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Title: Why DM's?
Post by: Bobber on December 09, 2005, 01:15:32 PM
I must admit I've been browsing around on a lot of other forums lately, but I still prefer DM's. It's clarifying and there's a lot of knowledge around here. Still I don't understand that, compared to other forums, there's not so much active members on this board. What are your idea's? And why do you prefer to be on DM's?
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: raxo on December 09, 2005, 01:21:44 PM
Couldn't agree more.
 
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Mairi on December 09, 2005, 01:40:14 PM
It has a good amount of members. Not too many, not too few. Plus the board layout is prettty good.
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Bobber on December 09, 2005, 01:45:31 PM
Quote from: Mairi
Plus the board layout is prettty good.

That's a fact.
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Kevin on December 09, 2005, 02:11:40 PM
First one that came up on the search engine. Didn't know these kind of places existed. Feel kind of embarrassed now cos I didn't introduce myself, just barrelled in. My Beatlemania had been a lonely affair so I thought I knew everything. Wrong.
Anyway, I hadn't bought a Beatle product since 1980. But after a month here I was so embarrassed by my lack of knowledge that I bought the Anthology DVD set. I've also been inspired to get vinyl again, and I've got AHDN and Pepper from ebay, Gonna get one a month. So thanks guys.
Oh, and I like the layout. Most others (I did check) are too fussy. And too non-critical.
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Joost on December 09, 2005, 05:01:39 PM
Quote from: kevin_b
First one that came up on the search engine.

Same here.
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Dmitry on December 09, 2005, 05:42:21 PM
I'm so glad
I'm so glad
I'm glad, I'm glad, I'm glad (jumping)
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: raxo on December 09, 2005, 06:24:30 PM
It seems that Bobber makes a man happy today!   :P :D
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: lennonlemon on December 09, 2005, 08:24:26 PM
I certainly echo what many of you are saying. This was the forum I joined because it was the first to pop up.  I enjoy this size--not to big or small, and as long as you have a few great people it's definetly worth it. This forum has many great people who I am thankful to have met.

Props to Dm for the very professional layout too.
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: raxo on December 09, 2005, 08:42:47 PM
Quote from: lennonlemon
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Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Dmitry on December 10, 2005, 12:36:37 AM
Thanks e-blah programmer(s)! And thanks to forum admins, moderators and members! It is you all guys who really do these forums best :)
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Bruno on December 10, 2005, 12:41:39 AM
Quote from: kevin_b
First one that came up on the search engine.

same here

Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: pc31 on December 10, 2005, 11:41:10 AM
this is where the space message sent me....the voices in my head all agreed.
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: tkitna on December 10, 2005, 02:44:11 PM
I'm not even sure how I came upon this site (probably the first one to come up on a search engine), but its family now. I've looked at other forums, but nobody else could stack up. Lots of good people around here.
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: raxo on December 10, 2005, 03:20:28 PM
Quote from: pc31
this is where the space message sent me....the voices in my head all agreed.

LOL!!!
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: raxo on December 10, 2005, 03:22:33 PM
Quote from: admin
Thanks e-blah programmer(s)! And thanks to forum admins, moderators and members! It is you all guys who really do these forums best :)

Could be,... but you have to admit this is all your fault
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Taxgirl on December 10, 2005, 03:26:19 PM
Huh, I joined this forum like 4 years ago. Why this? I can only repeat your comments-not too many ppl not too few, nice ppl, interresting topics, and the professional board layout. :):) I love this place a lot.  :K) :K) :K) :K)
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: pc31 on December 11, 2005, 02:09:39 AM
nice looking chicks keep me here...and in their rooms....
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Taxgirl on December 11, 2005, 04:41:43 PM
Quote from: pc31
nice looking chicks keep me here...and in their rooms....

