What's wrong with Elvis message boards?

[Mark Jacobs]

There's just so much hostility and bitterness towards people who aren't diehard fans or "true fans" in their sense of the word. I just got attacked for saying that I liked the new 'That's All Right' remix at the 'For Elvis CD Collector's Forum'. They started their ranting and accusations that I was someone from the past. No, not "Jaykeisha" or "EP75". It was some odd names that they mentioned. The truth be told, I don't post under alternative usernames as they want to think.

I told them I own a few cds and been to Graceland and they found something wrong with everything I said. The rudeness came from Dr John Carpenter who tells me to use my own name for login, and I asked him if John Carpenter was his real name. He never answered that but called me a riot. He said he was being polite with his response. Since when is accusing a new member of being a fraud considered respectful?

This is why I don't post very often on the Elvis message boards. I see it here, there and everywhere. I definitely see what EP75 was complaining about being accused of being someone else. Do any of you get that same impression when you register or post at other Elvis message boards? I see a lot of personal attacking other members on here at times. Sometimes I want to jump in but I decide not to so that I don't get accused of being a "fraud". I'm reletiviley new to this, but is this how Elvis fans are treated by other fans? If it is, then I rather not be a part of it. Tooo much drama to deal with.

I don't feel as if I have to defend myself on a message board. So I try to ignore them when they get under my skin most of the time. Although I sometimes do any way.

[LianaKaralivanou]

There's just so much hostility and bitterness towards people who aren't diehard fans or "true fans" in their sense of the word. I just got attacked for saying that I liked the new 'That's All Right' remix at the 'For Elvis CD Collector's Forum'. They started their ranting and accusations that I was someone from the past. No, not "Jaykeisha" or "EP75". It was some odd names that they mentioned. The truth be told, I don't post under alternative usernames as they want to think.

I told them I own a few cds and been to Graceland and they found something wrong with everything I said. The rudeness came from Dr John Carpenter who tells me to use my own name for login, and I asked him if John Carpenter was his real name. He never answered that but called me a riot. He said he was being polite with his response. Since when is accusing a new member of being a fraud considered respectful?

This is why I don't post very often on the Elvis message boards. I see it here, there and everywhere. I definitely see what EP75 was complaining about being accused of being someone else. Do any of you get that same impression when you register or post at other Elvis message boards? I see a lot of personal attacking other members on here at times. Sometimes I want to jump in but I decide not to so that I don't get accused of being a "fraud". I'm reletiviley new to this, but is this how Elvis fans are treated by other fans? If it is, then I rather not be a part of it. Tooo much drama to deal with.

I don't feel as if I have to defend myself on a message board. So I try to ignore them when they get under my skin most of the time. Although I sometimes do any way.

Well, I've noticed that too, Marc Jacobs. Sometimes I get so angry that I'm afraid I will lose control and say some things I might regret afterwards. But most of the time I get along pretty well with most members. Maybe it's better not to pay too much attention to the "bitter ones" and just express what we have in our hearts. Don't be disappointed. In their majority, Elvis fans are amazing.

[franny]

What is the point of this thread?

franny

[Tony Trout]

Franny,

Mark is basically just saying that (on some boards like FECC (and no, this is not a slam against them because I'm a member there as well) there tends to be a bit of a hostile attitude against fans who aren't "Hardcore" enough or who may not know enough about Elvis and his music.

[franny]

Franny,

Mark is basically just saying that (on some boards like FECC (and no, this is not a slam against them because I'm a member there as well) there tends to be a bit of a hostile attitude against fans who aren't "Hardcore" enough or who may not know enough about Elvis and his music.

I understand, Tony. I just wondered what the point of this thread was...I'm sorry, if I sound rude about it..

On or off message boards there is hostile attitude against fans It's not something anyone can change, but one can choose to ignore it, I guess..

franny

[ksimms2]

I think mark's main reason for posting this thread is to get the word out that he's not "ep75" or Lakeisha......or whatever.....I've heard the same thing about him - but honestly...I don't care one way or another....if he is...eventually the true colors come out.

I actually went to high school with a Mark Jacobs.......

[TCBnAflash]

Well, I've noticed that too, Marc Jacobs. Sometimes I get so angry that I'm afraid I will lose control and say some things I might regret afterwards. But most of the time I get along pretty well with most members. Maybe it's better not to pay too much attention to the "bitter ones" and just express what we have in our hearts. Don't be disappointed. In their majority, Elvis fans are amazing.

The same goes for me, if they don't agree with you, they full on insult you, rather than, educate you on whatever the topic may be.
And god forbid, you have you're own opinion about something or feel that, Elvis is different from what they have him out to be.

[Tommy]

This is closed. Let's not get personal with other members names.