Dear People (The Dream Machine is moving)

[TheRealLarryDavid]

Finally he see's the light. Apology accepted.

Toodle pip

[RosieH]

markeddie, I do believe Rough Trade's music club involves a straightforward subscription to get the latest albums - i.e. your basic buying records transaction, no...?

however I'm more concerned by *bob*'s picking up rough trade down Brick Lane way, while also servicing Megan - who is this Megan and how does she feel about his extracurricular activities?

[andrewc]

ooh its a bit chippy isnt it?

I liked the dream machine but it asked too much of people in too short a time. I wish it all the best.

[tommy]

Amusing thread - although, servicing the Megan is quite different from servicing the Megane...

[snorky]

I have never been in the DM - the smell of the Caf above put me off- sadly I thieve all my music online ( and fund terrorism apparently )

[*Bob*]

It is a bit chippy.

But on the grounds of butting heads with someone who doesn't understand the difference between a 'subscription for music - because you want to buy music' as opposed to 'asking for help with the shop rent - for reasons unclear'.. and on account of TDM being nice people, I'll butt-out.

As for Megan.. well, I'm fully paid-up.

[Amysdad]

So where on LL was this now infamous shop? I must have been up and down a thousand times and can't say it has jumped out at me. And is markeddie an employee? If so, I suggest it's no surprise the place went under.

[matty]

So what happens to the money the "dreamers" paid for, in aid to keep the shop on LL?

Is this a travelling scam like the SF credit card machines?

PS I have my flame proof coat on, so any butthurt newcomers readying their oh so witty paragraphs of shite can kiss my robo-chubby.

[Mikecg]

Nice!

[TheRealLarryDavid]

Ha ha.. the middle age posse has come out fighting now they've put the kids to bed and finished watching Jonathan Ross. Matty, i tip my hat to you sir, your email had me in fits of laughter and amusement, words like robo-chubby and butthurt. Just too funny and may i add, darn creative! You have the vocab of primary school teen. Watch a lot of cartoons do we?

And Mike your contribution was nothing short of brilliant, really concise and you put your point forward well. Would really love to have you onside for a debate.

Im not an employee of the place in question, i did buy a few CD's. It simply boils down to the fact that a place like that obviously got the backs up of the middle class, 40 something male east dulwicher who obviously has a chip on their shoulder about being bloody average and may i add a touch uncreative.

Must be a right old laugh hanging around with you guys.

[candj]

Did someone wake up on the wrong side of the bed or are you always this charming?

Edited to add, best of luck Dream Machine.

[TheRealLarryDavid]

Candj may i suggest you look at the post 'Rude Cashier in Sommerfield' instead, probably a bit more your bag.

[candj]

Oh I get it, former intern gets canned for customer service skills. Try Ralon, I hear they are hiring.

[Brendan]

What?s not to ?get? *Bob*? They?re music promoters and event organisers who were trying to run the operation out of a shop that also sold CDs and vinyl and would play host to gigs.

[KalamityKel]

Markeddie which age group do you fall into?

[TheRealLarryDavid]

God Kel, you sound like a serious fellow.

i'd rather not say, ive come over all shy like a coy carp

[KalamityKel]

Just trying to understand your mentality that's all ;-)

[steveo]

I was thrown out of the Dream Machine once but it was four in the morning

[jonsuissy]

I must admit that I have no idea what words like "robo-chubby" and "butthurt" mean.

I do however understand words and phrases like "this place isn't for you" and "please move on"

[TheRealLarryDavid]

oh christ, yep that'll have me never posting again. Great opinions about the topic at hand, brilliant contribution.

[*Bob*]

Brendan Wrote:

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> What?s not to ?get? *Bob*? They?re music promoters

> and event organisers who were trying to run the

> operation out of a shop that also sold CDs and

> vinyl and would play host to gigs.

Brendan,

As I understand it, it's an unprofitable shop that can't afford the rent, which asks for donations so it can keep the unprofitable shop going - which also doubles as an after-hours hangout for a handful of people who have the time/opportunity to do so, and as a venue - only one which doesn't really have the facilities or size to be practical.

They also enthusiatically promote gigs, live music, new acts etc, which is cool and to be encouraged. But ultimately the 'shop' element is non-starter; a drain on resources and (clearly) just not viable.

The new setup in HH sounds like a much better prospect - lose the millstone and concentrate on what's working well.

That's how I see it anyway.

[Keef]

I have to say I agree with *bob*. I love the idea behind the DM, but don't really think the shop was ever going to work (damn shame), and I think the idea of running music nights out of the Half Moon is great, and could be a success. It's a shame someone complimented your first post Markeddie, it was very funny and made me laugh, but it seemed to fill you with the confidence to be a bit of an insulting tool. Oh, and I'm not middle aged, and have spent lots of time in the DM.

[red devil]

Agree Keef, 'insulting tools' will find their comments more appreciated on the 'On The Ball' thread in The Lounge...;-)

[matty]

"Your email" Hah! If you plan on a successful retort, at least familiarise yourself with the correct terminology first.

I did, actually offer to play a set of contemporary music from a particular East Asian country at TDM but I guess they either preferred someone playing stuff they sold (fair enough) or that people in general prefer to listen to something in their own language (also fair enough. From your total lack of understanding of 'net slang I assume you to be a divorced male in his 50s who still rates Hawkwind as being the best thing since sliced bread..

I'll miss TDM, its a damn shame its going, won't miss you though when you're kicked out of here >:D<

[Ging]

Twas a fine send-off to the place last night. If anyone knows any other community-orientated spaces around ED in the wake of the move, let me know...because I sure as hell can't stand the sterile pubs.

Onwards and upwards for the Dream Machine!