Whether it's your first Bonnaroo or you’re a music festival veteran, we welcome you to Inforoo.
Here you'll find info about artists, rumors, camping tips, and the infamous Roo Clues. Have a look around then create an account and join in the fun. See you at Bonnaroo!!
Post by spookymonster on Jun 28, 2007 8:39:05 GMT -5
Something else to consider about pre-Roo Inforoo and post-Roo Inforoo:
Pre-Roo, there are a billion posts a second. I usually just screen the 'last 20 posts' page to see what's hot at the moment (vs. scanning each and every forum for new threads and posts). Only when I'm looking for a specific topic or thread do I go digging thru the forums really. It's far too easy to miss a single post with that kind of traffic going on.
Post-Roo, there's not nearly as much activity going on, and it's bound to die down even further once the trip reports and download links subside. So your posts are more likely to stand out now.
So basically, it's not really a matter of being ignored so much as a case of information overload. Now's a great time to mingle with the regulars, casually browse the threads you might've missed earlier, and try to make a smooth transition between the loveliest place on Earth and reality . Some transition better than others (my personal belief for all the negative posts making the rounds).
Post by strumntheguitar on Jun 28, 2007 8:42:39 GMT -5
rock said:
I'm glad you posted this, I was starting to feel kinda down too. This was our first roo and and I posted some before but since roo have been posting more because we are just excited about what just happened (and we missed a lot so maybe we are living a little through other inforoosters - see my post bonnaroo.proboards21.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1182481547&page=5#1182863773 ). It was starting to feel like trying to get in with the "cool kids" with all their giving and receiving of karma and such and hoping that someone will find my post funny enough or like my picture enough to give a dog a karma bone, hoping, waiting, like a dog who knows he shouldn't beg but just sits 5 feet from the table the entire time you're eating. ok, ok that got more then a bit mellow dramatic but I just couldn't stop. I just keep thinking if only I had yelled out "corncat" while at roo or told my son to yell it, if only. anyway, from the response this post has gotten so fast it seems we were wrong. here's some karma for making me feel better, i feel "cooler" already giving karma for the first time ;D now if only I could find how to give karma and put a picture by my name...
If I give you a Karma bone will you balance it on your nose first?
EDIT: Crap, I meant to give you karma but apparently i've given some in the past hour... so you will soon recieve some from me
If I give you a Karma bone will you balance it on your nose first?
EDIT: Crap, I meant to give you karma but apparently i've given some in the past hour... so you will soon recieve some from me[/quote]
if you give me a karma bonnabone I'll balance it on my nose and then jump through a giant smoke ring in the sky! Thanks! (I can't say "thanks" without thinking of the southpark when they all buy hybrid cars and drive around complimenting each other and saying "thanks" and them driving off)
Post by strumntheguitar on Jun 28, 2007 9:12:52 GMT -5
rock said:
If I give you a Karma bone will you balance it on your nose first?
EDIT: Crap, I meant to give you karma but apparently i've given some in the past hour... so you will soon recieve some from me
if you give me a karma bonnabone I'll balance it on my nose and then jump through a giant smoke ring in the sky! Thanks! (I can't say "thanks" without thinking of the southpark when they all buy hybrid cars and drive around complimenting each other and saying "thanks" and them driving off)
Bamabelle – “post hos” ...sounds like the title to a new hit song! ;D ...Maybe even a new song for Prince that he can play at roo in 2008! (wishful thinking!) lol
Strumntheguitar – Yes I notice you too! I think your Smurf pic helps and your little creature avatar (I’ve seen them before but can’t remember what they are exactly…but it makes me happy to look at him!
Rock - some karma to you from me
And last but not least, Mom (and whoever else finds this useful)
Getting used to boards in general takes some time. I find it always helps to keep in mind that we’re all typing here and not talking/seeing each other face to face. So the vocal tones and patterns as well as the body language we normally rely on to help us express our own words/interpret someone else’s words are not there. I just try and take advantage of the smiley icons, and when I make a post or read someone else’s I try to remember this too.
(i apologize in advance if this doesn't make much sense...i have a lot of thoughts but am really poor at organizing them into words!)
Post by mindexpansi0n on Jun 28, 2007 9:40:25 GMT -5
Thank you for being a voice of reason Roofan - I think things will return to normal shortly... as we all begin to speculate on who Superfly will bring in next year. I imagine picking the lineup each year is alot of pressure for them; here is hoping for Led Zep.
dmbfanintn said:
Soryy you do not fell Welcome mom. Hang around, post, get to know some folks and that will all change.
There is a DEFINITE negative vibe around here like none I have ever seen since the end of roo. I dont know, maybe people are going through withdrawl symptoms or something?
In about two months, the activity will die down a bit and the negativity will subside.
