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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: nkotb on May 26, 2004, 07:47:00 pm
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Since there are quite of few people on here that don't seem to fit the usual description of what a 9:30 boarder seems to be (Rhett, Dupek, Mankie, etc.), I was wondering what brought everyone to this particular forum.
Personally, I wanted to see if anyone had anything interesting to say after the disasterous Murder City Devils set here a few years ago. Sure enough, they did, and I was hooked. How about the rest of you?
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It's a music based forum. I listen to a lot of weird music. It's also rather local...I'm native to the area.
I tried a few other bboards, got kicked off of some for being an asshole. So I mellowed.
Hey, you wanted the truth?
Now, don't you all want to give me a great big hug, or something?
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Came for the politics, stayed for the sports.
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yeah, i like it because it's local..and you get the scoop.
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Originally posted by Dupek Chopra:
Now, don't you all want to give me a great big hug, or something?
Yes, b/c I think you are mellow and funny. :)
Been going to the club for years, therefore I am.
(If I recall correctly, I signed on initially to view an answer in the faq section, about a rumored show. Didn't visit for a year after that. Dunno what brought me back in to hang around...I think it was the "Que estas eschuchando?" topic.)
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Oh, and sonick. Yeah, that's it. ;)
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Don't remember. However, I know what keeps me now on this board. I am amazed how defensive and conservative Americans have become over the last two years. Many people on this board seem to defend Bush despite all the lies and crap. It's interesting to see how patriotic americans have become now that all the world thinks the US government is just a bunch of arrogant liars.
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I was joking about the politics.
Originally posted by Barcelona:
Don't remember. However, I know what keeps me now on this board. I am amazed how defensive and conservative Americans have become over the last two years. Many people on this board seem to defend Bush despite all the lies and crap. It's interesting to see how patriotic americans have become now that all the world thinks the US government is just a bunch of arrogant liars.
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Originally posted by Chip Chanko:
I was joking about the politics.
Originally posted by Barcelona:
Don't remember. However, I know what keeps me now on this board. I am amazed how defensive and conservative Americans have become over the last two years. Many people on this board seem to defend Bush despite all the lies and crap. It's interesting to see how patriotic americans have become now that all the world thinks the US government is just a bunch of arrogant liars.
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I was not referring to your post. I have defended the US everytime I have been in another place. However, I feel like Americans are somehow supporting their president (despite what the last Washington Post poll said) because they feel that when the rest of the world criticizes US foreign policy it's like if they criticized the US and its people and that's not the case. People are becoming extremely defensive in the US.
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Fabulous question, nkotbie....
I signed up in October 2001, likely to ask a question about a show or something, but I didn't look at the forum really. I started reading early last summer, around April or May...? I must have looked in for something in particular, then found cool information on local shows I didn't know about -- Fort Reno, Live on Penn, stuff at Black Cat I wouldn't have seen until I read about them here. By last year, I at least knew what a forum was because I'd joined and read the Foo Fighters forum to find out about the shows, new singles' B-sides, etc. (I was obsessed with Foo for a short time there. ;) ) And it's pretty obvious I can't keep much to myself, so I started posting.
Funny thing is how, before I met anyone but started to learn some of the folks on the board, I'd look around at a show and wonder if anyone there was Lulu or paige or walkie or the scientist. One time at Fort Reno there were these two very indie coolster gals sitting a couple blankets away and I thought that they had to be a couple of the 9:30 Club board gals! And there was a girl in a pirate costume and that's around when y'all were talking about pirate luuuurv. Crazy, huh.
I was going to Black Cat and 9:30 Club regularly before last summer, but not nearly as often as I go now. I probably went to 15 shows a year in 2001, 2002, and I hit over 50 in 2003.
I know we talk about a lot of other shit here, but it's the music and the local news that it's all about for me. It's so much more useful than a random forum on music because I find out what's coming up and can 'debrief' on it with folks who were at the shows. Oh yeah, and that crazy music swapping!
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Barcelona, you're kind of making nkotbie's very point. If it's really politics you're interested in, it would seem there would be so many other places where that's the primary discussion.
Don't get me wrong, I don't think you should leave here or it makes no sense for you to be, it's just interesting that you're focused on a board primarily about the music scene (though we certainly do derail onto other topics pretty easily).
