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Post by anotherroger on Apr 22, 2020 10:42:26 GMT
What a success story its been. Its already around 400 members. The activity is picking up, and the debate climate is great. I don't mind heated discussions, but personal attacks I have barely seen. Isnt it fair to say that the move from QZ has gone WELL above expectation? My fear was that acitivity would fade, but the opposite has happened. This place is like heaven compared to the forum QZ became over the years. I can see white clouds and hear angles singing. On QZ I mainly saw red men with forks and flames thriving in the background.
A big thanks to those who made this happen!
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Post by dave76 on Apr 22, 2020 10:46:57 GMT
I must say that i really like the new forum. Finally some decent moderation and hopefully troll and hate free. That way this forum can be a wonderful place to visit.
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Post by Lord Fickle on Apr 22, 2020 11:00:24 GMT
Let's hope it stays this way. Thanks to all those involved. 👍
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Post by emrabt on Apr 22, 2020 11:10:27 GMT
It's taken off far quicker than anyone imagined, clearly there was a need for it.
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Post by Steve on Apr 22, 2020 11:24:35 GMT
What a success story its been. Its already around 400 members. The activity is picking up, and the debate climate is great. I don't mind heated discussions, but personal attacks I have barely seen. Isnt it fair to say that the move from QZ has gone WELL above expectation? My fear was that acitivity would fade, but the opposite has happened. This place is like heaven compared to the forum QZ became over the years. I can see white clouds and hear angles singing. On QZ I mainly saw red men with forks and flames thriving in the background. A big thanks to those who made this happen! Hi anotherroger. The Team and I are over the moon regarding how well things are going. Please keep contributing and joining in wherever you can! It's great to be part of such a buzzing, growing community. |
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Post by Steve on Apr 22, 2020 11:25:22 GMT
I must say that i really like the new forum. Finally some decent moderation and hopefully troll and hate free. That way this forum can be a wonderful place to visit. Cheers Dave. We will do all we can to keep this place a great place to visit! |
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Post by Steve on Apr 22, 2020 11:25:47 GMT
Let's hope it stays this way. Thanks to all those involved. 👍 Cheers Lord! |
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Post by ladedadedaa on Apr 22, 2020 12:33:03 GMT
Definitely a very pleasant gold mine!
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Post by Walter B. on Apr 22, 2020 13:16:13 GMT
Indeed, this place feels good. I don't post that often, but this forum offers enough good reading! That used to be the case at Queenzone but it stopped several years ago, unfortunately. So: congrats to us!
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Post by anotherroger on Apr 22, 2020 14:22:16 GMT
Let's hope it stays this way. Thanks to all those involved. 👍 Cheers Lord! Any idea of how many percent female members the forum has? I imagine its a low figure, and it is a bit strange. Queen seems to be popular among the female gender. Thats at least my impression from every day life. Would be nice with a good mix. |
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Post by moonie on Apr 22, 2020 15:02:21 GMT
Yep. This place is an absolute joy after having had to put up with the troll infested shithole that the 'Other' forum had become for such a long time. Hat's off to eveybody involved.
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Post by Mooghead on Apr 22, 2020 16:21:33 GMT
Looking at the way the number of daily new posts are dwindling on the old board I reckon within a week it will be only bots on there. Which is bittersweet if you think about it.
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Post by emrabt on Apr 22, 2020 16:32:09 GMT
So many people offered to become moderators, even just removing the bots would have helped. The need for moderation was brought up many times, but i don't think Richard really understood you can get a very nice balance between Total anarchy and strict authoritarianism.
The internet changed over 20 years and Queenzone didn't, it's sad, it's a relic of a bygone age when self moderation happened a whole lot more.
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Post by angusscrimm on Apr 22, 2020 16:37:38 GMT
I noticed that on the old board too, Moog.
Some stubborn old users are still there trying to make a point, I won't name names, but it's mainly the trolls and bots.
The new forum has been a breath of fresh air. The chat has been good and people seem a lot more keen to help and discuss. It's good that the shares are slowly building (and re-building from the old place) too.
I'm sure there's some sharks and spies lurking here, though, so I'm still cautious about what I say. The voyeurs need to get a life.
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Post by Lord Fickle on Apr 22, 2020 16:39:57 GMT
I get the impression that Richard Orchard didn't really care about the forum. In the 15 or so years I was a member, I don't recall him posting more than once or twice. A forum is made from its members, but the 'staff' being active among the community makes a huge difference, not least, because if anyone has a problem, there's someone they can engage with.
This is going very well so far... 🙂
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Post by BrƎИsꓘi on Apr 22, 2020 16:40:11 GMT
Any idea of how many percent female members the forum has? I imagine its a low figure, and it is a bit strange. Queen seems to be popular among the female gender. Thats at least my impression from every day life. Would be nice with a good mix. Our standard forum analytics don't provide that info. I've asked at Proboards if it's possible to get (total numbers only) for: age groups: <20 yrs, 20-30yrs, 30-40yrs, 40-50yrs, 50-60yrs, >60yrs gender: male, female, undisclosed country let's see if it's possible |
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Post by Mr Badger on Apr 22, 2020 18:28:23 GMT
Agree with you all. A big thank you and appreciation to all those that made it possible. QZ had become nothing but a sh*t show. Thankfully we now have a serious forum free of trolls. What a breath of fresh air in these days of stay at home orders!
