Potential Ledgie of the Month Award

[Musicman408]

Alright- I was reading through a House MD Board, and they had a thing called "Doctor of the Month". The administration selected a member a month who best followed the rules and displayed certain qualities and things- and I thought it was kind of a cool idea. Don't know how you all would feel about something like this, but I thought it might be a neat idea to throw out to you all!

Much Love,
Ethan

[LiamMcConville]

I'd win, obviously. :shrug:

[LikeAWillow]

^ Truth. Tencharacters.

[carrie721]

I'd win, obviously. :shrug:

um, you might be the ledgie of the month, but it pales in comparison to being my xmas party date. duh.

[LiamMcConville]

um, you might be the ledgie of the month, but it pales in comparison to being my xmas party date. duh.

Agreed, blood bucket! :wavey::laugh:

[louielouie2000]

Alright- I was reading through a House MD Board, and they had a thing called "Doctor of the Month". The administration selected a member a month who best followed the rules and displayed certain qualities and things- and I thought it was kind of a cool idea. Don't know how you all would feel about something like this, but I thought it might be a neat idea to throw out to you all!

Much Love,
Ethan

Sounds like a popularity contest... bad can of worms to open up. I'm not sure if I like rewarding perfection in etiquette and behavior either... I rather like pushing people's buttons, and seeing how everyone reacts. What the hell kinda fun is adhering to rules anyway??? :lol:

[trackaghost]

Don't you think it's kinda funny that a board dedicated to House, a show about a doctor who stubbornly won't follow the rules and takes delight in provoking people, rewards following rules and conforming?

I think Ethan has brought up this idea of having a regular popularity contest a few times now.

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Before I even entered this forum I guessed that it would be Ethan who started this thread. And yes Sharon... I'm sure he suggested this before and it was considered a bad idea then too

[Musicman408]

I FAIL at threads!! :laugh:

CLOWNT!!!!!:p

[nailatixela]

I actually like this idea! But I think the ledgie of the month award should be given to whoever has posted the most posts that month. That way, it's fair.

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

I actually like this idea! But I think the ledgie of the month award should be given to whoever has posted the most posts that month. That way, it's fair.

God no. That will just encourage people to post for the sake of it ust to bring their post count up.

[chiliD]

How about an ANNUAL awards with 10-20 "catagories" . I.e. "Most Posts", "Dumbest Posts", "Threadkiller of the Year", "Threadstarter of the Year", "Thread Hijacker of The Year", "Most Tangents to thread subject", etc. Get 5 nominations per catagory, open up voting for a month.


Oh, and I'd gladly accept the nomination for "Lifetime Achievement".

[nailatixela]

God no. That will just encourage people to post for the sake of it ust to bring their post count up.

I know, it's that great?! :nod:

[Musicman408]

How about an ANNUAL awards with 10-20 "catagories" . I.e. "Most Posts", "Dumbest Posts", "Threadkiller of the Year", "Threadstarter of the Year", "Thread Hijacker of The Year", "Most Tangents to thread subject", etc. Get 5 nominations per catagory, open up voting for a month.


Oh, and I'd gladly accept the nomination for "Lifetime Achievement".

That actually is kind of a funny idea! We could have an awards show, called "The Ledgies"! I would be for that! :laugh: Come up with all sorts of goofy categories and everything!!!!

[BellaDonna93]

I was totally the Ledgie of the month in October, you know!!! Just kidding....:D Or no....lol

[trackaghost]

I know, it's that great?! :nod:

Maybe it's just me, but I enjoy reading the thoughts of people who have something interesting to say rather than a bunch of posts that just say "I agree", "that's cool" or "let's have a monthly popularity contest" for the tenth time, in order to raise their post count.
Seriously though, I just think a monthly popularity contest is a bad, bad idea.

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Maybe it's just me, but I enjoy reading the thoughts of people who have something interesting to say rather than a bunch of posts that just say "I agree", "that's cool" or "let's have a monthly popularity contest" for the tenth time, in order to raise their post count.
Seriously though, I just think a monthly popularity contest is a bad, bad idea.

It's not just you :wavey:

[nailatixela]

Ok, I'll spill the beans. I was kidding.

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Ok, I'll spill the beans. I was kidding.

