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[Stripey]

Why is that some of the most prolific posters on this supposedly music related site are invariably totally negative, always jumping at the chance to shoot down anyone new or outside their circle of friends? Take the thread about Estralla being in the paper for example, (or any other thread which cloud has made the first reply to hahaaaaa), it's strange that it's attracted so many negative posts, while a few days ago a thread started by a convicted criminal about his own press exposure was full of praise.
I've experienced this myself when I made a post here about my exposure on radio 1, which just attracted abusive comments and accusations of egoism from people who didn't even listen to the show. As a further example, the admin of this site has even accused me of lying about my record deal, which just goes to show how deep the attitude problem goes.
Apparently, it's ok to promote yourself here as long as you are already well known or part of the in crowd doing the "in" thing.
I've always been of the opinion, and still am, that the north east stinks, and it's bad attitudes of the sort exhibited on this site which give credence to the observation.

[black_matter]

Get the violins out...

[Old Gold]

Originally Posted by Stripey

Why is that some of the most prolific posters on this supposedly music related site are invariably totally negative, always jumping at the chance to shoot down anyone new or outside their circle of friends? Take the thread about Estralla being in the paper for example, (or any other thread which cloud has made the first reply to hahaaaaa), it's strange that it's attracted so many negative posts, while a few days ago a thread started by a convicted criminal about his own press exposure was full of praise.
I've experienced this myself when I made a post here about my exposure on radio 1, which just attracted abusive comments and accusations of egoism from people who didn't even listen to the show. As a further example, the admin of this site has even accused me of lying about my record deal, which just goes to show how deep the attitude problem goes.
Apparently, it's ok to promote yourself here as long as you are already well known or part of the in crowd doing the "in" thing.
I've always been of the opinion, and still am, that the north east stinks, and it's bad attitudes of the sort exhibited on this site which give credence to the observation.

Well that was deliciously hypocritical.

[Hogisbald]

To be honest, I think Stripey has a point...sort of.

The local scene can be really clique (sp).

Cleee-keee.

[Stripey]

wouldn't it be nice to see people more interested in music than they are in putting each other down?

[Old Gold]

Originally Posted by Stripey

wouldn't it be nice to see people more interested in music than they are in putting each other down?

It really would. But then again you aren't exactly a pioneer of that, are you.

[Hogisbald]

There is one thing I have noticed. Now, I know it is not some kind of prerequisite, but there are genres in Aberdeen where the establish acts simply frown on new acts and do nothing to help.

The established acts dont have to do anything to help anyone but tbh it would be nice.

There is a great deal of selfishness in the local scene.

[Munky_Rules]

Totally agree, nobody on here has seen us yet we have beeb completely shot down

[Swingin' Ryan]

Originally Posted by Stripey

wouldn't it be nice to see people more interested in music than they are in putting each other down?

You must be having a laugh!

You've put down just about every guitar-based band you've commented on, on this site. I don't doubt you're interested in music, you just seem to be only interested in a couple of very specific genres of music. There are heaps of links to music on here that I think is utter shite, so I don't bother posting. You love putting down any local guitar bands.

[Old Gold]

Originally Posted by Hog

There is one thing I have noticed. Now, I know it is not some kind of prerequisite, but there are genres in Aberdeen where the establish acts simply frown on new acts and do nothing to help.

The established acts dont have to do anything to help anyone but tbh it would be nice.

There is a great deal of selfishness in the local scene.

It does seem to be limited to certain genres.

Getting into the acoustic scene for me has been as difficult as slipping into my pjs. I've had loads of help and positivity from the Tunnels, One Up, Stable Table and shitloads of bands/artists. The age range is varied too, but everyone's straight up groovy.

I suppose it could be said that a lot of people make it hard for themselves.