Yippee for the 5 post rule!

[supastar]

hi i'm not usually one to complain but.... will you people stop complaining about the 5 post rule....
We all had to do it and now are reaping the rewards so if it is such a hassle don't do it and stop winging about it...
Or on the other hand you could join in, make the posts and get to know the rest of us a bit better.....
I mean really.... where else do people get together to pool their resources just to help each other out.
I think it's great.

Now that i have that out of my system let's get back to business.....Party Party Party....:cool:

[theARTiSAN]

Well said Supastar
:thumbsup:

[§ereña]

*lol* ive never seen someone so happy about the 5 post rule

:):):) so where's the party?? i'll bring the drinks!!!


:cool:

[jackmanr]

five post rule is an interesting idea.

[supastar]

cool serena i'll bing the snacks....maybe some popcorn...lol:laugh: :cool:

[TripleTreyThrea]

Who's complaining? I think it's very smart for them to do that.

[bobbisox]

Well, I’m new here and don’t know why the 5 post rule came into effect anyway, so I guess I can’t complain. Although I really am curious to find out why...

[pnoyboyx5]

maybe so that people don't join just for downloading but to actually post. This is a forum.

[Ronny]

I think the reasoning is that if you put up a site with loads of midis on it you never really know how much your site is really being used. I myself used Johns site before it became a midi board but used it annonomously. Now we can all see the traffic on the site.
Also this is not a midi distribution site but a community.

I personally was one of those whingers at the start who moaned about the 5 post rule and slated John about but now I'm a moderator on the site and enjoy it immensley, (NOTE - Must delete that thread!!)

Great to hear there are so many preople enjoying the boards.!!

[EvoTek]

i think the five post rule is to stop ppl juss comming for the files and not for the community, which this site is.
I just found this board and hopefully it will live up to the hype

[Dark Wolf]

That is why the Mods are always on a look out for junk post and trash threads. If they find them they usally delete them on sight. but their are times their will be left just for certain reasons.

[PoB]

If you post junk,
then you be a punk!

[Dark Wolf]

Well that is another way to say it i guess. So basically all you have to do is do not junk post and then you wont be consitered a punk as PoB says.

So rember that everyone excpecially junk posters who are viewing this thread right now.

[sarahqt]

I think the 5 post rule is cool, but can I ask one question. What is MB cash? People keep talkin bout it, and I have no idea what it is. Somebody plz tell me!

[peach]

5 post rule is good idea

[imranjilani]

hey - i think that the five post rule is a good idea

this is my first post so i figured i'd put it in a suitable thread

[PoB]

I'm actually surprised it's not a 10 or 20 post rule. That would make more sense. I wouldn't think most people looking to spam their way into downloads won't take the time to post twenty times. Five time is easy, but 20 times is boring! :)

[shane]

I like the fact that you guys put a limit on the people who want to d/l stuff. This is a really good idea and I think that it will work, thank you for your services that you provide to me.

[derelict]

right on bro!

[rynouncw]

I think that for the amount of material you could theoretically accumulate from this site, that five posts is probably low for what they should require. It's really a great source of MIDI/knowledge.

[Ronny]

Hey it's great to hear positivity about the 5 post rule. Generally I reply to posts whinging about it and explaining why it's there. Great you guys!!:thumbsup:

[andygiggs]

yeah great idea

[averi04]

i agree the five post rule is a good idea

[tavenger5]

Suck ups...

[MarkusDaMan]

the rule isnt bad, i was searchin the net and now im just trying to get my count up cuz i want Ozzy - Dreamer, but its cool here!

[chetsinc]

this 5 post thing is surely good, i agree. guyz like us cant just run away with free files without contributing a bit ...

as a contribution, here's a PJ
"what did 0 say to 8 ?"
"hey !! nice belt !!"

Chetan Kale

[QuAcKeR]

Keeps out the rif raf! ...and people who can't count to five.

[Malot]

Depends on whether people will continue to post after they make their 5 posts. Otherwise it is kinda useless. I'm looking forward to checking out the quality.. Oh how I remember the days of playing amiga mod files on my pc using all sorts of "cutting edge" software.

[rounty]

Actually I don't know what to say bout that 5 posts rule. On the one hand it really makes sense, supports the community, on the other hand it's frustrating to realize that you've to write 5 posts in order to get that download permission. (Especially if writing English isn't that "floating" to you ;-) ) I really wanna share files, but I've to write 5 junk postings first :-(

[SuperKEks]

I don't like that five post rule, either u offer ur midis for free or u dont!