:eek: :lol::thumbsup:

[gretchen]

Does the winner get a plaque and a one year membership to the wild game sausage-of-the-month club with bonus deli meat slicer? :laugh:

[Black_Moon]

It's never going to work. Favouring some people over others because they're lickarses, or post inane "contributions" to this website is not going to go down well at all.

[Musicman408]

Ok, I'll spill the beans. I was kidding.

ha ha- I'm thinking everyone knew! :laugh: :nod:

[nailatixela]

ha ha- I'm thinking everyone knew! :laugh: :nod:

:( You're kidding, right?

[BTFLCHLD]

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[David]

Maybe it's just me, but I enjoy reading the thoughts of people who have something interesting to say rather than a bunch of posts that just say "I agree", "that's cool" or "let's have a monthly popularity contest" for the tenth time, in order to raise their post count. I agree, & I think that's cool.

Seriously though, I just think a monthly popularity contest is a bad, bad idea.It's a good, good idea any time we implement a contest here that has the potential to sow dissension & discord, & to release pent-up & deep-seated animosity & perhaps even disgust among forum users. That's the sort of thing that keeps me entertained while I wait for tomorrow's broadcast of "Judge Judy."

[LiamMcConville]

It's never going to work. Favouring some people over others because they're lickarses, or post inane "contributions" to this website is not going to go down well at all.

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[carrie721]

http://vogons.zetafleet.com/files/orly.jpg

wow, you look different!

[mylittledemon]

It's never going to work. Favouring some people over others because they're lickarses, or post inane "contributions" to this website is not going to go down well at all.

I think it could work if there's a "prize"... maybe making non-contributing Ledgies into contributing ones? :confused:

[estranged4life]

I'll pass on the popularity contest!

[fringed n fab]

I'll pass on the popularity contest!Me too. Which is all it really is. The mature adults are here for something more I would think.

[vivfox]

Me too. Which is all it really is. The mature adults are here for something more I would think.

A date with Brandon?:woohoo:

[fringed n fab]

A date with Brandon?:woohoo:He got quiet on me. And I don't think he's coming back to the states anytime soon...

[mylittledemon]

I'm still here! :wavey:

Sorry... sometimes if you guys reply to me in a thread, I don't get the notifications... so days might go by and I miss what you might've said in reply ;)

[carrie721]

Maybe it's just me, but I enjoy reading the thoughts of people who have something interesting to say rather than a bunch of posts that just say "I agree", "that's cool" or "let's have a monthly popularity contest" for the tenth time, in order to raise their post count.
Seriously though, I just think a monthly popularity contest is a bad, bad idea.

i agree.

:lol:

[vivfox]

i agree.

:lol:

You agree with EVERYTHING your friends say.:eek:

[trackaghost]

i agree.

:lol:

That's cool :D

You agree with EVERYTHING your friends say.:eek:

Dude, she was actually making fun of me. Read the post again, she was being funny.

[trackaghost]

I agree, & I think that's cool.

:p


It's a good, good idea any time we implement a contest here that has the potential to sow dissension & discord, & to release pent-up & deep-seated animosity & perhaps even disgust among forum users. That's the sort of thing that keeps me entertained while I wait for tomorrow's broadcast of "Judge Judy."

But hasn't this thread already performed that junction in a way? :p

[David]

But hasn't this thread already performed that junction in a way? :pOK, but I want more, more, MORE chaos & dissension. :blob2: :shocked: :mad:

[chiliD]

Maybe it's just me, but I enjoy reading the thoughts of people who have something interesting to say rather than a bunch of posts that just say "I agree", "that's cool" or "let's have a monthly popularity contest" for the tenth time, in order to raise their post count.
.

I agree, & I think that's cool.


Me, too. :thumbsup:

[carrie721]

i am almost to 10,600 posts so i would like to boost my post count thank you.

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

i am almost to 10,600 posts so i would like to boost my post count thank you.

Not fair... I lost a **** load off my post count when they revamped the board. I demand them back!! :lol:

[mylittledemon]

yeah that sucked! I think i lost about 2,000. What was the explanation for that btw? does anyone remember? :confused:

[nailatixela]

i am almost to 10,600 posts so i would like to boost my post count thank you.

I'm almost at a 1000 though! So I think that gives me more right for a +1.

[carrie721]

I'm almost at a 1000 though! So I think that gives me more right for a +1.

i think we can all boost our post counts if we want. there should not be rules about boosting them.

