fired can I sue?

[RexxRokket]

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DMN you are right.

 

[gln1955]

I know that straight men can act like puss... even those bearded screaming metal guys and that *rap ha. I never said something about anyone being ''lesbian'' tho... anyway.

You just come across as being cut from the same cloth as the BL in the OP. Not a good impression.

 

[RexxRokket]

You just come across as being cut from the same cloth as the BL in the OP. Not a good impression.

Yeh

 

[bassstrangler]

I'm going to just come out and say it. This thread is bad, really bad. It kind of reminds me of the thankfully cancelled reunion of Roseanne.

 

[MultiScaleMale]

Definitely treading the "Thread Locked" waters.

 

[SactoBass]

look on the bright side: you got yourself a free life lesson

Bada-bing!

 

[TL23NC]

I agree, but wow, it's tough to read the OP. Did you read the OP on a phone or a browser? It's roughly readable on a phone, but in a browser it looks like one of those pictures that you squint and see the cat. Punctuation and paragraphs are a very good suggestion if you want to be taken seriously.

I agree with many here that the OP wasn't clear but IMO that's no reason to make a snarky comment. Other folks found a way to use constructive criticism.

 

[bucephylus]

I was in 3 bands up until Friday. One of which had a drummer from two of the bands, however all he did was complain so we were in process of finding a replacement (which we did). Meanwhile one of the members booked a gig at a place where me and the drummer's other band play at many times. The person who booked us made sure to not conflict the schedules, and they booked us opposite months. That club does not book a band two mths in a row or two times in a mth for that matter. So one band is Sept and Nov and the other is Oct and Dec. I mentioned to my bandmate/leader of the other band about the gig and a few daya later he starts texting me mad because he thought I did dirty by booking where he played at and it was insulting to him and I "stole" his band without him (although he has another band with the same drummer without me ). He was ok about this before until the booking I told him that the drummer was probably quitting because all he did was complain about the genre and lower pay and where thw venue was at etc. The namd leader from the other band said he made the drummer quit. Then he said anyone associating with my other band wasn't gonna work with him. And continued to call my band horsepoop. I asked if he was letting me go and he never answered..said to give him a few days. then added "lol" So Friday comes and we have a gig. a few hours before I have to get ready, he text me saying I was replaced that night and future too. LAST minute. I was with that band for 2 yrs and helped make that band where it is today-we are even nominated for best local band! We have full booking schedules all way to Dec.. He fired me bc I wouldn't pick one band and for getting a gig at same club. I would of never sabatoge either bands bc I was in them both. This is 2nd time he fired me. Last time he Facebook messaged me drunk last year, and started saying the both me and drummer sucked and continued to call me names like **** and just bashed me. this guy is a great guitarist but has issues. He hired me back but this time I will not return if asked. He constantly puts other bands and musicians down. My question is, can I take him to small claims court for the gigs we have booked seeing they were booked with me in mind? We had a full schedule and one even has a flier with my face in it. I have been contacting clubs to let them know I am not playing with them no longer. Burning bridges.? darn straight but it's the truth. I normally wouldn't but he did me bad. that band, we played at clubs I played before but I never complained.. I encouraged it. Then to make me choose?No. He fired me and I did no wrong. let me know if I can. Sorry this is long. I have been upset about this. thank you

The US legal system always allows you to sue for anything you want. Costs money, and you may not win.

But, take a step back. You have to pick your battles. In music, you’ve got your skill, your knowledge and your rep. Of those, your rep is the most vulnerable. You have to protect it. The world is large; but, the world of musicians is small. It is ultra important for your rep that you take the high road every time. Doesn’t mean you can’t be frosted at the unethical characters you will run into from time to time. Happens to us all. Just don’t work with them any more. Your goal is to cultivate your rep that you are easy to work with. Bands come and go. Reputations OTOH have long lifetimes. Take care of yours.

 

[getrhythm]

Please! Who are you going to sue...and for what?! You're just venting. Blowing off steam. Get a grip and move on. Has the OP ever chimed in here after the initial post?

 

[39-Bassist]

Just move on and learn the lesson...It's not worth the headache.

 

[BassFishingInAmerica]

Definitely treading the "Thread Locked" waters.

