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A Message from the Editor

Dinahsaur

Hello everyone!

By now, I’m sure you’ve seen the heated debate over this opinion article posted yesterday.

While the debate itself has primarily died down, I would like to provide you all with a quick update as to the follow-up article discussed in the comments. Kristina and I spoke last night and wanted everyone to know that, while the hurt feelings on both sides from yesterday’s debacle are not immediately fixed, there are no hard feelings from either party. We talked at as much length as there was time for and are working together on a collaborative piece discussing the situation and what we have all learned about each other and this amazing community.

Kristina and I are both looking forward to getting this new article up in the coming week (we aren’t sure of the exact release date, but look for it early next week!) and hope you all will enjoy it when it is ready.

Dinahsaur

Co-Senior Editor of the Wizrocklopedia, founder and writer of the Daily Wrocket, and dedicated Wizard Rock fan of the ages.

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4 responses to “A Message from the Editor”

  1. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    I’m looking forward to reading the article 🙂

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  2. Marauder Avatar
    Marauder

    I was busy working and didn’t read the original comments and article until just now, and I think people were way over the top in their reactions. Frankly, it makes me scared, nervous, and generally stressed out that something as simple as “maybe The Parselmouths should change their name” would cause people to act as though you’d said all sorts of things you’d never said. Personally, I would never have thought of it, but I agree that they sound like an entirely different band now, and I can see how you came to your conclusion. Sort of like, with just John, George and Ringo, it’s not The Beatles? Kindasorta?

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  3. Julia Avatar
    Julia

    This whole thing happened while I was away at a show, and just finished reading the comments now. I’ve decided to stay as far away from this one as humanly possible, and I look forward to reading the follow-up article to see the exciting conclusion.

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  4. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    I have to say that I didn’t see the other article until today. I know its difficult to interpret tone in text sometimes, so I usually try to assume someone didn’t mean to be offensive unless its quite obvious that they did.

    With that being said, my 2 cents: Dinah’s article is an opinion piece. She is allowed to have her opinion which I think she presented eloquently. I don’t agree with it, but that’s MY opinion. Yes, she wrote about some of the negative aspects of a band with changing members and styles keeping the same name. That doesn’t mean she thinks Eia and Alex aren’t good enough to be in the band (saw that in comments) or anything else for that matter – other than what Dinah explicitly stated in her article.

    The commenters go from respectfully disagreeing to all out defensiveness quite quickly. It looks as if many people took these comments as personal affronts and I believe that is wrong. This is one of our most challenging tasks as a very accepting, open community. What do we do when constructive criticism is offered? Should we give the impression that we don’t criticize anyone (which is different from judging, by the way)? I don’t think we can.

    My perspective is one of a professionally trained opera singer with two degrees in music. I’ve gotten my share of scathing reviews and Dinah’s article is nowhere near any of those. In fact, I would love to get an article like hers because it tells me honestly what someone outside of my life thinks is going well and not. Doesn’t mean that I’ll change what I’m doing at all, but constructive criticism is necessary for growth.

    This is something that I’ve noticed for a while now. I’ve been asked my opinion of bands by fans at concerts only to be put down when I state something like, “They have great stage presence and lyrics, but that one song was a bit flat.” Just because one song was flat doesn’t mean I hate the band, but people immediately assume I’m on that attack. I would make the same comment to the band members if they asked my opinion because I feel omitting the mistakes is a great disservice to their own growth.

    To be quite blunt, I know I will get flamed for this is some way. Please understand that my comments are not meant attack anyone. I want to provide some constructive criticism on the community as a whole so we can continue to grow and develop our relationships. I just don’t believe we’re helping each other this way.

    -Sarah (aka Sash1113)

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