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« on: September 12, 2014, 09:41:38 AM »

Starting this to move the comments/suggestions discussion from another thread into a dedicated topic. This can or will be moved to the "Welcome" sub-forum when necessary. Please feel free to contribute and discuss. The idea behind this is essentially to consider any improvements or address any issues in light of several posts mentioning the board being viewed as something other than a welcoming place to talk Beach Boys, solo activities, and music in general. Suggestions and comments welcome!
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« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2014, 10:19:15 AM »

I like the site very much. I have depression, but this site really helps me have something good to focus on. There are only a few things that I would like to see changed. The search function being one of them. It's hard to navigate. Also, I would like to see a change in the color scheme. I hate to be nitpicky, but that's what I have to suggest. Smiley
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« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2014, 10:29:39 AM »

Add a 24hr ban to the ban policy.  That's how it is on other forums I'm on and it seems to work pretty will.  Gives the offenders some time to cool off, but not be kept away for a while.  Keep the 7 day ban for more serious offenses.
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« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2014, 11:13:29 AM »

I accidentally stumbled across this site when I was searching for gay porn. I googled "beach" and "boys" but wound up here and becoming a fan of the Beach Boys instead. Is there a way you could put "not gay porn" on the website's description?

Also, could you pay the posters on here with cash? So far I have posted over 1000 messages and am still waiting to be paid. Nobody has even asked me about my direct deposit information (routing #, etc.) so I have been hiding from my land lord and my ISP. My wife wants a new car but I told her to wait until I can post a few more unnecessary comments in any thread with a subject that I am not yet familiar with. Here's to Sunflower, whatever it is (I think it may be the name of a boat that they used to sail in).

Thank you again for a great message board. Is there a way to change the default language to French? I don't speak French but it would sound so cool when I speak of Les Beach Boys. Ils me font péter et se sentent heureux. Even though my French is not very good, I can't stop talkin', talkin' 'bout American girls.

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« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2014, 12:08:23 PM »

I like the site very much. I have depression, but this site really helps me have something good to focus on. There are only a few things that I would like to see changed. The search function being one of them. It's hard to navigate. Also, I would like to see a change in the color scheme. I hate to be nitpicky, but that's what I have to suggest. Smiley

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« Reply #5 on: September 12, 2014, 11:31:58 PM »

What about a sub-board to discuss boots? I know discussions aren't banned but for those if who who wallow in such stuff it would be a neat resource to alert others to new releases, discuss availability (within accepted limits) and even rate various releases.

Edit: and hopefully setting it aside would reduce the chances that some folk would be offended by such discussions…
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« Reply #6 on: September 12, 2014, 11:57:23 PM »

Oh, and maybe insist that folk post under their own names, which might result in a little more of the civility that was discussed in the thread that inspired this thread. I hold out no hope for this "want", though! Smiley
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« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2014, 12:02:29 AM »

Oh, and could someone develop an app that alerts smartphone users to every new post? We should be able to select which of the sub boards we receive notifications about, and it must be retro-fitted to work on iPhone 3.
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« Reply #8 on: September 13, 2014, 08:38:54 AM »

Reinstate the "ignore" button.
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« Reply #9 on: September 13, 2014, 10:06:33 AM »

Reinstate the "ignore" button.

When are we allowed to pin the tail on this jackass?
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« Reply #10 on: September 13, 2014, 10:17:14 AM »

Reinstate the "ignore" button.

I get the message… I'll try to post less!


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« Reply #11 on: September 13, 2014, 11:56:01 AM »

What about a sub-board to discuss boots? I know discussions aren't banned but for those if who who wallow in such stuff it would be a neat resource to alert others to new releases, discuss availability (within accepted limits) and even rate various releases.

Edit: and hopefully setting it aside would reduce the chances that some folk would be offended by such discussions…

I thought there was already a place to do this
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« Reply #12 on: September 13, 2014, 02:05:02 PM »

What about a sub-board to discuss boots? I know discussions aren't banned but for those if who who wallow in such stuff it would be a neat resource to alert others to new releases, discuss availability (within accepted limits) and even rate various releases.

Edit: and hopefully setting it aside would reduce the chances that some folk would be offended by such discussions…

I thought there was already a place to do this
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Apologies if this is the case… looked around but found nothing that stood out - all pointers appreciated!
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« Reply #13 on: September 13, 2014, 04:23:11 PM »

Generally speaking I think that the board is in good shape. The vast majority of posters are respectful towards each other and I see very few insults or examples of trolling going on. If anything I think it is the posters who are `on the defensive` that can derail threads.

In the movie thread, for example, there were stacks of complaints there about other posters and Debbie Keil being run off the board when, as admin has confirmed, this was not the case at all. Lots of thread space wasted for nothing.

In the new album thread, far far more space has been taken up with people complaining about other people`s views than has been taken up with any negative feelings about rumours/track listings/song snippets etc. Plus we even have the nonsensical notion put forward that because a few people did post something negative there is some sort of conspiracy going on against Brian.

