Are things seriously this horrible on Specktra?

[richelleneB]

Hi all - i am new but havent post anything. I just want to say that i like the site very much. I think its not hard to navigate. At first i thought it was but actually its not. I just spend more time getting around it especially on my free time and read, and read all the stuff i would like to know. I learned sooo much from this site. I havent post anything because im very busy but eventually i will.

I think people always complain "no matter what". Some people arent satisfied about what they see or get for some reason sometimes. I think people here just have their own opinions but they are not stuck up and when they are correcting new members, isn`t it normal? Then just get better next time. Oh well, all i can say is im very much happy with SPEKTRA.

 

[Repunzel]

no way,i love this site.LJ actually i tried to go on there once and i didn't like layout and it was confusing so i gave up.i've found ppl to be friendly on here

 

[Cinci]

Just last night I was thinking about how this forum differs from the other forums i check out regularily, and how nice everyone i've encountered on this forum is.

I am a member of many car forums, and I was thinking about how people's attitudes on the car forums are. When someone posts a pic of their car on a car forum, most often you get a some commetns saying how nice it is... And then you also get alot of ppl leaving rude comments, criticizing the way that the car was built, calling it a peice of s#!t, accusing the poster of lying about 1/4 mile times, etc and just putting them down in general. There are a whole lot of arguments on those forums.

On Specktra, when someone posts their most recent haul, or their collection, the comments are always postive and encouraging and congratulatory! I've yet to read anytone telling someone else they're an idiot or whatnot for buying things, or anything putting anyone down....

Any forum will have it's good points and bad points, as everyone is looking for something slightly different. I'm new to this forum and like the way it's set up. In my experience, people here are helpful and welcoming.

I think you're doing a great job!

 

[ginger9]

I agree with a lot of the posters here.

As for how I feel about Specktra I have to say from my experience it's been very positive. We have a uniquely wide diverse body of women and men. I'm talkin age, ethnicity, walks of life, countries, etc, etc. What truly impresses me is the level of intelligence, generosity, wisdom, utter fierceness and open mindedness members provide here.

I do not think we are cliquey at all, quite the opposity imo. I think much of us ladies are firm and do not put up with BS (such as personal attacks, ignorant hurtful remarks or thoughtless irrelevant threads). Perhaps this leads some to label that as being "cliquey" because we don't cater to detesters whims. We maintain and uphold a certain standard here and I am proud to be a member of that. Funny thing is I never expected Specktra to mean more to me than just a makeup forum but it does and I am always amazed at how strangers can come together and give so much support and wisdom to each other.

Lastly, I know this may sound cheesy but I just want to say there are so many great role models on this forum (you know who you are), I want to thank you all and that you have all inspired me in many ways.

 

[Lauren1981]

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Originally Posted by Janice I don't think there is a social clique issue, but it was implied by a forum novice who doesn't spend any time here. Do you feel that Specktra is "cliquey"? Is there a certain group of members who are especially rude or snarky? Post counts are visible unless you navigate to the profile, I removed them from the user information area purposely. So I don't *think* that has anything to do with it. Do you think this has anything to do with the way some people claim to be treated?

i don't think it's cliquey. i mean, i've never been attacked by a group of members on here. like i said before, i've had an issue with one girl but that was months ago and it was over and done with that same day. she was beyond rude but she took offense to something i said so maybe she thought i was rude as well.

i don't really pay attention to the specifics of someone's profile. i assumed that everyone on here shared something in common which is MAC... that's why i joined.

bottom line, everyone at one point or another will have an issue with someone else on here just because there's like a billion of us who have different opinions/views but it's nothing to be taken out on against the site itself. i think if someone thinks it's that bad then they can just unjoin themselves (lol! i know that's not a word but you know what i mean

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[EllieFerris]

I have only been a member for a month or so, but I have to say that this site is awesome! I've checked out the others that people mention and this one is far superior.

