atomic this, atomic that.
META: Can we have a serious discussion about shutting down Just Announced?
Julian, wrote:
So, I think we're pretty much in agreement we're killing Just Announced, yes?
bump.
Since ShowListDC is doing such an awesome job at filling this space, lets review this conversation again, yes?
Julian, wrote:
Since ShowListDC is doing such an awesome job at filling this space, lets review this conversation again, yes?
ShowlistDC relies on the JA thread for a lot of the small/DIY concert announcement and notices. I don't think any of the shows at Verizon Center / DAR / 9:30 slip beneath anyone's radar (especially people on this forum), but is there value to making mention of it here? For sure.
I'm a big fan of the JA thread– it helps me do my job. I'd probably be able to find most of that information elsewhere, but it's great having it in a centralized spot like this one.
Julian, wrote:
Since ShowListDC is doing such an awesome job at filling this space, lets review this conversation again, yes?
Yeah, we're not doing this. Maybe somebody with more computer skills than I can create a script for you so that you never have to see that thread ever. Then again, if you're getting your announcements from SLDC, you should be happy that JA exists.
showlistdc wrote:I appreciate the kind words, but I don't see how Julian's America really has anything to do with your fine work. Whatever inspires you, though.
ShowlistDC relies on the JA thread for a lot of the small/DIY concert announcement and notices. I don't think any of the shows at Verizon Center / DAR / 9:30 slip beneath anyone's radar (especially people on this forum), but is there value to making mention of it here? For sure.
I'm a big fan of the JA thread– it helps me do my job. I'd probably be able to find most of that information elsewhere, but it's great having it in a centralized spot like this one.
atomic wrote:James wrote:
This:
And its basically, at this point, 4 or 5 people posting a bunch of show announcements for concerts no one would even consider seeing.Julian, wrote:
This thing is such a drain on our community, its time someone said it. What a wildly, wildly disproportionate amount of posts are spent in a thread that in no way fosters discussion or interaction among our community and, in fact, requires ancillary Commentary threads to ensure people don't have meaningful posts back and forth with each other. And its basically, at this point, 4 or 5 people posting a bunch of show announcements for concerts no one would even consider seeing. These people could be posting in higher-value threads and having discussions – and making memories – instead of racking up astronomical post counts on nothing.
I ask you all sincerely, when was the last HoF-caliber moment in Just Announced? The last fight? The last day-long bull session? Never. Why are we still floating this thing?
Actually it helped me to find the Gene Clark Tribute show and the Arcade Fire show. Really, the just announced thread is the reason I come to the forum. Posting in other forums is just a way to kill time before the next just announced post occurs.
Ditto – I rarely post anymore as I'm just too busy, and the rock scene/local scene is less of my life these days (just in time for Friends with Benefits – back in the day I might own a booth downstairs after a year or two), but I check Just Announced once or twice a week to be sure I'm not missing anythng, and to know what presales to look out for. Personally I wouldn't mind if that thread were ONLY show announcements without the commentary. But I can forage through the chit chat and find the info I desire. Keep it up, folks!
Julian, wrote:I appreciate the kind words, but I don't see how Julian's America really has anything to do with your fine work. Whatever inspires you, though.What does "Julian's America" have to do with anything?
Plenty of people appreciate what Showlist does; but I doubt anyone other than yourself cares about whatever "Julian's America" is.
Whatever inspires you to keep on keeping on.
Hexenjagd wrote:I have no idea, he's the one who brought it up.
What does "Julian's America" have to do with anything?
I don't see anyone talking about anything called Julian's America.
And showlist is not a "he".
And showlist is not a "he".
bottle, openers
Hexenjagd wrote:
I don't see anyone talking about anything called Julian's America.
Uhh…
showlistdc wrote:
ShowlistDC relies on the JA thread for a lot
showlistdc wrote:
I'm a big fan of the JA thread
Hexenjagd wrote:If there's anything I have a staunch, unblemished record on this board for, it's not knowing what gender anyone is. Ask xneverwherex.
And showlist is not a "he".
JA = Just Announced
You are either full of yourself or you like to make lame jokes.
Hexenjagd wrote:Can it be both?
You are either full of yourself or you like to make lame jokes.
Sure.
fascinating
Hexenjagd wrote:Julian, wrote:I appreciate the kind words, but I don't see how Julian's America really has anything to do with your fine work. Whatever inspires you, though.What does "Julian's America" have to do with anything?
Plenty of people appreciate what Showlist does; but I doubt anyone other than yourself cares about whatever "Julian's America" is.
Whatever inspires you to keep on keeping on.
If showlist wants anyone to user her website she should learn basic html and css skills. I told her this and she got all mad. If your website looks like it was made by a middle school student in 1996 it isn't going to get a lot of hits.
1. It is a list of shows. It doesn't need to be fancy.
2. How do you know it doesn't get a lot of hits? Do you have access to the analytics of the website?
3. Have you looked at other showlist pages? They are about the same. http://showlistaustin.com/ A list of shows.
4. Before showlistDC came around, I used to have to visit around 10 to 20 different venue pages every week to see what was happening. Now I can go to one site. I am so glad she started doing her website. It and showspace are two of the most valuable tools for keeping track of all of the shows in this area.
2. How do you know it doesn't get a lot of hits? Do you have access to the analytics of the website?
3. Have you looked at other showlist pages? They are about the same. http://showlistaustin.com/ A list of shows.
4. Before showlistDC came around, I used to have to visit around 10 to 20 different venue pages every week to see what was happening. Now I can go to one site. I am so glad she started doing her website. It and showspace are two of the most valuable tools for keeping track of all of the shows in this area.
OMG, you don't just like her you LIKE like her!