DC Punk Scene BoⒶrd

[jamesdisaster]

Hey everyone! So this really was just a heavily marijuana inspired joke by Tom and I that I turned into reality, but I've been told by a lot of people that they are legitimately excited about the idea of an actual DC Punk Scene message board that doesn't exclusively affiliate itself with hardcore. I know many of the more level headed people who post on DCHC attest that everyone is welcome, but because so many people have vocalized how alienating the hardcore board can be and how much they are into the idea of a separate board existing, I'm actually making one.

I love hardcore. Hardcore related news and topics will absolutely be welcome and encouraged, but I aim for the overall feel of the board to be more inclusive and welcoming.

First of all, the gender issue. I talked to senior members of proboards support staff about how to get rid of the question entirely, and this was their reply.

"The gender is necessary because it is used in determining which gender-specific advertisements are displayed."

Kind of horrifying right? They did however help me add additional options for gender. There will now be "Genderqueer" "Intersex" and "Other" as options.

Also, for anyone using Mozilla Firefox to browse this board I HIGHLY recommend downloading the adblock plus add-on which you can do here: addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1865. It's seriously amazing and you won't see any ads on this board, and almost anywhere else on the internet. If you don't use Mozilla, I would HIGHLY recommend downloading Mozilla just for this add-on.

That's right. I'm actually working as a Mozilla Firefox representative.

Uuuummmm. What else?

There's going to be a band directory on the new board, with a list of bands and contact info. I won't list phone numbers without the consent of those in the band.

There's going to be a community subboard where everyone can democratically discuss moderation of the new board. I'm not trying to loom over the board as some authoritative "administrator." I want everyone to have as much of a say in it as they want to have.

And...I guess that's it for now.

[xveganis1337x]

sparkle fingers

[Mike French]

I'm glad you're making this a serious thing. The DCHC board didn't give you all much of a choice, and even said "if you don't like ours, make your own."

[partyinmycolon]

Jan 7, 2010 1:31:47 GMT -5 jamesdisaster said:

There will now be "Genderqueer" "Intersex" and "Other" as options.

I would hesitate to add "other" as an option for gender. I don't think anyone seriously identifies as "other," and that could be interpreted by some people as disrespectful of their identity (for example: I'm not a man or a woman, so to everyone else, I'm automatically just an "other"). So, I would maybe simply add "gender non-conforming," to that list instead of "other," James. But I give you lots of credit for putting in the effort of calling the techies and adding other options. Awesome!

Also, I like this forum. It is very funny so far.

[shiramario]

Actually, I would select "other" as my gender. Mainly because I like identifying as the "other" or "undefinable" whenever possible. It's easier to define yourself by not defining yourself, and other best fits that.

So essentially, what I'm saying is that Joey is offending me. And that this board is not PC enough.

[jamesdisaster]

Hahaha.

It's really interesting to see everyone's varying interpretations of what is offensive and what isn't. I talked to a few different people and the gender selections have evolved from everyone's input, which is exactly the point. I really value everyone's input.

Joey, I'm going to change other to "Undefined," because I can see how an implied connotation of "other" could be alienating to some, but is there another option you'd like me to add as well?

Also, I've made custom symbols for genderqueer, intersex, womyn, man, but can't think of what to make for undefined...except the definition of undefined kind of implies there shouldn't be any encapsulating symbol for it. What do people think?

[badbrainssuck]

I have been told I am male but I cannot find my penis. I am unsure what gender to describe myself as. Please include an option that I can be comfortable with. I am already feeling left out.

[jake]

have you started the band catagory. Also, I think for the venues you should give the contact info becasue for a lot of the venues I have no idea who to contact

[xveganis1337x]

jake your lack of concern about gender identity as a cis privilege white male offends me, this board is not PC enough.

[jamesdisaster]

this board is not PC enough.

THIS BOARD IS NOT PC ENOUGH!!