NKOTB, I know, I know, I think your point was more about musical preferences, but still....
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well my user number indicates i'm a long timer around these parts. i started posting on a forum when the 9:30 club first went online which must have been around 97/98. in those days the forum was only reachable through a series of links and not directly linked on the home page. so it was a small but lively bunch hanging out here. i think thirsty may actually be the longest running poster . anyways the forum went dark on a couple of occasions and i kept checking to see if it was back online. i think i kept hanging out because it was a cool local scene forum and <ass kissin' mode> seth would pop by every once in awhile to share his insight. also, i've meet really kwel people by being apart of this forum... most of my friends in fact :D
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Originally posted by Bagalicious Tangster:
Barcelona, you're kind of making nkotbie's very point. If it's really politics you're interested in, it would seem there would be so many other places where that's the primary discussion.
Don't get me wrong, I don't think you should leave here or it makes no sense for you to be, it's just interesting that you're focused on a board primarily about the music scene (though we certainly do derail onto other topics pretty easily).
NKOTB, I know, I know, I think your point was more about musical preferences, but still....
Actually, I think this is what makes this board so interesting. It's not just about music, you can discuss other things. You will have noticed that my musical knowledge doesn't go too far beyond the Pixies, Pavement, the Pogues, Talking Heads and a few other bands. I guess politics, as a foreigner to see what Americans think about their current government is one of the main reasons, I find it extremely interesting, I think the US is the most conservative country I have ever been to. Other reasons might be to hear about new music bands and I guess part of the reason is the fun you can sometimes find on this board.
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Originally posted by Bagalicious Tangster:
found cool information on local shows I didn't know about -- Fort Reno, Live on Penn, stuff at Black Cat I wouldn't have seen until I read about them here.
That's right, the "Just Announced" topic also kept me here, not sonick. ;) Well, that, and my concert buddy left the state. Decided to stay in touch w/ the local music "scene" here.
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Originally posted by Sugartastic Tee Silk:
Well, that, and my concert buddy left the state. Decided to stay in touch w/ the local music "scene" here.
I remember when my first DC concert buddy left the city. It was awful. My sister was here for a while, which was cool, but when she left (she hated this stinkin' town) I had a dry few years during which I didn't see many shows at all because I had no one to go with and I'd gotten tired of going solo. So glad to have a bunch of show buddies now, both from the board and 'real life' (though a couple are grumbling about moving to New York...that siren of a city is always calling some folks....). That was way before boards were working the way they do today.... :cool:
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I joined either to buy Go-Gos tickets or defend Dashboard Confessional. Hard to remember which. I stay only to steal breaking news off of here to post on my site. And steal the occasional board member to write for the site. I guess some of you are cool people too. :D
Though I have felt like kicking a couple people's asses now and again, both of the British and the alt-country variety.
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I'm here for the booze and women
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and this forum is the closest thing i have as far a a blog... because i can't be arsed to post in more than one place at a time. :cool:
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What brought me here is probably similiar to Bags' story. Probably to ask a question or something, then i ended up hanging around.
What keeps me here? The crazy idea that I might turn a few people on to some good music that they might not otherwise have given a chance. I post on the Robbie Fulks board as well, but it's like preaching to the converted there; all those people already like the music I like. Also, here I learn about music that I might have more readily dismissed had I not been here.
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Originally posted by Barcelona:
Don't remember. However, I know what keeps me now on this board. I am amazed how defensive and conservative Americans have become over the last two years. Many people on this board seem to defend Bush despite all the lies and crap. It's interesting to see how patriotic americans have become now that all the world thinks the US government is just a bunch of arrogant liars.
Yeah America really sux, I guess we should just pack up and run like pussies whenever something bad happens to our country. Sorry about supporting our president, maybe we should support Sadaam or Osama instead, what are us stupid Americans thinking?
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I think there are other options to Bush, Saddam, or Osama. It's a sad day when there's not.
Originally posted by Rob_Gee_a.k.a _Guiny:
Originally posted by Barcelona:
Don't remember. However, I know what keeps me now on this board. I am amazed how defensive and conservative Americans have become over the last two years. Many people on this board seem to defend Bush despite all the lies and crap. It's interesting to see how patriotic americans have become now that all the world thinks the US government is just a bunch of arrogant liars.
