Respond to a Short MB Questionnaire for all Members! Worth Taking. [Approved by mods]

ThePhanastasio · 01-07-2011, 03:30 PM

Age (Optional):
- 23

Location:
- Ashland, KY

Music preference:
- It really depends on my mood, but for the most part I'm really into free-form, improvisational music, e.g. jam bands, free jazz...

How long have you been a member?
- Four months or so.

What made you join a music forum?
- I do have friends in real life with whom I talk about music, but there are always other things being discussed at length, and music tends to be less in depth discussion with them. I wanted to join a forum which could assist in introducing me to new music, and allow me to discuss music extensively with others who enjoy and appreciate many different types of music.

How come you choose MB as your music community over other music communities?
- The apparent diversity and intelligence of the core members of the forum. Many other forums I encountered had people who really didn't seem as open-minded about music and such taking over the majority of the posting. I wasn't partcularly down with that.

How does Music make you feel and what it means to you?
- It doesn't always cause me to feel any particular way. It varies with the type of music. It can amp me up, calm me down, help me focus, make me laugh, cry, or any number of things. I love it because of the diversity of feelings it elicits.

Tell me what makes the MB online forum work for you and keep you coming back for more?
- It's not so massive that it's overwhelming, and I can leave for a few days and not feel like I've completely missed out on thousands of conversations. It his, however, active enough that I can spend hours and hours on here reading and occasionally responding to threads if I'm so inclined.

Describe an interesting experience you had on the forum?
Nothing particularly extraordinary. I've just really enjoyed it here. I've been introduced to a lot of music, and hopefully opened some other ears to new music myself.

What have you learned or what will you take away from your experiences here?
- I've learned that pretty much everyone believes that they "listen to a little bit of everything" when they introduce themselves on a music forum, and that's also very seldom actually true.

Let me know of any other points that you feel might interest me negative/positive about your experiences regarding being involved in a Music forum and its Members, now's your chance?
- That about covers it. Just come to music forums with an open mind, willingness to share your knowledge and learn from others.

Real Name (Optional):
- Sara.

storymilo · 01-07-2011, 03:39 PM

Age (Optional): 14

Location: Connecticut,

Music preference: A variety of stuff. A lot of indie I guess... but that's most certainly not all.

How long have you been a member? About a year and a half.

What made you join a music forum? Friend told me about it.

How come you choose MB as your music community over other music communities? This was the only one I was exposed to.

How does Music make you feel and what it means to you? Different music makes me feel different things. That's why it's great to have different genres and styles... there's always something to suit the mood. What does it mean to me? I don't know. Things wouldn't be as nice without it.

Tell me what makes the MB online forum work for you and keep you coming back for more? People here rock. Also I can steal albums that other people listen to and come off as really smart in real life.

Describe an interesting experience you had on the forum? bandteacher1

What have you learned or what will you take away from your experiences here? People like you more when you're tolerant of someone you disagree with. Especially about music.

Let me know of any other points that you feel might interest me negative/positive about your experiences regarding being involved in a Music forum and its Members, now's your chance?
I don't think I'm a member of any other forums, but I've looked at them, and they always make me kind of angry and/or depressed. This is a fantastic website. I would be a much different person if I weren't a member. that's probably a little sad.

Real Name (Optional): Story

s_k · 01-07-2011, 04:50 PM

You are actually called story?

(story of my life gets a whole new meaning here)

Charlemagne · 01-07-2011, 04:53 PM

Location: New York/New Jersey

Music preference: Folk, Alternative, Punk, some pop and rap too. And of course a lot of sub-genres of those too.

How long have you been a member? Around a year and a half

What made you join a music forum? I was looking for a new place to talk about and discover music

How come you choose MB as your music community over other music communities? These people took their music pretty seriously, and they're very open to sharing new things.

How does Music make you feel and what it means to you? Music is pretty much the way I express my emotions, I can't play any instruments but any certain song or band can conjure up any range of emotions and memories attached to them. It pretty much is everything to me.

Tell me what makes the MB online forum work for you and keep you coming back for more? The great recommendations and people here

Describe an interesting experience you had on the forum? That fat girl love/feminism discussion.

What have you learned or what will you take away from your experiences here? Be more relaxed and opened about your tastes, you might find something that you liked but never thought you would (I did with screamo thanks to this forum)

Let me know of any other points that you feel might interest me negative/positive about your experiences regarding being involved in a Music forum and its Members, now's your chance?
I pretty much covered everything

storymilo · 01-07-2011, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s_k

You are actually called story?

(story of my life gets a whole new meaning here)

I am. Most people assume it's Milo. probably should have thought of that when I made the username.

s_k · 01-07-2011, 07:45 PM

Story... Well you're bound to get a lot of pun...
But I actually like it as a name.

storymilo · 01-07-2011, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s_k

Story... Well you're bound to get a lot of pun...
But I actually like it as a name.

usually someone either makes a bad joke or asks how many times people have made a bad joke about my name. I don't mind though. I like it too.