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Post by Steve on Apr 22, 2020 19:11:36 GMT
Definitely a very pleasant gold mine! Cheers Ladedadedaa. Indeed, this place feels good. I don't post that often, but this forum offers enough good reading! That used to be the case at Queenzone but it stopped several years ago, unfortunately. So: congrats to us! Congrats to us indeed! Thanks for your Support. Looking at the way the number of daily new posts are dwindling on the old board I reckon within a week it will be only bots on there. Which is bittersweet if you think about it. You could well be right Rob. It's gone to shit there! Yep. This place is an absolute joy after having had to put up with the troll infested shithole that the 'Other' forum had become for such a long time. Hat's off to eveybody involved. Cheers Moonie. So many people offered to become moderators, even just removing the bots would have helped. The need for moderation was brought up many times, but i don't think Richard really understood you can get a very nice balance between Total anarchy and strict authoritarianism. The internet changed over 20 years and Queenzone didn't, it's sad, it's a relic of a bygone age when self moderation happened a whole lot more. I lost count of the amount of times that I offered to moderate there. Ah well. Bollocks. I noticed that on the old board too, Moog. Some stubborn old users are still there trying to make a point, I won't name names, but it's mainly the trolls and bots. The new forum has been a breath of fresh air. The chat has been good and people seem a lot more keen to help and discuss. It's good that the shares are slowly building (and re-building from the old place) too. I'm sure there's some sharks and spies lurking here, though, so I'm still cautious about what I say. The voyeurs need to get a life. If we spot anyone, then they will be permanently banned. |
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Post by florians on Apr 22, 2020 19:16:19 GMT
I really enjoy this place, thank you very much to everybody involved!
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Post by davidoliver1992 on Apr 22, 2020 23:39:35 GMT
I love the fact that we've got a lovely new place to discuss, and share ideas, recordings etc, is there a way of seeing what's newly uploaded?? so as time goes on, its easier to see??
in regards to sharing recordings, I have 4 London shows from the QAL 2017/2018 tours ready to be shared, they are unbelievable quality, I have had the go ahead by the original taper to release them also so thats coming in the next few days once I get the notes and write up from him, so theres that to look forward to, if anyone is interested in them that is.....
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Post by The Real Wizard on Apr 23, 2020 1:33:00 GMT
Looking at the way the number of daily new posts are dwindling on the old board I reckon within a week it will be only bots on there. Which is bittersweet if you think about it. Like Chernobyl.
I only feel bad for the next victims, as those trolls will surely take their business elsewhere.
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Post by The Real Wizard on Apr 23, 2020 1:35:23 GMT
this forum offers enough good reading! That used to be the case at Queenzone but it stopped several years ago, unfortunately. Trolls already were taking over that place a decade ago. It was a problem on and off for a long time, but then the last few years became intolerable.
But it's all in the past now. It's wonderful to see how quickly this place has taken off - 450 members in two weeks. Long may we prosper.
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Post by The Real Wizard on Apr 23, 2020 1:49:39 GMT
The need for moderation was brought up many times, but i don't think Richard really understood you can get a very nice balance between Total anarchy and strict authoritarianism. The internet changed over 20 years and Queenzone didn't, it's sad, it's a relic of a bygone age when self moderation happened a whole lot more. 20 years of Queenzone summed up aptly in two sentences.
Queenzone is proof of what will happen when any community/town/city/group is left unregulated. It's been long universally understood that just a few jerks can and will ruin something cherished by thousands. The "live and let live" mantra just isn't practical, and the internet finally caught up. QZ missed the train.
Greener pastures now.
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Post by Mooghead on Apr 23, 2020 6:10:04 GMT
"I get the impression that Richard Orchard didn't really care about the forum"
Ya think?
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Post by georg on Apr 23, 2020 17:01:12 GMT
I get the impression that Richard Orchard didn't really care about the forum. In the 15 or so years I was a member, I don't recall him posting more than once or twice. A forum is made from its members, but the 'staff' being active among the community makes a huge difference, not least, because if anyone has a problem, there's someone they can engage with. This is going very well so far... 🙂 He used to care; I remember when he updated the site (maybe around 2005?) and there was a brief moment when he was a little more involved (it's strange to still see the stickied POST IN THE RIGHT FORUM OR RISK BEING DELETED and Forum Guidelines posts in Serious Discussion, knowing full well that there was little threat of the former and barely anyone adhered to the latter), but I'm sure he just lost interest since. That being said, long live QDF! |
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Post by soxtalon on Apr 23, 2020 18:28:05 GMT
Just made my first post today but I'm excited to see where this goes. This is like a breath of fresh air!
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Post by Mooghead on Apr 23, 2020 19:49:03 GMT
Do not say anything remotely negative or it will be deleted. There is no grey area.
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Post by The Real Wizard on Apr 24, 2020 23:50:59 GMT
Just made my first post today but I'm excited to see where this goes. This is like a breath of fresh air! It's motherf*cking great to see you posting here. More please.
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Post by The Real Wizard on Apr 24, 2020 23:51:58 GMT
Do not say anything remotely negative or it will be deleted. There is no grey area. Please don't tell me you're serious.
There's a fine line between constructive criticism/disagreement and trolling.
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Post by soxtalon on Apr 25, 2020 4:16:19 GMT
Just made my first post today but I'm excited to see where this goes. This is like a breath of fresh air! It's motherf*cking great to see you posting here. More please.
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