Neil Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Stuart and myself are now back in Aberdeen and yeah, it looks like we were victorious. Many, many thanks once again to everyone for sending me comments and feedback for the evidence (which we never got the opportunity to use in the end) and, most importantly, for voting. The vote was close (55% swing our way) and so I'm convinced that without the votes from you all we would have simply lost. For that, both myself and Stuart are fantastically grateful.Initial signs are that aberdeen-music.com has come out well from this ordeal (it really did feel like that at times!). I won't know the site statistics until tomorrow but I think it's going to be a record breaker. This morning alone there were 25 new registrations and a peak of around 220 people on the web site at one time. And yes, please accept my apologies as both the web server and database ran out of open connections thus making it impossible to connect to the web site for short periods of time. This surprised even me and I'll be speaking to my web hosts to see what we can do about that to avoid it happening in the future (yeah, like there will ever be a scenario like this again!).Many thanks also to the staff at SMG who looked after Stuart and myself. We were made to feel very comfortable and relaxed despite the madness going on around us!As mentioned in the last announcement, both Stuart and myself will be out celebrating tonight at The Bassment and then probably Moshulu. So if any of you want to pop along and join us then please do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachie Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Congrats on the victory, and nice suit Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
che Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 You were indeed beautifully dressed Neil. And I liked the way you mentioned how many users/hits/posts etc. Was all very entertaining.I taped the show and am considering ripping it to my PC for anyone who is interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zeenat Aman Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 You both came across well, if a little nervous. Congratulations on the victory. ps: It appears that the Stranded site is no more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therandomblonde Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 che - that would be ace if you could put it on your pc, because spazzy over here thought it was from 9.25pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewCat Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 I have just watched it - i'm proud to be a member of aberdeen-music.com!well done both of you - you came across so much better than that woman, it wasnt exactly hard thought.I THINK...she is a uptight bint - with an ug-face!...and I THINK Neil looks cute in a suit - shame i'm a guy - id prob chat him up in bassment tonight...?(*StewCat puts his coat on* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester1470 Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Many thanks also to the staff at SMG who looked after Stuart and myself. We were made to feel very comfortable and relaxed despite the madness going on around us!This also reminds me, one of the guys who looked after us so well was called Kevin, a top bloke and brought us a great lunch He is also a musician and will be playing in Drummonds next Sunday, apparently they're very beach boys-esque and people should go along to check them out Hope to see you tonight, CheersStuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgavin Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 FAO Stuartstuart,murray here (from crusader camp), imagine my surprise when i turned on the tv this morning whilst waiting for the electrician to arrive only to see you on peoples court!!how you doing?murray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrinkDrankPunk Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Shit!I missed it!Damn college I want a copy pleeeaaase!Will pay for CD/DVD if neededRegards,Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 I just watched it...very entertaining stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Im still looking for these topless woman she was going on about... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Logan Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Im still looking for these topless woman she was going on about...Maybe she meant your avatar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenni. Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 I taped the show and am considering ripping it to my PC for anyone who is interested Interest. I had class all morning. Silly timetable, wouldn't mind watching it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tav Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 I have it on video. So I could transfer to DVD I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffy Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 it was amusing. i do have to say though, Stuart's face went a rather lovely shade of crimson throughout the show.but god-daan i think that she-manager was ugly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demon Of The Fall Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 the only let down of the show was Jester not saying "cheers.....stuart" as he walked away from carole smilely (how on earth do you spell her name?) and perhaps Neil holding up a sign saying aberdeen-music.com in a comedy fashionapart from that...good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broken_doll Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Im still looking for these topless woman she was going on about...*giggles at the little sculptress* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Jack Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 TOpLesS wOmAN!BAN THIS FILTH!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HummerOfIntenseEvil Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 I thought Stuart and Neil both portrayed themselves, and the website, well on the show - despite the judge's obvious obliviousness in regards to forums... she sounded like my mum at times ("Fa are ye spikkin til?" "No one! Do you have to be addressing someone in particular if you post a letter to the P&J?"). And hopefully Stranded will live up to their name in regards to getting anywhere with their music.Just a thought - if the vote HAD swung the other way, would Stuart have been legally obliged to pay the 834.79 or whatever it was? (I like the way she put the 79p at the end, as if that made it sound any more realistic...)I'm assuming that the two judges wouldn't be allowed to call themselves QCs if they weren't actual lawyers, but I'm also thinking that there's no way you can have a proper, legally binding court case on a TV show, and that any "awards" made are just up to the conscience of the defendant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulscoconutass Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 'Twas indeed a top knotch piece of viewing, so good that i sent 3 txts in an attempt to swing the vote. Well done Mr Johnson and the Jest. I think the high price tag on the case, as hoped for by the stranded manager, really showed what the bands real intentions were.Hope there's an influx of new, interesting members that can contribute to the forums. I also hope that the stranded band feel the consequences of such a piss-poor publicity stunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaTsunami Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 what a fun way to start my day that was. i texted in my vote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
che Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 I have it on video. So I could transfer to DVD I believe.I'm going to try and transfer it with capture card tonight from video, then I'll shove it on my web host, and start seeding it on bittorrent from there.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted April 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 Just a thought - if the vote HAD swung the other way' date=' would Stuart have been legally obliged to pay the 834.79 or whatever it was? (I like the way she put the 79p at the end, as if that made it sound any more realistic...)[/quote']No, if they had won then SMG would have paid that amount - certainly not Stuart or aberdeen-music.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Milner Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 ah right it becomes even more apparent why they claimed so much there are few aberdeen bands who make 800 in a year off of gigs in aberdeen especially the types of gigs they would be getting.nice way to try and get free money guys..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broken_doll Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 I thought Stuart and Neil both portrayed themselves' date=' and the website, well on the show - despite the judge's obvious obliviousness in regards to forums... she sounded like my mum at times ("Fa are ye spikkin til?" "No one! Do you have to be addressing someone in particular if you post a letter to the P&J?"). [/quote']my thoughts exactly ....only i was too lazy to describe it in my own post.......i couldn't believe how naive or how just plain ignorant she seemed about the way a site like this worked.......that made it impossible for her to be a good judge in the case 0_o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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