Are things seriously this horrible on Specktra?
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trammie
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I don't see too much rudeness, I mean in some forums people might get on each others case, but for the most part people have been so nice around here! Don't worry Janice you've done a great job, and of course some people are gonna be mean while others are sooo nice. Theres gonna be a lot of personalities when its a community this big. The good thing is that the MAJORITY is having a good time and enjoying it =)
Sound Of Vision
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I'll be honest.
Specktra is cluttered with lots of topics and sections and I sometimes get confused where I should search for what. But that's not the worst thing.
I think there are certain groups of people here to stick to each other. Like, one person from some group posts FoTD that is not really special but they get like 100 comments and zillion thanks (why do people thank someone for posting an FotD anyways?), there is no much CC, and when some newbies post fotd (unless they are obvious talent for makeup or really pretty) they don't get much comments.
Don't get me wrong, comments aren't everything - I'd rather get one good and CC than 50 saying 'that's pretty/nice/great'.
And I got impression that there are members who think of themselves as higher than others because they are on Specktra for long time or they have huge collection of MAC. When someone says something opposite to what they are saying they get bitch slapped. "How dare they!"
The funny thing is, those people who always cirticize don't even post FotDs...ha.
There's no relaxed atmosphere anymore. It's like competing who's better, just prestige. For example, those huge banners for Gold, Silver and Bronze supporters.
I can't say about whole specktra because I visit only few sections (FoTDs, Swatches and Tutorials) and there's no much discussion there so I can't comment on that.
And I don't think whole T.e.m.p.t.a.l.i.a censorship helped you.
I think this forum is so big and popular and has so many information just because of members, because forums are made of members and can make them what they are. That why I keep coming back, but not posting or commenting much. You should really value each member equally and not discriminate. I saw so many newbies posting 'Please be nice for my first FotD!' Doesn't that say something?
Specktra is cluttered with lots of topics and sections and I sometimes get confused where I should search for what. But that's not the worst thing.
I think there are certain groups of people here to stick to each other. Like, one person from some group posts FoTD that is not really special but they get like 100 comments and zillion thanks (why do people thank someone for posting an FotD anyways?), there is no much CC, and when some newbies post fotd (unless they are obvious talent for makeup or really pretty) they don't get much comments.
Don't get me wrong, comments aren't everything - I'd rather get one good and CC than 50 saying 'that's pretty/nice/great'.
And I got impression that there are members who think of themselves as higher than others because they are on Specktra for long time or they have huge collection of MAC. When someone says something opposite to what they are saying they get bitch slapped. "How dare they!"
The funny thing is, those people who always cirticize don't even post FotDs...ha.
There's no relaxed atmosphere anymore. It's like competing who's better, just prestige. For example, those huge banners for Gold, Silver and Bronze supporters.
I can't say about whole specktra because I visit only few sections (FoTDs, Swatches and Tutorials) and there's no much discussion there so I can't comment on that.
And I don't think whole T.e.m.p.t.a.l.i.a censorship helped you.
I think this forum is so big and popular and has so many information just because of members, because forums are made of members and can make them what they are. That why I keep coming back, but not posting or commenting much. You should really value each member equally and not discriminate. I saw so many newbies posting 'Please be nice for my first FotD!' Doesn't that say something?
MAC_Whore
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Wow...I have so much to say here, but now is not the right time.
Originally Posted by Sound Of Vision
I'll be honest. Specktra is cluttered with lots of topics and sections and I sometimes get confused where I should search for what. But that's not the worst thing. I think there are certain groups of people here to stick to each other. Like, one person from some group posts FoTD that is not really special but they get like 100 comments and zillion thanks (why do people thank someone for posting an FotD anyways?), there is no much CC, and when some newbies post fotd (unless they are obvious talent for makeup or really pretty) they don't get much comments. Don't get me wrong, comments aren't everything - I'd rather get one good and CC than 50 saying 'that's pretty/nice/great'. And I got impression that there are members who think of themselves as higher than others because they are on Specktra for long time or they have huge collection of MAC. When someone says something opposite to what they are saying they get bitch slapped. "How dare they!" The funny thing is, those people who always cirticize don't even post FotDs...ha. There's no relaxed atmosphere anymore. It's like competing who's better, just prestige. For example, those huge banners for Gold, Silver and Bronze supporters. I can't say about whole specktra because I visit only few sections (FoTDs, Swatches and Tutorials) and there's no much discussion there so I can't comment on that. And I don't think whole T.e.m.p.t.a.l.i.a censorship helped you. I think this forum is so big and popular and has so many information just because of members, because forums are made of members and can make them what they are. That why I keep coming back, but not posting or commenting much. You should really value each member equally and not discriminate. I saw so many newbies posting 'Please be nice for my first FotD!' Doesn't that say something? |
Wow...I have so much to say here, but now is not the right time.
