Why Bother

[Stu]

On various threads, there is always someone questioning the validity of us sitting down at a computer and engaging in banter on DCP. They want to know why the interaction that we do in here on DCP is so important. All we have to do is look elsewhere for that answer:

Not too long ago, people sat around taverns, restaurants, front porches, and community buildings discussing the state of the union. Most of these people had what we call a laymans interest in the Constitution; they actually read the thing; knew the Articles and Amendments by heart; some even carried around worn and torn paperback copies in their shirt pockets. They debated various laws, talked pros and cons about their Congress or the President; and they had a healthy connection to matters of the Country. They also had an indirect influence on the way this country was run because the Congress and President knew that the people were watching their actions with a keen eye of knowledgeable interest. Today, this does not occur; most people cannot even say how many Amendments there are let alone what is actually in the Articles of the Constitution. So, the current disconnect of the public to those in powerful positions allows them to do what they want, say what they want, and move us around like sheepole.

Now look what has just happened with the G7 in the world of Drum Corps. The proposal spread quickly like a wild fire on DCP through knowledgeable laymen. We engaged in healthy, knowledgeable, and wise debate with enough voices that certainly had an indirect effect on those in power. They realized that we were knowledgeable and wise to the activity; they realized that we were watching their actions with a keen eye; that we were sitting around discussing the state of affairs in a community in which we love. How much of an impact our input actually had is debatable, but it certainly caused them to realize that we are watching them, and that they need to be forthright and honest in their endeavors.

[garfield]

On various threads, there is always someone questioning the validity of us sitting down at a computer and engaging in banter on DCP. They want to know why the interaction that we do in here on DCP is so important. All we have to do is look elsewhere for that answer:

Not too long ago, people sat around taverns, restaurants, front porches, and community buildings discussing the state of the union. Most of these people had what we call a laymans interest in the Constitution; they actually read the thing; knew the Articles and Amendments by heart; some even carried around worn and torn paperback copies in their shirt pockets. They debated various laws, talked pros and cons about their Congress or the President; and they had a healthy connection to matters of the Country. They also had an indirect influence on the way this country was run because the Congress and President knew that the people were watching their actions with a keen eye of knowledgeable interest. Today, this does not occur; most people cannot even say how many Amendments there are let alone what is actually in the Articles of the Constitution. So, the current disconnect of the public to those in powerful positions allows them to do what they want, say what they want, and move us around like sheepole.

Now look what has just happened with the G7 in the world of Drum Corps. The proposal spread quickly like a wild fire on DCP through knowledgeable laymen. We engaged in healthy, knowledgeable, and wise debate with enough voices that certainly had an indirect effect on those in power. They realized that we were knowledgeable and wise to the activity; they realized that we were watching their actions with a keen eye; that we were sitting around discussing the state of affairs in a community in which we love. How much of an impact our input actually had is debatable, but it certainly caused them to realize that we are watching them, and that they need to be forthright and honest in their endeavors.

What I found even more impactful was the personal contact that I formed with directors after writing to them about the issue. Many have stayed in contact with me and are seriously interested in my impressions. I'm a nobody, but they listen and respond. Makes me wonder if the directors are not getting enough information filtered to them from the activity as a whole, exclusive of DCI and their contributor base.

I'd not have had any inclination to contact them had I not had the information first from DCP.

[DrillmanSop06]

On various threads, there is always someone questioning the validity of us sitting down at a computer and engaging in banter on DCP. They want to know why the interaction that we do in here on DCP is so important. All we have to do is look elsewhere for that answer:

Not too long ago, people sat around taverns, restaurants, front porches, and community buildings discussing the state of the union. Most of these people had what we call a laymans interest in the Constitution; they actually read the thing; knew the Articles and Amendments by heart; some even carried around worn and torn paperback copies in their shirt pockets. They debated various laws, talked pros and cons about their Congress or the President; and they had a healthy connection to matters of the Country. They also had an indirect influence on the way this country was run because the Congress and President knew that the people were watching their actions with a keen eye of knowledgeable interest. Today, this does not occur; most people cannot even say how many Amendments there are let alone what is actually in the Articles of the Constitution. So, the current disconnect of the public to those in powerful positions allows them to do what they want, say what they want, and move us around like sheepole.

Now look what has just happened with the G7 in the world of Drum Corps. The proposal spread quickly like a wild fire on DCP through knowledgeable laymen. We engaged in healthy, knowledgeable, and wise debate with enough voices that certainly had an indirect effect on those in power. They realized that we were knowledgeable and wise to the activity; they realized that we were watching their actions with a keen eye; that we were sitting around discussing the state of affairs in a community in which we love. How much of an impact our input actually had is debatable, but it certainly caused them to realize that we are watching them, and that they need to be forthright and honest in their endeavors.

The mere fact that DCP was just compared to discussions about the Constitution in days gone by just goes to show...

[sax1210]

On various threads, there is always someone questioning the validity of us sitting down at a computer and engaging in banter on DCP. They want to know why the interaction that we do in here on DCP is so important. All we have to do is look elsewhere for that answer:

Not too long ago, people sat around taverns, restaurants, front porches, and community buildings discussing the state of the union. Most of these people had what we call a laymans interest in the Constitution; they actually read the thing; knew the Articles and Amendments by heart; some even carried around worn and torn paperback copies in their shirt pockets. They debated various laws, talked pros and cons about their Congress or the President; and they had a healthy connection to matters of the Country. They also had an indirect influence on the way this country was run because the Congress and President knew that the people were watching their actions with a keen eye of knowledgeable interest. Today, this does not occur; most people cannot even say how many Amendments there are let alone what is actually in the Articles of the Constitution. So, the current disconnect of the public to those in powerful positions allows them to do what they want, say what they want, and move us around like sheepole.

