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« Reply #20 on: October 16, 2005, 11:31:04 AM » |
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I would like to add my NO vote
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« Reply #21 on: October 16, 2005, 11:59:30 AM » |
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« Reply #22 on: October 16, 2005, 12:11:52 PM » |
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If Cropredy is blessed with glorious sunshine, a BIG screen would be next to useless Not if you got the right sort of screen. Whether the quote of 20K covered that sort of screen, I don't know. a screen would completely dominate the field and distract from the stage Not if it was placed in the obvious position - behind the sound tower. Most folks are happy to sit back, relax and listen to the music from their chosen vantage points How do you know they wouldn't appreciate a better view of the performers if it were possible to provide one (which it is)? If you want to get close to the artists, just make your way to the bar Again, a bit glib, and missing the point too. |
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« Reply #23 on: October 16, 2005, 12:29:02 PM » |
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Not if you got the right sort of screen. Whether the quote of 20K covered that sort of screen, I don't know.
It did. All modern outdoor screens are perfectly visible in bright sunlight. I also think the back of the sound tower would be the best place by far. |
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« Reply #24 on: October 16, 2005, 12:35:14 PM » |
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There's an idea, anyone know how to set up a poll ? From the number of members posting in this thread, there doesn't appear to be that much support for it... |
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« Reply #25 on: October 16, 2005, 12:40:36 PM » |
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If Cropredy is blessed with glorious sunshine, a BIG screen would be next to useless Not if you got the right sort of screen. Whether the quote of 20K covered that sort of screen, I don't know. a screen would completely dominate the field and distract from the stage Not if it was placed in the obvious position - behind the sound tower. Most folks are happy to sit back, relax and listen to the music from their chosen vantage points How do you know they wouldn't appreciate a better view of the performers if it were possible to provide one (which it is)? If you want to get close to the artists, just make your way to the bar Again, a bit glib, and missing the point too. Danny, I respect your views, I just happen to disagree with the idea of installing a BIG screen, it's called debate. The light hearted comment I made, about seeing your favourite artist at the bar was made tongue in cheek. Some would see the humour and get the joke, some wouldn't. |
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« Reply #26 on: October 16, 2005, 12:42:19 PM » |
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There's an idea, anyone know how to set up a poll ? From the number of members posting in this thread, there doesn't appear to be that much support for it... Or it could be that what they feel has been covered by posts already? For what it's worth (not a lot) I think a screen behind the sound tower is a great idea....and wouldn't spoil the ambience for those to the front of the sound tower; but would give a better view to those who 'can't' stand at the front. I also understand if it is deemed to be an extra cost that can't, practically, be met. Mic |
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« Reply #27 on: October 16, 2005, 12:56:44 PM » |
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That was meant as a 'backhanded' way of encouraging others to join in....
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« Reply #28 on: October 16, 2005, 01:04:50 PM » |
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That was meant as a 'backhanded' way of encouraging others to join in....
Ahhh I see....psychology  Maybe a zappier title?......like Big Screen: The Debate!!!! got me coat  Mic |
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« Reply #29 on: October 16, 2005, 01:13:33 PM » |
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No please don't do it. I love it as it is..............
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« Reply #30 on: October 16, 2005, 01:44:14 PM » |
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The number of people that turn up year after year is testimony to the basics being right.
Last year there was a platform for disabled use just in front of the sound tower that gave an excellent view.
I think a great big telly would spoil the whole rustic quality of the event. I've never had difficulty (mind you I usually follow APPotP, a forced to be reckoned with) in getting right to the front.
Personally I find gawkin at bands a bit samey.... and get bored after a while... I can hear the output which is why i go anywhere.
btw Martin... in full agreement about Hughes.. now if he started restin his foot on a monitor, did a duck walk or got himself a proper guitar like a flying V, I might..... meanwhile I'll just listen... it's worth it!
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« Reply #31 on: October 16, 2005, 02:44:05 PM » |
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The disabled platform was a great idea and would have made a great view for a disabled person and one carer! (Poss me  ) Except my severely disabled friend who comes to Cropredy every year with us refused to use this facility with me (cos I wanted to share the good view with him  ) because he kept telling me that "I am not disabled"!!! LOL (Being disabled is all in the mind to him!!) - Thought I would share this view with you all cos it has made me laugh ever since Cropredy, he also insists on coming down the front with us to see Fairport but he is just as happy sitting back, relaxing and listening to all the great music. What has this got to do with the big screen idea? Well just to say he probably wouldn't even look at it!!  |
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« Reply #32 on: October 16, 2005, 03:33:39 PM » |
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Ok - There's a poll as someone has requested it. Fairport are obviously not bound by the outcome as we represent a very small number of those whose attend.
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« Reply #33 on: October 16, 2005, 04:30:30 PM » |
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Why not have a compromise and have half a big screen?  |
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« Reply #34 on: October 16, 2005, 04:53:19 PM » |
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No please don't do it. I love it as it is..............
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I understand how you feel, Flower, but I suspect that once it was there, people would say "What a fantastic idea that was!" It's a good job we didn't say the same about the sound system - which has improved immeasurably over the years. |
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« Reply #35 on: October 16, 2005, 05:12:00 PM » |
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Hey, what about a broadcast uplink, with mini LCD screens handed out to people at the back of the field. If you ever seen one of those screens at railway stations with BBC News 24 on them, turn with your back to it and see if you can sense the movement on the screen. You may be surprised how much it affects the surroundings. A screen on the back of the sound tower would light up much of the field in the evening, which would change the feel of the festival considerably. There's nothing quite like stumbling up to the toilets tripping over chairs as you go. |
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« Reply #36 on: October 16, 2005, 05:47:08 PM » |
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A screen on the back of the sound tower would light up much of the field in the evening, which would change the feel of the festival considerably. There's nothing quite like stumbling up to the toilets tripping over chairs as you go.
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« Reply #37 on: October 16, 2005, 05:51:09 PM » |
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OOOhh goody I love moths.. so many beautiful varieties...
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« Reply #38 on: October 16, 2005, 05:53:10 PM » |
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Oh my God no!!!!! That's it no more Cropredy for me if a big screen comes
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« Reply #39 on: October 16, 2005, 06:05:17 PM » |
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Why not have a compromise and have half a big screen? OR.... wait for it ......  erect a huge screen horizontally, then in the unlikely event of a few drops of rain , we could all take shelter underneath it.................................. That's it, a roof over the field. _________ I surprise myself sometimes. ..........ooops ! sorry if I'm being glib again |
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