~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ · 01-07-2011, 11:27 PM

Wow, that's a great name. Both my first and my last name (and even my middle one) are so entirely unoriginal that there are people unrelated to me with my full name who live only a few miles from me. One of them is a rich doctor... I'm thinking of taking over his life...

djchameleon · 01-08-2011, 12:15 AM

Age (Optional):
- 27

Location:
- New York

Music preference:
- I'm very open to all genres but if I had to pick a few...symphonic metal, dub step, trance, R&B, hip hop and alternative rock

How long have you been a member?
- Five years

What made you join a music forum?
- I initially joined because I was in search of some more djs for my online radio station so I wandered over here through a google search and just never left. I did recruit a few people but my station fell apart a few months after I joined

How come you choose MB as your music community over other music communities?
- When I first joined I was a bit hesitant because I felt like most of the members were snobbish and would bash anything that was popular/on the radio. After awhile I just stopped caring and didn't let that bother me.

How does Music make you feel and what it means to you?
- I have different uses for music. Sometimes I just need something to fill the void of silence but other times I use it as a tool to channel my emotions. I have certain playlists dedicated to certain situations. If I'm feeling pissed off/anxious/in love/energetic etc. I just go to a certain playlist.

Tell me what makes the MB online forum work for you and keep you coming back for more?
- It has to be the members and how knowledgeable they are about certain genres. I also always come back if I have been out of the loop in the music world for awhile and need some new recommendations.

Describe an interesting experience you had on the forum?
it's not really that interesting but I made a really good friend from here that we went on to talk to for about three years away from the forums before we had a little fallout and now don't talk to each other anymore

What have you learned or what will you take away from your experiences here?
- Stand your ground even though others don't like the same things you do they don't really have to.

Let me know of any other points that you feel might interest me negative/positive about your experiences regarding being involved in a Music forum and its Members, now's your chance?
- Check your baggage at the door and come in with an open mind, you might learn a thing or two and actually find some music you didn't think you would listen to otherwise.

Real Name (Optional):
- Andrei

Kaimon · 01-08-2011, 02:42 AM

Age (Optional):
14

Location:
California

Music preference:
Alternative, Indie, Hip and Trip Hop, Electronica

How long have you been a member?
4 months

What made you join a music forum?
I just wanted to find a community of music lovers. I love music, but my knowledge isn't very vast, so I wanted to expand on that too. Hence why I mostly just lurk and read then post.

How come you choose MB as your music community over other music communities?
It was literally the first one that came up.

How does Music make you feel and what it means to you?
On the hearing side, it simulates a certain mood or energy which I love. It really stimulates my mind in other ways. I dunno how else to explain it, but a lot of times I come up with a video in my head to go with it. Anything from moving stationary pictures (does that make sense), to animations, to even just typography. It's very seldom I'll just listen to music; I have to come up with something in head

So to me, music is something that lets me be creative.

Tell me what makes the MB online forum work for you and keep you coming back for more?
The community and it's people.

Describe an interesting experience you had on the forum?
Nothing extremely intresting.

What have you learned or what will you take away from your experiences here?
Be opened minded. I didn't think I was that close minded to certain genres in the beginning, but after a bit, I was quickly proven wrong. But at the same time, be very adamant on what you like; don't dislike something simply because someone else doesn't agree.

Let me know of any other points that you feel might interest me negative/positive about your experiences regarding being involved in a Music forum and its Members, now's your chance?
Nothing that I can think of.

Real Name (Optional):
Anke

01-07-2011, 03:30 PM	#51 (permalink)
ThePhanastasio Killed Laura Palmer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 1,679	Age (Optional): - 23 Location: - Ashland, KY Music preference: - It really depends on my mood, but for the most part I'm really into free-form, improvisational music, e.g. jam bands, free jazz... How long have you been a member? - Four months or so. What made you join a music forum? - I do have friends in real life with whom I talk about music, but there are always other things being discussed at length, and music tends to be less in depth discussion with them. I wanted to join a forum which could assist in introducing me to new music, and allow me to discuss music extensively with others who enjoy and appreciate many different types of music. How come you choose MB as your music community over other music communities? - The apparent diversity and intelligence of the core members of the forum. Many other forums I encountered had people who really didn't seem as open-minded about music and such taking over the majority of the posting. I wasn't partcularly down with that. How does Music make you feel and what it means to you? - It doesn't always cause me to feel any particular way. It varies with the type of music. It can amp me up, calm me down, help me focus, make me laugh, cry, or any number of things. I love it because of the diversity of feelings it elicits. Tell me what makes the MB online forum work for you and keep you coming back for more? - It's not so massive that it's overwhelming, and I can leave for a few days and not feel like I've completely missed out on thousands of conversations. It his, however, active enough that I can spend hours and hours on here reading and occasionally responding to threads if I'm so inclined. Describe an interesting experience you had on the forum? Nothing particularly extraordinary. I've just really enjoyed it here. I've been introduced to a lot of music, and hopefully opened some other ears to new music myself. What have you learned or what will you take away from your experiences here? - I've learned that pretty much everyone believes that they "listen to a little bit of everything" when they introduce themselves on a music forum, and that's also very seldom actually true. Let me know of any other points that you feel might interest me negative/positive about your experiences regarding being involved in a Music forum and its Members, now's your chance? - That about covers it. Just come to music forums with an open mind, willingness to share your knowledge and learn from others. Real Name (Optional): - Sara. __________________ Phish: Studio Discography Reviewed 100 Albums I Heartily Recommend My last.fm It's a hand-me-down, the thoughts are broken Perhaps they're better left unsung

