A Friendly Request from a Fellow Fan :)

HighPassion · #1 04-27-2011, 07:04 PM

Soo... the anticipation is obviously building around here as all of us are getting excited for Stevie's new release! FINALLY.
I logged on today and noticed a slew of links to be able to stream the album. And that's great for those who want a sneak peak

However, I have a friendly request that I'm not trying to come across as bitchy...

I'm in no way "condemning" anyone for listening to it.
But personally, I'm waiting till I have the physical copy in my hands. It's just my own personal preference of listening to new music from my favorite artists. It's my decision and I'm sure the decision of many others around here.

So, in regards to this, can I politely request to those who DO wish to listen, to not have such blatent "spoilers" for those of us who decide to wait? Like, I mean, obviously you all want to chat about it - this is a discussion board. But could you talk about the spoilers INSIDE a thread. As opposed to ruining the suprise on a thread title?

Like, I'll take for example the title to this thread:
The part of "Lady From the Mountain" that I'm missing from "Moonlight...."

...That REALLY bummed me out. I'm not looking into the thread cause I don't want to knwo about it - but now I know something more about a track that I want kept as a surprise.

I'm in no way trying to offend the original poster of that. I just am saying, could you keep comments like that INSIDE a thread so those who want to wait don't accidently see it? If we decide to stray into a thread and come across it, then obviously it's our own fault. But when it's blatently slapped on the main forum page, it's kind of a let down.

I hope I got my point across clear, and I hope I didn't offend anyone.

Silver Springs · #2 04-27-2011, 07:12 PM

I'm inclined to agree with you here. Spoilers should be solely for those who wish to read/listen to them, and shouldn't be forced down the throat of people who are waiting for the experience and surprise.

SapphireSister · #3 04-27-2011, 07:17 PM

I really don't mean to sound rude and I totally hear where you are coming from but my suggestion would be to just not come here to The Ledge until you've listened to your CD. Just a suggestion...

Silver Springs · #4 04-27-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SapphireSister

I really don't mean to sound rude and I totally hear where you are coming from but my suggestion would be to just not come here to The Ledge until you've listened to your CD. Just a suggestion...

Surely some of the fun of a new release is getting to experience the anticipation and excitement with fellow fans? It's not exactly fair to be cut off from an entire "society" just because there's a risk of coming across spoilers. Isn't there a middle ground that doesn't involve people being driven away?

HighPassion · #5 04-27-2011, 07:23 PM

Well yeah, I understand that I could just not come here. But that'd be boring. and It's not like there's stuff I wouldn't wanna talk about.

Plus, how was I to know that this place would suddenly be spammed with it?

I'm just SOOOOOOOOO bummed I found out Lady From the Mountain was on the album. Thats an epic song and I would've shat myself had I been able to find out on my own.

So regardless, I don't think someone should just "not come here" especially if they don't know that they're about to be suckerpunched with spoilers.

I'm not saying to not talk about it, just to be mindful to others.

Josh2003 · #6 04-27-2011, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SapphireSister

I really don't mean to sound rude and I totally hear where you are coming from but my suggestion would be to just not come here to The Ledge until you've listened to your CD. Just a suggestion...

False. It has pretty much always been etiquette here and on other message boards to not post spoilers in the topic of posts...and to include the word "SPOILERS" in that title, so that people who don't want to know don't open it.

ontheEdgeof17 · #7 04-27-2011, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by HighPassion

I'm just SOOOOOOOOO bummed I found out Lady From the Mountain was on the album. Thats an epic song and I would've shat myself had I been able to find out on my own.

I know you just joined this month, but that has been common knowledge since January that a variation of the song was on the album. Sorry you had to find out over the board.

saintvox · #8 04-27-2011, 07:36 PM

Honestly, not to be rude, but it's a CD I don't see it as having spoilers.

It's not like it's a story, and people told you the end. Not to mention the spoiler you mentioned was common knowledge as far as I knew. I'm sorry you found out when you didn't, but it was probably generally assumed that everyone at a fan forum knew.

olive · #9 04-27-2011, 07:43 PM

It has been ten years , people are overly excited !! she gave RS the cd to post ,it is with her permission the songs are their for everyone to enjoy.

jannieC · #10 04-27-2011, 07:46 PM

I don't think this is an unreasonable request. And by no means should you avoid the board during such an exciting time!

DefDumbandBlond · #11 04-27-2011, 08:22 PM

I agree with Jannie, it really is a simple request. I've already listened but I can agree in a general sense that spoilers should be kept inside the thread out of respect for the many who do like to wait to hear/know anything until they have the album. It's not really a big deal to just keep details inside the post, people shouldn't have to stay away from the board completely to keep away from spoilers.

HighPassion · #12 04-27-2011, 11:12 PM

Well I didn't mean to start a commotion or a fight. It was a simple request.
And, I in no way was telling people NOT to listen, or saying that it was wrong they were listening. And I never told them to not talk about it either. I simply asked a "friendly request".

I've read dozens of articles that no way mentioned which specific older songs she's used for the new album, except for Secret Love.
Obviously new information is goign to be on the board, and people are going to take the opportunity to hear the album and discuss it. All that I asked was if they could keep "spoilers" inside the thread. And yes, even though it's a CD - there's still spoilers. And of course we're all excited since it's been 10 years, but some people like experiencing the song first hand - whether it's online or with a physical copy.

But what do I know. I'm a noob.

However, I'm not going to start a pointless bickerment. I've got bigger fish to fry than to argue with a bunch of strangers.

krrrby · #13 04-28-2011, 12:19 AM

I love how everyone's post starts with Not to be rude but...

So...

Not to be rude but...who cares?

You're going to hear the album at some point anyway...what's the big friggin deal? I was reading about everyone's impressions before I even heard the stream and I was still surprised on my own how good all the songs sounded.

I think there will be an element of surprise for anyone who is still holding out just how good this album sounds...and I think we should just leave it at that.

tabruns · #14 04-28-2011, 12:23 AM

If it makes you feel any better Daniel, I can tell you - no spoilers - that you're in for a real treat when you do hear the album.

Heartboy · #15 04-28-2011, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by krrrby

I love how everyone's post starts with Not to be rude but...

So...

Not to be rude but...who cares?

That was beyond rude! Have respect for your fellow fan!