I have yet to run across a mean person here or see a mean post. Even when critiquing a FOTD/EOTD, folks have been very gentle. I haven't posted myself yet, but I've seen people post different opinions and no one has gotten nasty.

I even had inquired into buying some postcards and my finances took a bad turn. The girl was so cool about it, very nice and sincere!

I've recommended this site many times! You all do a great job and I'm very grateful that I found Specktra!

 

[sonnebutti]

well my english is bad and I'm not as "good" at makeup as a lot of people here, and I've received GREAT advice since the first time I posted here, and from what I see the moderators are always trying to make this a better place.. what I like here is that no one is rude to you, everybody has a nice thing to say and make you feel better, and thats priceless. I actually come here everyday. thank you

 

[MzzRach]

From a newbie's perspective (I just joined a couple of days ago) I have had an overwhelmingly positive experience here. Specktra is truly a plethora of information and has a wonderful diversity of members.

Nothing but love from me.

 

[tinagrzela]

Did you guys notice? I left a comment on that Livejournal thread when it started...I'm like the 10th or 15th comment...same username. Specktra has always been my first love and will always be!!

 

[*Stargazer*]

Those complaints don't even make any sense.

Sounds like a lot of sour grapes from a handful of people who think that they instantly deserve the recognition that comes from being a participating member of a community for a little while. You get back from Specktra what you put in. If you make no effort, you might come away feeling like they do.

That kind of whining is so passive/aggressive obnoxious. It's like screaming "Someone, anyone, please tell me that I'm needed and wanted! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!"


****wanders away singing "Nobody likes me. Everybody hates me. I think I'll go eat worms" ****

 

[concertina]

Nothing I'm about to say hasn't already been said by someone else, but I feel the need to heap the love...

The only issue I've *EVER* had with Specktra was when I first joined, the layout and amount of forums and subforums was overwhelming. There was just so much information!! There's *ALWAYS* going to be a learning period whenever you join a new forum; you have to learn their 'tone' and way of doing things.

That said, I've belonged to a lot of forums over the years and Specktra is absolutely one of the nicest. Things can get heated in Deep Thoughts or Chatter, but of *COURSE* people are going to have different opinions; just be respectful and back up what you say with actual facts.

Janice, I think this forum is fabulous. I think you, and all the mods, do a fabulous job. The LJ community can be really, really bitchy (evidenced by when I (and tons of others) was accepted and all the 'old' people got pissed) so try not to let it get you down.

I love it here. LJ can suck it.

 

[cubachinita]

The only issue I've *EVER* had with Specktra was when I first joined, the layout and amount of forums and subforums was overwhelming.

I have to agree with her. When i first came to this site i was so super lost. I couldnt find anything. I spent so much time trying to find where it said "forums" so i can click on it.
What i dislike is the search button. Sometimes i type in something and it gives me threads that i feel doesnt relate at all to what i am looking for. But maybe its because there are no threads about what i am looking for? idk.

 

[AppleDiva]

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Originally Posted by Janice I don't think there is a social clique issue, but it was implied by a forum novice who doesn't spend any time here. Do you feel that Specktra is "cliquey"? Is there a certain group of members who are especially rude or snarky? Post counts are visible unless you navigate to the profile, I removed them from the user information area purposely. So I don't *think* that has anything to do with it. Do you think this has anything to do with the way some people claim to be treated?

No, I do not feel that way. I make sure to post comments on new and older members and I have seen the same love. I enjoy Specktra a lot.

Personally, I do not assume new Specktra members are novices, so I would never be anyone rude (regardless of expertise).

I have not seen rudeness on this site. For example, if someone asks about CCO and MSF, even though there are numerous threads explaining what they are, someone will answer the question and move on. No one ever says "why don't you search the forum before posting questions?" *well, I have never seen that response*

 

[Krasevayadancer]

Now I have to come in and post my thoughts on the issue:

Not only do I vehemently disagree with everything they said on lj, but I will even turn what they said back around on them. LJ isn't always the friendliest place and people don't always get heard there. Sure its a good site, but come on- be fair people. Don't trash a site because you didn't take the time to get to know it.