01-07-2011, 04:50 PM	#53 (permalink)
s_k Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,206	You are actually called story? (story of my life gets a whole new meaning here) __________________ Click here to see my collection

01-07-2011, 04:53 PM	#54 (permalink)
Charlemagne Say something vague Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,551	Location: New York/New Jersey Music preference: Folk, Alternative, Punk, some pop and rap too. And of course a lot of sub-genres of those too. How long have you been a member? Around a year and a half What made you join a music forum? I was looking for a new place to talk about and discover music How come you choose MB as your music community over other music communities? These people took their music pretty seriously, and they're very open to sharing new things. How does Music make you feel and what it means to you? Music is pretty much the way I express my emotions, I can't play any instruments but any certain song or band can conjure up any range of emotions and memories attached to them. It pretty much is everything to me. Tell me what makes the MB online forum work for you and keep you coming back for more? The great recommendations and people here Describe an interesting experience you had on the forum? That fat girl love/feminism discussion. What have you learned or what will you take away from your experiences here? Be more relaxed and opened about your tastes, you might find something that you liked but never thought you would (I did with screamo thanks to this forum) Let me know of any other points that you feel might interest me negative/positive about your experiences regarding being involved in a Music forum and its Members, now's your chance? I pretty much covered everything __________________ Charlemagne had eyes like a lover, but last winter there was weather and his eyes they iced right over. My Last.fm Last edited by Charlemagne; 01-07-2011 at 05:01 PM.

01-07-2011, 07:45 PM	#56 (permalink)
s_k Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,206	Story... Well you're bound to get a lot of pun... But I actually like it as a name. __________________ Click here to see my collection

01-07-2011, 03:39 PM	#52 (permalink)
storymilo Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,845	Age (Optional): 14 Location: Connecticut, Music preference: A variety of stuff. A lot of indie I guess... but that's most certainly not all. How long have you been a member? About a year and a half. What made you join a music forum? Friend told me about it. How come you choose MB as your music community over other music communities? This was the only one I was exposed to. How does Music make you feel and what it means to you? Different music makes me feel different things. That's why it's great to have different genres and styles... there's always something to suit the mood. What does it mean to me? I don't know. Things wouldn't be as nice without it. Tell me what makes the MB online forum work for you and keep you coming back for more? People here rock. Also I can steal albums that other people listen to and come off as really smart in real life. Describe an interesting experience you had on the forum? bandteacher1 What have you learned or what will you take away from your experiences here? People like you more when you're tolerant of someone you disagree with. Especially about music. Let me know of any other points that you feel might interest me negative/positive about your experiences regarding being involved in a Music forum and its Members, now's your chance? I don't think I'm a member of any other forums, but I've looked at them, and they always make me kind of angry and/or depressed. This is a fantastic website. I would be a much different person if I weren't a member. that's probably a little sad. Real Name (Optional): Story

01-07-2011, 11:27 PM	#58 (permalink)
~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,538	Wow, that's a great name. Both my first and my last name (and even my middle one) are so entirely unoriginal that there are people unrelated to me with my full name who live only a few miles from me. One of them is a rich doctor... I'm thinking of taking over his life...

01-08-2011, 02:42 AM	#60 (permalink)
Kaimon Talking Cactus Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Freebirds Posts: 201	Age (Optional): 14 Location: California Music preference: Alternative, Indie, Hip and Trip Hop, Electronica How long have you been a member? 4 months What made you join a music forum? I just wanted to find a community of music lovers. I love music, but my knowledge isn't very vast, so I wanted to expand on that too. Hence why I mostly just lurk and read then post. How come you choose MB as your music community over other music communities? It was literally the first one that came up. How does Music make you feel and what it means to you? On the hearing side, it simulates a certain mood or energy which I love. It really stimulates my mind in other ways. I dunno how else to explain it, but a lot of times I come up with a video in my head to go with it. Anything from moving stationary pictures (does that make sense), to animations, to even just typography. It's very seldom I'll just listen to music; I have to come up with something in head So to me, music is something that lets me be creative. Tell me what makes the MB online forum work for you and keep you coming back for more? The community and it's people. Describe an interesting experience you had on the forum? Nothing extremely intresting. What have you learned or what will you take away from your experiences here? Be opened minded. I didn't think I was that close minded to certain genres in the beginning, but after a bit, I was quickly proven wrong. But at the same time, be very adamant on what you like; don't dislike something simply because someone else doesn't agree. Let me know of any other points that you feel might interest me negative/positive about your experiences regarding being involved in a Music forum and its Members, now's your chance? Nothing that I can think of. Real Name (Optional): Anke