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I won't get into in argument with you -- because that's not what Bonnaroo is about. But I will say that you are again misinformed and that is the one flaw of message boards. One person assumes something and suddenly it becomes the truth.
We were granted permission. We were then asked, after someone changed their mind, to retract the article -- not change the wording or the date. In fact, I haven't been given confirmation from the promoter that the 9th is indeed the date. So, it's not so easy, espeically when dealing with the difficult situation of maintaining an editorial and business relationship with the company in question. That is also the reason behind the vagueness.
In regards to your accusation that all our information comes solely from this message board, I simply ask that you back it up. As have I said countless times, I do not hide the fact Inforoo is an incredibly valuable resource and am truly grateful for its existence and the people who post on it. That said, it is not our only source, as evident by the names listed currently on our Outlook that were independently discovered by us and who will be appearing on the poster when it's all said and done. The Coachella kids made the same claim that we got all the info on the board -- yet when we confirmed Jay-Z five days before the announcement -- and were quickly mocked for it being "unrealistic possibility -- guess who proved to be right in the end?
That's all I'm saying... I do this 14-16 hours a day. I'm not going to F up something I put that much effort into.
Please refrain from "that's not what Bonnaroo is all about" talk. I will have gone to Bonnaroo for four straight years and to call me out like that as if I have no connection with the festival is a uncalled low-blow. I love Bonnaroo as much as any person on this board.
I also have been reading CoS for a long time and have used it as a point of reference for festivals for the past three years and have appreciated it very much. However this year on Inforoo has been the absolute worst I have seen with all the wild rumors and speculations with no sources backing it up save the whole Led Zeppelin fiasco a few years ago. To say I am hating on CoS is unfounded. I am just merely disappointed with CoS right now.
All I asked from you as a legitimate news source to validate your own sources. Your site was the ONLY news site to claim that the line-up was coming out February 2nd, THE ONLY ONE. This situation could have been better handled if you prefaced your announcement with something along the lines of saying that this announcement is not completely set in stone and could change since it has been quite apparent that Bonnaroo has been very tight lipped about the festival this year and preventing leaks.
When you and your site take the risk of being the first to break a news story to one of the BIGGEST festivals in the world, you bestow the responsibility of having to be 150% sure that your sources are correct, if not you have to tell your audience that this story has not been fully validated yet. Because all of us have looked up to your site as a secondary source for information, we have a high level of expectation to have your facts straight. And when you do not follow through with that and have to tell us that your story was in fact not true via Inforoo, it makes you look foolish.
And I'm not some random person who doesn't know journalism. [glow=red,2,300]I'm about to graduate from a school with a degree in Mass Media/Broadcast Journalism[/glow] that is highly respected in the south. And I hope to strive to have a job doing work like you are doing. I know what it is like to have extremely long days doing very strenuous fact and news collecting, but it is our responsibility as journalists/news gatherers to be absolutely correct in everything we put out to the mass audiences.
I'm not telling you to get bent or that you suck, I just want to have the assurance that what I read on your site is factual and if needed, to have disclaimers on news stories.
from lerxst Sorry to be harsh, but its fairly sad [glow=red,2,300]that one who doesn't even have their journalism degree[/glow] has to tell a big-time blog how to properly handle news.
not to be harsh(sorry for the bad vibe guys) but you just made yourself look like an ass. I understand you dont have your degree yet....but close enough it seems to me?
Alex, your doing a great job, keep up the good work.
My you people are hostile. I guess I learned my lesson in not giving a dissenting opinion here.
You know I wasn't trying to start an argument here, you guys were. I was just showing my disappointment as a fan CoS and an aspiring journalist in how the whole line-up announcement mishap could have been avoided, and gave a simple rational explanation why that was the case. Also pointing out that I have always been a fan and supporter of CoS for a long time.
This place used to be an awesome message board where if someone highly disagreed with someone, there would actually be CIVIL discussions about it, instead of making shots at people and using profanity.
Post by laurensmackho on Jan 31, 2010 9:16:39 GMT -5
I've noticed that if you have an opinion that doesn't reflect everyone else's on this board, they tend to get defensive and insulting. Not all the time, but enough that if I don't agree I just don't post out of fear.
I've noticed that if you have an opinion that doesn't reflect everyone else's on this board, they tend to get defensive and insulting. Not all the time, but enough that if I don't agree I just don't post out of fear.
at least it's not at as bad as the coachella board.
