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BS: Why so few Mudcat photos?
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Subject: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 29 Jan 03 - 11:34 AM Partly because of running into so many Mudcatters at the demo about licensing in London on Monday, I started thinking about the "Members Photos" and "Members Profiles" you find if you click on "Members Photos and Info" under Quick Links on the front page of the forum. And the question that puzzles me is, why do so few of us stick anything in them? Especially photos. Is it modesty? Or fear we might run into someone we don't want to run into and be recognised? Or just a sense that it is better not to give too much away just in case something comes up that we aren't sure of that might make us regret it? I suppose equally someone could ask the question the other way round. Is it showing off? Or hope we might run unto someone we want to run into and be recognised? Or just a sense that it is better not be open about things generally, just in case something comes up that we aren't sure of that might make us regret not being open? Maybe it's a sort of "Is that glass half empty or half full?" thing. And are we more or less likely to flame other people or get flamed if they have put their faces on the the line, or we have put ours up there? Or doesn't it make any difference? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: Tweed Date: 29 Jan 03 - 11:42 AM My ugly mug is in there finally, McGrath. I don't know why exactly I took over a year to do it. Just lazy mostly and fear of wacking out the servers;~) Yerz, Tweed |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: JedMarum Date: 29 Jan 03 - 11:42 AM I think you'll find that there are so many very good looking UK Mudcatters that modesty prohibits them from posting their pics. They want to give the rest of us average Mudcatter Joes a chance! ;-) Mudcat; where all the women are strong, the men are good looking and the children are above average (to steal a phrase fro Garrison K). |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: Rapparee Date: 29 Jan 03 - 11:47 AM 'Cause I haven't got one I like yet, that's why. And I'll be revising my profile in a little bit, too. All I want is a photo that makes me look like the handsome, virile, talented, intelligent young stud I once was.... 8-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: Amos Date: 29 Jan 03 - 11:48 AM Mudcat -- where all the instruments are in tune, all the harmonies on key, and all the singers are on pitch....and even the banjo players are on time! A |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: John MacKenzie Date: 29 Jan 03 - 12:36 PM I notice you left out bodhran players Amos! Giok |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: dick greenhaus Date: 29 Jan 03 - 01:01 PM Kevin- You forget McOccam's Razor: It is folly to seek other motivation when sloth will suffice. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: Mudlark Date: 29 Jan 03 - 01:28 PM Amos and Dick...LOL. Now about another nude Mudcat calendar.... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 29 Jan 03 - 01:36 PM But vanitie can drive out shloth... I find once I've seen a face I'm less likely to work up a hate. I don't mean you necessarily like people just because you have seen them or met them, but it keeps antagonism in bounds. Of course there are exceptions, but they tend to be people you see onteh telly. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: Geoff the Duck Date: 29 Jan 03 - 01:51 PM Amos - the banjo players may be on time - BUT are they at the right pub??? Quack!! GtD. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: Bill D Date: 29 Jan 03 - 02:05 PM I need update mine...I have far better pics. (guess we can't expect a gargoyle pic too soon...*grin*) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: kytrad (Jean Ritchie) Date: 29 Jan 03 - 02:17 PM Should a photo be a requirement for membership? Part of your ID, sort of... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: Don Firth Date: 29 Jan 03 - 02:18 PM I know that my face ain't no beauty. I know that my puss ain't no star. But I don't really mind it Because I'm behind it; It's the people out front get the jar! Yup. I'm assembling a picture or two (then and now) for the member photos page and working up a profile. I'll be sending them in soon. I figure I've been around here long enough that folks ought to get the full effect. Brace yourself!! Don Firth |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: GUEST Date: 29 Jan 03 - 02:19 PM Not all of us have digital cameras, or would have the slightest idea how to get a photo (of any type) into the computer. I vote for sloth and ignorance. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: MMario Date: 29 Jan 03 - 02:23 PM m'gawd! NO! keep it voluntary! *shudder* you KNOW what ID photos turn out looking like! HORRID! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: GUEST Date: 29 Jan 03 - 02:23 PM That was I above ("sloth and ignorance"). Now where is that cookie? Gary T |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: GUEST,Kendall Date: 29 Jan 03 - 02:28 PM Speaking only for me, I like to be able to picture who I am interacting with. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 29 Jan 03 - 02:39 PM I vote for sloth and ignorance. Most times they are the ones who get in. No, it's got to be voluntary, I think. But what might be fun would be if there was a little button next to the name on a post which would show if there was a picture, and when you pushed it you saw the picture. Then when someone said something nasty maybe you'd click on it and stick your tongue out instead of writing a nasty post back. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: treewind Date: 29 Jan 03 - 02:42 PM Well, I finally worked out what to do after being reminded on a thread (about the Mudcat CDs, I think) but I still haven't really worked out what I have to do to get listed in the Mudcat Profiles section. The way it's displayed looks like there must be an online form you can fill in, but I'm danged if I can find it. I mean I could just email or PM a great wadge of text to someone in charge but surely they've got better things to do than decipher contributions into the required format... Anahata |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: MudGuard Date: 29 Jan 03 - 02:48 PM MMario, the real problem with ID photos is that people tend to get more and more looking like on the ID photos... ;-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: mack/misophist Date: 29 Jan 03 - 06:04 PM My reason is simple and humanitarian. It would be a violation of the Geneva Conventions. