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the recent TOTA "DJ" Self-Promo / Lingo/ Attitude problem (pg. 2)
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| Floorwhore |
| quote: | Originally posted by Skipper
I think as long as those involved with the TA events follow the same rules and guidelines as other promoters, there should be no issue. |
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| StereoPrincess |
I really really really don't mind TOTA DJs playing anywhere, in fact I love it.
Not only that but I also love checking out things in unconventional venues, so I don't agree with your view on that Jon. For example, places like Green Room or GVP or Cherry Beach. That's when it's really fun and you don't have to worry about clubland politics.
What I do stop the buck at are house parties. I find it funny and sort of scary that people would announce house parties on a public forum, then go on to review the party for hundreds of pages talking about how drunk everyone got at someone's house. lol. Again, I don't mind house parties at all but seriously, don't you have an email list that you can use instead of TA? That's what I do for house parties. I know the response to this is "but all my friends are on TA, so it's ok". Well, if you know 40 000 people or even the 2 000 that read TOTA then we can talk but until then, keep that stuff private. Do you want to get robbed? Cuz I can have that arranged.
As for the blatant DJ self promotion, it really is only a bunch of people that are doing it. I would suggest everyone follow these simple rules which I always follow for events that I am attending:
1. Post an event thread in the event forum which has all the info regarding the event including price and guestlist stuff.
2. Post a roll call with a simple link to the event thread.
3. If you are replying to a roll call, just do it once and don't make that thread a chat convo for the day, back and forth.
4. The person making the roll call shouldn't bump after every response. Seriously, if there is no interest, there is no interest. Let people decide for themselves and not have the event in there face at the top of the page all damn day.
Don't ever think of TOTA as just a forum. Peeps on here are like children, if you keep telling them to do something they are going to hate you and do the opposite.
I also wanted to add that the TOTA Promo sticky thread is one of the best things. It really has cleaned up TA.
Ultimately, TOTA needs a separate Roll Call section and a separate Review/Picture section. But that just seems like a pain in the ass. The horrible problems of a city that has so many great events with great DJs and greatest supporting friends. |
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| Jem_hadar |
| quote: | Originally posted by Floorwhore
I think there is enough random variety on this message board to keep at least most of us, somewhat happy. |
Im quite happy w/ the current state of affairs on TA.
And ur right, some of my best, most incredible times have been w/ local TOTA DJs at small club/lounge or non-club venues and locations! |
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| jon jon |
| quote: | Originally posted by El Kay Dee
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are you ing kidding me right now? |
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| StereoPrincess |
| quote: | Originally posted by jon jon
are you ing kidding me right now? |
i proper lol'd! |
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| infinity HiGH |
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| mute79 |
ahah, amen brother Jon Jon
posting on TA has been such a turn-off for so long due to exactly what you wrote about...
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| Floorwhore |
| quote: | Originally posted by StereoPrincess
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agree with you on most of the points made marg, good post. |
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| Floorwhore |
now THAT is shameless.
lmao |
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| tatgirl |
| quote: | Originally posted by StereoPrincess
I really really really don't mind TOTA DJs playing anywhere, in fact I love it.
Not only that but I also love checking out things in unconventional venues, so I don't agree with your view on that Jon. For example, places like Green Room or GVP or Cherry Beach. That's when it's really fun and you don't have to worry about clubland politics.
What I do stop the buck at are house parties. I find it funny and sort of scary that people would announce house parties on a public forum, then go on to review the party for hundreds of pages talking about how drunk everyone got at someone's house. lol. Again, I don't mind house parties at all but seriously, don't you have an email list that you can use instead of TA? That's what I do for house parties. I know the response to this is "but all my friends are on TA, so it's ok". Well, if you know 40 000 people or even the 2 000 that read TOTA then we can talk but until then, keep that stuff private. Do you want to get robbed? Cuz I can have that arranged.
As for the blatant DJ self promotion, it really is only a bunch of people that are doing it. I would suggest everyone follow these simple rules which I always follow for events that I am attending:
1. Post an event thread in the event forum which has all the info regarding the event including price and guestlist stuff.
2. Post a roll call with a simple link to the event thread.
3. If you are replying to a roll call, just do it once and don't make that thread a chat convo for the day, back and forth.
4. The person making the roll call shouldn't bump after every response. Seriously, if there is no interest, there is no interest. Let people decide for themselves and not have the event in there face at the top of the page all damn day.
Don't ever think of TOTA as just a forum. Peeps on here are like children, if you keep telling them to do something they are going to hate you and do the opposite.
I also wanted to add that the TOTA Promo sticky thread is one of the best things. It really has cleaned up TA.
Ultimately, TOTA needs a separate Roll Call section and a separate Review/Picture section. But that just seems like a pain in the ass. The horrible problems of a city that has so many great events with great DJs and greatest supporting friends. |
You can always count on Margaret for a thorough and organised solution to a problem. Yay Marg!!
I too personally love the non-club venues w/local DJ's as of late, as I am getting sick of going to clubs and big, rehashed events.
Separate roll call, review and photo threads is a great idea. Would clean things up a lot. |
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