miz_vee
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While looking around on here, I saw some very NOT constructive comments on posts, and I'll even call them rude. By major members, too. And no, I don't have links to those posts.
I disagree with the whole censorship of other forums. There's so much to learn - why does someone need to stick to one forum? So what if I prefer T.E.M.P.T.A.L.I.A? It is it's own community - why the need to hate on it? The whole " ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ " thing is stupid.
And as for the responses to the initial complaints from LJ- aren't they being proved right?
I disagree with the whole censorship of other forums. There's so much to learn - why does someone need to stick to one forum? So what if I prefer T.E.M.P.T.A.L.I.A? It is it's own community - why the need to hate on it? The whole " ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ " thing is stupid.
And as for the responses to the initial complaints from LJ- aren't they being proved right?
MAC_Whore
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There is no censorship of other forums. Just that one. If you look around Specktra, or listen to Glam Soup, you will see that we have some great relationships and respect for other forums.
Speaking for myself only, I am not hating on that site, just the tactics and editorial practices behind it.
As far as the LJ comments being proved right, I will have to disagree with that.
| Originally Posted by miz_vee
While looking around on here, I saw some very NOT constructive comments on posts. By major members. And no, I don't have links to those posts. Though to be fair, there have been some amazing contributions by people. Both major and new members. I disagree with the whole censorship of other forums. There's so much to learn - why does someone need to stick to one forum? So what if I prefer T.E.M.P.T.A.L.I.A? It is it's own community - why the need to hate on it? The whole " ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ " thing = stupid And as for the responses to the initial complaints from LJ- aren't they being proved right? |
There is no censorship of other forums. Just that one. If you look around Specktra, or listen to Glam Soup, you will see that we have some great relationships and respect for other forums.
Speaking for myself only, I am not hating on that site, just the tactics and editorial practices behind it.
As far as the LJ comments being proved right, I will have to disagree with that.
Shimmer
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You're quite welcome to frequent other forums.
| Originally Posted by miz_vee
While looking around on here, I saw some very NOT constructive comments on posts. By major members. And no, I don't have links to those posts. Though to be fair, there have been some amazing contributions by people. Both major and new members. I disagree with the whole censorship of other forums. There's so much to learn - why does someone need to stick to one forum? So what if I prefer T.E.M.P.T.A.L.I.A? It is it's own community - why the need to hate on it? The whole " ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ " thing = stupid And as for the responses to the initial complaints from LJ- aren't they being proved right? |
You're quite welcome to frequent other forums.
M.A.C. head.
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Heh heh.
Janice
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If Christine has a problem a problem with the way her site is displayed on Specktra she can communicate it to herself. As for myself I grow tired of the unethical tactics and editorial practices behind that site and choose not to endorse it on MY site. It can be noted that you and everyone who has thanked your post is affiliated officially with that site and it's forums. Your behavior here is transparent and in poor taste.
If you don't like the way things are here, the internet is vast and Specktra is not the only beauty forum you can frequent. For myself if someone is going to SUPPORT Specktra I am going to award them a visible honor to make their contribution MEAN something to them because it meant something special to me that they would choose to give something back.
As far as LJ goes it's gone from we're too mean to we're too nice, it doesn't make sense to me anymore. The FOTD is a safe harbor, you ASK for CC you get it. You don't and we draw on your strong points and go gentle on the others. I LIKE the way that works, it feels right to me to be kind and supportive to people. Again, there are other communities to frequent if you are seeking something different.
