Sharing Zone Suspension Notice
To all Butterboy visitors, friends, and long‑time supporters:
The Sharing Zone has always been a place built on trust, generosity, and respect, a corner of this blog where people could exchange music, memories, and good energy. Recently, I posted a message indicating that the Sharing Zone was undergoing a test. That message was genuine at the time.
Unfortunately, ongoing poor behaviour from a disruptive individual has made it impossible to maintain the safe and welcoming environment that this community deserves. Despite repeated efforts to manage the situation, the behaviour continued, and I will not allow it to affect the experience of the many respectful visitors who make this place what it is.
For that reason, the Sharing Zone is now suspended. This is not a permanent closure, but a necessary pause while I work on a solution that prevents the same issues from happening again. The goal is simple: If and when the Sharing Zone returns, it will be stable, protected, and enjoyable for everyone who uses it in the right spirit.
Thank you for your understanding, your patience, and your continued support of the Butterboy blog. The music and the community remain strong, and the Sharing Zone will return once it can do so safely.
Cheers.
BB
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Hi All,
Thank you for all your messages, your support, and you're understanding. The Sharing Zone has always worked because of the people who visit, generous, patient, and willing to help each other. Seeing so many of you respond with kindness and encouragement means a great deal.
I know the suspension is disappointing, and I share that feeling. The Zone was built for sharing, not for disruption, and your reactions show exactly why the community around this blog is strong. Loyal followers, long‑time friends, and new visitors alike have reminded me why the space matters.
This pause may be temporary. It’s simply a chance to reset things so the Zone can return in a clearer, safer, and more enjoyable way for everyone, if pssible. Your support makes that easier, and I’m grateful for it.
Cheers,
BB
Thank you for everything that you do! It's unfortunate that some people have to ruin everything, but the rest of us love everything about this place and will happily support whatever decisions need to be made. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteThank you BB, I can’t blame you. I think it is a great idea and was working well until the villain showed up. Thanks for all you do.
ReplyDeleteI've been very busy and distracted by real world commitments, so haven't been as active over here. Unfortunately, did not even get a chance to explore the Sharing Zone. But definitely curious about the disruption. Are we talking super personal boundaries challenged rudeness? Too demanding/controlling? Alas - some people just want to watch the world burn.....
DeleteSome folks just get their jollies sucking the joyful experiences down to their level of ignorance. Thank you for your efforts in this matter.
ReplyDeleteHi BB
ReplyDeletein the short time the live chat was running I managed to get more than 100 treasures !!!! - all thanks to your generosity and that of all the other participants,
I hope the problem can be solved and that the site is back soon, but either way, i just wanted to Thank You for the bright shining star you gifted us
For what it's worth, I had a high old time! I was even able to fill a few requests! Some I had, and some I had to go out and find among my collector friends. When you love music, the best is being there, and the next best is sharing your collection with others who love it. Until the a-hole, I didn't mind the rough & tumble nature of the site. Reminded me of the old days. We even had our share of pure leeches and greedy Guses! Took me right back!
ReplyDeleteI hadn't had the chance to fully appreciate the site so far, but had high hopes for it, as did everyone else. It's a shame that one moron off their meds (who's also been trying it on elsewhere over recent days) has brought about this (hopefully temporary) hiatus. My thanks to you and all the contributors. To paraphrase Francis Bacon, i wish champagne for you and real pain for him.
ReplyDeleteWow. Some people have to ruin it for everyone else. Hopefully, you can think of a solution and get it up and running again.
ReplyDeleteGracias por el intento de solucionar los problemas. 👍
ReplyDeleteSurely there may be a way of whitelisting/blacklisting people from it? Have a nice day BB
ReplyDeleteI fully understand. I found it very interesting and picked up a couple of useful sets. I was pleased to share a couple of collections that I thought may be a little niche but in fact had a much wider interest than I expected. I hope you can find a way to have it return. I can only echo Spidey's words - when you love music, the best is being there, and the next best is sharing your collection with others who love it. In the meantime we'll still be here.
ReplyDeleteTomvox
Hi BB, I appreciate your daily work, your pleasure to spread your music. It's a pity that someone didn't understand It... We all stand behind you ( apparently minus one ¨)- ) Thank for work and initiatives. Cheers, C
ReplyDelete𝙙(￣◇￣)𝙗 𝙈𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙡. 🖖😎👌. 🤗
ReplyDeleteYour collections and presentations were excellent. Thank you for the education and high listening pesure.
