The Death of the Ledge? Open letter to Admins and Owner

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by nicepace

I use Firefox with an ad blocker and I never see an ad on the Ledge.

I also have a direct link to the forums bookmarked. I never go to the homepage of the site. (Is there a homepage on the site?) I never have to wait to get into the forums page. It's pretty much, click the link, I'm in.

As for Facebook and Twitter, the problem is the superficiality of the "discussion." Here's a typical FB post: "I saw Lindsey & Christine last night and they were awesome." Here on the Ledge you get longer posts, more in depth commentary, MUCH more interesting dialogue.

It is very literally true that the existence of the Ledge (and, before that, the message board on the old Christine site around the time of the release of 'In the Meantime') has sustained my interest in this band. Without having the in depth and thoughtful discussion here, I honestly think my interest in Fleetwood Mac altogether would have waned long ago.

As for the fact that some folks here are a little rude sometimes, are fans really that thin skinned that they can't take a little silly insulting of their musical heroes? If that's the case, that's really kinda sad. I'd much rather have that than sycophantic hero worshipping.

I often find that the folks that complain about rudeness or nastiness are the same ones that aren't really cordial unless you agree with them. Not all, but most cases. I have made some stellar friends here and hope I continue to do so.

I am using Chrome and don't have many problems like being reported.
Also, I find that the ads are usually my google searches.

[button-lip]

Originally Posted by jbrownsjr

I often find that the folks that complain about rudeness or nastiness are the same ones that aren't really cordial unless you agree with them. Not all, but most cases. I have made some stellar friends here and hope I continue to do so.

I am using Chrome and don't have many problems like being reported.
Also, I find that the ads are usually my google searches.

Agree, agree and agree.

In my case, Twitter isn't better than TL when it comes to fights. I have been blocked by some nice ladies, just because they didn't like what I said on my timeline. You can find them everywhere, not just here. And don't let me start on IK!

I've made some great friends here too. And I didn't even speak with some of them on any thread, but instead we share other things in common, which is great!

I'm using IE and also my ads are my google searches, which made me sad for a while (you know, Ticketmaster and Stubhub, and travel ads).

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by button-lip

Agree, agree and agree.

In my case, Twitter isn't better than TL when it comes to fights. I have been blocked by some nice ladies, just because they didn't like what I said on my timeline. You can find them everywhere, not just here. And don't let me start on IK!

I've made some great friends here too. And I didn't even speak with some of them on any thread, but instead we share other things in common, which is great!

I'm using IE and also my ads are my google searches, which make me sad for a while (you know, Ticketmaster and Stubhub, and travel ads).

Yes, some people are so ultra sensitive. And you're right the Twitter fights I've seen make this place look like Disney.

On IG someone posted Clinton because he is hosting. I saw the word rapist pop up. oy.... People are crazy.

[aleuzzi]

It's taken me two days to get connected to the Ledge. Ironically, I can only do this at work. So, for anyone saying the slowed system is what's preventing more posts, I entirely agree.

[Street_Dreamer]

I use Google Chrome and adblock and NEVER have issues getting on here.

[aleuzzi]

Originally Posted by Street_Dreamer

I use Google Chrome and adblock and NEVER have issues getting on here.

thanks for the tip.

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by aleuzzi

It's taken me two days to get connected to the Ledge. Ironically, I can only do this at work. So, for anyone saying the slowed system is what's preventing more posts, I entirely agree.

95% of the time, I have NO problem getting on here. No lag or anything. On phone or computer.

This isn't the online world that it was 15 years ago, and(unfortunately) the ledge(or any other band site) will ever return to the glory that it once was.

That said, I hope it's still around for a long time to come.