If you don't like the way things are here, the internet is vast and Specktra is not the only beauty forum you can frequent. For myself if someone is going to SUPPORT Specktra I am going to award them a visible honor to make their contribution MEAN something to them because it meant something special to me that they would choose to give something back.
As far as LJ goes it's gone from we're too mean to we're too nice, it doesn't make sense to me anymore. The FOTD is a safe harbor, you ASK for CC you get it. You don't and we draw on your strong points and go gentle on the others. I LIKE the way that works, it feels right to me to be kind and supportive to people. Again, there are other communities to frequent if you are seeking something different.
Professor Fate
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GROW UP
This isn't a High School status contest.
| Originally Posted by Sound Of Vision
I'll be honest. Specktra is cluttered with lots of topics and sections and I sometimes get confused where I should search for what. But that's not the worst thing. I think there are certain groups of people here to stick to each other. Like, one person from some group posts FoTD that is not really special but they get like 100 comments and zillion thanks (why do people thank someone for posting an FotD anyways?), there is no much CC, and when some newbies post fotd (unless they are obvious talent for makeup or really pretty) they don't get much comments. Don't get me wrong, comments aren't everything - I'd rather get one good and CC than 50 saying 'that's pretty/nice/great'. And I got impression that there are members who think of themselves as higher than others because they are on Specktra for long time or they have huge collection of MAC. When someone says something opposite to what they are saying they get bitch slapped. "How dare they!" The funny thing is, those people who always cirticize don't even post FotDs...ha. There's no relaxed atmosphere anymore. It's like competing who's better, just prestige. For example, those huge banners for Gold, Silver and Bronze supporters. I can't say about whole specktra because I visit only few sections (FoTDs, Swatches and Tutorials) and there's no much discussion there so I can't comment on that. And I don't think whole T.e.m.p.t.a.l.i.a censorship helped you. I think this forum is so big and popular and has so many information just because of members, because forums are made of members and can make them what they are. That why I keep coming back, but not posting or commenting much. You should really value each member equally and not discriminate. I saw so many newbies posting 'Please be nice for my first FotD!' Doesn't that say something? |
GROW UP
This isn't a High School status contest.
miz_vee
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I was quite aware before that I'm an adult that can make my own decisions.
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Whoever on LJ made those comments aren't able to defend, explain or back up their opinions. How fair is that? I wouldn't treat those opinions so cavalierly.
That seem like disrespect to TEMPT's members? I'm proud to be a part of that forum and have never received such a warm welcome from the members. Which is why I started posting there over this site when I began and had no bias for one site over another. The tactics? I guess I don't know what exactly is meant by that, but I know that it's always a two-way street.
Sorry, I meant TEMPT's censorship, didn't really mean to make that plural.
| Originally Posted by Shimmer
You're quite welcome to frequent other forums. |
I was quite aware before that I'm an adult that can make my own decisions.
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| Originally Posted by MAC_Whore
There is no censorship of other forums. Just that one. If you look around Specktra, or listen to Glam Soup, you will see that we have some great relationships and respect for other forums. Speaking for myself only, I am not hating on that site, just the tactics and editorial practices behind it. As far as the LJ comments being proved right, I will have to disagree with that. |
Whoever on LJ made those comments aren't able to defend, explain or back up their opinions. How fair is that? I wouldn't treat those opinions so cavalierly.
That seem like disrespect to TEMPT's members? I'm proud to be a part of that forum and have never received such a warm welcome from the members. Which is why I started posting there over this site when I began and had no bias for one site over another. The tactics? I guess I don't know what exactly is meant by that, but I know that it's always a two-way street.
Sorry, I meant TEMPT's censorship, didn't really mean to make that plural.
blindpassion
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To be completely honest, I've been on Specktra for over a year and in my honest opinion, I've maybe seen ONE or TWO rude comments on a FOTD... and I check that section everyday...
If you don't like the forum, stay away from it.
And as far as new members posting "this is my first FOTD please be nice"
Its just because they expect what they would get from various other communities, which at times could possibly include rudeness - but they soon learn that we overall are a very nice community, but you don't ever see someone saying "THIS IS MY 9TH FOTD PLEASE DON'T BE MEAN LIKE LAST TIME"... because we support our members, I find when someone is posting their first FOTD they get nothing but sweet comments about their efforts and many of us say that "we hope to see more of your fotds soon".
