|
 Author | Topic: Can we start a positive vendetta? (Read 278 times) |
daisyodanny
Playtron
member is offline
Joined: Oct 2005
Gender: Female 
Posts: 59
Karma: 10 |  | Can we start a positive vendetta?
« Thread Started on Jul 24, 2010, 10:11am » | ![[Quote]](http://s2.images.proboards.com/buttons/quote.gif "[Quote]") |
I love how FB lets me connect to people who I normally don't see outside MDRF.
But I really hate how it lets people
post harsh and rude comments on the MDRF FB page.
And I hate even more that it means that Carolyn
(the Artistic Director who casts, schedules, writes scripts,
helps cast create and develop characters so that no matter what the story line is they can still perform at Faire
and directs & lets-be-quite-frank-practically-has-to-babysit Shakespeare's Skum)
has to read those comments.
I know that MDRF is not perfect
but there are so many details that go into running it correctly
that the only reason people are able to see the flaws
are because so much other work has already been done.
I know it doesn't help to debate people who post angry posts.
The fact that they do not take the time to create a draft
or wait to type until their emotions are cooled
shows that they do not want a conversation
they just want to vent.
So I wanted to invite everyone
to whenever you see someone post something
negative, rude or blunt.*
Let's not even acknowledge that post
and then post something we like about the Faire.
And maybe a link to a FB performer or picture
so that our posts are more eye-catching?
*I know negative, rude & blunt are open to interpretation.
So let's just say anything that if you read that post
and had never attended MDRF
it might may you think twice before attending?
| |
|
Bébhinn
Charter Member
member is offline
![[avatar]](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e165/mdrffof/avatars/Medal4.gif "[avatar]")
everything will be okay in the end, if it's not okay, it's not the end
Joined: Aug 2008
Gender: Female
Posts: 91
Location: Shenandoah Valley, VA
Karma: 4 | | Re: Can we start a positive vendetta?
« Reply #1 on Jul 24, 2010, 10:37am » | |
Hear! Hear!
There is entirely too much rudeness and downright meanness in our society these days.
I pine for the times when some people were merely impolite.
|
"Quick, bring me a beaker of wine, so that I may wet my mind and say something clever."
-- Aristophanes
"There is nothing which has yet been contrived by man by which so much happiness is produced as by a good tavern or inn." -- Samuel Johnson
|
|
Lady De Vernay
Mundane
member is offline
![[avatar]](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e165/mdrffof/avatars/Woman5.gif "[avatar]")
Joined: Jul 2010
Gender: Female
Posts: 9
Karma: 0 | | Re: Can we start a positive vendetta?
« Reply #2 on Jul 24, 2010, 11:22am » | |
Hello, I am new to this board and myself and Husband attend at least 6 weekends ( my name is Jenn). I do agree with being positive on FB, MRF is one my my must go to pages when on. Well looking forward to August and seeing everyone.
| |
|
ruta
Charter Member
member is offline
![[yim]](http://s2.images.proboards.com/yim.gif "[yim]")
![[homepage]](http://s2.images.proboards.com/buttons/www_sm.gif "[homepage]")
Joined: Mar 2007
Gender: Female
Posts: 137
Location: baltimore md
Karma: 11 | | Re: Can we start a positive vendetta?
« Reply #3 on Jul 24, 2010, 12:13pm » | |
Jul 24, 2010, 10:11am, daisyodanny wrote:I love how FB lets me connect to people who I normally don't see outside MDRF.
But I really hate how it lets people
post harsh and rude comments on the MDRF FB page.
And I hate even more that it means that Carolyn
(the Artistic Director who casts, schedules, writes scripts,
helps cast create and develop characters so that no matter what the story line is they can still perform at Faire
and directs & lets-be-quite-frank-practically-has-to-babysit Shakespeare's Skum)
has to read those comments.
I know that MDRF is not perfect
but there are so many details that go into running it correctly
that the only reason people are able to see the flaws
are because so much other work has already been done.
I know it doesn't help to debate people who post angry posts.
The fact that they do not take the time to create a draft
or wait to type until their emotions are cooled
shows that they do not want a conversation
they just want to vent.
So I wanted to invite everyone
to whenever you see someone post something
negative, rude or blunt.*
Let's not even acknowledge that post
and then post something we like about the Faire.
And maybe a link to a FB performer or picture
so that our posts are more eye-catching?
*I know negative, rude & blunt are open to interpretation.
