Effects Sub-forum Moderator and Standards

[Jared Lash]

This is by far my favorite (and most useful to me) subforum at TalkBass and while my interest waxes and wanes depending on whether I'm actively looking for new pedals or what the topics of discussion are, I generally enjoy reading and posting.

But the general tone around here has become a lot more chippy and impatient lately. And I mean beyond whatever that "spat" was about soundclips, though I suppose it's a symptom of a larger condition. I'm not talking about one or two people but an overall feel.

I don't know if it's that people are taking themselves and an internet message board too seriously or if there's just a diminishing level or respect shown, but either way it's annoying and needs to be toned down.

[grygrx]

Things have been getting a bit unruly in here the last few weeks (months?) and I'd like to take a moment to say a few words about it.

I've been pretty relaxed on the whole since I became a moderator as I didn't want to come off as a curmudgeon or power-mad in my new role.

Recently the following issues have been brought to my attention:

• Off Topic Threads.
• Lack of respect for fellow forum members.
• Non-G rated content - This is the TB standard
• "Pile on" - When a thread goes wrong, bystanders adding fuel to the fire.

All off these items will be more strictly monitored. If you need to refresh yourself on the talkbass rules, please do so.

[Thunderscreech]

Bravo grygrx!

[stflbn]

The off topic threads, and strings of off-topic posts taking over threads has been an ongoing irritant to me recently.

[grygrx]

Originally Posted by stflbn

The off topic threads, and strings of off-topic posts taking over threads has been an ongoing irritant to me recently.

Please feel free to use the 'report post' feature. I'm notified when it is used.

[stflbn]

Well... 'irritant' vs 'irritated enough to report' are different levels of... um... irritation.

:-)



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[Jared Lash]

Originally Posted by stflbn

The off topic threads, and strings of off-topic posts taking over threads has been an ongoing irritant to me recently.

To me, it's a fine line. The Bonecrushing thread held little appeal to me because it seemed to be almost completely off-topic in nature.

But I thought the "I just bought a Butt Face" and the "Is self-oscillation harmful" threads veered off topic for the sake of humor while still having good information.

I'd like to think that line can be walked respectfully and make the forum enjoyable. But if the choice was between a humorless but informative effects forum and a free-for-all with little useful knowledge I would clearly take the former.

[grygrx]

Originally Posted by TheBigO

I'd like to think that line can be walked respectfully and make the forum enjoyable. But if the choice was between a humorless but informative effects forum and a free-for-all with little useful knowledge I would clearly take the former.

I agree, we are just off the rails a little right now. I am not for HUMORLESS and will not permit total lack of humor

[bongomania]

Can I report dry, un-funny posts?

[grygrx]

Originally Posted by bongomania

Can I report dry, un-funny posts?

no comment

[bongomania]

In seriousness though, I agree with the sentiment here that things need to get back on the rails. I haven't been posting as much in FX lately, partly because my own interests are stronger elsewhere, but partly because the vibe here has been annoying.

However I believe the problem really stems from the economic situation worldwide. I'm not even kidding. Everywhere I look, people are crabbier than they were a couple years ago. I see snippy ****fights all over the web. People here on TB who used to be "lovably cranky" are now intolerable a-holes. Even among "normal people" perceived slights cause defensive reactions and both sides blow it out of proportion. Frequent posters like Munji and FLKnife decide they've had enough and they leave, taking their ball with them. Visiting the DB forum is like visiting Northern Ireland or rural Afghanistan.

It's hard out there for a pimp.

[nad]

Originally Posted by TheBigO

To me, it's a fine line. The Bonecrushing thread held little appeal to me because it seemed to be almost completely off-topic in nature.

But I thought the "I just bought a Butt Face" and the "Is self-oscillation harmful" threads veered off topic for the sake of humor while still having good information.

I'd like to think that line can be walked respectfully and make the forum enjoyable. But if the choice was between a humorless but informative effects forum and a free-for-all with little useful knowledge I would clearly take the former.

Agreed. I think that line got pooped on with the recent bonerflushing nonsense.

Thankfully right now, this is grygrx:

[stflbn]

It took me about 1-2 days of seeing Bonecrushing everywhere as an apparent viable explanation of a pedal's sound, tone or performance to be completely numb to the word.

Beyond that it just became mjphphfdp shfpdshfpdhs BONECRUSHING pfhpdshpfhdspfhpdBONECRUSHINGshfpdshfpdsmjphphfdp shfpdshfpdhs BONECRUSHING pfhpdshpfhdspfhpdBONECRUSHINGshfpdshfpdsmjphphfdps hfpdshfpdhsBONECRUSHINGpfhpdshpfhdspfhpdBONECRUSHI NGshfpdshfpdsmjphphfdpshfpdshfpdhsBONECRUSHINGpfhp dshpfhdspfhpdBONECRUSHINGshfpdshfpdsmjphphfdp shfpdshfpdhsBONECRUSHING pfhpdshpfhdspfhpdBONECRUSHINGshfpdshfpdsmjphphfdp shfpdshfpdhs BONECRUSHING pfhpdshpfhdspfhpdBONECRUSHINGshfpdshfpds.



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[bigchiefbc]

Originally Posted by nad

Agreed. I think that line got pooped on with the recent bonerflushing nonsense.

Thankfully right now, this is grygrx:

No, this is grygrx:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_umAXFC95Y

[Toasted]

I'm going to become the TB:FX forum Hall Monitor Snitch Bitch. Wait, become?

[Thunderscreech]

In defense of the Bonekrushing tone thread, it started out as a good idea, but got out of control. As someone who plays and is into that type of music, it was nice to have a thread to talk about my stuff with people who were into the same sort of thing. At first i was like , but then I was like when all the other stuff started mixing into it. and when it was closed I was like

[JanusZarate]

Wow, the Effects Forum has changed since I disappeared for a while.

But I'm back, so it should be fine.








...right?

[Nyarlathotep]

I gotta say, I do really regret letting things get out of hand on both my end and others.

Originally Posted by Thunderscreech

In defense of the Bonekrushing tone thread, it started out as a good idea, but got out of control. As someone who plays and is into that type of music, it was nice to have a thread to talk about my stuff with people who were into the same sort of thing. At first i was like , but then I was like when all the other stuff started mixing into it. and when it was closed I was like

+1. I did start it with the intention of discussing effects that were/are absolutely Krushing to anything put in front of the amp they were run thru.

And it degenerated. Sigh.... Thats the internets for ya

Originally Posted by MysticBoo

Wow, the Effects Forum has changed since I disappeared for a while.
But I'm back, so it should be fine.
...right?

It would be better if you AND Spanky both came back tho....

[MakiSupaStar]

I've found the whole thing kind of weird and awkward, like being the old guy walking into a high school locker room.

[Mudfuzz]

Originally Posted by TheBigO

This is by far my favorite (and most useful to me) subforum at TalkBass and while my interest waxes and wanes depending on whether I'm actively looking for new pedals or what the topics of discussion are, I generally enjoy reading and posting.

But the general tone around here has become a lot more chippy and impatient lately. And I mean beyond whatever that "spat" was about soundclips, though I suppose it's a symptom of a larger condition. I'm not talking about one or two people but an overall feel.

I don't know if it's that people are taking themselves and an internet message board too seriously or if there's just a diminishing level or respect shown, but either way it's annoying and needs to be toned down.

I agree, people have been very snippy on TB lately, and I was once again reminded why I almost never post or read out side of the effects section.

Out side of the BC love thread pt3 I missed most of the weirdness that has gone on here intill after the fact, and I don't read every thread.

Also if I seam snippy it is almost always just misguided humor and no more