to share music from a less-common genre like, I don't know, Balkan Folk Punk or something. I'd include summaries of the genres, taken from wikipedia and RYM (because honestly, what the hell do I know about Balkan folk punk?) and RYM's list of top-rated releases, so people would have a starting point into the genre.

I had also played around with doing years (It's 1952 week!) and places (It's Chilean music week!), but I found that they were not active enough to really justify trying to remember to do them on time and complete all the tedious tasks associated with creating them. I suppose I could have whopped out half-assed versions of them, but I don't like to work that way. I like to do my best.

I have nothing against seeing them come back, if someone wants to give it a go, or if people want to do one of the variations. As long as it creates some momentum, which they weren't really doing.

[sopsych]

Originally Posted by sopsych

I hadn't commented on the Member of the Week/Month idea because I was hoping it would go away. Please dispose - it won't help and is drawing attention away from better suggestions.

Re "troll" and variations thereof, okay then, just cut down on usage of the word (moderators lead the way). But please delete pictures of the creatures.

My idea that no one should dislike:
Track down interesting old music threads that are long, have been active within the past three years, mostly stay on topic, are low in conflict, and possibly could be discussed anew. Then make an index to those threads in a sticky in the General Music sub-forum. Also, anyone could personally bump those threads, if there's something worthwhile to add.

Yup, crickets so far, including the important last part. One possible use of it would be inclusion in some responses in the New Members sub-forum - as a way to get newbies directly involved in music threads.

[Key]

^Why not close old music threads and start new ones with a revamped OP etc. Most of the old music threads start with "this band rocks". Kind of lame imo.

[Neapolitan]

Originally Posted by Ki

^Why not close old music threads and start new ones with a revamped OP etc. Most of the old music threads start with "this band rocks". Kind of lame imo.

exactly

perfect example & one of the worst:
http://www.musicbanter.com/199947-post1.html

[GuitarBizarre]

Originally Posted by Neapolitan

exactly

perfect example & one of the worst:
http://www.musicbanter.com/199947-post1.html

Excellent first reply though. Really shows off how friendly and welcoming the forum used to be. We really need to get back to that kind of general feel.

[Trollheart]

What about reviving my old "Beginner's guide to..." thread, but probably with YT now instead of an uploaded mix, which seems to piss Mediafire and others off and make it undownloadable? I'd be happy to start with an intro to Tom Waits, anyone else with ideas throw 'em in, though I'd say do one artiste at a time.

Yay? Nay? Couldn't-care-less-ay?

[Urban Hat€monger ?]

Originally Posted by sopsych

Yup, crickets so far, including the important last part. One possible use of it would be inclusion in some responses in the New Members sub-forum - as a way to get newbies directly involved in music threads.

I think it's a great idea why don't you make a start on it.

[Freebase Dali]

Originally Posted by sopsych

I hadn't commented on the Member of the Week/Month idea because I was hoping it would go away. Please dispose - it won't help and is drawing attention away from better suggestions.

Re "troll" and variations thereof, okay then, just cut down on usage of the word (moderators lead the way). But please delete pictures of the creatures.

My idea that no one should dislike:
Track down interesting old music threads that are long, have been active within the past three years, mostly stay on topic, are low in conflict, and possibly could be discussed anew. Then make an index to those threads in a sticky in the General Music sub-forum. Also, anyone could personally bump those threads, if there's something worthwhile to add.

So your suggestion is:

1. Disregard an idea that the majority supports, because it doesn't work for you specifically and distracts attention from ideas you like.

2. Say "troll" less, and delete pictures of trolls.

3. Have someone index old threads they think are interesting and fit a criteria while disregarding the fact that when people discuss things they're interested in that already exist, we routinely link them back to the original thread. So basically, try to foresee what people will be interested in and allow them to access it all in a thread (On the off chance that they want to discuss that thing) instead of letting them use the search feature.

I'm not trying to be snarky or anything. I'm legitimately wondering whether or not this is accurate in your perspective, and if not, please explain.

[GuitarBizarre]

Originally Posted by Urban Hat€monger ?

I think it's a great idea why don't you make a start on it.

Seconded, can we get a third on this?

[Freebase Dali]

Originally Posted by guitarbizarre

seconded, can we get a third on this?

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