It makes me so angry to see people bad mouth this site on another community...

Specktra has been nothing but good to me from the very beginning and in it's arms I have found nothing but support, camaraderie, and a place to chat with intelligent and beautiful like minded individuals.

Let me also mention how many of our new members have contributed their thoughts, obviously they love the site as much as us old timers who have been around for a bit longer (i am going on over a year and a half). Seriously, this site has everything I could ever want and I spend hours on it a day.

Keep doing what you do Janice because this site is amazing and I very much appreciate all the work that you and the mods do to keep this site amazing. You obviously care about the site and us (hence the creation of this thread), and I know I speak for myself and others when I say we love specktra and everything you do for it

 

[browneyedbaby]

Specktra is...

1. The easiest to navigate forum of it's size and type I have visited
2. The most welcoming forum I have ever visited right from the first post
3. The BEST resource for MAC possible
4. The only forum where people try and help on whatever question you ask

Seriously some people moan for moanings sake, on the whole it's worthless and non-constructive criticism.

 

[sharkbytes]

Personally, what I love about this site is that there isn't a whole mess of immature drama that you generally find in LJ. We have members from all age groups, and almost everyone is respectful of that. We don't have threads full of macros, insults, and crazy blinking text. There's information where you need it, places to vent when you need that, and a place to ponder social/political/economic issues.

Frankly, I find that some people who post on LJ (and I DO NOT mean everyone! Just a select few) are hungry for attention. For lack of a better word, they want "fans" who will leave 10 comments each on how amazing the makeup looks and how envious they are of the skill involved. They aren't the sort of people who come here to learn new things and to chat about things they're excited about. What's the point of loving makeup if you never want to improve and you think you're the best ever?

I've only posted two FOTDs, and everyone was super nice and complimentary, but I did get some POLITE suggestions about my choice of lip color and it really broadened my horizons (I've always been stuck in a nude-lip rut. Myth, Myth, Myth lol) I appreciate that Specktra members are usually honest and helpful.


I realize it has to sting quite a bit to read those negative comments, but please know that the majority of us here love the site and appreciate all the hard work that goes into creating a successful, drama-free community of makeup lovers.

 

[Patricia]

i'm a member of a few different forums (not makeup only) and i can honestly say this is one of the best

people are really nice

it's well organised (you post something in LJ or a MUA board and it's hard to look for it afterwards, here everything is divided by topics and you can search by user and all that, it's so much better)

and yeh sometimes someone can be a bit bitchy but aren't we all sometimes? plus, like someone else said, sometimes typing can lead to misunderstanding, it's not like a real life conversation where your voice has a tone and you have face expressions... i don't usually get offended by someone's bitchy remark

 

[Luceuk]

This has to be the least bitchy forum I've ever visited, those comments are totally unfair.

 

[melliquor]

I have been on Specktra for about year and a half now... and have nothing but positive experiences. Everybody is so friendly and helpful. I love it here... i have made so many friends from being on here.

Janice I wouldn't worry about what they said... they are entitled to their opinions but obviously didn't take time to actually look around the site and see what it is about. You have tons of members and everybody is happy here.

There are some members that are rude and mean sometimes but you get that anywhere you go but the mods always say something if somebody is being offensive. You guys are great!

I do find it a bit cliquey but again that is to be expected because we are mostly females and we always form cliques... but nobody ever leaves anybody out. There has been members that have been here for longer and obviously feel comfortable with others but I have never felt that people have excluded me when I first got here.

BTW... thanks for changing the search function... that was really annoying.

 

[Beauty Mark]

I don't frequent a lot of the actual makeup parts of Specktra, but what I do notice is regardless of post number or perceived "popularity", that most, if not all, of the problems get addressed in the Chatter sections.

I think that it speaks volumes about this community if members are willing to dispense, IMO, good advice to strangers.