(kiss2)(kiss2)(kiss2)(kiss2)
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: somedude210 on December 11, 2005, 10:44:18 PM
(beer) ill drink to that (beer)
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Bobber on February 08, 2006, 03:33:35 PM
At the moment it's the little snowman on top of the page.
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: raxo on February 08, 2006, 03:53:46 PM
Cold winter for some people here!
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Mean_Mr_Mustard on February 09, 2006, 01:34:10 AM
Quote from: admin
I'm so glad
I'm so glad
I'm glad, I'm glad, I'm glad (jumping)

lol, Well first I was looking for pictures of the Beatles, I got this website on a search. Then a long time later I decided to join the forums. I used this website for pictures and song lyrics a lot before I joined the forums.  ;D
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Indica on February 09, 2006, 08:52:44 PM
Quote from: Bobber
At the moment it's the little snowman on top of the page.

haha - I always notice that, when the page first loads up.
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Dmitry on August 06, 2012, 01:56:39 PM
So what do you think now about the forums? What went bad and what went good? What should be changed?
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Joost on August 06, 2012, 02:43:25 PM
Well, the forums have seen better days. Not that much happening anymore and I don't really have an idea why. Maybe it's some kind of vicious circle.
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Mairi on August 06, 2012, 04:08:47 PM
Yeah, I miss how active it used to be around here.
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Yeshelloitsmehereagain on August 06, 2012, 04:36:39 PM
Well we fixed the prolem with the trashy tabloid news threads which attracted little to no conversation last year. I still look at them occasionally, there's still very little that's news worthy or commented on so that was a good call. I take the credit for that. I guess it comes to a point where every topic has been discussed and countered, that's just what happens.

If you can be bothered to take a look at the microscope threads or even bothered to contribute to them you may find that they are where it is at. I mean we come here because we like Beatle and related music so to outline precisely what we like and what we dislike is proably the most worthwhile use of this forum ever.

I'm surprised we haven't done it before now.
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Bobber on August 06, 2012, 06:17:04 PM
If you can be bothered to take a look at the microscope threads or even bothered to contribute to them you may find that they are where it is at. I mean we come here because we like Beatle and related music so to outline precisely what we like and what we dislike is proably the most worthwhile use of this forum ever.

I'm surprised we haven't done it before now.

Hooray.

Maybe this forum needs a more active administrator than me. Although, 12791 posts can't all be rubbish.

New members come, old familiar ones go. I have written lots of e-mails to all the people that I wished had stayed here. I always read Kevin's posts because they were usually so full of humour and down to earth. To me, it's sad that people who once were an important part of this forums somehow decided for whatever reason to not post any more. It felt a bit like losing a good friend everytime it happened. It must be my upcoming midlife crise I guess.

A pity raxo isn't willing to post any more because he feels he isn't wanted or whatever.
Alan was stupid and started his own forum. ha2ha
BlueMeanie Paul left because of an argument I think. Barry and me have e-mailed him a hundred times but he won't react.
Rick is too busy making his carreer in the music business.
Sondra just left.
Marshall is busy growing a moustache.

And these are just examples. Of course, new members have come and bring new life to the forums. It's my idea not to hang on to old members that once were a part of the forums, but to hang on to the forums as it is now. And value the great amount of knowledge and pictures for a start. Ollie is right about the microscope threads. It's all about the music of the Beatles that once started a forum like this.

But maybe I'm very wrong. I don't know. I'm tired.
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: tkitna on August 07, 2012, 12:26:47 AM
Cor, you do a great job (as do all the mods around here) so dont ever get down on yourself. I still love the place, but I just havent found anything interesting to talk about lately except the microscope threads, but thats just me. Yes, it sucks when the older members pack up and leave. It was Mr. Charlie, Beatle Ed, and Al first, then Kevin, Paul, Raxo, Sondra, Mr. Mustard, and Marshall seemingly now. Sucks, but what are you going to do? I'm never going to leave (barring a ban that i've somehow ducked for years), and it'll pick up again eventually. We have some interesting newer members coming in now i've noticed so it shouldnt take long. 

