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That's easy to explain.
First, you built the only site that truly allowed people to say whatever the fuck they want however the fuck they want.
Then you disappeared.
As sightings of you became rarer, your legend grew & that's when you attained mythical status.
Others have pointed out it became almost religious & when I read your post, that was the first thing that crossed my mind, as well. Especially when your Word was thrown to the masses at every possible chance.
It's a funny thing, religion... people need something to believe in, so when they find it, they instantly corrupt it to suit their own petty needs. Every single religious people believes that they know the exact way god thinks. And every single one of them thinks differently.
That is what happened with your rules.
Before we... challenged the status quo, so to speak, if you had dropped by & told everyone to drink the kool aid, most of them would, without hesitation. Hell, some of them might still do it.
I don't know if I ever quoted you, I can't be sure of every single post I made here. We haven't spoken a lot, but the few times I remember, I always talked to you like a normal person. Which you are.
But to many, you're the Son of Roth. Congratulations, Sarge. You're our own Jesus.
Oh, and VA is not a bad ass. He's just a big cuddly teddy bear. That doesn't have to be an insult, though.
Cheers!
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hitch, anal, anxiety, played out
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I thought she was a stripper from Albuquerque...Writing In All Proper Case Takes Extra Time, Is Confusing To Read, And Is Completely Pointless.Comment
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Eat Us And Smile - The Originals
"I have a very belligerent enthusiasm or an enthusiastic belligerence. I’m an intellectual slut." - David Lee Roth
"We are part of the, not just the culture, but the geography. Van Halen music goes along with like fries with the burger." - David Lee RothComment
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I realize you were asking someone else... but this isn't an orderly meeting...
I think your forum structure and content distribution is fine and doesn't require any changes.
Your rules are sufficient enough to protect you and the members legally, but not repressive as such to discourage personal expression.
Your mods, super-mods, webmasters are fine as long as they keep up sufficient technical skills in managing vBulletin administrative functions. I believe the past mindset of modding personalities to drive board activity worked at a time that's past... and proven to be more troublesome than helpful. Today, I'd be more focused on technical web skills and sound administration practices... let the membership dictate the personality of the site rather than the administrators.
Oh yeah... what to change. Just some basic remodeling and updating which has grown popular among homeowners these days. Lose the old, dated wall paper, linoleum floors and brighten up the colors to make the rooms more open and bright. Let some light in...
The Black scheme worked for the darker times... but today it's like sorting through your albums and running across Metallica's Black album. Cool at the time... but now it's that old boring black thing. I'd change the color format and go with something less dark and dreary.
I'd simplify your headers and shrink them down... lose the T-Shirt advertisement it's NSFW anyhow. Move the chat box to the bottom to make the forum discussion more prominent.
Long term... simplify your main domain landing page with just the band news and an active topics splash. Most folks don't spend any time there... today it's too cluttered and clearly not mobile device friendly.
That's all for now... LOL"If you want to be a monk... you gotta cook a lot of rice...”Comment
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Overall, Kristy Hatebot got what it wanted. Create a post to stir up shit and get people discussing crap that does not matter. Sit back and watch the turmoil.Comment
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The site was not lacking in captainship while you were employed/deployed the leadership you and the original 10 or so members placed into stone resonated thru this site.
When some of the oldsters come back to post it warms my heart yet I generally treat them as if the were here all the time and realizing at the same time I am harsh in my style of communication.
So they go "fuck this"...etc....
It is like any hobby if you don't stay fluid in the craft...you need new tools the style of this site can be a tricky pony to ride and I it isn't like riding a bike.
As you wrote the criteria for this site was met in 2007....I blame David Lee Roth for generating things to talk about since then.... he is a wise and personable sort who makes VH or anything he presents to the public more interesting than your average group of rock and roll musicians who changed the direction of R&R for the better and there are many groups who have....DLR however makes VH and himself much more interesting.
Facebook and those style of sites will fade away .
The web style forums like this I believe will always be.
I owe you and many members here many beers....we will perhaps never have the opportunity but there is a list in my pocket of beers bought and paid for, yet not consumed .
2015 once smoke 2 smoke ...poke
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