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thedreampolice

A backwards poet writes inverse.
ill o.g.
Battle Points: 21
So I was thinking about how to build community in the virtual world and I just have to say illmuzik rocks. A few examples

#1 We welcome new members and invite them to participate. I have went on a few other boards and posted an intro and NO ONE said hi or welcome or anything.

#2 For a hip-hop community we have fantastic intellectual discussion even when people disagree, there is always mutual respect.

#3 Everyone here seems to be really trying to build a community with useful information.

#4 Very rarely does anyone get offended when there beats get critiqued this is very mature.

#5 many people on these boards know each others real names, and they talk on the phone or even in real life. Its VERY unusual.

#6 Almost everyone here is committed to each others success. It seems everyone LOVES it when a fellow ill head makes it or does something cool. Not the negative jealous crap you see on other forums.

I have been on the Propellerheads forums as of late (with the beta stuff) and it is just a pool of negativity.

The essence of hip-hop is creativity, community, no judgment in terms of race, and helping each other in life. Illmuzik is all those things in spades. We should be very proud of what we have here. So I figured I would just say thanks to everyone! It's nice to know that there is a little bit of culture still out there that is true to what hip-hop really is.
 

Fade

The Beat Strangler
Administrator
illest o.g.
IllMuzik fuckin' sucks! This site is full of retarded retards and especially guys like Relic that stink up this place with his garbage face.

But ya, I agree DP (dreampolice, not double penetration), this site is very unique. A lot of it has to do with moderating and keeping things on lock down over the years. I've had run-ins with some members in the past because of certain moderating practices but they always failed to see the big picture.

For example, one thing I always stress is to welcome everyone that comes here. Nobody likes to feel unwelcome when they first join a site, and the fact that they took the time to introduce themselves, we should at least give them a warm welcome.

But what do you mean that you were thinking of ways to build a community? What sort of plans do you have?
 

UNORTHODOX

Father Timeless
ill o.g.
Battle Points: 44
Agreed, Good eye. lol @Double penetration
 
I have to agree with DP, I have tried out other forums and its hard to get any replies if you are new to a site. Illmuzik has always had a good community of people that actually know what they are talking about, and are not up their own arses about it, and also are willing to pass on info to others.
The cliqueness of other sites just isnt here at ill. Props to all the members over the years that have made ill my favorite forum.
 

thedreampolice

A backwards poet writes inverse.
ill o.g.
Battle Points: 21
"dreampolice, not double penetration"

LMAO thats why the name "Drunk Pedestrians" is also awesome!

"But what do you mean that you were thinking of ways to build a community? What sort of plans do you have?"

oh nothing really I am just always thinking about new business models etc.
 

dacalion

Hands Of FIRE!
ill o.g.
Battle Points: 259
ILL is the spot, we all have our days but overall, we stick together. I say this from experience too, Ive had my share of run-ins but at the end of the day, I dont hate anyone. I just gotta train a few of you a little more than others...lol. j/k, some of you cats are special, thats for sure.

Im trying to make it a practice to understand my peers better, I'm learning that we ALL have the same common interest and thats where our focus should be. M-U-S-I-C!
 

thedreampolice

A backwards poet writes inverse.
ill o.g.
Battle Points: 21
ha ha, that site actually goes somewhere!

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Shonsteez

Gurpologist
ill o.g.
Battle Points: 33
@Fade - Youve been coding websites too much in double screen with porn on the second monitor I think bro! lol. His name is Dream Police, say it with me! ....D-r-e-a-m-P-o-l-i-c-e!....Not Double Penetration!! haha

Naw but iLL has always been a really unique forum/site. Thats what makes this place so dope. Admittedly, weve lost a handful of resourceful members over the years but weve also gained some great new ones to keep the cycle going. Im sure iLLMUZIK will still be dope for years to come.
 

Sucio

Old and dirty...
ill o.g.
Battle Points: 304
This place sucks!!!
 
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