Forum Editorial

[Danpod]

Hello.
 

I'm Daniel Valdez.  I'm one of the Moderators here on Txbands.com.  You'll also see me throw it down on the TxBands Live Blog with Daniel Sanchez (Xenon) at the Super Regional this weekend!

 

I'd first like to say howdy to all of our newest members on the site!  We always have a nice jump in membership when Fall season starts.  We always appreciate people paying attention to the site, whether it is through our Forums board or our Live Blog.  We are completely indebted to our loyal members.  Your support and love really does make Marching Band Season that much more enjoyable!

Texas State Marching Contest is, by far, the most intense State Marching Band contest in the United States.  It's a big deal.  heck, we're a big freakin' State!  Bands from all across Texas have The Alamodome set in their sights all year long.  That's the ultimate goal for the majority of bands across the State.  If we make State, we're golden.  The parking lot at State Contest is littered with cars that have State Or Bust written in shoe polish on the back windshield.  It's serious business here.  I totally get it.

 

Unfortunately, the spirit of sportsmanship and competition gets lost in translation on the Internet.  People say things that are really stupid.  People try to bring other programs down that they think don't "deserve" the placement they received.  People criticize specific programs to the point that the entire comment simply looks like garbage.  I've noticed this happening on this Forum for a bit this year.  I'm not really a fan of the lame comments.  Nobody really is.  I'm not sure why you would even hint that you are from a certain program while typing out hateful stuff on here.  Just remember that if your directors find out, we're not to blame.

 

If you've read this far, thanks a ton!  All I can do is ask you folks who wish to be jerks on here to think really hard before you post something.  In the end, it's just a contest.  Celebrate those who have succeeded so far this season.  Do not attempt to bring them down because honestly, you won't be able to tear them down from the cloud that they have built themselves with hard work and dedication.

 

Congratulations to all those who made the State Marching Contest!  I'll see you good folks this weekend at The Alamodome!

[gwh]

Well said sir......

[BandIzCool]

I totally agree. I think if the admins could just remove all hateful comments or give warning and such it would keep the boards clean and friendly like we all want them.

[tautry]

Bravo!  Every parent and student needs to remember the ideals put forth by UIL competition.  I must say that our band director is a huge stickler when it comes to our band students' actions and responses on these type of boards and at contests.  They represent not only their band, but their high school and community as well.

 

Everything on this board is an opinion, and as such, subject to interpretation.  Thank you for reminding us all that sportsmanship and courtesy are essential in positive competition.

[Lizwilson]

Remember if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.