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: katlaughing Date: 29 Jan 03 - 06:45 PM Anahata, just send the info to Jeff/Pene Azul, email addy at the top of the Members Photo & Info page. At least that's the way it used to work.:-) kat |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: GUEST Date: 29 Jan 03 - 06:52 PM One other thought is that some of us, members or otherwise, aren't really interested in part of a mudcat 'club' Nothing wrong with those who do, of course, but it's not for everyone. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: kytrad (Jean Ritchie) Date: 29 Jan 03 - 07:58 PM Don- In the Old Days- when I was a child, the song went like this (sung to the tune of, "Blest Be the Tie That Binds"): I know how ugly I are, I know that my face ain't no star- But gee, I don't mind it because I'm behind it, The feller in front gets the jarr! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: Burke Date: 29 Jan 03 - 08:27 PM I have some concern for giving out the personal information, like bithdates, real e-mail, location, etc. A question for those who do have done personal profiles either with or without the pictures. Have you heard from others who have obtained this personal information. Has the contact been positive or negative? I suspect I'm being a bit over anxious about this. My name & phone number is in a directory as local contact for another hobby of mine. So far as I can tell, the only people who have used that source are really interested in the hobby. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: Jerry Rasmussen Date: 29 Jan 03 - 08:34 PM I've been on Mudcat over a year, and my photo, profile, e-mail and location are readily available. The only contacts I've had are from Catters who I really enjoy sharing music and conversation with. I don't think there's any great risk involved... Jerry Rasmussen |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 29 Jan 03 - 08:39 PM email addresses and even more, real addresses, I can understand people being chary about that. But birth dates? I suppose you might have a Mudcat Birthday thread, but otherwise I can't see the problem. There probably is one, I just haven't thought about it enough - I know Joe Offer advises against giving birthdates. But of course there's no reason to give any information you don't want. No need even have to give a recognisable picture of yourself, stick a disguise on, for instance. But it's fun to have something to fill in the imaginary space we share. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: Joe Offer Date: 29 Jan 03 - 08:55 PM Kevin, there's really no reason to post of most of the Mudcat men, since most male folkies look just like you and I do -
Need I say more? -Joe Offer, your twin-  McGrath Joe Offer (who would look like McGrath if McGrath would wear plaid) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: mg Date: 29 Jan 03 - 08:59 PM well that is the exact profile that drives women absolutely wild. No wonder you don't put up a picture. You would be just hounded to death. mg |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 29 Jan 03 - 09:02 PM True enough. Increasingly folk festivals look like Father Christmas conventions. Bring on the Clones. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: Don Firth Date: 29 Jan 03 - 10:18 PM Well, my hairline is about like that, but no beard. I just let my wattles dangle in plain sight. And thanks for the "face" verse, Jean. I didn't have a tune for it, I just heard it as a limerick. These things do get around! Don Firth |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: Rustic Rebel Date: 30 Jan 03 - 12:19 AM I don't have a scanner or a camera, but if you really want to see me in all my 'hazy glory'- (and mind you, this photo was more than likely taken after about day four of partying a little bit too much) a friend just told me I am on the internet. I have to say I hesitate to put this here but , what the hell! I am who I am! So... This is a concert I go to every year. (a veteran, I am) Moondance Jam. It's a 4 day rock festival that is held every July and I live close by.if you want to check the concert out-click Like I said-me in my 'hazy glory' Peace. Rustic Now do you still want to know who your interacting with McGrath! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: Roger the Skiffler Date: 30 Jan 03 - 03:35 AM I included my picture in the profile but didn't repeat it in the photos- you can have to much of a bad thing! But I do enjoy putting faces to names. RtS (face made for radio - and no beard to conceal it!) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: Schantieman Date: 30 Jan 03 - 05:55 AM It's nice to be able to see who you're talking to, especially in MudChat. I often have several windows open (brrrr!) with pictures of all those present - where poss. I think people should be encouraged to contribute their photos - but NOT compelled! A button - perhaps a hyperlink in the message header or MudChat name list - which opened a new window with the photo in would be brill, if someone had the expertise & time to set it up. With a bottle and friends you will find me at home... Steve |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: Pied Piper Date: 30 Jan 03 - 07:03 AM Be greatful for small mercies. PP |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: Roger the Skiffler Date: 30 Jan 03 - 09:30 AM I can't resist this (sorry, garg) but the UK Guardian newspaper has run a series of letters on the subject of real people named in song titles or lyrics. Today someone posted the fact that a band called "Half man, half biscuit" has a song called "99% of gargoyles look like Bob Todd". Bob Todd was a UK comedian, that US audiences may remember from the Benny Hill tv series, not exactly Tom Cruise in the looks department. Was it close, garg? RtS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: harpgirl Date: 30 Jan 03 - 01:27 PM ...well my reason lately has been I can't face what I've become but I bit the bullet and sent banj a recent photo. Okay I admit it, I'm old, I'm fat, and I've got a big nose. Oh well, face it harpy....stay tuned for my new improved self this summer...I'm working out like a maniac, and I'm having all the plastic surgery I can afford as soon as possible! I do have the best looking autoharp at Mudcat, though! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 30 Jan 03 - 01:30 PM Or shy people could send in proxy photos showing their dog or cat. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Why so few Mudcat photos? From: NicoleC Date: 30 Jan 03 - 04:45 PM It was a piece of cake, ya'll. (Expecially to Anahata.) Jeff had that sucker up in about an hour. You know, I never realized how hard it is to right a bio for yourself. |
