For Sale - Page 4

KarmaContestant · #46 07-25-2007, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by carrie721

ethan, new administration could change a lot around here. look at the difference between the ledge and seven wonders. the difference in membership is not the only difference there is. i can understand why sarah would want to leave if new people bought this place and ****ed it up.

....which is precisely why, hopefully, someone currently a member of the board will buy it. Before it's too late for that.

Musicman408 · #47 07-25-2007, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by KarmaContestant

I don't post here frequently anymore...though with the seeming (hopeful) demise of Seven Wonders (10 more posters banned last weekend, including myself), it would be shame to see this board go unbought and thus 'away'.

Some new forums would be great, right? How about an images forum? A trades forum? A forum devoted to other artists? Yeah, alot of those ideas come right from Seven Wonders - but those are part of what made that board great for fans..and this is supposed to be a fan board, right?

And besides, I know hairs here have bristled at the thought of a redesign - but would that be so bad either? The colors and layout of the board do not make it great - it's the people that do that.

If I had the money, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. But I don't have it to spare.

I think I probably would too.

And Carrie, you are right to a degree, but as long as Seven Wonders doesn't buy the Ledge, I think we will remain safe from Fascist Message Board Syndrome.

Sugar · #48 07-25-2007, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Musicman408

...but as long as Seven Wonders doesn't buy the Ledge, I think we will remain safe from Fascist Message Board Syndrome.

Don't kid yourself. There's no shortage on Internet fascists out there.

KarmaContestant · #49 07-25-2007, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Musicman408

I think I probably would too.

And Carrie, you are right to a degree, but as long as Seven Wonders doesn't buy the Ledge, I think we will remain safe from Fascist Message Board Syndrome.

That won't happen. God forbid.

carrie721 · #50 07-25-2007, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sugar

Don't kid yourself. There's no shortage on Internet fascists out there.

ain't that the truth. you took the words right out of my mouth.

Musicman408 · #51 07-25-2007, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarah

Yeah, don't worry. You aren't particularly in a position to give me an ultimatum, so I didn't take it that way at all.

I see what you're saying, and that's fine for some people. But like I said, for me, the Ledge isn't about 4,000+ people and their random discussions. It's always nice to be a part of a community, but really, there are other communities out there for any variety of topics - or just general talk. This place for me stopped being about making friendships and desire for likeminded people a long time ago, and now - although I do enjoy some back and forth here on the chit-chat board - it's really about finding out the latest news on the group. (Well, Lindsey.)

So yeah, I mean, I hope for whoever else's sake that everything works out the way you want it to and you have a board to hang out on and all that. I just don't want to watch this place go downhill any more than it - dare I say - already has. There are reasons that a lot of people don't go to the other FM communities, and one of those is "the people". The same arguments, the same clique-form, clique-rule, clique-explosion sequence, and tbh, the same board politics & subsequent ass-kissing that other communities appear to suffer.. it's just tired.

just my .02. you don't have to take it.

Sarah, that is totally fine. I am definately glad you gave your two cents, that's what keeps boards thriving.

Oh and to the person who made the comment about a current Ledge member buying this place, I think that may be in the best interest for all of us.

And I just wanted to say sorry if I am seeming a bid loud mouthed about this issue, but I just couldn't stand to see The Ledge die, something that I really don't think will happen, given the right circumastances.

HejiraNYC · #52 07-25-2007, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by carrie721

ethan, new administration could change a lot around here. look at the difference between the ledge and seven wonders. the difference in membership is not the only difference there is. i can understand why sarah would want to leave if new people bought this place and ****ed it up.

Maybe the new owner will finally re-name The Ledge to something more apt... such as "The Anti-Seven Wonders Board."

I agree that this has been a great place, even if the look/layout is a bit stuck in a time warp. I am hopeful that the site can be enhanced for the better all the while preserving the basic founding principles of the site. If there is no ultimate buyer for the domain name or the Penguin database, perhaps there is a way to carve out the Ledge forum part of the site, and keep that up and running. I don't know what price Marty and Lis are seeking, but I hope it is a realistic, fair price that is based upon the rather limited commercial potential for the site. Since Mary and Lis have invested so much of their time, love and money towards this huge endeavor, what better tribute would there be than to see it continue in perpetuity...

Rickypt · #53 07-25-2007, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Musicman408

So I'll ask all Ledgies to make a pact, that no matter what ownership we have, we will continue to congregate and discuss our love for The Mac, and whatever else we feel like. That, that large mass of people, is what will keep a community alive, not one individual. So don't let a new potential owner/s keep you away from a tradition that you have held dear for years..... Please.

"If not for me, than..... Do it for yourself."

Much Love,
Ethan

I do solemnly swear!!

Sarah · #54 07-25-2007, 03:55 PM

I don't see why the concern is on saving the Ledge when the rest of the site is as thorough as it is. That's what you CAN'T find somewhere else.

The archives of old interviews and the huge discography are priceless.

Rickypt · #55 07-25-2007, 03:56 PM

^^Because people are different and not everyone has to think like you.

Musicman408 · #56 07-25-2007, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

Maybe the new owner will finally re-name The Ledge to something more apt... such as "The Anti-Seven Wonders Board."

I agree that this has been a great place, even if the look/layout is a bit stuck in a time warp. I am hopeful that the site can be enhanced for the better all the while preserving the basic founding principles of the site. If there is no ultimate buyer for the domain name or the Penguin database, perhaps there is a way to carve out the Ledge forum part of the site, and keep that up and running. I don't know what price Marty and Lis are seeking, but I hope it is a realistic, fair price that is based upon the rather limited commercial potential for the site. Since Mary and Lis have invested so much of their time, love and money towards this huge endeavor, what better tribute would there be than to see it continue in perpetuity...

Oh my gosh, I completely agree with you on all counts!!! And this whole time I thought I was crazy with my opinions.

Again, I'm going to propose the idea of a multiple member buying union. It may not be the best thing, but it would cot the cost by however many people went in together. What are opinions on that?

Sugar · #57 07-25-2007, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarah

I don't see why the concern is on saving the Ledge when the rest of the site is as thorough as it is. That's what you CAN'T find somewhere else.

The archives of old interviews and the huge discography are priceless.

Absolutely. If there's a choice to be made, it's gotta be The Penguin.

#1LiddyBuckFan · #58 07-25-2007, 04:03 PM

When did this become a "choose one or the other to save" situation??

I want the whole dame thing to stay.

carrie721 · #59 07-25-2007, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Musicman408

Oh my gosh, I completely agree with you on all counts!!! And this whole time I thought I was crazy with my opinions.

Again, I'm going to propose the idea of a multiple member buying union. It may not be the best thing, but it would cot the cost by however many people went in together. What are opinions on that?

no. can you imagine trying to organize all the financial bull**** involved with that? keeping tabs on who owes what? if you want to, more power to you, but ... i don't think that would ever fly.

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Originally Posted by Sugar

Absolutely. If there's a choice to be made, it's gotta be The Penguin.

i agree. there are other ways to keep in touch with friends. it would be sad to see the ledge go, but what's really irreplaceable is all that information.

Sarah · #60 07-25-2007, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by #1LiddyBuckFan

When did this become a "choose one or the other to save" situation??

I want the whole dame thing to stay.

It's not... we're just talking hypothetically. We have no idea what's going to happen, do we?