Participation is the key though. I suppose i'm guilty for not weighing in on some subjects, but those are usually ones that I dont feel like rehashing. Still blows my mind how thin the participation is in the microscope threads. That wouldnt have happened in the old days. I think we might just have a new, younger wave coming along that havent jumped into the solo stuff. Who knows.
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Hello Goodbye on August 07, 2012, 06:41:11 AM
Just look who has posted on this thread.  ~80% are still here six, seven and eight years later and make up the nucleus of a unique international community. 

Yes, I miss Paul, Keven, Marie and Sondra too.  raxo is still very much with us...a true amigo who now posts at meaningful times.  Many members, like Mairi and Paul, have grown up on this Forum.  Some are still here and some have moved on but everyone has left their mark here. 

I'm happy to see some new members making significant contributions to what is a wealth of information and opinion archived in this Forum.  I hope they read this thread and and understand how this Forum can be an integral part of their lives.  We share an interest and love of The Beatles and we share the desire to express our feelings in a forum setting.  What a special place this is!!
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Mairi on August 07, 2012, 06:50:00 AM
I definitely feel like I've grown up on this forum. I was 13 when I started posting and now I'm 21, how strange is that.
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: tkitna on August 07, 2012, 07:01:16 AM
I definitely feel like I've grown up on this forum. I was 13 when I started posting and now I'm 21, how strange is that.

I know. Was you a member even before 2004 when they changed the boards too?
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Dmitry on August 07, 2012, 07:24:40 AM
Back in 2001!

Check this out: http://web.archive.org/web/20011018144723/http://www.dimur.f2s.com/cgi-bin/Ultimate.cgi (http://web.archive.org/web/20011018144723/http://www.dimur.f2s.com/cgi-bin/Ultimate.cgi)

mari registered: 05-23-2001  ;D

And the first days of our forums: http://web.archive.org/web/20010612125950/http://dimur.al.ru/cgi-bin/Ultimate.cgi?action=intro (http://web.archive.org/web/20010612125950/http://dimur.al.ru/cgi-bin/Ultimate.cgi?action=intro)
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Joost on August 07, 2012, 07:34:24 AM
I never ever get into ugly arguments in real life or on other forums, but somehow it happened a few times here (not with anyone who's still around though) and through the years I considered leaving this forum several times because of that. But as long as the old "regulars" (Bobber, Mairi, Tkitna, Hello Goodbye, etc.) stick around I don't think I could really stay away forever.
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Hello Goodbye on August 07, 2012, 07:39:26 AM
Back in 2001!

Check this out: [url]http://web.archive.org/web/20011018144723/http://www.dimur.f2s.com/cgi-bin/Ultimate.cgi[/url] ([url]http://web.archive.org/web/20011018144723/http://www.dimur.f2s.com/cgi-bin/Ultimate.cgi[/url])

mari registered: 05-23-2001  ;D

And the first days of our forums: [url]http://web.archive.org/web/20010612125950/http://dimur.al.ru/cgi-bin/Ultimate.cgi?action=intro[/url] ([url]http://web.archive.org/web/20010612125950/http://dimur.al.ru/cgi-bin/Ultimate.cgi?action=intro[/url])


Mairi was 10 years old!
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Hello Goodbye on August 07, 2012, 07:49:00 AM
I never ever get into ugly arguments in real life or on other forums, but somehow it happened a few times here (not with anyone who's still around though) and through the years I considered leaving this forum several times because of that. But as long as the old "regulars" (Bobber, Mairi, Tkitna, Hello Goodbye, etc.) stick around I don't think I could really stay away forever.

 :)
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Dmitry on August 07, 2012, 08:05:28 AM
Considering all what was written above I think too that we need fresh and young blood, young people who will come up with new ideas how to make forums more attractive, interesting and live. And we need to organize some valuable topics, make them easy to reach. I agree with all of that.

As about me personally, as a owner of the forums, I am like an old president who hold a post too long and have nothing new in his head, just a mess  :-\ During first years I was younger and more active here and did many things, now I do almost nothing because... I don't know, maybe I lost interest, maybe I went into my other projects, maybe I'm just too busy.

Cor and moderators do a great job. You are very good, guys and girls! I can imagine what a junkyard forums could be without you.