[trackaghost]

OK, but I want more, more, MORE chaos & dissension. :blob2: :shocked: :mad:

Dissention? He doesn't post here anymore, David, keep up! :D

yeah that sucked! I think i lost about 2,000. What was the explanation for that btw? does anyone remember? :confused:

Didn't they delete a load of Chit Chat threads due to free up space or something like that?

[trackaghost]

i think we can all boost our post counts if we want. there should not be rules about boosting them.

What about a prize for boosting post count though?

[sara1998]

Ledgie of the Month sounds so... 2nd grade.

And yes, there were tons of posts deleted to free up some space. It was killing Marty's bandwidth.

[mylittledemon]

Didn't they delete a load of Chit Chat threads due to free up space or something like that?

Maybe so... that's what I can't remember. :confused:

[fringed n fab]

I'm still here! :wavey:

Sorry... sometimes if you guys reply to me in a thread, I don't get the notifications... so days might go by and I miss what you might've said in reply ;)
Ok, I just thought maybe it was me or something... :)

[mylittledemon]

Nah, I just don't get the thread notifications... they clutter up my Inbox so I just tick the box not to receive them. I guess I'm missing out doing that! :rolleyes:

[fringed n fab]

Nah, I just don't get the thread notifications... they clutter up my Inbox so I just tick the box not to receive them. I guess I'm missing out doing that! :rolleyes:
I think mines set up to receive the first reply after a post from me here, anymore than that I have to visit the board to read all replies. Now from 7W my aol email could have 300 replies sometimes and I'll have to go delete my aol notifications one by one. It can get a little crazy sometimes.

[mylittledemon]

I have never even been to 7W. :shocked:

[fringed n fab]

I have never even been to 7W. :shocked:

I like 7W. It's just been a little slow for a while right now and not much going on. And we've seemed to have lost some key contributors the past few months and I think the boards took a hit from it. When things are hopping along and going good, it's great over there and a fun board. But I like it here now too and glad I joined :laugh: ;)

[mylittledemon]

I will always be a Ledgie. ;)

[fringed n fab]

I will always be a Ledgie. ;)
I don't blame you for staying put too. I hope you never disappear or go anywhere. :laugh: ;)

[vivfox]

I like 7W. It's just been a little slow for a while right now and not much going on. And we've seemed to have lost some key contributors the past few months and I think the boards took a hit from it. When things are hopping along and going good, it's great over there and a fun board. But I like it here now too and glad I joined :laugh: ;)

What will they do without Michelle Tyler???:eek::thumbsup:

[fringed n fab]

I don't think I was around for all the drama between the Tribute bands. And gladly so. I don't even watch or get into any of that or think one is better than the other really. To me, this world's so big there's room enough for everyone to pay their own personal homage to Stevie without us ever feeling cramped or bumping into each other ever. I find it silly really when impersonators get so upset at one another over who's better. You're paying homage in your little corner of the world your way, and I'm paying homage in mine. That's just how I look at all that stuff.

[vivfox]

Dude, she was actually making fun of me. Read the post again, she was being funny.

I'll get you my pretty. And your little dog too!

[mylittledemon]

And we've seemed to have lost some key contributors the past few months and I think the boards took a hit from it.

If I recall, we lost quite a few people here within the 2006-2008 time frame? I might not be right on those dates. I can't even recall what the fuss was all about. :confused: But, I do know that people have been... generally nicer around here since then. ;)

[fringed n fab]

If I recall, we lost quite a few people here within the 2006-2008 time frame? I might not be right on those dates. I can't even recall what the fuss was all about. :confused: But, I do know that people have been... generally nicer around here since then. ;)

I could see getting rid of any bad seeds or problem causers. But when people leave whom I feel actually contributed to a board and helped move it along daily with positive fresh ideas and posts, that is when it saddens me to see them go.

