Sour note from an old fart

[dog1]

Am I the only one who searches the threads and finds very little to respond to? Maybe I need to take a break. Everything seems to be rehashed over and over again.

What is the best amp for............

Recommend the best amp for..........

10's, 12's or 15's? Tell me what to buy.

I need a vacation. You?

Forgive my intolerance.

[Stick_Player]

"Those who don't know history are destined to repeat it." ~ Edmund Burke

[RickenBoogie]

I am 100% with you.

[JxBass]

My feeling as well. Seems like there's less and less I want to engage in.

[Jaco who?]

I look at rehashed thread titles and then look at who made the last post. I can usually predict pretty accurately what they say. It's sort of fun, sort of pathetic, makes me want to go practice instead, so it's good.

[skychief]

Go to OFF-TOPIC forum!

Theres always some off-the-wall threads in there that even us old farts can participate in.

I heard a rumour that when someone posts a "Best Bass For Metal" thread, the OP will be required to pay a $1 fee to EACH supporting member.

nah...not really.

[will33]

Count me in as well. All of these questions have been addressed 100+ times. The least used button on this board is the search button. I think at least part of it is the young culture. Expecting, even demanding instant gratification. Expecting others to just tell you what to do or do things for you. Doesn't seem to be much curiosity, ambition or independent "I'll take care of this myself" type attitudes. Maybe just laziness. Rather have somebody else look up or explain stuff for you when the slightest bit of effort, meaning just a couple more clicks, would've gotten you the info you wanted.

[MonkeyBass]

Feeling the same way.

Unfortunately, lately when I do respond I feel like I'm making a glib or smart-ass comment.

I've been taking a break too. I used to check TB at least once a day. Now... maybe once a week.

[Foamy]

Nah, 'tis the season. We all can get a bit grumpy this time of year.
There are a lot of noobs asking questions that've been hashed out time and time again. Hey, we were all noobs once, and TB has always been a place where we never slap folks around (too much) for not searching.
It's the age of posting from the iPhone and not wanting to waste the OP's time, but wasting our time is OK. ;-)
Maybe just pick a forum or two and hang out there. Or better yet, start up a couple conversations in line with your ares of interest.
Have a nice Christmas!

[Ukiah Bass]

The root of the problem is laziness -- or narcissism. The clutter of this site could be greatly reduced if users would first check out the "search" function. Most of what is asked has been rehashed many times before. How many times does a post start: "I haven't had a chance to read all the posts BUT ...." Jeeze!

[SBassman]

There's definitely a high junk factor here. But, there's life here.

It's always a trade off. The flip side would be a forum where there's very little activity. I have been in those, too.

With this place, no matter how often you check in, you will find a few pages to read. Plenty of junk among the pages but something to read when you're looking for some quick entertainment.

[Lee H]

I have felt the same way about automotive and motorcycle forums. I am even part owner in a forum I rarely post on

[groovingrover32]

Originally Posted by will33

Count me in as well. All of these questions have been addressed 100+ times. The least used button on this board is the search button. I think at least part of it is the young culture. Expecting, even demanding instant gratification. Expecting others to just tell you what to do or do things for you. Doesn't seem to be much curiosity, ambition or independent "I'll take care of this myself" type attitudes. Maybe just laziness. Rather have somebody else look up or explain stuff for you when the slightest bit of effort, meaning just a couple more clicks, would've gotten you the info you wanted.

Age may be a factor, but ignorance can come in many different forms. I'm only 19 and I haven't started any redundant threads (or at least not that I know of/remember). Perhaps it is the culture, but don't blame it on age. Not to mention, I'm going to have to deal with these people the rest of my life.

[jnewmark]

Just think about how frustrated guys can get like BFM , after patiently answering the same questions week after week after week, sometimes two or three times in a week ! There should be a sticky at the top of the page about mixing different sizes of speakers, and under/over powering a cab. Apparently, very few use the Search function, or the FAQ.

[Joe Louvar]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[Stick_Player]

Originally Posted by jnewmark

Just think about how frustrated guys can get like BFM , after patiently answering the same questions week after week after week, sometimes two or three times in a week ! There should be a sticky at the top of the page about mixing different sizes of speakers, and under/over powering a cab. Apparently, very few use the Search function.

Sometimes two or three times on the same thread.

[Bassics101]

I have to agree with the OP. I'm not a frequent poster, but frequent reader and searcher. But that said, I find that searches can be a bit of a problem. It can take a while to sort through the chaff for the kernels one wants. Part of the cause is, no doubt, the many threads on related/similar/same topic/s. There is great info on this forum, and many knowledgeable participants. But searching through can be difficult. Perhaps our instant gratification mentality makes one impatient so they post instead of searching.

[bassbeard]

people ask the same questions over and over again because the enjoy the social aspect of having someone reply to them personally, whereas the search function doesn't feel as much like you are getting to participate in the community. if you look at my profile, you will see that i hardly post at all (read: i use the search function often)-- that does not mean that i don't wish i had been around when some of these topics were being discussed for the very first time... besides, maybe someone with something new to say about an old topic would be more likely to reply to a fresh thread than resurrect an ancient one. just sayin...

[Slowgypsy]

So what is the best sour note for an old fart?

[MEKer]

any sharp----any flat---you chose!
and put'em in fast 16th notes to spice it up.