[Elias]

Hay - Its like give and take.... You give something nice and take something nice.... Nice way of supporting this community.... Lul

[Ronny]

If you don't like the rules then don't play. No-one is asking or forcing you to play!!

[Ronny]

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[dstruct2k]

Ok, one quick thing to point out: Most of the people agreeing with the rule on here have only 5 posts! There should be a rule that if you don't make at least one (1) post every 2 weeks or even every month, that your account goes into a "disbled" state, where you have to post another 10 posts before your download priviliges are restored. This would sure keep the "5 post wonders" from downloading MIDIs that we all have worked had to make (or even find) for the rest of the community. I like the 5 post idea, but I think it should go a little farther than it does right now.
Just my 2¢ worth...

[Icecream]

Hello everyone,

I'm new at this and read about the 5 post rule in the introduction. I saw this topic and read the discussion about the 5 post rule. I think when you be a member of this forum you have to discuss with other people and trying to help eachother and don't be egoistic by only downloading the some midi-files.
So I promise I'll try to be a active member of this forum.

See you soon at the forum.

[c.j.grant]

I'm new to this forum.

When I first entered I wasn't too keen on the 5 post rule, but I thought I would give it a try and look through the posts to see if I could help in any way.

I was very excited when I saw the wealth of material throughout the forum.

I think it's great that you have this rule becuase it allows people to see what the forum holds when looking for information they want.

Being a professinal musician I find the wealth of infromation here very helpful.

Look forward to lots more posting soon.

[mab]

Why not make it a 10 post rule as somebody else suggested maybe im new but already i can see the advantages of this site for getting to know real peoples feelings on all aspects music i am really enjoying reading all these forums.............Happy typing

[c.j.grant]

Wouldn't bother me - it's worth it.

[Junmar]

hi, i have questions is this 5 post rule is new here? also how to attach file in my post.

[rknrne]

Happy to follow the rules. I had an opportunity to read alot of informational posts as I'm new to town folks. I want to be able to program myself but most manuals are so overwhelming I think I'll go step-by step with you guys. thanks for a great site

[warrenaxe]

I think the 5 post rule is a great idea. As I'm releatively new, could someone tell me what is MB cash? How does this work?

[silvertalon42]

I believe the rule is also a good one, but what is keeping people from just agreeing to someones posted questions as one of their five?

[mope]

it is a good idea, will stop people leeching :) and not participating in community

[Lotto]

it's great

[Useless]

I have never come across a 5 post rule before. But I think it is a good idea. It's made me check out some threads which have been quite interesting and useful.

[song demon]

Yeah.... gotta agree with the majority on this one..... it is a good rule!
I'm only now getting back into MIDI stuff... i an't had much to do with it since the old, distant days of the amiga, and, from what i've seen of the communitty you have here, it's crammed with useful info and files!
The only downside to it all is that it takes forever going through it all...... there's just so much you can read and learn on here that you could go monthes without posting!
Plus, maybe for some of us newer people to it all, it can be a little daunting.... i for one don't have much knowledge to hand out to everyone, and if i wanna know the answer to some query i have, i can usual find it cos someone else has asked the same thing before! That ain't a moan, at all..... the boards great and i'll contribute whatever i can!! :)

[DonCorleone]

Seems fair enough

[serling]

the idea is brilliant. it keeps things interactive and the leeches scraped off.

[ssangel]

I TOTALLY agree with the 5 post idea !! I'm a newbie and still trying to figure this whole thing out but I can't wait until I can download midis ^^

[GRKGDES21]

IT'S DEFINETELY NOT ASKING FOR MUCH TO GET ALL THE OTHER BENEFITS.

[Keyana]

People complain so much about the five post rule, but if you are truly worried about knowing and navigating the site, you will be able to "EASILY" make good post in reply to others or of your own! Take in the rules, follow them, and then chastise others for having to do it, in the end! LOL! I mean, I am in good spirits cause this is my 5th post.:assskake:

[mugatea]

It does have it's draw backs though. It's hard to think of things to say when under pressure to do so. Well for me anyway. I can understand why its been administered.

[Manni]

Agreed good idea, but i'm sure i've been in more tha five topics and still no joy!

[ayo4yao]

i totally agree witht he 5 post rule props (post #2) lol

[jon-paul]

Well lets put it this way how much can you learn from this site? lots and lots and lots. I have enjoyed going through the threads and posting replies to peoples question. I must admit i havent had much time to go on here and since the first day ive only been on once but ive already posted over 50 and intend to hit the 100 mark by the end of the week so keep um coming guys the more questions and post the better.

