What A Sad, Boring Place - The DIS Discussion Forums

jvptravels · 01-02-2013, 11:41 AM

I remember a time when the Disney Rumors and News board was very active and even fun. Those days are long gone. This board has become a bit of a graveyard for threads and topics that people aren't interested in anymore. What happened to this place and all the people who used to participate and make it fun?

CanadianGuy · 01-02-2013, 12:42 PM

I still read.. but I rarely participate anymore.. and yes you're right.. it just ceased to be fun.

vandy · 01-02-2013, 02:55 PM

Maybe there is a lack of true imagineers for us to talk about.

disneyworld1977 · 01-02-2013, 03:32 PM

I can start some rumors if you like.

mbrittb00 · 01-02-2013, 04:18 PM

One problem is that this forum is read a lot less than say the Theme Park Stradegies forum, so may people will simply post there to get more exposure.

Another problem is that so often I've seen people get attacked for having an opinion on a rumor. The attackers will say something like "don't complain about something that isn't official yet", or "why don't we all just wait until it is official before we complain", etc. Getting attacked for having an opinion get old after a while.

KateB · 01-02-2013, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mbrittb00

One problem is that this forum is read a lot less than say the Theme Park Stradegies forum, so may people will simply post there to get more exposure.

Another problem is that so often I've seen people get attacked for having an opinion on a rumor. The attackers will say something like "don't complain about something that isn't official yet", or "why don't we all just wait until it is official before we complain", etc. Getting attacked for having an opinion get old after a while.

I absolutely agree. I posted something months back that I have heard from relatives who live in TN about disney buying land near Dollywood and I was ripped apart. It made it so that I didn't really care to post again (until now).

Tink1987 · 01-03-2013, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mbrittb00

One problem is that this forum is read a lot less than say the Theme Park Stradegies forum, so may people will simply post there to get more exposure.

Another problem is that so often I've seen people get attacked for having an opinion on a rumor. The attackers will say something like "don't complain about something that isn't official yet", or "why don't we all just wait until it is official before we complain", etc. Getting attacked for having an opinion get old after a while.

I couldn't agree more. I only visit this bit of the boards every week or so to see if there's anything new.

Just now, I have scrolled down the board and there is 2 different threads where the OP has been beaten down for their opinion (if that's the correct term/phrase to use) That's why people don't bother.

Mouseaholic!!! · 01-08-2013, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mbrittb00

One problem is that this forum is read a lot less than say the Theme Park Stradegies forum, so may people will simply post there to get more exposure.

Another problem is that so often I've seen people get attacked for having an opinion on a rumor. The attackers will say something like "don't complain about something that isn't official yet", or "why don't we all just wait until it is official before we complain", etc. Getting attacked for having an opinion get old after a while.

I agree.

On occasion what I posted was right, though unpopular with the Precious Pixie Pushin' Playtime Pals (actually said with affection!!!)

Was torn apart none the less. Gets old.

I greatly miss the old voices....who could say exactly what I was thinking but so much better than I could ever attempt.

Finally, for us, the view from inside has few Pixie Playtime Pal moments and it just wears you down. DH has only 2 years before he can take early retirement and luckily is part of a Disney Pension Plan which is funded thanks to his strict union. It will be a long 2 years.

2013 begins with more belt-tightening company wide. Sigh. 33 years--many changes!

beer dave · 01-02-2013, 04:26 PM

agreed on being talked down to.

beer dave · 01-02-2013, 04:23 PM

The problem is that with all the people on this site, we find out about almost any new project about 3 years before it opens. That gives us 3 years to beat it to death. The last real surprise I remember was the announcement of Avatar land, and most people on here seem to hate it. I'm all for any addition or improvement.

If Disney would do more things, we would have something to discuss other than thi fact that they do not do a lot of new things.

jvptravels · 01-02-2013, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by KateB

I absolutely agree. I posted something months back that I have heard from relatives who live in TN about disney buying land near Dollywood and I was ripped apart. It made it so that I didn't really care to post again (until now).

It's called "Rumors and News" for a reason. Obviously yours was a rumor. I've seen the kind of threads you're talking about. Some people think rumors must be fact-based. If that was the case, they wouldn't be rumors.

I miss the days when people like YoHo, All Aboard, Exdsvet, Dancing Bear and others kept it real with their vast knowledge of all things Disney. They weren't just fans. They knew what they were talking about. And they didn't need to google everything to get the info they shared.

mrsR123 · 01-02-2013, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jvptravels

I miss the days when people like YoHo, All Aboard, Exdsvet, Dancing Bear and others kept it real with their vast knowledge of all things Disney. They weren't just fans. They knew what they were talking about. And they didn't need to google everything to get the info they shared.