[LukeA]

If I recall, we lost quite a few people here within the 2006-2008 time frame? I might not be right on those dates. I can't even recall what the fuss was all about. :confused: But, I do know that people have been... generally nicer around here since then. ;)

Hmm... well, Hayley left '06'ish, which is when I started back up again after a long hiatus. As her protege, I'd like to think that I've carried the torch of informed industry info filled with snark and occasionally derision ;)

[daniellaaarisen]

I agree with the popularity contest comments. I think its good to compliment one another on a streak of interesting and insightful posts-- so just PM somebody if you're liking what they've been saying lately. :thumbsup:

[louielouie2000]

If I recall, we lost quite a few people here within the 2006-2008 time frame? I might not be right on those dates. I can't even recall what the fuss was all about. :confused: But, I do know that people have been... generally nicer around here since then. ;)

Yes, that was when I took my couple year hiatus from the Ledge. Everyone just went completely nuts... it was an online version of Mean Girls. The only reason I started posting again was because those self-congratulating "cool crowd" people left. It's true there is far, far less knowledge on the Ledge these days... but I'll take nicer, less informed folks any day! :laugh:

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

I have never even been to 7W. :shocked:

You're not missing anything

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

I don't think I was around for all the drama between the Tribute bands. And gladly so. I don't even watch or get into any of that or think one is better than the other really. To me, this world's so big there's room enough for everyone to pay their own personal homage to Stevie without us ever feeling cramped or bumping into each other ever. I find it silly really when impersonators get so upset at one another over who's better. You're paying homage in your little corner of the world your way, and I'm paying homage in mine. That's just how I look at all that stuff.

Tribute band drama?? WTF?! :shocked:

[mylittledemon]

Everyone just went completely nuts... it was an online version of Mean Girls.

:lol:

Funniest thing I've read on here in ages. I truly LOL-ed. Thanks Louie. ;)

[Sahara]

I agree with the popularity contest comments. I think its good to compliment one another on a streak of interesting and insightful posts-- so just PM somebody if you're liking what they've been saying lately. :thumbsup:
Took the words out of my mouth!

A popularity contest wouldn't be good, but encouraging a culture of being pleasant with one another and acknowledging when someone makes us laugh or brightens up our day with their posts certainly would be.
There was a "Say something nice about another Ledgie" thread posted here in that spirit a few months ago that I really liked :)

[trackaghost]

Sounds like a popularity contest... bad can of worms to open up. I'm not sure if I like rewarding perfection in etiquette and behavior either... I rather like pushing people's buttons, and seeing how everyone reacts. What the hell kinda fun is adhering to rules anyway??? :lol:

Yes, that was when I took my couple year hiatus from the Ledge. Everyone just went completely nuts... it was an online version of Mean Girls. The only reason I started posting again was because those self-congratulating "cool crowd" people left. It's true there is far, far less knowledge on the Ledge these days... but I'll take nicer, less informed folks any day! :laugh:

Make up your mind Louie! :p

Tribute band drama?? WTF?! :shocked:

I want to hear more about the tribute band drama too! :laugh:
Was this on 7W?

[David]

I want to hear more about the tribute band drama too! :laugh:
Was this on 7W?I remember a lot of tribute band drama propagated by a bunch of cackling old pea-hens on the Yahoo group for tribute bands that Michelle Tyler formed. Barbara & Ocie got into a big fight, & Michelle Tyler doesn't like fights, so she actually just shut down the entire Yahoo group (instead of kicking off the two offenders!).

To this day (or so I hear), Barbara & Ocie spit at each other when they pass in the street.

[louielouie2000]

Make up your mind Louie! :p


Touche! :laugh:

I truly have no problem with spirited discussion... I thrive on it actually:thumbsup:. But a couple of years back, it ceased being about the music on this board... and became one big pissing contest on who was "cool" and who fell into which clique. Stupid crap like that. And then it just got nastier and snippier. Now I'll vehemently debate with another person until the cows come home... but I will NOT be a part of the junior high school childishness that was so prevalent her a couple of years back. I come on here to debate the band I'm passionate about, and to try and expand mine and others minds. I guess some of those people back then didn't have lives outside of online message boards, but I sure do. And if I don't have patience for immature cliques, name calling, and gossiping in my REAL life I'm sure as hell not interested in participating in it on an online message board! :p

[trackaghost]

I guess some of those people back then didn't have lives outside of online message boards, but I sure do. And if I don't have patience for immature cliques, name calling, and gossiping in my REAL life I'm sure as hell not interested in participating in it on an online message board! :p

Come on Louie, you have to admit your posts going on about this are kinda gossipy and name-calling too. Personally, for me, I thought one of the worst eras of the board was the Arizona Ranger incident but we all have different perspectives I guess. I also think the board needs its LukeAs (smart and cool but can be rude as anything) as much as its Betsys (one of the sweetest posters ever). It keeps things interesting. The Ledge has always been known for being edgier and meaner than the other boards. Hell, I read the board but didn't join for over a year because I was scared of the people here and that was almost 10 years ago! Same old, same old really. Or all the same, as Stevie would say.

