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dont know the incident, dont really care. I have respect for anyone that can admit they made mistakes. Its funny how Im teaching my daughter that when in volatile situations its best to count to ten before responding..also funny that this rule doesnt escape us as we grow older. Its tough to bite your tongue errrrrr stop your fingers from typing sometimes. Sproat I hope you continue to be a contributing member to this community. I look forward to meeting you at brunch.
Easier said than done. I wish I could just take a negative comment in stride. I hope to meet you at the brunch.
Dino, I know what you mean about some people misunderstanding you. God knows the perverted, vile, graphic comments I make are not what I am all about. ;D It takes a strong person to admit when they are wrong. Glad to see you are acknowledging that, you did the right thing. I hope this is a new page for you. A clean slate. I also hope to see you at Brunch!!! Bring your shoes, because there we will plenty of Mutha' Fucking Happy Dancing!!!
Sproat, thanks for writing this. It takes a big person to admit when they were wrong and you did just that. I'm personally glad to have the other side.
Post by th3int3rn3t on Mar 11, 2012 10:59:12 GMT -5
for some reason my inforoo bookmark keeps taking me to dramaroo... sounds like a bunch of stuff went down that shouldnt be a part of this forum at all. its about bonnaroo and being awesome, not about anybodys personal lives. Hope everything works out well for you and you get to enjoy some brunchness.
Post by EthnicallyCrimean98476 on Mar 11, 2012 12:07:44 GMT -5
It(the forum) is a medium of communication, and just because it is a relatively new means of relating to others does not mean that the interactions have less impact, or are less meaningful.
Post by Funky Munky on Mar 11, 2012 12:10:14 GMT -5
It's personal to me. I've met a couple of people on here that turned out to be really wonderful. My wife reads the forum. Eight really good friends I go to Roo with lurk here. It's not like this is imagination land. This is all real.
Exactly. Just because this is the internet does not mean one should sever any emotional connection to the people or topics here. The other side of that is one should not hide behind the anonymity
It's personal to me. I've met a couple of people on here that turned out to be really wonderful. My wife reads the forum. Eight really good friends I go to Roo with lurk here. It's not like this is imagination land. This is all real.
for some reason my inforoo bookmark keeps taking me to dramaroo... sounds like a bunch of stuff went down that shouldnt be a part of this forum at all. its about bonnaroo and being awesome, not about anybodys personal lives. Hope everything works out well for you and you get to enjoy some brunchness.
I have been here for two years and have attended the last two festivals. And after my most recent ordeal and coming to terms with it, I can tell you without hesitation: Bonnaroo, and this forum, is entirely about personal relationships.
Why shouldn't it be? This forum is all about personal interaction and communication
Things I shouldn't say right before I run out the door.
I haven't meet one bad person in this place. At all. I've been around others boards that I didn't care for some of the people, much less get to know them on a personal level. I just wanted to talk about music.
I'm guessing this comment is coming from. I won't down anybody using a space for that.
But on some level you have to realize that this a personal space. We do make friends and we argue, A LOT.
Why shouldn't it be? This forum is all about personal interaction and communication
Things I shouldn't say right before I run out the door.
I haven't meet one bad person in this place. At all. I've been around others boards that I didn't care for some of the people, much less get to know them on a personal level. I just wanted to talk about music.
I'm guessing this comment is coming from. I won't down anybody using a space for that.
But on some level you have to realize that this a personal space. We do make friends and we argue, A LOT.
Sproat, I'm sorry I took a turn in this thread.
No, I actually think this is the proper forum for this sort of discussion. People come to Inforoo for different specific reasons, but for the same general reason, the festival. Those who choose to get to know others here have a responsibility to those we cross paths with. I lost sight of that.
This isn't a typical internet message board. When I acted like a troll, it had a huge impact on those I could someday meet at the festival. I had an obligation to uphold that and failed at times. Those who engaged me and attacked my persona had the obligation too and most likely lost sight of it, or didn't care.
For many here, you've made connections that will last a lifetime. Your words carry weight. For those who just come here for Bonnaroo and artist information, I can see why the personal elements means little and respect your usage of the forum. But please respect those who find more from Inforoo. This truly is a special place, I hope I don't lose sight of that again.
Post by pondo ROCKS on Mar 11, 2012 15:18:22 GMT -5
Dear Sproat,
From someone who has had everything said about him behind his back, I understand the idea of half-truths and gossip and all that has happened to you. I went through this a few years ago when I and a certain Inforooer became more than friends and, after a TON of drama,we pretty much do not talk to each other anymore. Without going into vivid detail, lets just say my wallet came out lighter and another Inforooster had a bad experience with this person as well. I have learned people will talk without knowing all the facts and when they find out the real truth, they usually feel like an a$$.
First thing first is this: Do not let others dictate whether or not you go to the Brunch. In my eyes, we all make mistakes and we all can learn from this. Go if you choose to go. This is YOUR CHOICE. If you feel unwelcome at the Brunch, look for the big guy with Viking horns and a clock and things will get better. You coming clean on some of your aggressive stances took guts and you handled that better than earlier stuff. Simply put, you learned something from it.
I do not always agree with what you say but I have never attacked you or gone out of my way to do so. It is one thing to disagree but another to start making this place something it is not. I brought this up last year that certain people were being "vindictive" towards others and I hope this is a wake-up to see what can happen if it escalates. This supposed to be a forum about Bonnaroo and fun and festivals.
You ALWAYS have a spot in The Pondo Army my friend. Taking atonement for your actions went a long way in my book. Took way more guts then a lot of people have and I for one appreciated it. Sorry that a small few decided to run you down or spread gossip. You now know who your true friends are I hope.