Yeah America really sux, I guess we should just pack up and run like pussies whenever something bad happens to our country. Sorry about supporting our president, maybe we should support Sadaam or Osama instead, what are us stupid Americans thinking? [/b]
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I actually signed on a couple years ago under a different name. I think I wanted to ask a question about some upcoming show - I forget. I came back several months later, looking for info and opinions on local bands. I ended up also learning about lots of national/international bands I never would have heard of otherwise. You can read all the magazines you want, but nothing beats an honest review from a regular music fan.
My concert attendance has gone up dramatically since coming here. I used to think I went to a lot of shows - usually around 15-20/year. In the last 12 months I've been to almost 50.
It's just fun being around people that are fellow music freaks, whether you always agree with them or not.
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So what is the usual description of a 9:30 boarder, and why don't I fit it? :eek:
Originally posted by nkotbie:
Since there are quite of few people on here that don't seem to fit the usual description of what a 9:30 boarder seems to be (Rhett, Dupek, Mankie, etc.), I was wondering what brought everyone to this particular forum.
Personally, I wanted to see if anyone had anything interesting to say after the disasterous Murder City Devils set here a few years ago. Sure enough, they did, and I was hooked. How about the rest of you?
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same as many of the others - came for the music - I actually registered ages ago and never read ot posted, then started reading around the time of the 'big' blow up and was scared to post and finally started posting late last year
politics and bitching aside the board is great - I have met some nice people and listened to a ton of new music I would never have listened to and see some great bands I would never have seen
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I ended here while looking for upcoming shows. I think it was right after a site redesign that made the Forum more apparent.
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I actually meant it in all positive terms. It just seems that most folks here fall into one of two categories; the Brit-Pop folks and the Indie Rock folks. Obviously it's a sliding scale and doesn't necessarily mean that you only listen to that type of music, but it's pretty clear cut.
It doesn't necessarily mean we all like the same music, but for the most part, it wouldn't be too hard on this board to name a band and easily guess who likes or does not like them. Please, before anyone feels the need to defend themselves, I'm speaking in super generic terms here. No need to point out all the various sub-sub-sub genres that you all love.
But some of you (Mankie, Rhett, and Dupek, for example), don't fall into those easily-definable categories. Personally, even though it can be frustrating watching you post yet another cynical rant against bands just to get a rise, for the most part, it's rather refreshing.
And that is one of my personal favorite parts of this board; hearing new opinions, especially on music. Kind what makes all of the posts about sports, politics and ticket service charges worht it ;)
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
So what is the usual description of a 9:30 boarder, and why don't I fit it? :eek:
Originally posted by nkotbie:
Since there are quite of few people on here that don't seem to fit the usual description of what a 9:30 boarder seems to be (Rhett, Dupek, Mankie, etc.), I was wondering what brought everyone to this particular forum.
Personally, I wanted to see if anyone had anything interesting to say after the disasterous Murder City Devils set here a few years ago. Sure enough, they did, and I was hooked. How about the rest of you?
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I was a Brit pop fan in the 80's, and have liked certain indie stuff dating back that far as well. I still lidten to both of those genres (not that you can really lump things together like that), but probably am more picky in nature than back in the 80's and 90's. So liking those genres predated my current love of Americana, of which I tend to be picky too.
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i was really stressed about a second built to spill show a few months back
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Probably showed up for info on a show I was going to at the club, but I can't really remember.
I stayed for the drama. And to avoid doing actual work while I'm at work.
I'm looking for a new job so my internet wanking time will probably be signifigantly decreased soon. I've got a 2nd interview with a company today. Wish me luck!
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Yeah, I didn't want it to seem like I was generalizing too much, but it's hard to put into words, mostly because it is impossible to lump genres together. It just seems to me that you three don't fit the typical demographic around here, which is a plus in my book.
I never would've thought of listening to anything labeled country had you not gone on about some of the bands you liked. Now, I'm kicking myself for not giving some of this a try in the past. I can't think specifically of anything that Dupek or Mankie discussed that turned me onto new music, but I definitely love hearing their opinions on the topics, and seeing what they're listening to that I've never heard before.
It's nice and easy to discuss a band we all like, but I'd hate to fall into the trap of being so elitist about music. The fact that some of you bring a different opinion to the table is pretty great.
