Welcome to the forums Jono. This typically is a very friendly forum, but just like any other community in the world there are brief periods of unrest; but things normally settle down pretty quickly.

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Just saw this thread because I haven't been around here much for the exact reason you spoke of Tim. I would post something and get an incredibly sarcastic remark that wasn't necessary.

Hopefully this thread will reorient things and reignite civility. Hey, it's all fun learning about guitars.
Phil

Music is the backbone of this forum,but lets not forget the human side of the equation. The word musians puts us in the forefront. Were all nothing but kids at hart, and a lot of us have never grown up and probably never will. Those of us that adorn that Badge of distinction are usually proud of it. I hang around this forum because its the onley place I know of to find so many other folks with such an intrest in music. I learn something new every day. The tom'foolery and joking around is also a big part of why I'm here. This is a wonderfull place and tech talk shold be tempered with fun ,be tolarent of others and learn. Buy Fender products and keep Leo, smileing down on us.

----Danny,

I always viewed forums and things on the internet like I do music. If I like it, I like it and present myself with it. If I dont, I pretend its not there. Now in person, its different but that doesnt belong here.

LOVE YOU ALL...yeah

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i agree

why did you post this then

WAIT WAIT referring to the 1st original post by Drake-- you guys are all guitar players? I think you are. Yes I do.


I'm glad I hang in the deep end with my buds. We all get along pretty good from what I can tell. Switch to bass. Become mellow and gain a sense of humor. It are good. Peace be with you.

Yeah we're guitar players,...the most irratable,egotistical,self centered,moody,competitive,jealous,creative,left brained,struttin',good lookin',non-conformist,rebellious,sarcastic,loud mouthed,smart asse-d,good for nothin',smokin',tokin',snortin',drinkin',rootin'tootin',cosmic cowboys there ever was!
We can whoop our weight in wildcats,jump a ten rail fence,land on a quarter and give twenty cents in change,eat a rattlesnake tail first,smack a gorilla for fun,and kiss his wife,while he watches.
Did I leave anything out?

You forgot the part about random women throwing themselves at us...lol.

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Damn straight!!!

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That just described my Friday nights.

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Welcome Jono, hope you hang around!!

Anyone who regards my posts as not stupid is extremely welcome..from me anyways...!

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And I proudly lack a stick or a kazoo up my arse...........

I've been doing this guitar forum thing for a pretty long time. I started posting on forums in 1995 or 1996 back when they were called Bulletin Boards. Almost all of the forums go through this phase. The site starts out all well and good but then word gets out and it becomes popular which attracts the attention of the wierdos. There are people out there with some truly stupid ideas about guitars. I tried to be the voice of reason amid the chaos but I began to think it only fell on deaf ears so my visits to the forum have become less frequent and even when I do come around I think twice before posting as I don't really need the added aggravation in my life of some heated conflict over nonsense. There was a time I felt it was my responsibility as an old geezer to help the newbies and steer them in the right direction but I've gotten to the point where I just no longer care. You can only fight the tide for so long. In a year or two when the flamers and idiots have tired of this place and have moved on to new feeding grounds maybe then we can get back to normal. This is a part of the normal cycle for these kinds of forums. Of course once the population thins and the unwanteds leave then the problem typically becomes that the forum is just a good-old-boys club and if you don't share the same opinions and tow the party lines you are put in your place. This post may sound like it's meant to be depressing but it's not. It's just that I've seen this kind of change at least a half dozen times or more

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Just think of how awesome a guitar player you could have been by now if you had only spent the last 10 years practicing instead of obsessing over pickups and roasted maple necks.

Wellsir I'll tell ya'-- when I'm out ridin' the trail and I see you boys acomin' I'll just get out the way and let yall pass- 'cause I don't interupt no Rootin' Tootin' snake eatin' geetar players no sir. I have me a geetar player and I don't block no trails on him tither. He brings people into the Saloon and that means I get more gold nuggets . YEEEEEHAWWWWW!!!!!!!!!! LET"S RAWK!!! Someone go get the Rythemine!!!!!

I am glad someone started this thread. There was a similar one posted by "Windwalker" on the Strat forum. "What the hell happend to this forum" I have been posting for maybe a year and a half. It used to be a lot of fun but I find I come less and say less. There are some topics you just cannot have a calm logical discussion about. The "old guard" shows up and their attitude is:" we have discussed this topic before, we are tired of it, we have reached the correct conslusion. If you do not agree with us shut up, and if you even try a discussion we will stick around just dog you, cut you down. I have had it happen to me a couple of times and seen it so many more.

Well yes, this is a worldwide community and the truth of it is that not everyone is in the same place with experience and knowledge. Seems to me if your tired of a topic, or have nothing to add in a positive manner, then the best for all is to just ignore it and move along.

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