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As most of you know I enjoy classical music. I like almost all classical music but those of you who are close to me know that I really enjoy one orchestra in particular. And before you reach for the big red X this posting is not about classical music. I enjoy the Johann Strauss Orchestra a great deal. I occasionally like to read some of the fan forums and see what other fans think of the orchestra.
The orchestra is headed by an individual named Andre Rieu. This guy is a great musician and he really coaxes every note from the performers in a way that few can. The guy’s only downside is that he has a bit of an ego. Well to make a long story short, the orchestra’s website was recently revamped and the newest iteration has this guy’s face plastered all over it. Even the icons have his face on them.
Now there are over 50 performers in the orchestra yet, the only face we see on the main page is that of Andre Rieu, the orchestra’s leader. Now here is where things get interesting. I posted on one of the fan forums that I personally thought that the most pervasive theme on the site was ego.
Apparently this is one of those forums where those who pose any sort of opinion which is not in line with all of the others are vilified. I certainly don’t mind listening to those who have opinions which don’t correspond with my own. Well these folks don’t hold the same tenets.
What was funny is that all of those who decided to post views contrary to mine were able to do so. However, when I posted something in rebuttal my postings were deleted. So I then put up another post advising the moderator that I had “Forgotten that censoring ideas simply because you didn’t agree with them was what made America great,” He actually let that post remain on the forum so he could respond and proclaim that his actions were “Not about censorship”
Now I’m not a Rhodes Scholar, but I think that by definition removing a post from a forum would certainly fall under the concept of censorship as most of us view it.
Anyway I just wanted to share that with you all. Enjoy. And remember you can post any reply you like and I will not delete it.
The orchestra is headed by an individual named Andre Rieu. This guy is a great musician and he really coaxes every note from the performers in a way that few can. The guy’s only downside is that he has a bit of an ego. Well to make a long story short, the orchestra’s website was recently revamped and the newest iteration has this guy’s face plastered all over it. Even the icons have his face on them.
Now there are over 50 performers in the orchestra yet, the only face we see on the main page is that of Andre Rieu, the orchestra’s leader. Now here is where things get interesting. I posted on one of the fan forums that I personally thought that the most pervasive theme on the site was ego.
Apparently this is one of those forums where those who pose any sort of opinion which is not in line with all of the others are vilified. I certainly don’t mind listening to those who have opinions which don’t correspond with my own. Well these folks don’t hold the same tenets.
What was funny is that all of those who decided to post views contrary to mine were able to do so. However, when I posted something in rebuttal my postings were deleted. So I then put up another post advising the moderator that I had “Forgotten that censoring ideas simply because you didn’t agree with them was what made America great,” He actually let that post remain on the forum so he could respond and proclaim that his actions were “Not about censorship”
Now I’m not a Rhodes Scholar, but I think that by definition removing a post from a forum would certainly fall under the concept of censorship as most of us view it.
Anyway I just wanted to share that with you all. Enjoy. And remember you can post any reply you like and I will not delete it.
By the way, if you see this Sue please know that the above listed remarks are not applicable to you. You were always a great moderator and I have only the highest regards for you. Thanks Maam!
3 comments:
Are you aware of or been to the following Andre Rieu fan website?
http://wwwandrerieufan.com
Click on the BLOG, to see topics current under active discussion.
Yes, I am a moderator of the blog
I also have a photo website devoted to the musicians in the orchestra.
http://www.AttachNamesToFaces.com
Sincerely,
Bill in Arizona
A couple of days ago I put up a concert report I attended on 29 Nov 2010 here in Phoenix. There is a link in the concert report to the 35+ high resolution photos I've published.
http://andrerieufan.com/2010/11/30/andre-rieu-29-nov-2010-phoenix-concert-report-20101130.aspx#Comment
I left the other website for the same reason you have (censorship)
Capn you are guilty of censorship in a previous career life.
You could have supplied a link to the website you are bitchin about. Now I have to google it. Off to cause whatever ruckus I can.
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