Now look what has just happened with the G7 in the world of Drum Corps. The proposal spread quickly like a wild fire on DCP through knowledgeable laymen. We engaged in healthy, knowledgeable, and wise debate with enough voices that certainly had an indirect effect on those in power. They realized that we were knowledgeable and wise to the activity; they realized that we were watching their actions with a keen eye; that we were sitting around discussing the state of affairs in a community in which we love. How much of an impact our input actually had is debatable, but it certainly caused them to realize that we are watching them, and that they need to be forthright and honest in their endeavors.

I 100% agree with you on this point of the DCP community affecting the decisions of the BOD and the directors of the "G7".

I could be wrong, but I THINK when most people are saying "Why post on DCP?" They are referring to the fact that well over 50% of the topics on the World Class Discussion Boards turn into a hate-fest between people on two sides of an argument that are very stubborn about their own opinions. They are not even arguments anymore, but rather, childish jeering and entirely opinion based "FACT" rantings.

I will not head into the bomb shelter as the haters swarm upon this thread.

[BozzlyB]

On various threads, there is always someone questioning the validity of us sitting down at a computer and engaging in banter on DCP. They want to know why the interaction that we do in here on DCP is so important. All we have to do is look elsewhere for that answer:

Not too long ago, people sat around taverns, restaurants, front porches, and community buildings discussing the state of the union. Most of these people had what we call a laymans interest in the Constitution; they actually read the thing; knew the Articles and Amendments by heart; some even carried around worn and torn paperback copies in their shirt pockets. They debated various laws, talked pros and cons about their Congress or the President; and they had a healthy connection to matters of the Country. They also had an indirect influence on the way this country was run because the Congress and President knew that the people were watching their actions with a keen eye of knowledgeable interest. Today, this does not occur; most people cannot even say how many Amendments there are let alone what is actually in the Articles of the Constitution. So, the current disconnect of the public to those in powerful positions allows them to do what they want, say what they want, and move us around like sheepole.

Now look what has just happened with the G7 in the world of Drum Corps. The proposal spread quickly like a wild fire on DCP through knowledgeable laymen. We engaged in healthy, knowledgeable, and wise debate with enough voices that certainly had an indirect effect on those in power. They realized that we were knowledgeable and wise to the activity; they realized that we were watching their actions with a keen eye; that we were sitting around discussing the state of affairs in a community in which we love. How much of an impact our input actually had is debatable, but it certainly caused them to realize that we are watching them, and that they need to be forthright and honest in their endeavors.

I think DCP is more relevent than a lot of people want to think. It is the one place on earth where drum corps topics are aired and people give unfiltered opinions about the activity.

[WOOHOO]

Man, I though I was self-righteous......

[Jeff Ream]

On various threads, there is always someone questioning the validity of us sitting down at a computer and engaging in banter on DCP. They want to know why the interaction that we do in here on DCP is so important. All we have to do is look elsewhere for that answer:

Not too long ago, people sat around taverns, restaurants, front porches, and community buildings discussing the state of the union. Most of these people had what we call a laymans interest in the Constitution; they actually read the thing; knew the Articles and Amendments by heart; some even carried around worn and torn paperback copies in their shirt pockets. They debated various laws, talked pros and cons about their Congress or the President; and they had a healthy connection to matters of the Country. They also had an indirect influence on the way this country was run because the Congress and President knew that the people were watching their actions with a keen eye of knowledgeable interest. Today, this does not occur; most people cannot even say how many Amendments there are let alone what is actually in the Articles of the Constitution. So, the current disconnect of the public to those in powerful positions allows them to do what they want, say what they want, and move us around like sheepole.

Now look what has just happened with the G7 in the world of Drum Corps. The proposal spread quickly like a wild fire on DCP through knowledgeable laymen. We engaged in healthy, knowledgeable, and wise debate with enough voices that certainly had an indirect effect on those in power. They realized that we were knowledgeable and wise to the activity; they realized that we were watching their actions with a keen eye; that we were sitting around discussing the state of affairs in a community in which we love. How much of an impact our input actually had is debatable, but it certainly caused them to realize that we are watching them, and that they need to be forthright and honest in their endeavors.

[bawker]

. . . moved to Member Service Center.

[Jeff Ream]

I agree. in fact most of those that bash DCP are usually the first ones to point to a certain thread/post/poster.

so I ask them how they knew about it...and they all say "well, uh, I was reading DCP".

they say it sucks and it's worthless, yet here they are reading it.

case closed.

I think DCP is more relevent than a lot of people want to think. It is the one place on earth where drum corps topics are aired and people give unfiltered opinions about the activity.

[DrillmanSop06]

There is a difference between visiting the site because it's interesting and engaging and visiting the site because you believe it has an actual impact on the world of drum corps.

This idea that DCP is anything more than a place to talk about drum corps is ridiculous and self-righteous. Some people visit because they want to talk about drum corps. Some continue to stay involved because they (mistakenly, IMO) believe that it is a motivator for change. BIG difference.

Anyone who thinks DCP is anything more than a discussion forum needs to check their ego.