So let's just say anything that if you read that post
and had never attended MDRF
it might may you think twice before attending?
|
|
i 100% agree with this! i HATE trolls too....in the one about passes, i tried to bring up the benefits, but that particular troll just wanted to continue her biatch tirade......and it's funny, i don't think i KNOW the negative posters.......but yeah.....the 'positive' vendetta is an AWESOME counterstrike....not even address THEIR issues, but bliss about the subject in it's positive senses......
|
order of the burning leaf
cast member |
|
Lumpy
King o' ye Realm
Lump'n M'Crack
member is offline
![[avatar]](http://beer.deliciousplacebo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/lumpy-100x100.jpg "[avatar]")
Admiral Dread Pirate Lumpy
![[icq]](http://s2.images.proboards.com/icq.gif "[icq]") ![[msn]](http://s2.images.proboards.com/msn.gif "[msn]") ![[aim]](http://s2.images.proboards.com/aim.gif "[aim]")
Joined: Aug 2005
Gender: Male 
Posts: 1,772
Location: Revel Grove, Oxfordshire
Karma: 257 | | Re: Can we start a positive vendetta?
« Reply #4 on Jul 24, 2010, 5:05pm » | |
Prax and I were just talking about this earlier when we were leaving the site. There are things about the festival that I like and things that I don't, but it is "THE" festival I go to. Without fail I am there every day, every season because I love the place. There have been decisions made over the years that I didn't agree with but it's not my business, it's not how I earn a living so I make the best of it.
While I feel there is nothing wrong constructive criticism or even the voicing of opinion I am disgusted by the comments and attitudes of more then a few people.
I already told Carolyn thank you for all of the hard works she does making our faire the best, I think a huge part of the success of the MDRF is the entertainment our faire boasts. I appreciate every person who does what they do at the MDRF because without them it just wouldn't be.
I am also very proud of the fact that very rarely have any of members decided to be rude on our message boards.
Sorry, I just had to chime in.
|
"A friend is one who knows who you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still gently allows you to grow."William Shakespeare ![[image]](http://mdrffof.org/boards/ub/ubt.gif "[image]") |
|
Fyreblaste
Charter Member
member is offline
![[avatar]](http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg26/Fyreblaste/2009_0919MDRF20090038.jpg "[avatar]")
Joined: Oct 2007
Gender: Male
Posts: 283
Location: Where the Winds of Limbo Roar
Karma: 6 | |
jenniferlynn aka Irish
Faire Friend
member is offline
![[avatar]](http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/TruIrishRedhead/DSCF0172.jpg "[avatar]")
Co-Founder of the Screaming Drunken Wenches
Joined: Aug 2006
Gender: Female
Posts: 202
Location: Sterling, VA
Karma: 34 | | Re: Can we start a positive vendetta?
« Reply #6 on Jul 25, 2010, 11:44am » | |
I couldn't agree more with everything that's been said... I love MDRF 'cause it's my escape from reality for a couple days out of the year and I always want to be smiling while walking thru it!!!!
|
|
|
daisyodanny
Playtron
member is offline
Joined: Oct 2005
Gender: Female
Posts: 59
Karma: 10 | | Re: Can we start a positive vendetta?
« Reply #7 on Jul 25, 2010, 12:09pm » | |
Yaay!!
| |
|
willpaisley
Charter Member
member is offline
![[avatar]](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3021/2929665308_c9e87d4ffb_t.jpg "[avatar]")
Minstrel, Interrupted
Joined: Sept 2005
Gender: Male
Posts: 396
Location: Alexandria
Karma: 23 | | Re: Can we start a positive vendetta?
« Reply #8 on Jul 26, 2010, 11:51am » | |
One thing I "love" (in the ironic sense) is how what a lot of the complainers want is mutually exclusive. Don't move the faire to a more spacious location ... but put in more stages and booths, and do something about all the crowding. Don't get rid of any of the old acts ... but bring in new ones, and don't raise any prices. Don't change anything about any of the shows ... but do something so that it's not the same old thing every time. In other words, don't change a thing ... but make everything new and better.
|
Master Will Paisley - Minstrel, Interrupted
Yeoman-Purser of the Frigate Up Royally (now under new management!)
Bard #400 (CD)
Faire name - "Flo's husband"
Manservant to Mistress von Cleavage, awaiting other accroutrements |
|
Deanna
Mundane
member is offline
It's not easy being a princess but somebody has to do it...
Joined: Sept 2009
Gender: Female
Posts: 30
Location: Baltimore Maryland
Karma: 2 | | Re: Can we start a positive vendetta?
« Reply #9 on Jul 26, 2010, 10:05pm » | |
The Positive Vendetta is a wonderful idea. Some people may only see the FB page and decide weather or not to come to faire. I have never met Carolyn or can even begin to imagine how much of a headache putting together all the performances and keeping us all up to date on what is going is but she is doing great! Being bombarded with negative and the five hundredth person asking "will Albannach be there?" Has got to drain a person down. Filling FB with sunshine and roses might just make people excited about opening day!
|
Fair Maid (CHECK) +
Prince Charming (Check)+
Closet full of Garb (Work in progresss)=
Happily Ever After |
|
daisyodanny
Playtron
member is offline
Joined: Oct 2005
Gender: Female
Posts: 59
Karma: 10 | | Re: Can we start a positive vendetta?