All in all we all here need new ideas  2ch
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: nimrod on August 07, 2012, 09:51:59 AM
Jeseezus...you lot sound like grumpy old folk lol

so what there isnt 100 posts a day, thats ok I can keep up  ha2ha

The McCartney microscopes are thin because only a handful actually like them   ha2ha

........... when the feck can we discuss the Lennon solo albums ?


 ;yes
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Dmitry on August 07, 2012, 01:09:15 PM
Jeseezus...you lot sound like grumpy old folk lol

Indeed! We are too old for the forums  ha2ha

Give new ideas  roll:)
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Bobber on August 07, 2012, 02:10:03 PM
Jeseezus...you lot sound like grumpy old folk lol

Yeah, it's time to dig up the Old Codgers Thread again.

Quote
The McCartney microscopes are thin because only a handful actually like them   ha2ha

........... when the feck can we discuss the Lennon solo albums ?
I'm considering to switch to John and come back to Paul after that. But I'm going on a vacation next week first. Maybe my head will be filled with wonderful ideas when I get back. ha2ha
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: tkitna on August 07, 2012, 11:42:48 PM
I'm considering to switch to John and come back to Paul after that. But I'm going on a vacation next week first. Maybe my head will be filled with wonderful ideas when I get back. ha2ha

You know, that may not be a bad idea. I'd go one step further and mix it up everytime you do a review. Maybe John nest and then a George album and then maybe Ringo. I dont know. Just throwing it out there.
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Bobber on August 08, 2012, 06:54:19 AM
You know, that may not be a bad idea. I'd go one step further and mix it up everytime you do a review. Maybe John nest and then a George album and then maybe Ringo. I dont know. Just throwing it out there.

Alright, I will start with Two Virgins as soon as I'm back from my time in France, early September.
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: tkitna on August 08, 2012, 07:07:19 AM
Alright, I will start with Two Virgins as soon as I'm back from my time in France, early September.

Are you being serious with Two Virgins? Please tell me your joking.
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Dmitry on August 08, 2012, 09:35:51 AM
The easiest to write about  ha2ha

http://www.dmrockmusic.com/disk.php?disk=701 (http://www.dmrockmusic.com/disk.php?disk=701)  roll:)
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Dcazz on August 08, 2012, 09:20:03 PM
I want to say I think this is one of the best threads I've been on. Some of the other sites that interest me, I don't (or rarely) post on because they become very contentious and always seem to be arguments instead of discussions. Many subjects break down to insults and fights! While you can expect that from time to time anywhere, on this site I never feel like there's a problem with posts.
After all... The Beatles are about fun! Their inovative sounds and humor are unmatched (IMHO) and never will be.
All the forums I visit have ebbs and flows so I'm sure this will pass when someone hears or see's something interesting.
I for one am very glad to be hear (get it!?) with some like minded musical people.


Dave Caswell
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: nimrod on August 08, 2012, 09:30:39 PM
Are you being serious with Two Virgins? Please tell me your joking.

yeah ..
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Yeshelloitsmehereagain on August 09, 2012, 12:47:59 AM
I think with the Ringo albums there will be little to no uptake. I myself have only listened to 2 of them.
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: nimrod on August 09, 2012, 03:17:02 AM
Can everyone think up 3 new threads, I just did 2 :)
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: JimmyMcCullochFan on August 09, 2012, 06:22:59 AM
The people here at DM's keep it fun and intriguing unlike other forums that I've been apart of.
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Bobber on August 09, 2012, 07:08:20 AM
Are you being serious with Two Virgins? Please tell me your joking.

As a matter of fact I was seriously planning to do this. Let those f***ing John-fans have it their way. ha2ha
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Hello Goodbye on August 09, 2012, 10:05:47 PM
The people here at DM's keep it fun and intriguing unlike other forums that I've been apart of.

