Michael Boo Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 (edited) We used to....I think the 2008 election (or was it 2004) did it in for good. I learned that although that particular forum accounted for less than maybe 5% of DCP's volume, it accounted for more than 90% of the generated complaints. Life is just easier this way. PS: Drum corps brings us all together. We don't need anything on this site that drives us apart. Edited July 18, 2012 by Michael Boo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigW Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I learned that although that particular forum accounted for less than maybe 5% of DCP's volume, it accounted for more than 90% of the generated complaints. Life is just easier this way. PS: Drum corps brings us all together. We don't need anything on this site that drives us apart. The issue should not drive the community apart, Mike. Over 38 years as a performer, adjudicator, educator in this activity, you name it- I've been great friends, worked professionally, and performed with people of different lifestyle choices. It's fact, it's the reality. I view it as being a good and valuable experience in the activity for me as a young man and as an old geezer now. Anyone who doesn't realize that, understand it, like it, or can't deal with that is... really not in the right activity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boo Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 The issue should not drive the community apart, Mike. Over 38 years as a performer, adjudicator, educator in this activity, you name it- I've been great friends, worked professionally, and performed with people of different lifestyle choices. It's fact, it's the reality. I view it as being a good and valuable experience in the activity for me as a young man and as an old geezer now. Anyone who doesn't realize that, understand it, like it, or can't deal with that is... really not in the right activity. But the fact remains that the Current Events forum was spectacularly divisive and my opinion is we're better off without it. I understand why DCP dropped it. No matter how people should feel or react to such a topic, the dialogue would really be two monologues not listening to each other. And since Cavaliers haven't been members of the organization in question for close to six decades, the question posed really isn't relevant to anything. Six decades ago, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCImonkey Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I learned that although that particular forum accounted for less than maybe 5% of DCP's volume, it accounted for more than 90% of the generated complaints. Life is just easier this way. PS: Drum corps brings us all together. We don't need anything on this site that drives us apart. I agree with you on the top part.... On the last statement however..... We will always have the Blue Devils 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84BDsop Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I agree with you on the top part.... On the last statement however..... We will always have the Blue Devils Sorry....I ain't Bogie and you SURE ain't Bergman!! *but would Boo be Rains????* 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie1223 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 (edited) I learned that although that particular forum accounted for less than maybe 5% of DCP's volume, it accounted for more than 90% of the generated complaints. Life is just easier this way. PS: Drum corps brings us all together. We don't need anything on this site that drives us apart. I think cadets show this year should be banned from all discussion on DCP as it is religious in nature. Edited July 18, 2012 by charlie1223 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsubone Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I think cadets show this year should be banned from all discussion on DCP as it is religious in nature. Only if you listen to a couple of highly vocal posters on here. I like to think it's more about the spirit of the holidays, and all of the sweet presents and food. That's what I always look forward to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCImonkey Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Sorry....I ain't Bogie and you SURE ain't Bergman!! *but would Boo be Rains????* I see what you did there! Brilliant! <cues up BD 97 on Fan Network> I think cadets show this year should be banned from all discussion on DCP as it is religious in nature. If we are going to do that ...then we have to stop discussing Crossmen's 2012 show as well. I mean isn't that political in nature? Save the planet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterA Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I certainly hope this isn't an issue with any of the corps. I could be wrong, but don't a lot of the corps have a non discrimination clause in their by-laws? I seem to remember hearing a few years back that a lot of the corps had it stating there would be no discrimination based on race, sexual orientation,gender, to name a few things. Granted, Cavaliers and Scouts probably don't have the gender thing listed. Maybe it is just for the senior corps, but I seem to remember hearing that most of the World Class corps had this in place. Personally I wouldn't consider something like this a political discussion, especially if it is written in the corps rules/guidelines/by-laws, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scatfish Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 This is such sad news, it's a step back into the olden days. I thought with Madison, they corps were connected to BSA because the members had to join BSA to be covered by their insurance. At Kidsgrove I think our connection with the Scout is a bit blurred, we have criminal records checked as requested by the Scout Association but I think that is it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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