« Reply #10 on Jul 27, 2010, 11:22am » | |
I just now saw a snotty post from Sunday
and really want to kick someone in the giblets.
Must ... sublimate feelings of impotence ... with nice posts about other acts...
... but still want to kick someone in the tenderloin...
| |
|
Lupa
Charter Member
member is offline
![[avatar]](http://pic30.picturetrail.com/VOL1547/6571659/12689033/319785474.jpg "[avatar]")
Goddess of the Grove, Drunk of the Round Table, FOKTOP Inquisitor
Joined: Sept 2007
Gender: Female
Posts: 298
Location: Joppa, MD
Karma: 9 | | Re: Can we start a positive vendetta?
« Reply #11 on Jul 28, 2010, 7:34am » | |
Here Here Daisy!!
|
![[image]](http://mdrffof.org/boards/ub/ublupa.gif "[image]") aka Captain Calliope Tannin Goddess of the Grove IWG #3576 IFoRP #1360 Cheer'n M'Crack (Clan M'Crack / O'Morda) Clan McLumpy member FOKTOP Inquisitor Nik'Thil member Ulfric's Better Half |
|
danielpaul
Mundane
member is offline
![[avatar]](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e165/mdrffof/avatars/Carving4.gif "[avatar]")
Joined: Jul 2010
Gender: Male
Posts: 44
Location: Arbutus Maryland
Karma: 0 | | Re: Can we start a positive vendetta?
« Reply #12 on Jul 29, 2010, 10:53am » | |
to quote my mother...1st you must be the change you want to see.
| |
|
lordwriothsley
Mundane
member is offline
![[avatar]](http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n323/siredwardhorsey/icon.jpg "[avatar]")
Carolina Renaissance Festival 2009
Joined: Feb 2010
Gender: Male
Posts: 15
Location: Richmond, Va
Karma: 0 | | Re: Can we start a positive vendetta?
« Reply #13 on Aug 4, 2010, 7:40pm » | |
Although i've only been to MDRF once (back in 2006) I can only imagine what you guys must go through having to read all those negative posts on a daily basis the way you do so for the record I agree with Daisy that starting a positive vendetta would be a brilliant idea in the long run.
|
Clan M'Crack
IBRSC#1584
Part Time Noble
Full Time Rogue
Veteran of Flirting
Overall Ren Geek
Man of many names
"Did I say that"
|
|
Dimitrios
Charter Member
member is offline
![[avatar]](http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e165/mdrffof/avatars/Ruins1.gif "[avatar]")
Joined: Nov 2006
Gender: Male
Posts: 164
Location: Solomon's Island Area
Karma: 2 | | Re: Can we start a positive vendetta?
« Reply #14 on Aug 9, 2010, 7:58am » | |
Jul 24, 2010, 5:05pm, Lumpy wrote:...
While I feel there is nothing wrong constructive criticism or even the voicing of opinion I am disgusted by the comments and attitudes of more then a few people.
I already told Carolyn thank you for all of the hard works she does making our faire the best, I think a huge part of the success of the MDRF is the entertainment our faire boasts. .... |
|
I concur with Lumpy. I think that when criticisms or opinions are warranted, they are best made in private and with civility. You may find your idea was tried or considered but not done for very legitimate reasons or you may have present something the MDRF staffed never thought of before. Good manners goes a long way to accomplish things.
Thanks to all of the MDRF staff for their hard work to make this faire a success year after year.
|
“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” ~ J. R. R. Tolkien |
|
|
![[Home]](http://mdrffof.org/boards/images/home.png "[Home]")
![[New Topics]](http://mdrffof.org/boards/images/new-topics.png "[New Topics]")
![[Help]](http://mdrffof.org/boards/images/help.png "[Help]")
![[Search]](http://mdrffof.org/boards/images/search.png "[Search]")
![[Login]](http://mdrffof.org/boards/images/login.png "[Login]")
![[Register]](http://mdrffof.org/boards/images/register.png "[Register]")
![[Search This Thread]](http://s2.images.proboards.com/search2.gif "[Search This Thread]")
![[Reply]](http://s2.images.proboards.com/buttons/reply.gif "[Reply]")
![[Send Topic To Friend]](http://s2.images.proboards.com/buttons/sendtopic.gif "[Send Topic To Friend]")
![[Print]](http://s2.images.proboards.com/buttons/print.gif "[Print]")
Logged![[image]](http://mdrffof.org/boards/ub/ub3.png "[image]")
![[image]](http://mdrffof.org/boards/ub/ub18.png "[image]")