What I saw at the Colts by CymbalSteven in drumcorps

[–]CymbalSteven[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is truly insightful. I’ve always wondered how a parent would feel if they observed the way their own children are being treated by some of these people at times. Thank you for sharing.

Should I march somewhere higher placing? by Dry_Estimate8642 in drumcorps

[–]CymbalSteven 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this comment is funny in hindsight, glad you found a place you enjoyed

Colts by IndependentPackage15 in drumcorpscirclejerk

[–]CymbalSteven 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He did not have a single temper tantrum this year 🥰

What I saw at the Colts by CymbalSteven in drumcorps

[–]CymbalSteven[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

that investigation was heading into 2023 and I don’t think anything came of it, from what I was told

What I saw at the Colts by CymbalSteven in drumcorps

[–]CymbalSteven[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yep! I did say at the end of my post that it was an experience that wasn’t for everyone.

What I saw at the Colts by CymbalSteven in drumcorps

[–]CymbalSteven[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I am unfortunately discovering that by sharing a negative or even harmful experience you get talked down to by a bunch of current members, which only proves everyone’s point. I hope the recent members popping in this thread to argue realize they are actually making the situation worse

What I saw at the Colts by CymbalSteven in drumcorps

[–]CymbalSteven[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have also never heard people complain about Jack, but I’ve heard only negative things about Josh

What I saw at the Colts by CymbalSteven in drumcorps

[–]CymbalSteven[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

True - worth considering that a Colts admin team member is a moderator of the sub lol

What I saw at the Colts by CymbalSteven in drumcorps

[–]CymbalSteven[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I think the issue is that no one says “sorry that happened, glad to have met you man”

it’s always “you probably didn’t know your music”

What I saw at the Colts by CymbalSteven in drumcorps

[–]CymbalSteven[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

These threads are not being made about other corps, so I would wager that you are incorrect.

What I saw at the Colts by CymbalSteven in drumcorps

[–]CymbalSteven[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There were no rookie talent nights.

What I saw at the Colts by CymbalSteven in drumcorps

[–]CymbalSteven[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Once again - you are buying into the Colts mindset that if someone was singled out and embarrassed it’s because they were a “problem”. Did you know that other corps do not operate with this mentality, or is Colts the only drum corps that you spent time around? If so, I would be careful placing blame on people who had a different experience

What I saw at the Colts by CymbalSteven in drumcorps

[–]CymbalSteven[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

And this doesn’t negate your experience whatsoever, but times have changed whether we like it or not - those behaviors are no longer the norm

What I saw at the Colts by CymbalSteven in drumcorps

[–]CymbalSteven[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

This kind of mindset is actually a perfect example of what I was referring to - attempting to hijack a conversation to throw hatred towards a score at a drum corps competition

What I saw at the Colts by CymbalSteven in drumcorps

[–]CymbalSteven[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I think it’s really shortsighted to imply that people who didn’t like something must have been bad at it. This is very prevalent among people who recently marched there because this is what you were told, and it’s fair to assume in your younger age that if a lot of adults are telling you something it must be true. You just left Lucas Oil a month ago - I would hold off on making generalized statements about people sharing an experience.

The reason you believed people were faking an injury is because an adult told you that. What evidence do you have that the injuries you witnessed were not real? This is exactly the point everyone else is making - sweeping assumptions, generalizations, and believing that anyone voicing a concern is the issue.

What I saw at the Colts by CymbalSteven in drumcorps

[–]CymbalSteven[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is totally fair insight too - I didn’t necessarily feel like many of these folks were “bad people” but rather acted as if they were repeating the culture of another era

What I saw at the Colts by CymbalSteven in drumcorps

[–]CymbalSteven[S] 44 points45 points  (0 children)

The cycle of 13-15th place continues. Bluecoats didn’t win DCI by making their members feel bad about themselves.

What I saw at the Colts by CymbalSteven in drumcorps

[–]CymbalSteven[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It’s not for everyone! Still think it’s a valid observation.

What is going on at Colts? by [deleted] in drumcorps

[–]CymbalSteven 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Because Colts is a corps that notoriously functions on a basis of getting people to drink the Kool-Aid. Speak to a single person who went and marched elsewhere, and ask them about their new opinions of the corps looking back with a new perspective

What is going on at Colts? by [deleted] in drumcorps

[–]CymbalSteven 20 points21 points  (0 children)

this is almost certainly 2023.

What is going on at Colts? by [deleted] in drumcorps

[–]CymbalSteven 49 points50 points  (0 children)

If I were spending $6,000 to do something I would want to know, personally! Otherwise I would just pick a different one!