*Like a thread over troubled waters
They will lock it down*

 

[DanAdams]

Take it to a cheesy court TV show. This would be entertaining as heck, especially if you all showed up in Rock and Roll costumes.
and BONUS!!! the show covers the settlement.

 

[Renaissance]

IBTL

So has anyone answered her question? I would think you could forget about suing and just move on with your life but I haven't seen that posted yet. It seems so simple to me. I must be really, really, really smart.

Oh yeah, work on your writing skills two!

 

[ELG60]

I tried to follow the story but it was such a run on purging rant that making sense of the trail of events was just too difficult causing me to abandon further effort after only a few lines of text that were so confusing there was just no way to logically sort it out with any level of understanding of the timeline and issues that lead to the misunderstanding or misguided perception of other peoples
actions that caused the ill feelings and relationships to suffer whatever damage they did resulting in a possible lost gig or possible breakup of musical associations that could have blossomed into rewarding scenarios for everyone concerned although whatever interpretation was actually gained from reading those first few sentences is most likely skewed anyway so finding any value in continuing the effort of trying to make sense of anything seemed pointless and besides I just started up a new episode of my favorite Netflix show which really captured whatever attention could have been targeted to the original post so everything herein is pointless nonsense anyway so just ignore it and find comfort in the fact that law suits probably find more credibility if there is an actual contract that has been violated by one party or the other however hot being a lawyer anything said towards such an event is simply hearsay and carries no worth so for what it's worth if there is any money available to throw away then either toss it in the trash or consult with an attorney because the result of either action will be the same in that you will have
thrown good money away.

 

[ELG60]

I see what you did here.

 

[guy n. cognito]

IBTL

So has anyone answered her question?

Only a few dozen posters....

 

[drumandstage]

Even if you filed suit and won, you will have a hard time finding work afterward.

 

[BCRichguy]

Fair question which I’ll do my best to answer.

My tl:dr answer is - Not really.

And if you’ll induldge me to clarify it further, it wasn’t meant to a be smartass comment by any stretch. My point to the member from the Netherlands is that we have a legal system to address grievances here. So if the notion of somebody wanting to know if they can sue somebody seems typically American (whatever that means) you might want to consider what the alternatives might be if you couldn't file a lawsuit.

I personally think it’s rather comforting to know that the first reaction for (most) people who feel wronged is to seek a legal remedy rather than take it upon themselves to get satisfaction. I’d rather someone say “I’ll see you in court.” than say “I’ll see you dead!”

I didn’t bother spelling it all out as much as I did in the above because I figured he was clever chap and likely smart enough to connect the dots.

As far as social commentary goes - it’s inevitable. Especially in an artistic medium such as music, which is arguably one huge act of social commentary. Most songs aren’t about abstractions or pretty landscapes. They're about the human experience and condition.

With regards to “just bass” topics, that’s what the bulk of the discourse here is about. Along with a lot of other things thrown in if you read many threads. Most of us don’t talk shop exclusively. But even so, 99% of my posts are close to being exclusively bass related. So if that one comment bothered you, about all I can say is, after many years and me now heading towards 15K worth of posts, I’m bound to say something somebody doesn't appreciate seeing or thinking about. Sorry it had to be you. But so it goes.

Onward!

I, along with being a bass player am also a gun owner and just get tired of the same old 'all americans shoot up schools for fun' type comments I read EVERYWHERE. Up till now Basstalk has always been somewhere that has been joyfully free of political commentary on both sides (as far as I've seen, anyways) and I would hate to see people have their politics start to creep into their comments as I'm sure I'm in the minority here as far as my pro-2a and political feelings go. My point is I come here to talk about bass and music stuff...lets keep it that way, don't you agree?

 

[bassstrangler]

I, along with being a bass player am also a gun owner and just get tired of the same old 'all americans shoot up schools for fun' type comments I read EVERYWHERE. Up till now Basstalk has always been somewhere that has been joyfully free of political commentary on both sides (as far as I've seen, anyways) and I would hate to see people have their politics start to creep into their comments as I'm sure I'm in the minority here as far as my pro-2a and political feelings go. My point is I come here to talk about bass and music stuff...lets keep it that way, don't you agree?

Then stop bringing it up, if you want to TalkBass then stick to it.

 

[Stumbo]

TL;DR
My question is, can I take him to small claims court for the gigs we have booked seeing they were booked with me in mind?