I think it`s the `how dare you say that` posts that give far more importance to trivial posts than they deserve when, in reality, members of a message board are never going to agree and that`s the way it should be.



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« Reply #14 on: September 13, 2014, 07:05:40 PM »

For what it's worth, I am in the "err in the direction of civility" camp vs. "thicken your skin."   I admit I am overly sensitive and conflict-averse, and just want everyone to get along (let's be friennnnds).  But here's a question to ask in addition to "how would we like to be treated by other posters": how would we treat Brian Wilson himself if he posted here?*  Would we just tell him to toughen up, like Murry would?  If he said he wrote a song, for instance, would we argue that he didn't? Would we tell him that we think "Be My Baby" sucks and "Gettin' in Over My Head" is the worst pile of excrement we've ever heard, rather than we didn't care for them?  If he mistakenly said Sunflower was released in 1971 instead of 1970, would we mock him Roll Eyes, or gently correct him if it were a material point?   Would we be a little bit conscious of his sensitivity and appreciate his presence enough - and the vulnerability it took to create and release his music, or even just to post - to be honest but respectful in our comments?  And why wouldn't we treat everyone with the same respect?

Of course we all have different, often strongly held opinions, and by and large the tone here is respectful and I very much enjoy and value this forum (and spend way too much time here).  Sometimes the bickering, the endless "who killed Smile/who killed C50" thread derails and sometimes harsh statements are a turn-off.   I remind myself that even the people who made the wonderful music that brought us all here don't always get along very well.   But there are plenty of places we can thicken our skins and enjoy fighting and being nasty to each other if we so wish - plenty of websites, freeways, political talk radio stations, courtrooms, Ukraine, Iraq, the list is almost endless.  I come here for celebration of the goodness that is Brian Wilson/Beach Boys music, the people who made it, and the people who love it.  How lucky we are to have this music, Brian Wilson still creating music, and this board!

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« Reply #15 on: September 14, 2014, 03:10:33 AM »

I'd tell him to treble up, sing from your heart and surge.

Maybe not in that precise order, of course...
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« Reply #16 on: September 14, 2014, 03:26:47 AM »

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« Reply #17 on: September 14, 2014, 06:30:24 PM »

What about a sub-board to discuss boots? I know discussions aren't banned but for those if who who wallow in such stuff it would be a neat resource to alert others to new releases, discuss availability (within accepted limits) and even rate various releases.

Edit: and hopefully setting it aside would reduce the chances that some folk would be offended by such discussions…

I thought there was already a place to do this
Is there? On the SmileySmile board?
I've never seen any sub board to review and discuss boots.

And going back to the original poster who we're quoting, I second the suggestion on sub board for boots!
We can have one on each boot and discuss variations of the boot such as Dumb Angel Rarity versions, SOTs, live boots, etc.
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« Reply #18 on: September 14, 2014, 08:27:35 PM »

sure, whatever you say
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« Reply #19 on: September 14, 2014, 11:52:29 PM »

You can discuss bootlegs where- and whenever you want. Either in the General On Topic, or the Media section. As long as you don't offer or request them. There isnt't a specific place on the Review section though. We could make a subpage for that, but be aware that there are many releases, so to create a specific topic for each bootleg would be a lot of work.
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« Reply #20 on: September 15, 2014, 02:17:20 AM »

I'd tell him to treble up, sing from your heart and surge.

Maybe not in that precise order, of course...

"surge"? I looked it up in the dictionary, but still don't get what you precisely mean. Sorry...
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« Reply #21 on: September 15, 2014, 02:26:43 AM »

The whole sentence is a somewhat arcane tip of the hat to Murry's groundbreaking production methods on the early sessions. Grin
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« Reply #22 on: September 15, 2014, 08:59:42 AM »

Didn't Stephen Desper relate a story about Murry even in the later years like 1968 coming into the booth to "mix", grabbing Stephen's shoulder and squeezing it yelling "surge here!" as a key point in the song would come up?  Grin
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« Reply #23 on: September 15, 2014, 10:12:05 AM »

I'd tell him to treble up, sing from your heart and surge.

Maybe not in that precise order, of course...

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« Reply #24 on: September 15, 2014, 02:31:06 PM »

I like the fact that this board has people on it that really care about getting the facts right.  The Legendary AGD and Jon Stebbins to name two. Most other boards that I've been on are just "f*** Mike " boards or believe all the myths that the Beach Boys FAQ book bust. I think that I have been pushed to do a little research before asking a question on this board.  Although,  I wasn't always sure where to go to find accurate answers,  I have since learned of AGD's website and Stebbons books, etc. I appreciate the fact that this keeps the level of topic and discussion up to high standards, but can be intimidating to new fans, or new board members that don't understand the difference between a myth and documented facts.  I am thick skinned and am still here, but maybe not so for others.  Not sure if there is a way to be more balanced in that regard. Personally,  I love this board and can't think of much I don't like.
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