skeptic Posted August 21, 2002 Report Share Posted August 21, 2002 Does anybody know what happened to the Dharma Mela? Was it taken down for good? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prabhupadanuga Posted August 21, 2002 Report Share Posted August 21, 2002 Its been down for a good while. I've wondered the same myself. I suppose though, since it has been so long that its gone for good. I emailed to ask and never received a reply. Hare Krsna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gHari Posted August 22, 2002 Report Share Posted August 22, 2002 http://www.visiblemind.com/mela/mela2.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeptic Posted August 22, 2002 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2002 Hey thanks, gHari! It looks very quiet over there. That's probably what the guys who put it up wanted. I'm gonna mosey on over now and read the posts! Hare Krsna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeptic Posted August 29, 2002 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2002 Yep. I think the Mela is dead. Have been going there to see if there are any conversations going on and nothing. Strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theist Posted August 29, 2002 Report Share Posted August 29, 2002 It would be a good idea if those that put up the site would take a minute and explain what's happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeptic Posted August 29, 2002 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2002 yes i agree. it's like they just vanished. apparently others have tried contacting them but they don't respond. oh well. at least there is still this place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsaneladi Posted August 31, 2002 Report Share Posted August 31, 2002 Although this is more an observation than a criticism, it seems that in the case of site, too many times they end in mystery. It would be appropriate to inform the accumulated followers of any decision to conclude the project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gHari Posted August 31, 2002 Report Share Posted August 31, 2002 Nothing has vanished. No one posts much because we await the new format. Granted, we expected that several months back, but we can post all we want now in the old format. Don't write them off until they say so - they both have a lot of integrity, and respect for their fellow vaisnavas. Eventually one of them will inspect the deserted Mela and find our renewed or new interest. Why not post something uplifting for Janmastami? You can be the first to get it rolling again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gHari Posted September 10, 2002 Report Share Posted September 10, 2002 Jahnava Devi Dasi hss visited the Mela, kicked some butt and revealed that the awaited changes are nearing their final stages. Until then, no new registrations will be accepted. Old members will be notified by e-mail when things go up (a matter of days was implied). http://www.visiblemind.com/mela/mela2.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsaneladi Posted September 11, 2002 Report Share Posted September 11, 2002 I thank you for this clarification and hope that the new format is indeed just around the corner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2003 Report Share Posted January 31, 2003 Jahnava Devi Dasi hss visited the Mela, kicked some butt and revealed that the awaited changes are nearing their final stages. Until then, no new registrations will be accepted. Old members will be notified by e-mail when things go up (a matter of days was implied). Has the new site been put up yet? Anybody know? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingentity Posted January 31, 2003 Report Share Posted January 31, 2003 I heard from Jahnava devi dasi a couple of weeks ago and the site is still in the works. They are creating a whole new site besides the forums. Sounds quite extensive. She told me that old members will be notified asap when the site is ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2003 Report Share Posted January 31, 2003 I suppose it is kind of irrelevant now that this site is up. Who needs the Mela now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahnava Nitai Das Posted January 31, 2003 Report Share Posted January 31, 2003 Transcendental variety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2003 Report Share Posted February 1, 2003 Haribol, this site is one of the best ever, but dharma mela also had a unique flavor. I am of the opinion that each site represents a different temple, and dm is such a place. This is quite a temple as well, and special thanks to JNdas for provision and expert management, hare krsna, ys, mahaksadasa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theist Posted February 1, 2003 Report Share Posted February 1, 2003 All of cyber space should be dedicated to Krsna Conciousness. I also liked the mela before and will be happy to see it reappear. I had written it off as a dead site. But then KC is about resurrection isn't it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingentity Posted February 2, 2003 Report Share Posted February 2, 2003 "Who needs it?" Well, not everybody participates in every devotee forum on the web. Some people feel more comfortable in some than in others and I know that there were some people who only seemed to participate in the Dharma Mela and I have not seen some of them since it closed down. So it will be very nice to have the Mela back so we can associate with those devotees again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2003 Report Share Posted February 4, 2003 What are you guys talking about? The Mela IS dead. I don't see anybody here posting there. You're all associating here. The place is still up....has been since I read this original thread months ago. Why isn't anybody posting there? It's because it's too restricted. Any deviation from what the administrators believe is considered heresy in their minds. It's far too over-policed and it's lack of web traffic is proof of that. I'm thankful for this forum. I'd rather be in an accepting and open-minded temple anyday than be in the opposite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2003 Report Share Posted February 4, 2003 Haribol, guest, you are incorrect in your assessment of Dharma mela. There has never been over censorship there, even when one goes way over the line, correction by discourse has always been the first choice of the melaites. The moderators are quite hands off, unless someone comes there with desire to cause trouble, and these types get banned from all channels, not just the mela. I am a moderator of another site, and I vote for banning for reasons that many do not get, but it is my responsibility, and is very difficult duty. You sound like you are very happy that the mela is dead, so I perhaps know who you are as well. You dont sign your name so I cannot confirm. haribol, mad mahax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2003 Report Share Posted February 5, 2003 I don't want to argue with you mad mahax. I can assume that you are in very tight with the people that run the dharma mela and if you are, in fact, the person I'm thinking of, you never failed to show your allegience to them when it was active and always took their side when there was a problem. You were certainly a yes man. So I respect your opinion of the dharma mela. Please respect mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2003 Report Share Posted February 5, 2003 Haribol, I fully respect the rights of those who take the time and energy to create a website. I am no ones "yes man", nor have I ever personally met the hosts of Dharma Mela. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theist Posted February 5, 2003 Report Share Posted February 5, 2003 satisfy everyone. If there is some problem or even just a perceived problem on a forum, the participants will always have some disagreement on how the situation should be handled. That's why there are moderators and the guidlines are usually posted and made clear. Sometimes I thought they were too tolerant at the Mela. Others disagreed. So what. When you are a guest in a place that someone else took the time energy and expense to put up and maintain, perhaps its best to just go along with their program. If one doesn't like it then leave and go somewhere else. Or put up your own site. Complainers though generally won't do that. Maybe one reason is they become attached to the mode of complaining and victimhood.As an organizer of their own site they would lose that "matyred feelin'." I for one look forward to the Dharma-mela coming back and I wish them well with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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