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From: MoPo List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Scott Burns
Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2006 8:25 AM
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Subject: [MOPO] MoPo's Second Decade: The Big QuestionI posed this issue earlier this year when the "Brokeback" discussions were hot and heavy. I was surprised at the lack of response.
As MoPo enters it's second decade on Feb. 24th, where do we want this group to go?
Are you all satisfied with the way things are and the "rules" we impose? Should we open things up and be more of a community of people who share a common interest in movie posters but want more from each other? Here's what the FAQ says about posting (to refresh your memories):
1) Personal attacks of any kind will not be tolerated. This includes name-calling, innuendo, insults or gossip.
2) Off-topic posts are not permitted. There are ample places on the Internet to discuss politics, religion, sex or any other issue. Posts to MoPo should be related to movies, movie memorabilia, and the people who collect it.Obviously rule 1 is a good one. (Mr. Hershenson is happy for that one!) But lately I've begun to wonder if the iron-clad "on-topic" rule is such a good one. While I consider JR a friend and I value his opinion, lately he has been the single person banging the drum about staying on topic. I admit I've let things wander a bit. I did so on purpose to see how MoPo might change. As long as our discussions have movies as their BASE, I've been quiet. I've found the discussions brought about by "Brokeback" and "King Kong" to be some of the most interesting things I've read on this forum in quite some time. I also actually enjoyed finding out the first poster many of you acquired (again sorry, JR, perhaps the "poll" was not right on target, but it elicited posts that were worthwhile).
Is it for the better? Please, regulars and lurkers, let me know what you think. MoPo is often criticized on some of the other boards, like Not Suitable For General Exhibition and Movie Poster Forum for being nothing more than eBay ads and an occasional want list. While not exactly a true description, it doesn't stray far from the reality of our group. I have to admit I really enjoy reading those other boards and I've been welcomed on them by their administrators (thanks Ari, Phil, Andy) and their members (many of whom are also on MoPo). The atmosphere is different than MoPo, especially NSFGE! :) I think MPF has suffered some of the same controversies we've had on MoPo concerning suitable posts and that has created some personality clashes and member defections. But these boards are growing, with NSFGE at 232 members and MPF at 478 (about the same as MoPo). The newest board is Movie Poster Chat with about 82 members.
Perhaps because MoPo is an e-mail based discussion group the concern at opening things up a bit is the possibility of an overflowing inbox. If that's the case, a switch to DIGEST mode can offer you a single e-mail daily. Or read the posts via the mail-archive.
One of the reasons (probably the only reason) Style-B was created by Donnie Sullivan in Nov. 2004 was the enforcement of the infamous MoPo "rules" that limited what could be posted. That was a bad time for our group and it created a lot of ill-will among people. At the time I will admit I was nearly ready to throw in the towel and shut MoPo down. While I'm not a member of Style-B, Donnie and I did settle our differences and I wish him and his now *very* small group well.
MoPo's not the only game in town anymore. Our subscriber count has stayed fairly constant. Do we need to change? Should we stay as we are? Are any of you bored, thrilled, awake??
I just throw this out for discussion. But I would like to hear from the 400 of you who never say anything. I know you're out there….reading. So for once voice an opinion. Oh and I'm not picking on JR. He just one of the few who posts his opinions and I appreciate that. I wish the rest of the "silent membership" would do the same.
Your turn.
Scott
MoPo List Owner
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