gmanmsp Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 We would like to post more clips and so forth, but in all honesty it's a double edge sword. If we post anything more than some camp dates and basic press releases detailing our show/staff, there's a contingency of DCP regulars that come at us with torches lit and accuse us of overhyping the corps and/or failing to live up to the hype. Fair enough. We respect their opinions and have made an effort not to overhype the corps while still getting the necessary/relevant info out there. In addition, it's no secret that we often times start out the winter/spring with less than the desired number of members. Would a video from the December Camp in 2010 that showed 12 horn players really have hyped up or helped anything leading up to the 2011 season? I don't know... My gut reaction is that it would have led to even more of the turmoil that we had on DCP over the past two years. More realistically, I have the equipment, hardware and software that would allow us to produce videos the same quality as Blue Devils, Cadets and some of the other top tier corps. What we lack often times is the physical time to make it happen. I've done videos for the corps in the past, but the past couple years have been full of personal challenges that have made it more difficult for me to spend time with the corps. I'm working on a couple of things for the spring time (including a new video gallery for the website), but don't want to make any real promises on the content until it goes live! DVD - We're working on a project that may extend back over the entire 50 year history of the corps. Again, time is a huge factor here and finding the equipment necessary to convert some of these old formats has been a bit of challenge. More to come on this at a later date! Why is a corps afraid of retribution from DCP????? No other corps is, why should Pioneer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PioneerWebmaster Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 Why is a corps afraid of retribution from DCP????? No other corps is, why should Pioneer? We're not afraid of DCP. If that's the impression that you got, I apologize. I personally embrace DCP as a powerful recruiting and communication tool. However, at times DCP (similar to TMZ or the National Enquirer) can legitimately become a distraction... and even a PR nightmare when threads blow up in the way that several have about Pioneer in recent years. It's great that people want to talk about the corps and we've always appreciated constructive feedback. However, as a corps we don't always have the resources to mitigate threads that turn into bashing of almost every aspect of the corps and its personnel. You have to weigh the pros against the cons, and sometimes it's best to avoid the fire all together rather than trying to play with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lance Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 nothing but love for pio. keep fighting the good fight, and #### the judges. entertain everybody else without worrying about scores. it'll work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmanmsp Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 We're not afraid of DCP. If that's the impression that you got, I apologize. I personally embrace DCP as a powerful recruiting and communication tool. However, at times DCP (similar to TMZ or the National Enquirer) can legitimately become a distraction... and even a PR nightmare when threads blow up in the way that several have about Pioneer in recent years. It's great that people want to talk about the corps and we've always appreciated constructive feedback. However, as a corps we don't always have the resources to mitigate threads that turn into bashing of almost every aspect of the corps and its personnel. You have to weigh the pros against the cons, and sometimes it's best to avoid the fire all together rather than trying to play with it! I do indeed see where you're coming from. I'm rather new to this place and have already seen it can be quite ruthless, sometimes unnecessarily so. Best of luck to your corps this summer, I'll be seeing you on the road! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PioneerWebmaster Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 I do indeed see where you're coming from. I'm rather new to this place and have already seen it can be quite ruthless, sometimes unnecessarily so. Best of luck to your corps this summer, I'll be seeing you on the road! Thank you very much! It's going to be an exciting season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FHdork Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Pioneer is one of the few corps that seems to embrace DCP. Think: how often does BD, SCV, Phantom, Cavies, or Bluecoats OFFICIALLY come on here to inform us? They are wise to play safe here. We (DCP) do not have a sterling reputation when it comes to consistency, honesty, and fair play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUARDLING Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 (edited) Pioneer is one of the few corps that seems to embrace DCP. Think: how often does BD, SCV, Phantom, Cavies, or Bluecoats OFFICIALLY come on here to inform us? They are wise to play safe here. We (DCP) do not have a sterling reputation when it comes to consistency, honesty, and fair play. many of if not most corps members and staff are told stay off here.I was with a WC corps last year that sent a kid home at the end of july for posting his inner most feelings on a rehearsal on face book. Edited January 14, 2012 by GUARDLING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelloHorn13 Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 many of if not most corps members and staff are told stay off here.I was with a WC corps last year that sent a kid home at the end of july for posting his inner most feelings on a rehearsal on face book. Still don't undertand that concept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUARDLING Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Still don't undertand that concept. whats that? why they dont want members or staff here? Well, airing ones laundry I suppose.plus most dont really look positively toward DCP and posters...we do tend to get extremists at times..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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