If you don't like the forum, stay away from it.
And as far as new members posting "this is my first FOTD please be nice"
Its just because they expect what they would get from various other communities, which at times could possibly include rudeness - but they soon learn that we overall are a very nice community, but you don't ever see someone saying "THIS IS MY 9TH FOTD PLEASE DON'T BE MEAN LIKE LAST TIME"... because we support our members, I find when someone is posting their first FOTD they get nothing but sweet comments about their efforts and many of us say that "we hope to see more of your fotds soon".
miz_vee
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My opinions are my own and not coming from being a mod at TEMPT's. Christine has, in no way, endorsed us to comment. Does being affiliated with the site take away my right to my own opinion? But I don't like feeling like I should hide the fact that I'm on TEMPT's or that there is something wrong with that. Most of us have our own small blogs and are apart of multiple forums and communities.
| Originally Posted by Janice
If Christine has a problem a problem with the way her site is displayed on Specktra she can communicate it to herself. As for myself I grow tired of the unethical tactics and editorial practices behind that site and choose not to endorse it on MY site. It can be noted that you and everyone who has thanked your post is affiliated officially with that site and it's forums. Your behavior here is transparent and in poor taste. |
My opinions are my own and not coming from being a mod at TEMPT's. Christine has, in no way, endorsed us to comment. Does being affiliated with the site take away my right to my own opinion? But I don't like feeling like I should hide the fact that I'm on TEMPT's or that there is something wrong with that. Most of us have our own small blogs and are apart of multiple forums and communities.
Professor Fate
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Who's site are you a mod on? I don't think you have mentioned that enough.
| Originally Posted by miz_vee
My opinions are my own and not coming from being a mod at TEMPT's. Christine has, in no way, endorsed us to comment. But I don't like feeling like I should hide the fact that I'm on TEMPT's or that there is something wrong with that. |
Who's site are you a mod on? I don't think you have mentioned that enough.
M.A.C. head.
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I hope this doesn't throw the topic off too much, but:
Your signature is very rude and offensive. You may just mean it to express your opinions about rap music, but it puts others down who like rap.
IMO it goes against what the Specktra community is about, even if it's not about make up.
| Originally Posted by Professor Fate
Who's site are you a mod on? I don't think you have mentioned that enough. |
I hope this doesn't throw the topic off too much, but:
Your signature is very rude and offensive. You may just mean it to express your opinions about rap music, but it puts others down who like rap.
IMO it goes against what the Specktra community is about, even if it's not about make up.
MAC_Whore
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Those who made those comments on LJ, knew they were doing so in a public forum. They are welcomed to "defend, explain or back up their opinions" in that LJ thread or on Specktra. No one is stopping them. That in no way shows a cavalier attitude on the part of Specktra or myself.
I said not one word that was disrespectful to her members. I am glad that you enjoy your time there.
If you don't know what we are referring to by "tactics" and editorial practices, then you are making a big assumption that it is a "two-way" street.
Tactics -Is it always a two-way street? Just because someone makes bad choices or behaves inappropriately doesn't mean the other person does.
| Originally Posted by miz_vee
.....Whoever on LJ made those comments aren't able to defend, explain or back up their opinions. How fair is that? I wouldn't treat those opinions so cavalierly. That seem like disrespect to TEMPT's members? I'm proud to be a part of that forum and have never received such a warm welcome from the members. Which is why I started posting there over this site when I began and had no bias for one site over another. The tactics? I guess I don't know what exactly is meant by that, but I know that it's always a two-way street. Sorry, I meant TEMPT's censorship, didn't really mean to make that plural. |
Those who made those comments on LJ, knew they were doing so in a public forum. They are welcomed to "defend, explain or back up their opinions" in that LJ thread or on Specktra. No one is stopping them. That in no way shows a cavalier attitude on the part of Specktra or myself.
I said not one word that was disrespectful to her members. I am glad that you enjoy your time there.
If you don't know what we are referring to by "tactics" and editorial practices, then you are making a big assumption that it is a "two-way" street.
Tactics -Is it always a two-way street? Just because someone makes bad choices or behaves inappropriately doesn't mean the other person does.
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