I remember a lot of tribute band drama propagated by a bunch of cackling old pea-hens on the Yahoo group for tribute bands that Michelle Tyler formed. Barbara & Ocie got into a big fight, & Michelle Tyler doesn't like fights, so she actually just shut down the entire Yahoo group (instead of kicking off the two offenders!).

To this day (or so I hear), Barbara & Ocie spit at each other when they pass in the street.

Barbara as in TimelessBarbara? I don't know Ocie though. I hope this is true but I can never tell for sure with you David! :laugh:

[jannieC]

Come on Louie, you have to admit your posts going on about this are kinda gossipy and name-calling too. Personally, for me, I thought one of the worst eras of the board was the Arizona Ranger incident but we all have different perspectives I guess. I also think the board needs its LukeAs (smart and cool but can be rude as anything) as much as its Betsys (one of the sweetest posters ever). It keeps things interesting. The Ledge has always been known for being edgier and meaner than the other boards. Hell, I read the board but didn't join for over a year because I was scared of the people here and that was almost 10 years ago! Same old, same old really. Or all the same, as Stevie would say.



Barbara as in TimelessBarbara? I don't know Ocie though. I hope this is true but I can never tell for sure with you David! :laugh:
I miss Betsy.

I do remember that timeless barbara and the other stevie impersonator were pretty much rivals- ha!

[LukeA]

I also think the board needs its LukeAs (smart and cool but can be rude as anything)

I'm only impatient and testy with those who lack common sense or who are otherwise obliviously obnoxious. I may seem opinionated/confident, but I can assure you that I always feel terrible if its apparent I was unduly harsh. I've befriended way too many people over the past 10+ years here for anyone to conclude I'm an unmitigated jerk.

Speaking in general terms, I have no patience for those who argue nonsense (things that don't fall into matters of opinion), and any forum worth its salt should condemn such comments as such. Personality conflicts tend to resolve themselves, provided they are between people with adult-level intelligence.

[trackaghost]

Luke, I promise I didn't really mean it as a dig. I like it that you don't suffer fools gladly. As I said, I like that there are different personalities on the board although too many airheads probably gets me down more than too much snarkiness.

[trackaghost]

I miss Betsy.

I do remember that timeless barbara and the other stevie impersonator were pretty much rivals- ha!

Betsy is a truly lovely lady.
And I want to know more about the tribute singer wars, sounds hilarious!

[GODDESS6]

Betsy is a truly lovely lady.
And I want to know more about the tribute singer wars, sounds hilarious!

it was ocie wasn't it?~

[louielouie2000]

Come on Louie, you have to admit your posts going on about this are kinda gossipy and name-calling too.

But I've named no names, called no one out, hurt no feelings. I've always roped my posts on this subject back to the music too. All of this is the complete opposite of what I disliked about the '06-'07 era... when it was nothing but name calling, popularity contests and cliques, and the board seemingly ceased to be about the music. I've got no interest in cliques or popularity... I'm just here to talk about the band. The reason I responded to this thread in the first place was because I felt it was the beginnings of this board heading back down the wrong path and becoming a divisive place again. I like this board. I like the people who are currently here. I like the current atmosphere. I like all of the varied viewpoints. I think creating "Ledgie of the Month" and stuff like that could quickly erode the good thing this board has going for it, and to shift the focus away from why we're all here in the first place. Anyway, I'll gladly do my part and bow out of this thread now :wavey:.

[David]

Barbara as in TimelessBarbara? I don't know Ocie though. I hope this is true but I can never tell for sure with you David! :laugh:I always speak truth; but often I wrap my truth in an allegory.

[Sahara]

I miss Betsy.

I do remember that timeless barbara and the other stevie impersonator were pretty much rivals- ha!
I miss Betsy too :( She's one of the most generous people I've ever been in touch with. I wish the silly nastiness hadn't driven her and others away. :distress:

[BTFLCHLD]

this is starting to read like a wake. no doubt most, if they'd like to, can participate here or on another board. :shrug:

I would like to submit the following two as "potential ledgies of the month."
I love this song...and sang it well into summer when I was a kid...worked quite well when I really wanted something bad from the 'rents. :)

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