Stick around with us for a while. Unfortunately like some of the others have said, a message board is like a little snapshot of society. you have all kinds. Just like in real life, you have azzholes, you have them here to. But for the most part, this is a great group of people that you will find incredibly informed about roo and music.
On a side note......CUT IT OUT Y'ALL!!! You know who you are (all three of you!)
Now's a great time to mingle with the regulars, casually browse the threads you might've missed earlier, and try to make a smooth transition between the loveliest place on Earth and reality . Some transition better than others (my personal belief for all the negative posts making the rounds).
Oh.... and welcome!
I think you are right on target! Some transition better then others.
Post whore - if the definition is being bored at work posting all day, then i guess i am one. But not really, i mean, on another board i used to belong to, i was a definite post whore, posting for post count. Here, i do have a lot of posts, but ive been here over two years, and i really dont care about the number, i post when i feel i need to.
But either way i dont really care, i love it here, and the more the merrier, and all we ask is Post Post Post!!! We dont want it to die down, and new friends are always great
. ... on another board i used to belong to, i was a definite post whore, posting for post count. Here, i do have a lot of posts, but ive been here over two years, and i really dont care about the number, i post when i feel i need to.
But either way i dont really care, i love it here, and the more the merrier, and all we ask is Post Post Post!!! We dont want it to die down, and new friends are always great
That is exactly me - on my other board - I post for post count - but here - I just post because I like acting like I know everything and jumping in the middle of all the conversation
oh wait - that makes me a post whore, huh?
j/k I post here because I am interested in what people have to say about Bonnaroo and hope that me relating my own experiences will help other people out.
You know mom, I think your post helped raise the Inforoo spirit. The past two days have been back to the old Inforoo vibe - silly and cheery and happy and helpful. After being on and off at work yesterday, I went home jsut to see images in posts that I couldn't see due to blocking at work and ended up on here for like 2 hours straight, enough to get to Swamp Butt status ;D. But it was addictive, because I could feel the good energy again! Yay and thanks!
GOD! I can't BELIEVE that someone would say something bad about inforoo - you obviously just DON'T GET IT!!! You must not be a REAL bonnaroovian - or maybe you're one of those people who like music that I don't like!
Just kidding! ;D I saw an easy opening for a fake argument and took it... Maybe I'm in the opposite boat as Mom - feeling left out of the negativity.
In all seriousness, I lurked for a long long time, had a different name at first and posted a handful of times to no response and didn't sign up again until right before this year's roo. Now I just don't care about the arguments and bickering and stuff. I seem have a habit of killing threads... so be it. There's love here on these boards - worry not. And even if you say uninteresting or overly silly things like me, some folks will still respond.
Sorry all....my internet connection has been down...AGAIN!! Damn Comcast!!! Thanx all of ya that gave me karma (been givin' out some myself), and I'm glad that my little post broke some of the tension on here ( I didn't mean for it to but I'm sure glad it did!!)! I'll be on here LOTS more seein' that I FINALLY got my 'puter workin' again!!
If I could I give EVERYONE on here some good 'ol karma 'cause ya'll deserve it!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
Maybe I'll throw myself to the dogs, but my back's not to the wall Maybe I'll lay some bricks for the man, but the days just aren't that long So if I settle back and chill will I see far enough to feel the angel's dream? I thought it was the Story of the World!
Post by roolacksreality on Jun 29, 2007 8:15:26 GMT -5
Once January comes back around everything will be in full swing again. Particularly because I, and I'm sure many of you as well, will have their early bird tickets!
Welcome to the board... sorry for the ill feelings, I think right now, everyone is a bit hung up on the post-'Roo syndrome, but stick around, the more 'Roo vets we have like yourself, the better the board, and the more experience we'll have for future newcomers!
Once January comes back around everything will be in full swing again. Particularly because I, and I'm sure many of you as well, will have their early bird tickets!
So starting in January it gets pretty busy around here? Let's hope I can keep up, it's busy enough for me right now!
I believe they were founded in Cincinnati. Plenty of locations there.
Spaghetti, chili, cheese, onions, and beans....
I think I just found a reason to go to Ohio.
Most people think it sounds disgusting, but it's actually quite tasty. You also have to get a cheese coney with mustard and onions. Hot dog on a bun with chili and cheese. Not saying it's good for you, but it's good.
. Some transition better than others (my personal belief for all the negative posts making the rounds).
I think your Smurf pic helps and your little creature avatar (I’ve seen them before but can’t remember what they are exactly…but it makes me happy to look at him! 
Thanx all of ya that gave me karma (been givin' out some myself), and I'm glad that my little post broke some of the tension on here ( I didn't mean for it to but I'm sure glad it did!!)! I'll be on here LOTS more seein' that I FINALLY got my 'puter workin' again!!
