where has the comunity gone???

the regulars still do post, but obviously there are more leechers lurking about doing what they HAVE to do in order to get all the ‘goodies’ and don’t bother contributing.

It’s sad, but at least those few (including yourself) strong members still contribute as and when they can. Obviously if people who wanted feedback for their tracks did the same for their fellows as well as dispell their knowledge throughout the forum ranging from audio chat thru the fun zone.

This would be a much happier place.

we can dream.

Nice points in your comment 22A. When I started here (about two years ago) it was like that you actually got CONSTRUCTIVE criticism here. And there was rating as I remember (dunno what happened but it had big minus since you could rate yourself).
Now I know this will sound weird but to be honest about leechers. They come here and leech whille they could do that somewhere else. If you just browse google you`ll see.

The second thing is that some do upload their mixes for five times and spam whole test pressing. (But you cant do anything about it cause you would cut their will even more) Then some expect to be reviewed.

The it happened that some were offended by reviews and the wrote mean msg`s back. Most were banned off course.

I like your suggestion 22A but sure is hard to make it happen.

I think that also artists should write more about their production like why they chose that sample why do they think it works etc. I tried it once but it was only me lol

If you have a story (funny, sad etc) to write then write it, it doesnt have to be long just few words about production would be cool.
Like what made u do that beat or remix. But not on separate post lol asking others.
Just a thought.

PS: Did I add you on MSN 22A, i cant remember?

what i think needs to also be addressed here is that a great deal of people on here are still on the learning curve of actually understanding the music process(es). Sure there are a few of us here who either work constantly in the field or have been exposed to such a high level that one listen to a track and we can name all the flaws or give good criticism.

I know i’m guilty of not doing my part in the Dnb/House/breaks sections as that’s where my forte lies. But truth be told, like buba said, i’m uber busy and if i do hear a track i really do like, then i will comment on it…

usually as a result that means i’m going to burn it to disc and go play it out on a proper PA and come back with some honest heart-felt feedback (which i’m still due to do for that cracking Daft Punk remix in the breaks area)

As for the canned messages, is this for the mods or for the members of A4u? because i can see that being used as a weapon of mass spammage by those pella-sucking vermin (i mean that in the nicest way possible)

again, like previously mentioned before, some people will throw out like 5 or even 10 tracks at once (why not just post them all in one thread?!) and if the constant result is mediocre, it kinda kills the will to even want to bother anymore.

Lord knows that’s my problem. Maybe I’m a bit of a snob with what i want to subject my ears to, but if people are going to want more than 5 pellas a month to churn out shyte as though they were getting paid for it. Then i’d much rather listen to my baby brother imitate Sesna and Boeing airplanes instead (he’s rather good too!)

Competitions have always ruffled people’s feathers, those who know they need to take time with what they do as it’s hardly a "use-once, throw away" issue.

i know i’m rambling…but i really don’t want to work today. Maybe we should think up a whole load of incentives?? (or not, seeing that it just reminds me of the cave dwelling that is my office)

[end rant]

When I have time, I try to write a quick review. If the track’s good, I’ll write a shorter review as all I really need to say is ‘good track’. If the track isn’t so good, I’ll write a longer review, offering suggestions if I can. I don’t think a system of rating out of 10 is a good idea, AcidPlanet has done that for years and people just rate each other 10/10 for tracks so they can get a 10/10 in return.

I hesitate to give my opinion because I’m brutally honest and more often than not, that leads to bad feelings on both sides. I have no problem giving praise, but will only do so if it’s earned.

But … I see your point and I’ll give my opinion where it’s desired.

I didn’t understand why y’all used the term ‘leecher’ instead of ‘lurker’ then it suddenly dawned on me that this forum is actually just a part of the equation. The friend who told me about this site actually gave some money to it and he uses the acapellas in his club mixes. I’ll probably never download an acapella ‘cuz I do my own vocals, but I went ahead and joined because I’m becoming a fixed part of this scene and I was impressed with what I saw when I visited.

I signed up at Beats365 because that’s what I’m into more than anything … taking beats and using parts to create the music for lyrics I’ve written or just making an instrumental track that I like the sound of.

Anyway, hope this newbie didn’t offend anyone yet … give me time.

having had a discussion about warnings recently i would like to say there are more benefits for a member to not get involved in discussions for fear of getting a warning. therefore leechers go unpunished while not contributing to the forums and those who want to be themselves and have a personality get punished. maybe instead of a warning a member has a download removed.
i do feel the more a person is involved in the forums the more reward they should get. there could also be the option for a member who does not want acapellas to have extra attachment size for there own creation showcase.
what is clear is intolerance and understanding of other members and we all should take a step back and look at the context they intended it to be taken. everybody should be entitled to there opinion and i feel right wing style warnings are not a positive effect to encourage members.

Rock-Star-69 wrote:

i think mods shuold b more chilled on da forum. i got a warnin for sayin wot a mod said but it got took away. dis place seem 2 move with no clear note o wot crosses da boundarys dat get ya a warnin. if i say 1 thing 1 day do i get 1 1 day an dont da next time. sorry but im confused an dont want 2 luk bad an get da warning. fink i bad sayin dis tho. u rite bout leechers tho an how they dont get caught and end up winning cos da mods cant shoot em if they dont b a target.

If you remember back to when you got that warning, it was out of a complete misunderstanding, that’s why it got removed. So don’t go shouting about how Mods are all about clamping down on people. Do you realise the time, effort, stress & dedication that is required to Moderate the worlds biggest acapella site? It’s all done for free, none of the Mods get paid, all money from donations goes DIRECTLY back into the site. And if you don’t believe that then when you see behind the scenes, you’ll realise it’s true. I’ve been therem you haven’t.