Anybody else afraid of any forums here?

[ScrewDevil]

Why are people getting points for breaking rules? One would think they should get demerits.

I think a team should be immediately dispatched to the rule breaker's home to administer a severe beating. Lol

 

[StudioStuntz]

Seriously, my biggest problem with TalkBass is that I spend too much time talking. I need to join something called PracticeBass

I tried that forum for a while, but all they seem to do is talk about practicing.

 

[LBS-bass]

BTW, I was going to pop in on the thread titled "Headless Club" but it scared me. How do they even think up things to talk about?

 

[StudioStuntz]

...
Stepped on a turd while wearing my Red Ball Jets.
Do I use a popsicle stick or a butter knife?

Those lyrics sound so familiar, yet I can't place them.
I'm thinking it was either from the original 'Hair' Broadway Cast album, the opening song on Mealanie's 'Brand New Key' album, or a Zappa ditty, wherein he speaks those lyrics.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

I want desperately at times to make some good spirited, and (I think) funny, jokes over in the effects forum. I dare not ever attempt that again. Just looking at the avatars of some of the posters hanging out there is enough to tame me.

I also shut off notifications to the classifieds and one particular artist forum here. The 2 unsubscriptions saves me a lot of time, money and aggravation. I'm not ascaired of those 2 places though. Just know it's better for me to keep out.

Effects I'm ascaired of.

How about you?







And yes, I know there's no such word but I like it .

There seems to be some overly sensitive ones here as well. When it comes to posting, be it on chat rooms, Facebook or what ever, you put it out there,it isn’t so much what you think you said as how what you posted is interpreted.

 

[Chris Fitzgerald]

But many here take TalkBass way too seriously. They cannot tolerate people disagreeing with them

I actually got suspended for saying that I have no interest in playing a 4 string bass because I only play 5 string basses.
Many here need a chill pill.
I am completely comfortable with the fact that people disagree with me and have different opinions ... As long as they don't try to shut down my free speech.

There is no "free speech" on a privately run forum when said speech is against either the spirit or the letter of the site rules.

The job of the site moderators is to enforce the rules of the site. They donate their time to do this because they believe in the mission of the site. Without their good work, this site would be like so many other sites where every other discussion devolves into a commercial cesspool or a political distance urination contest. People tend to like Talkbass because the site rules attempt to limit discussion to topics of common interest that can hopefully be discussed in a civil manner. Those who feel the rules go too far are welcome to discuss the matter at the site's help desk. Criticizing the site moderators or their actions in the public forums, however, is not allowed under the current site rules.

 

[jamro217]

I've only gotten a few really harsh responses to posts in close to five years. Most were because of mistakes I made in wording my comments which led to misunderstanding. These were easily rectified. Early on I made two comments that were clearly political in nature and realized that was wrong when it was mentioned. The only time I feel I was unjustly punished was when I tried to explain how sound waves in the lower registers can react with certain effects and warn another member of potential unwanted sonic byproducts. I got a warning for trolling. That was my first and final foray onto the effects forum. Most of the people here seem to be level headed and courteous, even if they don't agree on all matters. There are some members here I look forward to hearing from because they share their wisdom so readily. There are others who are just fun to converse with. All in all I love it here. Thanks.

 

[Pbassmanca]

Jesus

YES???!!!

 

[EatS1stBassist]

YES???!!!

LMAO!!

 

[Joe Nerve]

I took some theory (and forgot much more than I remember) but alot of guys over there spew out theory off the tops of their heads like I spew out lines from Caddyshack.

I actually went out of my way to search "Caddyshack" cuz I had to tell you that that line made me laugh 3 separate times today, cuz it stuck in my head. Thank you.