I'll bet they'd be glad to be remembered.
But don't forget the Baron.

cheese5 · 01-02-2013, 10:28 PM

I just need to be there more often so that I can find out the new rumors!

DVC-Landbaron · 01-02-2013, 11:07 PM

Thanks!!!

It's nice to be remembered. And that was like ten years ago. You have a good memory. But you forgot Walt's Frozen Head and the one and only Disney-guru: Another Voice!!

Ah! The good old days!!! There was a time when it was only me and Yoho on this board. No other members at all. Conversations took weeks. And then the pixie dust crowd took over and... Anyway, thanks again!!

Sweettears · 01-02-2013, 11:19 PM

As a relative new comer to the DIS but not Disney my thoughts are that I would appreciate hearing from all of you "old timers". I appreciate the discussion, speculation and anticipation about all things Disney rather than the bickering over trivial issues.

01-02-2013, 11:41 AM	#1
jvptravels Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: S.F. Bay Area Posts: 212	What A Sad, Boring Place I remember a time when the Disney Rumors and News board was very active and even fun. Those days are long gone. This board has become a bit of a graveyard for threads and topics that people aren't interested in anymore. What happened to this place and all the people who used to participate and make it fun? __________________ WALT DISNEY WORLD: '97, '98, '99, '00, '01, '12 DISNEYLAND--Way too many times to count!

01-02-2013, 12:42 PM	#2
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01-02-2013, 03:32 PM	#4
disneyworld1977 Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: 988 miles away from WDW (TOO FAR!) Posts: 287	I can start some rumors if you like. __________________ DL Offsite - 2000, 2003, 2005, 2011, SEPT 2013!! *WDW* Offsite - 80's , 90's POP CENTURY - 2004, 2009 CORONADO SPRINGS - 2008 PORT ORLEANS (Riverside) - 2011 ALL STAR MOVIES - 2012 ME DW The rest of the family that may be going to DL

01-02-2013, 04:18 PM	#5
mbrittb00 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 339	One problem is that this forum is read a lot less than say the Theme Park Stradegies forum, so may people will simply post there to get more exposure. Another problem is that so often I've seen people get attacked for having an opinion on a rumor. The attackers will say something like "don't complain about something that isn't official yet", or "why don't we all just wait until it is official before we complain", etc. Getting attacked for having an opinion get old after a while. __________________ Dec 1996 : (AS Sports) Honeymoon Sept 2001 : (offsite) DS2 May 2004 : (AS Movies) DS5 DS1 Sept 2005 : (AS Movies) DS6 DS2 (MNSSHP) Dec 2006 : (POFQ) 10th Anniversery (MVMCP) Feb 2007 : (offsite) DS8 DS4 (DPPP) Feb 2009 : (Bonnet Creek) DS10 DS6 DD2 (+ friends) Nov 2010 : (Windsor Hills) DS11 DS8 DD4 DD3 April 2012 : (Windsor Hills / AS Movies) DS13 DS9 DD5 DD4 (+family)

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01-02-2013, 04:26 PM	#9
beer dave There are 10 kinds of people in the world-- those who understand the binary numbering system, and those who do not. Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: sw FL Posts: 227	agreed on being talked down to.

01-02-2013, 04:23 PM	#10
beer dave There are 10 kinds of people in the world-- those who understand the binary numbering system, and those who do not. Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: sw FL Posts: 227	The problem is that with all the people on this site, we find out about almost any new project about 3 years before it opens. That gives us 3 years to beat it to death. The last real surprise I remember was the announcement of Avatar land, and most people on here seem to hate it. I'm all for any addition or improvement. If Disney would do more things, we would have something to discuss other than thi fact that they do not do a lot of new things.

01-02-2013, 10:28 PM	#13
cheese5 Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 54 Paid DVC Rent/Trade Gold Membership	I just need to be there more often so that I can find out the new rumors!

01-02-2013, 11:07 PM	#14
DVC-Landbaron What Would Walt Do? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2,033	Thanks!!! It's nice to be remembered. And that was like ten years ago. You have a good memory. But you forgot Walt's Frozen Head and the one and only Disney-guru: Another Voice!! Ah! The good old days!!! There was a time when it was only me and Yoho on this board. No other members at all. Conversations took weeks. And then the pixie dust crowd took over and... Anyway, thanks again!! __________________ "Give the people everything you can give them." "Disneyland is a work of love. We didn't go into Disneyland just with the idea of making money." For the best "Disney Education" on the web go to: http://www.july171955.com/ Long live the Pirate!!

01-02-2013, 11:19 PM	#15
Sweettears 50 years of Disney and counting Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,296	As a relative new comer to the DIS but not Disney my thoughts are that I would appreciate hearing from all of you "old timers". I appreciate the discussion, speculation and anticipation about all things Disney rather than the bickering over trivial issues.

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