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[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by wondergirl9847

Yes, it was on the Stevie Ledge.

Did MadForMac's decision begin totally with those exchanges the other day in the Stevie Forum?

He posted on the Stevie Forum so extremely infrequently that I just assumed his feelings must have been building for a while, based on various threads throughout the entire Ledge.

A pity either way.

[wondergirl9847]

No, it was a long time coming...but you are right, a pity either way.

[dissention]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

Did MadForMac's decision begin totally with those exchanges the other day in the Stevie Forum?

He posted on the Stevie Forum so extremely infrequently that I just assumed his feelings must have been building for a while, based on various threads throughout the entire Ledge.

A pity either way.

What happened on the Stevie forum (if no one minds my asking)? I've only read a couple threads in there since last week.

[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by dissention

What happened on the Stevie forum (if no one minds my asking)? I've only read a couple threads in there since last week.

Basically, there was a bit of confusion with semantics. In the "Stevie's Dad" thread, LiquidBlue5000 said he thought it would be nice for Stevie's fans to have a "forum to express their sympathies" (I'm paraphrasing).

From the tone of MadForMac's reply, it seemed he took that to mean that LB5000 was calling for an actual separate Ledge forum to be created for those purposes, and stated that the idea was tasteless.
However, LB5000 was meaning "forum" as in an outlet.

Unfortunately, the conversation disinegrated from there, when a simple explanation should have been enough to clear things up.

Maybe it's all of this ungodly heat lately.

[trackaghost]

It's was in the Stevie's dad thread. MFM was just pointing out the fact that Stevie's family needed privacy and that none of us actually knew the man.

While I think it's nice we got to express our sympathy for Stevie, he does have a point. I mean I hope some of those people are as sympathetic to people they actually know in their own lives.

http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showpo...&postcount=151

http://ledge.fleetwoodmac.net/showpo...&postcount=170

[amber]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

Maybe it's all of this ungodly heat lately.

I've been p**** cause it's been about...67? here everyday. And foggy/cloudy.
yes, that whole exchange was unfortunate and a bit confusing too.

[GateandGarden]

Originally Posted by GypsySorcerer

He certainly will be missed, but I respect his decision. I have definitely noticed a shift in the board's tone the past several months.

I agree with every word there. Fairly recently, I had to throw in the towel, though it was for a week only. I know the "I don't really need this in my life; why don't we forget about it" sentiment. Sometimes it's just too much. For me, all it took was about a week to get past it, but I can see how others (especially those who have been around longer--I've only been a Ledgie for a little more than a year) have just had enough. There are so many wonderful things about this board, but I can see how circumstances would make the bad outweigh the good for some. But I am sorry that he plans not to post at all any longer.

[GateandGarden]

Originally Posted by amber

I've been p**** cause it's been about...67? here everyday. And foggy/cloudy.

Wow! The gauge in my mom's car said 116 degrees this afternoon. It's like The Day After Tomorrow is starting to become real life, and god help us because that movie sucked.

[DrummerDeanna]

Originally Posted by GateandGarden

god help us because that movie sucked.

omg too funny.

It was finally nice here today - rainy and cloudy and COOL all day - it's been so gross and hot and humid...so it was nice to finally have a break and to give my air conditioner a break!!

[The Tower]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

Basically, there was a bit of confusion with semantics. In the "Stevie's Dad" thread, LiquidBlue5000 said he thought it would be nice for Stevie's fans to have a "forum to express their sympathies" (I'm paraphrasing).

From the tone of MadForMac's reply, it seemed he took that to mean that LB5000 was calling for an actual separate Ledge forum to be created for those purposes, and stated that the idea was tasteless.
However, LB5000 was meaning "forum" as in an outlet.

Unfortunately, the conversation disinegrated from there, when a simple explanation should have been enough to clear things up.

The whole exchange was a big nothing. I don't understand how people can get so bent out of shape over little things- especially little things on an internet forum. So, they disagreed- big deal. Was it necessary to have the hissy fit and storm off?

I have no idea what everyone is talking about when they refer to the "tone" of the Ledge changing over the last few months. It's all seemed about the same to me.

[Serrart]

Originally Posted by wondergirl9847

I try to ignore the crap too and if I read something that makes me angry, I go to another board (Keith, Justin, TWoP or something) to cool off.

I have always tried to do that, I come here mostly to gather informations about my favourite band /singer, read various opinions or exchange point of views with people I don't meet everyday. But last week, I don't know why, I thread made me angry and after thinking for a moment to quit I realized there was no point in giving all this importance to it, life is already tough enough; so I reacted going like Don Quixote in the thread that annoyed me. At least it made me cool off.

By the way, I hope MadForMac will come back soon, I like a lot his posts even if I don't share his opinions about the condolences threads.

Romy

[lbelle1214]

Originally Posted by shackin'up

Did I miss something????

MFM rules. Brian "J" rules bigtime.Which threads got harsh? Was it on the Stevieforum only (i'm not there usually)? I only remember some discussions in the bucksurvivors and that ledgiesurvivorthought, but that wasn't mean was it?

I must have missed it, too. What's up?

[dissention]

Originally Posted by GateandGarden

Wow! The gauge in my mom's car said 116 degrees this afternoon. It's like The Day After Tomorrow is starting to become real life, and god help us because that movie sucked.

Yeah, but Dennis Quaid was hot.

[dissention]

Originally Posted by The Tower

The whole exchange was a big nothing. I don't understand how people can get so bent out of shape over little things- especially little things on an internet forum. So, they disagreed- big deal. Was it necessary to have the hissy fit and storm off?

I have no idea what everyone is talking about when they refer to the "tone" of the Ledge changing over the last few months. It's all seemed about the same to me.

Beautifully put, my dear.

As far as the threads about Stevie's father are concerned, I think they're created and comments are made by people with their hearts in the right place, but you have to be wary of when enough is enough; of when you cross the line from giving your condolences to getting just a little too personal about the whole thing. I just feel that people should express their well wishes for Stevie and her family during this time, and leave it at that for privacy's sake. And - I find it sad that people feel the need to have arguments in such threads. Have a little respect for the Nicks', people, and don't taint threads like that with personal bull****.

[DeeGeMe]

Amen Dissention, Amen. I couldn't believe the flaming that was going on in that thread. It was both infuriating and depressing. And kinda disgusting to boot.