Well. If we're naming names...

Here's a list of some of the people I like on the Forum:



And here's the list of the people I don't like:



You know what? I think it's going to turn out fine.

Cheers - C

Whether it was youthful enthusiasm, cognitive disabilities or just outright mendacity, they didn't contribute to the good of the Forum...

At one time (not too long ago) there were very few blowups on this Forum. There was the occasional troll or jackass (you take your pick on which label applied) that would pick a fight or make a ridiculously inflammatory claim, but they seldom stuck around. 

The few that did stick around were duly chastised and would straighten up and fly right...I was corrected a couple of times early in my association here due to double posting (same post or question on two different sections of the forum). I learned  from the correction, adjusted my method of posting (mostly by learning where to post what type of question) and have had no problem since.

There was one guy who would dig in with an unpopular or inaccurate viewpoint until he was totally discredited, but he would often either adjust his thinking or he would just agree to disagree...but he rarely posts anymore (although I think he occasionally cruises and scans the Forum). I think he never developed that "filter" that prevents a person from saying (and posting) the random thought that hits his mind, but we enjoyed the jousts that resulted, because they were all in good fun for the most part.

Lately, there have been a couple of people (one in particular) who haven't had the sense, humility or respect to take the hint (or outright instruction) to play by the rules. Whether it was youthful enthusiasm, cognitive disabilities or just outright mendacity, they didn't contribute to the good of the Forum...in fact, their inability to add to the upside has created a huge downside. By doing so, they're missing out on some pretty cool things.

What some people may not realize is the beauty of this Forum. We have guys with vast, irreplaceable knowledge of all things guitar and music. Arjay's knowledge of vintage amps, Ceri's ability to recall the odds and sods of Fender history (as well as his ability to resurrect a Phoenix'ed body), AndyBigHair's generosity in sharing unique custom schematics, and so on...the list of helpful, insightful members here would be unending.

The entertainment value is invaluable as well; Nevin's self-deprecating humor, Niki's young curmudgeon-in-training comments, SuperKid's young and sarcastic take on things...

Reading (and sharing my own) accounts of the triumphs and pitfalls of live performances from guys who have been around the block (like RebelSoul) and youngsters (like TexasGuitarSlinger) is a blast.

Real life user reviews from people who can be trusted (or at least you know where they're coming from) are great too.

I've listened to music I never would have encountered otherwise. I've "met" people who are cool, funny and talented far beyond my meager abilities. My world view has grown due to the international nature of this Forum (I only wish my Spanish were better, so I could get more knowledge from those forums as well). I've learned about guitars, effects, amps and "stuff" I never knew existed.

Brad does a great job of refereeing all this stuff, but he hasn't clamped it down to the point that would border on fascism, and we should thank him for that. We have fun, there's very little profanity or hatred, there's no racism, and that's hard to find nowadays...yet we're all able to express our opinions.

There are certain websites (Gibson especially) whose Forums consist of, "This sucks!", "No, you suck ", "No, YOU SUCK!", and ultimately I don't visit anymore...I don't like watching Jerry Springer, why would I like reading the same thing?

I hope I haven't contributed to any negativity on the Forum. If I have, it was unintentional. I want to thank all the good guys (I know who you are, even if you don't) and invite the others to either straighten up or leave.

I want to go back to where a certain dead Texan's Strat was securely in a museum (or his widow's possession, or where ever it actually is) and I had never heard of Muso's. Let's all do that together.

Peace out, my brothers and sisters...

I agree now. i never had taken passion to that stuff but, Nice!

It's ok Screamin' Armadillo i just said that i agree with that. I'm listening to stevie ray i think i have the blues..

That's MISTER Armadillo to you.

I have not been on here as much as i used to be BUT i have taken some advice and used it.

You're always on here. Posting stupid irrelevant comments as Fenderguy1 and now your new identity.
You NEVER take advice, even in this thread, in which, if I'm not mistaken, YOU are the subject matter.

boxbang i was talking to Mister Armadillo and we got things straight. Like the fretboard of a guitar.

Bangbox, you may continue.