ReplyDeleteSometimes you just shake your head and say WHY? - we can't let them win.
ReplyDeleteSad to know that there are people like that. Take your time.
ReplyDeleteAsí es la naturaleza humana, hay personas que tiran vidrios en la playa pero también hay personas que los levantan para que otros no se corten. Esperemos que estos inconvenientes se solucionen, yo ya tengo mucha música y no solicité nada, pero este espacio es genial paral quienes lo utilizan bien.
ReplyDeleteGracias. Saludos.
What a shame grrr. I guess the only solution would be content moderation but you do so much already that per-approving posts would be too much. Thank you for trying this. Sorry about the dickhead.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to see that you're forced to deal with this stressful stuff. The Sharing Zone, in its short incarnation, has been a wonderful place. I wish I had some brilliant and simple solution to offer. Thanks for all you do!
ReplyDeleteLamento BB. A iniciativa foi ótima, mas, infelizmente sempre aparecem pessoas desagregadoras. Espero que retorne. Abraço
ReplyDeleteOh, man, so sorry. Here's hoping you can find the solution you require. Going private, moderation, etc. Whatever the case, thank you so much for all the work that you do.
ReplyDeleteI only just found you and wanted to offer you some titles to help with the blog as I have done so with others in the past. So sorry this has happened to you. All the best.
ReplyDeleteInfelizmente sempre tem uma alma sem luz para atrapalhar.
ReplyDeleteIt's a shame, but it's also right! You can secure the chatbox by verifying users' emails. Thanks for everything, BB.
ReplyDeleteThank you, BB. I'm sorry this has happened. Unfortunately, there is frequently one entitled male [expletive deleted] keen to spoil things for everyone. Raphael phrased it best!
ReplyDeleteObrigado!
DeleteObrigado eu!
DeleteThere is always one idiot. Such a shame.
ReplyDeleteI Can't Believe How For No Reason, So Many People Are Fucked In The Head, Rebels With An Aimless Cause
ReplyDeleteEs una pena que haya tanto HDLGP suelto de pena.
ReplyDeleteHI BB, first of all, I have been a fan of this blog for some time now and love it! Have been able to find a lot of great stuff. I do hope the Sharing Zone will be back, better than ever, and there won't be some a-hole to ruin it again, especially if the blog is well protected. I hope the Sharing Zone will come back soon, maybe as a subscription or verification of those who want to join the Sharing Zone.
ReplyDeleteHi All,
ReplyDeleteThank you for all your messages, your support, and you're understanding. The Sharing Zone has always worked because of the people who visit, generous, patient, and willing to help each other. Seeing so many of you respond with kindness and encouragement means a great deal.
I know the suspension is disappointing, and I share that feeling. The Zone was built for sharing, not for disruption, and your reactions show exactly why the community around this blog is strong. Loyal followers, long‑time friends, and new visitors alike have reminded me why the space matters.
This pause may be temporary. It’s simply a chance to reset things so the Zone can return in a clearer, safer, and more enjoyable way for everyone, if pssible. Your support makes that easier, and I’m grateful for it.
Cheers,
BB
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ReplyDeleteHi Cor van Spaendonck!
DeleteWriting clearly and crisply:
I firmly believe that sharing goes beyond satisfying the selfish and personal desire of a single person and it is sad that everything ends in a single upload-discharge.
The more people who are blessed with a gift, the better.
In my case, I offer without asking for anything in return and if I can, I will accommodate the request of just one, but in truth, I only see it as a way to restrict and limit the POWER of sharing.
Offer and let whoever wants take, that's what it's all about and the more times, the better.
♪♫ Regards, Cheers & Respect, Michel. 🖖😎
It's always so incredibly frustrating when someone can't behave like a normal person and has to destroy what others have built.
ReplyDeleteI wish you all the best.
Best regards from Germany
Andrea ( Andy)
Always appreciate everything you do (have done). You are so generous, the sharing zone is a great idea - whatever happens next is fine by me.
ReplyDeletePeople like that are simply miserable themselves and hate to see others succeed where they've failed. They are best ignored until they tire themselves out and have to go lie down and go find someone easier to punch around. I love your work and hope this works out in your favor before it works out in ours.
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