 

[Drgonzonm]

,(be)cause and effects.
Tend to stay away from the ask forum. Not because, it's the person being asked, but because of the vile posted asked against the asked.
Haven't found the Rosetta stone to the secret languages used in jazz, I mixed up about the mixalodian, quit exploring the Dorian, the modes need to written in greek, that way we know its a secret.

the mods locked the ask a pro forum that I treaded softly in, no, I didn't carry a big stick, but, I don't play a short scale bass either

 

[beaglesandbass]

the mods locked the ask a pro forum that I treaded softly in, no, I didn't carry a big stick, but, I don't play a short scale bass either

That pro is no longer part of TB, which is why that forum was locked

 

[RustyAxe]

C'mon folks. It's the Band Management forum that keeps me playing with my band. Sometimes after reading some of the posts I wanna kiss all the guys in my band on the foreheads for not being "those guys".

 

[Ric5]

There is no "free speech" on a privately run forum when said speech is against either the spirit or the letter of the site rules.

The job of the site moderators is to enforce the rules of the site. They donate their time to do this because they believe in the mission of the site. Without their good work, this site would be like so many other sites where every other discussion devolves into a commercial cesspool or a political distance urination contest. People tend to like Talkbass because the site rules attempt to limit discussion to topics of common interest that can hopefully be discussed in a civil manner. Those who feel the rules go too far are welcome to discuss the matter at the site's help desk. Criticizing the site moderators or their actions in the public forums, however, is not allowed under the current site rules.

pretty much anything we say can get us suspended

 

[Salicete]

Post count bullies
Seniority bullies
Know-it-all bullies
Wanna-be moderators and admis (who ARE NOT actually mods or admins)
"You didn't introduce yourself" idiots
"No pic, it didn't happen" weenies
"Dupe Guys" and I've said it before, I KNOW there is a secret thread where fabulous prizes are doled out for the first guy to call "DUPE!" Why else would these lunatics be so eager to embarrass someone else?

And there is a ~special~ place in Hell (well, there would be if Hell existed) for The Tools who belittle others for knot knowing something "obvious," or that The Tool has known for years.

They act like there valuable time is wasted in simply answering a question, yet they are wasting more time being jerks to someone simply seeking advice or help.

Keyboard warriors, every forum has them. They treat people on the Internet like crap, but would NEVER do it in real life because they would be friendless, or worse yet, beaten to a pulp.

I'm not "ascarid" of any forum, because I just ignore the aforementioned morons.

 

[Ric5]

I remember when I first started Talkbass I got made fun of for 2 reasons ... I posted a topic that was posted before and then I brought up an old thread from 8 years ago ... But since I am thick skinned and don't really care what people think I ignored it and kept on posting ...

No matter what you post there is someone here who won't like it.

But if we all simply learn to not get irritated when someone disagrees with us then life would be a lot easier.

Pretty much all of our opinions are subjective and should be treated as such

But the real question is ... is there a best bass for ( fill in the blank )

 

[buldog5151bass]

pretty much anything we say can get us suspended

No, the rules are quite clear. Play nice and you stay. Ignore the rules, and you will be asked to leave the sandbox.

 

[guy n. cognito]

Post count bullies
Seniority bullies
Know-it-all bullies
Wanna-be moderators and admis (who ARE NOT actually mods or admins)
"You didn't introduce yourself" idiots
"No pic, it didn't happen" weenies
"Dupe Guys" and I've said it before, I KNOW there is a secret thread where fabulous prizes are doled out for the first guy to call "DUPE!" Why else would these lunatics be so eager to embarrass someone else?

And there is a ~special~ place in Hell (well, there would be if Hell existed) for The Tools who belittle others for knot knowing something "obvious," or that The Tool has known for years.

Keyboard warriors, every forum has them. They treat people on the Internet like crap, but would NEVER do it in real life because they would be friendless, or worse yet, beaten to a pulp.

I'm not "ascarid" of any forum, because I just ignore the aforementioned morons.

At least you aren’t angry about it.

 

[Salicete]

At least you aren’t angry about it.

Fact, I'm one of those "well-meaning" jerks, who is fully aware that he is a complete jerk, so no anger, just full of opinions, which I will cheerfully share.

 

[guy n. cognito]

Fact, I'm one of those "well-meaning" jerks, who is fully aware that he is a complete jerk, so no anger, just full of opinions, which I will cheerfully share.

Ahh....