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
I was a Brit pop fan in the 80's, and have liked certain indie stuff dating back that far as well. I still lidten to both of those genres (not that you can really lump things together like that), but probably am more picky in nature than back in the 80's and 90's. So liking those genres predated my current love of Americana, of which I tend to be picky too.
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i got here for much the same reason as ggw's. . .there was a link on the web page all of a sudden, i came to visit and i haven't left.
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hmm... i lurked quite a bit, started posting when the Belle and Sebastian fiasco went down (one show... no, two! no, one!) mostly i came here and stayed when the craigslist R&R got so out-of-hand stoopid that it made my head hurt.
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not so much a "how did you end up here" but more of a "where have markie and lulu gone"??
severe carpal tunnel syndrome sets in after 10,000 posts?? (watch out Rhett!!)
impending biotech IPO millionairedom so they're trying to distance themselves from the filthy masses??
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I had heard from staph that there were some people venting about the sound at a couple shows that I was working and had to explain why they couldn't hear and why the club was not responsible (one IIRC was a show where all the gear was the band's so the club just provided a structure to put it all in).
Stayed for the music.
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Originally posted by Skeeter:
I actually signed on a couple years ago under a different name.
me too. signed up again last fall.
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I was hoping to hook up with some young indie-chick and woo her knickers off with my mancunian accent, but soon realized it doesn't come over too well via a keyboard!
Seriously, I really am a huge music fan so signed up for that reason....I initially registered to respond to a comment someone made about a show, I was defending the artist.
I don't care too much for most of the bands that are talked about on here which is why I rarely get involved in those discussions....I do take mental notes on them and go check them out at B&N where you can listen to a snippet of each track, but very few have impressed me.
At this point, the board has just become a nasty habit I can't kick.
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Originally posted by Sugartastic Tee Silk:
Oh, and sonick. Yeah, that's it. ;)
lol. I'll disregard your later post denying our internet love escapade.
I came here because, I was drunk. its how i have gotten into most of my current situations. job, girlfriend, car accidents, you know.
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Originally posted by Rob_Gee_a.k.a _Guiny:
Originally posted by Barcelona:
Don't remember. However, I know what keeps me now on this board. I am amazed how defensive and conservative Americans have become over the last two years. Many people on this board seem to defend Bush despite all the lies and crap. It's interesting to see how patriotic americans have become now that all the world thinks the US government is just a bunch of arrogant liars.
Yeah America really sux, I guess we should just pack up and run like pussies whenever something bad happens to our country. Sorry about supporting our president, maybe we should support Sadaam or Osama instead, what are us stupid Americans thinking? [/b]
did you have a gun under your shoulder and an American flag between your teeth when you typed all that?
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Originally posted by Rob_Gee_a.k.a _Guiny:
Yeah America really sux, I guess we should just pack up and run like pussies whenever something bad happens to our country. Sorry about supporting our president, maybe we should support Sadaam or Osama instead, what are us stupid Americans thinking? [/b]
USA USA USA USA!!!! WOOOOOOO-HOOOO
Lets rally round Bush like the Germans rallyed round Hitler!
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I joined for Lulu
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I came here to keep dossiers on everyone. I work for the government. Dept.of Motherland Feelgood(Safety). Hush Hush.
Watch what you say...
Especially Barcelona
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Wow, I'm late to this topic. Came on here to check out some concert talk, lurked for a long while, and finally posted - either about soccer or baseball first, I'd assume. Checking the board every day helps to while away the hours...
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Originally posted by walkie hearts you all:
I joined for Lulu
But stayed for Paige.
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Originally posted by walkie hearts you all:
I joined for Lulu
And where is she now??!!??
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Originally posted by Dupek Chopra:
I came here to keep dossiers on everyone. I work for the government. Dept.of Motherland Feelgood(Safety). Hush Hush.
Watch what you say...
Especially Barcelona
Understood, won't happen again.
By the way, I just realized I became a member on October 2001, when David Byrne played at the 9:30. I guess I had some questions regarding the availability of tickets. Now that I think of it, I think David Byrne in 2001 was the best show I have seen in DC. I hate not to be in DC for his shows at the Birchmere in June.
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Originally posted by sonickteam2:
did you have a gun under your shoulder and an American flag between your teeth when you typed all that? [/b]
No, but I did paint my goatee red, white and blue though.