Cheers JP

[TheUnlukyOne]

I too think that the 5 post rule is a good idea. This forum is supposed to be more about the community values, not just the midi's.

[rknrne]

I posted 5 times on my first night because I was searching for a specific midi file ( which I still haven't found yet) CHEAP SUNGLASSES ZZ TOP, but I'm hooked on midibuddy when I needed advice for hooking up my sequencer, how to sequence, hooking up with like minded ppl. receiving & spending my MB cash, getting a glow name.....See it's all downhill from here lol
I want one of those action icon's. I want to be able to make my own.

[sommershine]

I am new here, and at first I thought the whole 5 post rule sucked cause all I wanted to do was download a song, but as I have been going along trying to find places to post I have actually learnt quite a few things along the way which have been really helpful!

[MrOrange2001]

its a great idea to stop people taking advantage of midi exchange. top notch idea!

[Cantante]

I agree that the rule should be extended if you don't post frequently. Getting up to 5 posts is no problem but if you then 'go dead' you should be penalised. I only joined today and I am really thankful I found the site. I have answered three things that have been bugging me already just by reading through other peoples posts.
I am a very novice sequencer and I think this site will be invaluable to me.
And yes I will keep posting after my 5 initial posts!!!!!!!

C.

[BedrocK]

you should talk.. you have 4 posts and you posted this message in october of 2002.. lol

I believe too many ppl are just gonna put crap on these messageboards and then just leave.

[BedrocK]

oops.. I replied to the wrong message.. I was looking at some old ones...

[sabre_qld]

It's worth it.
We get to know each other, work out the resources available for the whole community.
Great way to get requests filled because someout out there has got the skills and knowhow to make it happen.

You can simply see on some of the similar sites out there that ppl request the same thing over and over ..a nd well. basically spammin the hell out of the system because they forgot to scroll down a bit and take the time to read. *sigh*

[sabre_qld]

Uh..
last comment not directed at you bedrock.. lol

was just mindless reasoning i got carried away just before i clicked submit..

[BedrocK]

damn.. those are some fightin words if I ever heard any...

by the way I just found this site and I'm not here to spam if that's what you really think. Hope you're not on these boards to flame ppl that don't deserve it.

[BedrocK]

now do we know what we mean by ppl who spam? Where's the moderator when we need him/her?

[crimson_ou]

hey guys just tryin to figure out this CLONEDC STUFF!!! LOL

[silktide]

Hmm. This is my first post as I just stumbled upon this site looking for a particular MIDI (DJ Sammy / Heaven if you're interested). It looks to me like a lot of people with less than 5 posts are just writing one line posts that agree with the previous one line post!

[pumaturfs]

I've already done my five and now i have to do it whenever i want a dl!@!!!!

[sabre_qld]

I'm sure you'll find what you need here, SilkTide...

by the way, DJ Sammy's - Heaven
is on http://board.midibuddy.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1447&highlight=heaven
if you were still looking for it.

[sabre_qld]

Actually:
http://board.midibuddy.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7889
is far better..

[GRIV3]

You got it after posting 5 times (with a slow connection) I think you'll get used to this site and spend some time trying to help others too...

[firenice]

okay, 5 post rule is not so bad. it keeps you "posted" with what's going on. but what i want to know is how to use the mb cash?

[semmy]

i rekon the 5 rule is a good one

[sabre_qld]

Firenice: You use the MB Cash by clicking on the link on the left marked FEATURE STORE under the BOARD menu.

Happy posting Dude.

[sabre_qld]

w00t! my very own, er.. blue, round, er.. blue..er... avatar
31 posts.. yay!

[sabre_qld]

Lets put it this way.
I started here only a few nights ago.

I started flipping thru the topics that interested me, music set ups... favourite artists... and started replying and posting my 2 cents worth.

Soon enough I came across requests that asked for MIDI sequences that i Could fill.. so literally from 5 posts to 30 in about 3 nights.

Not only do the Mods here pat you on the back for helping, you get the recognition for doing the right thing.

You find a neat little place to fit in, and get to meet people with midi's, music, and above all, fun, in common.

Cheers.
Sabz.

[tachee]

well i have been surfing for years. but i only once i founded this rule. i think this is unique

[neo.23]

yesterday i looked for a special midi and i found it here in this forum. first i was a bit angry about the fact that i could not download it immediatly. then i looked for the midi on other sites but i never saw a site like this. so today i returned and decided to sign up.
now i have read some posts and have understood why the 5-post-rule is necessery. Perhaps the forum fundtions wihtout it but to be sure it's a good idea. that's why i think 5 is a good compromise...