You included, Paul.  Thanks!
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: nimrod on August 09, 2012, 10:07:47 PM
As a matter of fact I was seriously planning to do this. Let those f***ing John-fans have it their way. ha2ha

if you do Bobber you can expect a one word review from me :)
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Bobber on August 10, 2012, 07:05:30 AM
if you do Bobber you can expect a one word review from me :)

I think my review won't be much longer.
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Mairi on August 10, 2012, 02:08:59 PM
sh*t Sandwich.
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Ovi on August 10, 2012, 04:00:20 PM
I think this is a great forum that helped me a lot to become the music fan I am today. I don't think I'll ever leave it.
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Dmitry on August 10, 2012, 04:12:54 PM
Great! Do not leave us, The 5th Beatle!
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: AppleScruffy96 on August 10, 2012, 06:29:37 PM
This is the only Beatles forum I'm a member of, other forums just don't seem as...friendly or inviting. This is a great place for Beatles fans to get together and discuss all kinds of things, Beatles related or not, the people are wonderful, very friendly and respectful, and you often learn something new about the band. It has everything, really!

I think this is a great forum that helped me a lot to become the music fan I am today. I don't think I'll ever leave it.

Same here.  ;yes
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Hello Goodbye on August 10, 2012, 08:00:39 PM
This is the only Beatles forum I'm a member of, other forums just don't seem as...friendly or inviting. This is a great place for Beatles fans to get together and discuss all kinds of things, Beatles related or not, the people are wonderful, very friendly and respectful, and you often learn something new about the band. It has everything, really!



http://www.dmbeatles.com/forums/index.php?topic=2456.msg271272#msg271272 (http://www.dmbeatles.com/forums/index.php?topic=2456.msg271272#msg271272)

 ;)

Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Dcazz on August 10, 2012, 08:31:51 PM
I also like the friendly international aspects of this site. It's great to get to forum with people from everywhere or anywhere.
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: AppleScruffy96 on August 10, 2012, 08:53:50 PM
[url]http://www.dmbeatles.com/forums/index.php?topic=2456.msg271272#msg271272[/url] ([url]http://www.dmbeatles.com/forums/index.php?topic=2456.msg271272#msg271272[/url])

 ;)


Haven't seen that in a while. ;D
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Hello Goodbye on August 11, 2012, 04:59:21 AM
Haven't seen that in a while. ;D

It's nice to see your feelings haven't changed.  You've just become more eloquent.   :)
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: nimrod on August 11, 2012, 11:46:13 PM
I think this is a great forum that helped me a lot to become the music fan I am today. I don't think I'll ever leave it.

Its the best out there 5th Beatle :)
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Kaleidoscope_Eyes on August 12, 2012, 11:26:08 AM
Its the best out there
Indeed it is! I sometimes look at old posts, quite nice to look what we were up to. I love reading the story lyrics game we made up. Funny fun times :)
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Hello Goodbye on August 26, 2012, 04:56:38 AM
Indeed it is! I sometimes look at old posts, quite nice to look what we were up to. I love reading the story lyrics game we made up. Funny fun times :)


Jigsaw Lyrics:  http://www.dmbeatles.com/forums/index.php?topic=5480.0 (http://www.dmbeatles.com/forums/index.php?topic=5480.0)

The story lyrics thread was brilliant!  We were sure creative in our youth.    ;D
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: Ovi on August 30, 2012, 04:07:34 PM
Its the best out there 5th Beatle :)

I think so. I'm on 3 more forums, but this is where I like to spend my time the most. I think it's about the overall atmosphere. Even though not as active as other ones, I always enjoy digging up old threads, even those from the times I wasn't around, and reading them. I specifically enjoy Todd's 'DM's real world' and Joost's thread with quotes from 'Wayne L'. I really get a good laugh every time I read those. The 10-page thread about 'Lucy in The Sky With Diamonds' and the debate on 'Ballad Of John and Yoko' were great as well and so were many many others. Every time I listen to a Beatles' album I read the microscope threads. Every time I discover a new band I do a quick search here to see if there are threads about them. As I've said before, the forum had a huge impact on me and I don't see myself leaving it any time soon.
Title: Re: Why DM's?
Post by: tkitna on August 30, 2012, 11:29:58 PM
I forgot all about the Real World thread. I need to revisit that one.