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Originally posted by Rob_Gee_a.k.a _Guiny:
Originally posted by sonickteam2:
did you have a gun under your shoulder and an American flag between your teeth when you typed all that? [/b]
No, but I did paint my goatee red, white and blue though. [/b]
Don't forget his "Burn this flag asshole" t-shirt....which he proudly wears under his faded Wrangler jacket with a "These colors don't run" patch that takes up the whole back.
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Originally posted by Bollocks:
which he proudly wears under his faded Wrangler jacket with a "These colors don't run" patch that takes up the whole back.
<img src="http://pages.prodigy.net/indianahawkeye/newpage04/6.gif" alt=" - " />
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I spent last night trying to remember and I still don't.
I remember lurking for a long time to pick up some new bands, then something pissed me off and I tried to sign up but my screen name was already taken. Who the hell would have that screen name? So I tried my screen name and password and it worked, but I had no recollection of ever signing up in Oct of 2001. I'm guessing I had a comment about a show (it might have been Social D or Richard Ashcroft), was probably given the ritual newbie treatment, thought you were all a bunch of assholes (though I remember calling the lot "elitist pricks" at one point) and moved on. If I only knew it was just a right of passage....
Anyhow, a few months later I had 2 extra passes to "24 Hour Party People," hooked up with Markie and Lulu for the movie, met Thirsty afterwards for a drink with the two of them, now 2-3 years later I've moved far away and still am a regular poster.
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Originally posted by vansmack:
I remember lurking for a long time to pick up some new bands, then something pissed me off and I tried to sign up but my screen name was already taken. Who the hell would have that screen name?
There's a dude on www.sharingthegroove.org (http://www.sharingthegroove.org) with the screen name "vansmack". He posts all the NOFX concerts that he tapes.
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Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
There's a dude on www.sharingthegroove.org (http://www.sharingthegroove.org) with the screen name "vansmack". He posts all the NOFX concerts that he tapes.
That bastard - I'm going to have to take the Clear Channel approach with him and wipe him off the planet!
I did sell my first email address vansmack@aol.com to a popular radio show host for an undisclosed sum back in 1994-95. I simply signed up for MSN instead and haven't changed that address since.
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i also joined to ask many quesions in the faqs section, and i still do. im a paranoid loser...then for some reason i came to the board and just stayed. most other boards already have a bunch of asshole teenagers but this board didn't. i have actuaaly learned actually alot and dont agree with somethings i say but still do to be a _____. i dont like the same music but find it interesting to find out shitty bands to tell my friends with shitty tastes about. i like to hear ppl with completely differnt views then me for some reason. blah blah blah casnt find the words like usual. i guess i love you guys :D ;)
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Aw, Flawd, go hug Dupek. :D
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Flawd, you're one of the most entertaining people on here in my book. Keep up the good work.
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I hope your friends realize the sacrifice you are making for them.
Originally posted by flawd101:
i dont like the same music but find it interesting to find out shitty bands to tell my friends with shitty tastes about.
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I was in college when I signed on to the 930 board. So that must have been around 98 or so. I'd head down to the 930 every so often so I figured I may as well get to know some people there.
A lot of the board chatter was similar. Lot's of britpop fans. People kept on talking about this new night called Mousetrap over at Metro Cafe. There was also some continuous thread called Return of the Lesbian Avengers.
Originally I used my name but then lost track of the password so I switched over to the moniker I use now. As Mankie says, it is habitual but I have been posting a lot less than before.
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Originally posted by Dupek Chopra:
I came here to keep dossiers on everyone. I work for the government. Dept.of Motherland Feelgood(Safety). Hush Hush.
Watch what you say...
Especially Barcelona
So Markie The Mad Scientist and Lulu were right. You really are GGW!
Flawd, I'm glad that you've adopted us. Don't worry, we'll help you out with your music handicap. We understand. It's just a phase that we all went through. You'll be okay in a couple years time. ;)
Not exactly sure how I got here other than that I was looking for people with like-minded ways and musical tastes. Due to my horrid experience in Hell (Inner Shitty teaching) my music and social life had completely died. It was time to get the Hell out and repair all the damage that had been done, including getting a life again. That wasn't happening in Baltimore but there seemed an abundance of it in DC. Well, the rest is history.