[piezuri]

i think so too

[cornetto13]

Agree, it is a good idea. It makes everyone contribute their
thoughts and not just download...

[Midi Doc]

5 posts is cool... now... did i miss the party?

[trudegerg]

Try to post 5 times in 5 minutes, and let it have sense!
If you manage it, you've just been going through brain training...

[yours_4eva]

:o i nevr complained. ..still 3 mo messagez 2 go ..*wonderin wut 2 write about* ..i mean, it dusn take dat long 2 put up 5 messagez ...

[grkal]

The 5 post rule was made from the moderators of this amazing site.
So take it or leave it.
It's so simple.;)

[sixonenine6]

I think the five post rule is fake. What's the point if someone just posts 5 times and it's over? It makes the posts whack. It is basically promoting whack posts.

[gavina]

Seems like a good idea .... what is MB cash?

[pipeline19]

I must admit i never had to go through something like this, but I like it.. keeps the serious people around

[gen79]

what are post that does mean replies or post a new request or something?

[vrx99]

its all about get people to participate, otherwise there will be no files, just leachers

[joeb1]

hi, new at this, reading postings,scraching my-head?

[dumbteminal]

I think it's a good idea!

Theres nothing worse than going to a site and finding only the hard working midi writers posting and noone giving them feedback!

[painal]

This rule is ok, but there is always a better solution somewhere.

[brokenlies]

i think it's lame...sorry, but hey...it creates trolls

[Pierka]

the rule is good

[Pierka]

but can be a pain

[jefa98]

5 posts is like paying your dues. its just as fair to do it like everyone one else even if it is just for one little file you want. it's better than spending $3 or $4 for it somewhere else.

[kingfresh]

lmao.. on my 3rd post Woooo

[abstrakt]

there are worse requirements than fiv posts, say five dollars?

[tigerlily56]

i kind of like the idea...

[balancepoint]

i agree with supastar..while yes, it might be annoying, i think the advantages far outweigh any minor half of a little piece of effort you may have to put in in order to get these midis...by the way, this counts as one of my five *grins*

[Tregz84]

I agree, the 5 posts is good

[apologetix]

I l;ike the rule because I hate it when people just join and don't do anything .

laters

[riki82]

Originally posted by Tregz84
I agree, the 5 posts is good

:)

[Dragonheart]

Hmmm... Okay, another few cents off a newbie. Still working up to my big five. One thing about this rule, encourages you to get around the boards a bit more, doesn't it?
I can understand why the rule's in place. But when you've been trawling round the net looking for this one MIDI, and the only place that has it is here... an ickle bit annoying. I saw this site a long time ago, but was scared away by the restriction.
But, well, those files aren't going anywhere... guess it's a small price to pay for access to such a wide collection. I'm not a professional musician, and I don't have the cash to buy pro downloads. I use midi music purely for personal projects, and don't need the quality. Just something to hum along to. And this site's the best archive I've ever seen. (Don't I sound like a suckup? :p)
One thing, though. To my eyes, it just encourages a bunch of spammy posts quickly, stuff downloaded quickly, then the user clears off - you say it'll encourage community, but it's too easy not to post after you've reached the quota. I never saw any time restriction on this. If you want people to keep posting actively, there needs to be some sort of cut off. Just my thoughts. Anyone agree?

[Scammah]

meh, most people post 5, then go dead tho

[billm3]

5 post rules suck!

[billm3]

This is my 5th yipee!!!!!!!!

[alexpower]

i really don't like this rule...

[bananaboy]

I agree with the 5 post rule but some of the messages I've been reading is just basic "ya, I agree" which basically serves no purpose but to increase the thread length because people just post to gain the 5 posts.

[redsmartie]

this is my fifth post... :p

[scoeter]

Yea i did my lolly

[mikeyyyb]

I agree, not such a bad rule

[midimaster05]

the rule is alright, i had a problem with it and it got better after the posts!!

just post and ur done!!!

originally posted by supastar:

Now that i have that out of my system let's get back to business.....Party Party Party....

p.s. where's the party? i'll bring some beats!!!!

c ya!!!

[Deepsmeg]

It could serve to promote spam, which is a Very Bad Thing

[Orpheus]

if not 5 post/a day rulle - it's OK

:D

[WhiteKittie]

The 5 post rule didn't really sound attractive to me first, but then I started posting.. I must say there's a reason why I like the rule after all. I actually look through differentthreads to find my way into telling my opinion anyways.

Something I usually don't do straight away. What can I say? I'm shy :p.

Jessie