Providing an outlet and a voice for music lovers to unite under the common theme of music for all. Join The Pondo Army to show your allegiance to musical freedom! Fighting for no censorship of the arts & music education in schools, The Pondo Army will triumph! The Pondo Army Movement
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Things I shouldn't say right before I run out the door.
I haven't meet one bad person in this place. At all. I've been around others boards that I didn't care for some of the people, much less get to know them on a personal level. I just wanted to talk about music.
I'm guessing this comment is coming from. I won't down anybody using a space for that.
But on some level you have to realize that this a personal space. We do make friends and we argue, A LOT.
Sproat, I'm sorry I took a turn in this thread.
No, I actually think this is the proper forum for this sort of discussion. People come to Inforoo for different specific reasons, but for the same general reason, the festival. Those who choose to get to know others here have a responsibility to those we cross paths with. I lost sight of that.
This isn't a typical internet message board. When I acted like a troll, it had a huge impact on those I could someday meet at the festival. I had an obligation to uphold that and failed at times. Those who engaged me and attacked my persona had the obligation too and most likely lost sight of it, or didn't care.
For many here, you've made connections that will last a lifetime. Your words carry weight. For those who just come here for Bonnaroo and artist information, I can see why the personal elements means little and respect your usage of the forum. But please respect those who find more from Inforoo. This truly is a special place, I hope I don't lose sight of that again.
One of the reasons why I act the way I do...I am easy to spot.
Providing an outlet and a voice for music lovers to unite under the common theme of music for all. Join The Pondo Army to show your allegiance to musical freedom! Fighting for no censorship of the arts & music education in schools, The Pondo Army will triumph! The Pondo Army Movement
Follow me on twitter@Pondoknowsbest
From someone who has had everything said about him behind his back, I understand the idea of half-truths and gossip and all that has happened to you. I went through this a few years ago when I and a certain Inforooer became more than friends and, after a TON of drama,we pretty much do not talk to each other anymore. Without going into vivid detail, lets just say my wallet came out lighter and another Inforooster had a bad experience with this person as well. I have learned people will talk without knowing all the facts and when they find out the real truth, they usually feel like an a$$.
First thing first is this: Do not let others dictate whether or not you go to the Brunch. In my eyes, we all make mistakes and we all can learn from this. Go if you choose to go. This is YOUR CHOICE. If you feel unwelcome at the Brunch, look for the big guy with Viking horns and a clock and things will get better. You coming clean on some of your aggressive stances took guts and you handled that better than earlier stuff. Simply put, you learned something from it.
I do not always agree with what you say but I have never attacked you or gone out of my way to do so. It is one thing to disagree but another to start making this place something it is not. I brought this up last year that certain people were being "vindictive" towards others and I hope this is a wake-up to see what can happen if it escalates. This supposed to be a forum about Bonnaroo and fun and festivals.
You ALWAYS have a spot in The Pondo Army my friend. Taking atonement for your actions went a long way in my book. Took way more guts then a lot of people have and I for one appreciated it. Sorry that a small few decided to run you down or spread gossip. You now know who your true friends are I hope.
Regards,
Madman Pondo Leader of The Pondo Army
That meant a lot to me. I am leaning towards going to the brunch and I do realize it is my choice. However, I also want to be respectful towards people's feelings. Most of the responses I received in this thread or via PM have been very supportive. However, there are still a few who cannot drop the anger, clearly I can relate to that. We'll see how it plays out, but I sure hope I'm there.
Wow, Sproat: that post took cojones to write. You didn't have to write it, yet you took the initiative. Kudos for your honesty.
This board will ALWAYS have members who refuse to get along. Some members criticize others even without having met in person. It's unfortunate. No apology will ever change some people's minds because petty, negative people would rather build walls than personal relationships with members who "rubbed them the wrong way" at some point. You showed maturity with your willingness to admit your faults; maybe one day they will do the same.
Even though I've never met you IRL, I found myself swayed by your aggressive online persona. I didn't gave you a fair shake in the court of public opinion. I judged you based on your persona (partly because you remind me of my ex-BF!), and for this I apologize.
It takes chutzpah to effect positive change. Thanks for doing your part. Hope to see you at Brunch.
Post by nicthedick85 on Mar 12, 2012 9:22:21 GMT -5
Well done. Nothing wrong with being a jerk. I try to be one daily; but I never make it personal because I do not know what someone else is going through in their lives.
Its all in good fun. And when most people know I am doing it to get a rise out of them and they just let me have it in retaliation.
Do me a favor and don't try and be a jerk anymore. What you described is basically trolling. Stop trying "to get a rise" out of people because it's only fun for you.
Post by nicthedick85 on Mar 12, 2012 9:36:30 GMT -5
Pretty sure I don't mess with anyone on this board anymore. I was talking about in real life as in his aggressive personality Sproat was talking about. Do me a favor. Get off my back.
So i am relatively new to this forum and would like to get more involved. Most of the interactions i have see on this forum seem to be friendly bantering and occasionally heated discussions. To hear of personal attacks is fairly disappointing, and i am sorry that it has happened to someone. Especially when this is a bonnaroo message boards, nobody attacks someone personally at Bonnaroo, so why on here.
That being said, i am sorry that this has happened. And although i do not have half of the facts, you have my support for stepping up and clearing the air. I hope you do end up going to the brunch and everything returns to normal here.
I was talking about in real life as in his aggressive personality Sproat was talking about.
I'm not psychic.....how was I supposed to know you meant "in real life"?
I see a thread with a lot of positive messages and then one that says "It's okay to be a jerk, it's what I try to do" and so I respond. Sorry for misunderstanding you but I think it's easy to see why I did.
I have absolutely no idea what's going on, but here is my post of support for happiness and rainbows and glitter and unicorns and other not negative things.