weedyweidenthal Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 3 hours ago, wilder1966 said: I think all the opinions in this thread matter to some degree, and show us just how complex this issue has become. On one side, the alumni (very outspoken in many cases), and then the fans with enthusiasm, and in some cases unconvinced about the changes in place. This has become as big as the Madison Scouts legacy itself. I find that its understandable how alumni would forever resist this change, and see where current trends in our culture influenced this change as well. I have personally accepted what has changed knowing that this is here to stay. My thoughts lately move to the plight of the Cavaliers. Will they now find themselves under scrutiny, and a demand for the same changes? Will the concede? When you consider the definition itself of "Cavalier", it seems obvious to me how they will respond if pressed. That's a big generalization that probably doesn't hold true. A few alumni post here and on public pages on Facebook. In alumni groups that are "private" you would find that most alumni there have accepted changes and support the current administration. As for the Cavaliers, they shouldn't feel any pressure to go co-ed because of decisions that a different drum corps made. It's not like the Scouts were facing pressure to do so either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tesmusic Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 (edited) 30 minutes ago, weedyweidenthal said: That's a big generalization that probably doesn't hold true. A few alumni post here and on public pages on Facebook. In alumni groups that are "private" you would find that most alumni there have accepted changes and support the current administration. As for the Cavaliers, they shouldn't feel any pressure to go co-ed because of decisions that a different drum corps made. It's not like the Scouts were facing pressure to do so either. That’s not entirely accurate. Many that have been outspoken have been kicked off alumni pages for not falling in line, or have chosen not to write because they know that CK is incapable of accepting criticism and accepting responsibility for his shortcomings, and the board to this point has simply been inept. Furthermore, after CK shut down the original alumni page, many chose not to join the new iterations, so there aren’t nearly as many in the groups, so your sample size doesn’t represent a true read. Also-I, for example have no issue with going coed...I do, however have zero faith and trust in CK or this board. Edited January 11, 2020 by tesmusic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass5 Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 2 hours ago, weedyweidenthal said: That's a big generalization that probably doesn't hold true. A few alumni post here and on public pages on Facebook. In alumni groups that are "private" you would find that most alumni there have accepted changes and support the current administration. As one of the "old alumni" I'd say Weedy has nailed it on the head. As with most things on DCP or just social media in general most conversations descend into a cesspool of the same few people who love to state their opinion over & over & over ......................... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weedyweidenthal Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, tesmusic said: That’s not entirely accurate. Many that have been outspoken have been kicked off alumni pages for not falling in line, or have chosen not to write because they know that CK is incapable of accepting criticism and accepting responsibility for his shortcomings, and the board to this point has simply been inept. Furthermore, after CK shut down the original alumni page, many chose not to join the new iterations, so there aren’t nearly as many in the groups, so your sample size doesn’t represent a true read. Also-I, for example have no issue with going coed...I do, however have zero faith and trust in CK or this board. Based off of some of the things that have been posted and allowed to remain up, I’d assume that if you did something that moderators determines was worthy of deleting, it must have been pretty over the top. Neither Chris or Dann are moderators and those that do moderate have allowed for some very harsh criticism (which I would frequently describe as unprofessional and counterproductive to the poster’s goals) to remain posted. In addition, I myself have emailed Chris and on occasion I have posted on the groups to voice my displeasure with various acts and decisions. I’ve never been made to feel that Chris didn’t at least consider my opinion and he’s only ever responded in a professional manner. All that said, I hope you will consider joining one of the many other groups that are more for reminiscing about our experiences in the corps and at least remain in contact with your brothers in a more lighthearted and positive setting. Edited January 12, 2020 by weedyweidenthal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 4 hours ago, weedyweidenthal said: That's a big generalization that probably doesn't hold true. A few alumni post here and on public pages on Facebook. In alumni groups that are "private" you would find that most alumni there have accepted changes and support the current administration. As for the Cavaliers, they shouldn't feel any pressure to go co-ed because of decisions that a different drum corps made. It's not like the Scouts were facing pressure to do so either. Madison’s own announcement threw shade at the Cavaliers. But then again they’re generally top 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weedyweidenthal Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 52 minutes ago, Jeff Ream said: Madison’s own announcement threw shade at the Cavaliers. But then again they’re generally top 6 We must have a very different idea of what “throwing shade” means. I just re-read the announcement and all I see is an announcement and a few quotes from the directors, just like any other drum corps press announcement. I see no possible way you could interpret any of that as throwing shade at anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 (edited) 13 hours ago, weedyweidenthal said: We must have a very different idea of what “throwing shade” means. I just re-read the announcement and all I see is an announcement and a few quotes from the directors, just like any other drum corps press announcement. I see no possible way you could interpret any of that as throwing shade at anyone. Continued pushing of inclusiveness as If doing anything but what they did was wrong Edited January 12, 2020 by Jeff Ream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weedyweidenthal Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 18 minutes ago, Jeff Ream said: Continued pushing of inclusiveness as I’d doing anything but what they did was wrong Which article are you reading? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdcoast Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Smile, 2020 is here. Go Madison Scouts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirdcoast Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Did you miss me, I have been busy. Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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