I've noticed that if you have an opinion that doesn't reflect everyone else's on this board, they tend to get defensive and insulting. Not all the time, but enough that if I don't agree I just don't post out of fear.
Come on now, arguments are what makes this board a message board. I think if everyone agreed on everything it would be a pretty boring place to be.
I've noticed that if you have an opinion that doesn't reflect everyone else's on this board, they tend to get defensive and insulting. Not all the time, but enough that if I don't agree I just don't post out of fear.
Come on now, arguments are what makes this board a message board. I think if everyone agreed on everything it would be a pretty boring place to be.
This is completely true and I hope people don't agree on everything, because thats what I love about this board. That it is one of the few that people can discuss things civilly and nicely. This board is comprised of some of the nicest I have ever seen on the internet and am glad I know some people here at some sort of level of acquaintance. However, some people don't need to get all antsy in the pantsy when they don't agree with something.
We all need to just chill and wait for the line-up to come out and just...chill....man...
Come on now, arguments are what makes this board a message board. I think if everyone agreed on everything it would be a pretty boring place to be.
This is completely true and I hope people don't agree on everything, because thats what I love about this board. That it is one of the few that people can discuss things civilly and nicely. This board is comprised of some of the nicest I have ever seen on the internet and am glad I know some people here at some sort of level of acquaintance. However, some people don't need to get all antsy in the pantsy when they don't agree with something.
We all need to just chill and wait for the line-up to come out and just...chill....man...
I've had experiences where I've disagreed with someone about something and asked them to explain or flesh out their opinion more and they take it as a personal attack. Sometimes i'm just playing devil's advocate in order to create more interesting discussion......but reading a message and misunderstanding the tone and feelings behind it can lead to someone getting defensive.
There should always be room for more discussion/arguments. If somebody says they don't like a band I like....I ask them to explain themselves. How did they form this opinion? Did they see the act live? Do they know their albums, etc.. The hope is that the person will respond with their explanation and we can discuss the matter. Sometimes people take it as an attack though.
Don't let a few board members posts get you bent out of shape. Tensions are high now.....everyone wants a lineup so there's a lot of pointless arguing going on everywhere lol
This is completely true and I hope people don't agree on everything, because thats what I love about this board. That it is one of the few that people can discuss things civilly and nicely. This board is comprised of some of the nicest I have ever seen on the internet and am glad I know some people here at some sort of level of acquaintance. However, some people don't need to get all antsy in the pantsy when they don't agree with something.
We all need to just chill and wait for the line-up to come out and just...chill....man...
I've had experiences where I've disagreed with someone about something and asked them to explain or flesh out their opinion more and they take it as a personal attack. Sometimes i'm just playing devil's advocate in order to create more interesting discussion......but reading a message and misunderstanding the tone and feelings behind it can lead to someone getting defensive.
There should always be room for more discussion/arguments. If somebody says they don't like a band I like....I ask them to explain themselves. How did they form this opinion? Did they see the act live? Do they know their albums, etc.. The hope is that the person will respond with their explanation and we can discuss the matter. Sometimes people take it as an attack though.
Don't let a few board members posts get you bent out of shape. Tensions are high now.....everyone wants a lineup so there's a lot of pointless arguing going on everywhere lol
I stay off the board for two months, and within hours of coming back, have to be subjeted to this blatant personal attack on me. I'm not gonna tolerate this bs. Anyone who has a problem with me, send me a PM.
I still say lineup comes out Tuesday. Doubt they'd move it back because of The Who. They knew who their big headliner was at least a couple months ago. This is a major music festival, after all
Post by spmirish03 on Jan 31, 2010 18:35:08 GMT -5
we will see, its strange we havent had anything from Bonnaroo.
Alex seems to be thinking its being pushed back. Also maybe the Roger Waters thing is new and this is why Alex had heard no Roger Waters till fall, and all of sudden hes hearing they are gonna be at Roo.
They may be finalizing his contract, or possibly waiting till he puts his tour dates out. or it could be any number of other reasons.
i think with Roth canceling itself they may be trying to get in on a few acts that were gonna be there(maybe Neil Young?) and its casued them to to delay the announcment.
we will see, id love to see it come out tuesday, but as of know im expecting the 9th unfortunately.