How does someone get BANNED from TB??

[BlueAliceOasis]

I also find it strange that it's forbidden to discuss what a psychopath Donald Trump is, but it's fine to have an 'I Back A Hot Singer Babe' thread.

Not sure what era this forum is living in.

No one likes Donald Trump, end of conversation.

 

[GretschWretch]

I also find it strange that it's forbidden to discuss what a psychopath Donald Trump is, but it's fine to have an 'I Back A Hot Singer Babe' thread.

Not sure what era this forum is living in.

Try looking at it more from the perspective of "It ain't watcha say, it's the way thatcha say it." Even so and given that, sometimes it is watcha say. Thin-ice topics: politics, religion, Teisco is better than Fender.

 

[jwilson67]

Rule #3: Off-limit Topics & Forum-Specific Rules Controversial topics will be VERY closely moderated. Politics and religious debate/discussion are not allowed in any forum unless specifically allowed by the forum's posted rules ("sticky" threads).

 

[jwilson67]

This isn't a "Sticky" thread

 

[D M C]

I don't know. I guess I am just used to debate, and I think it's a healthy thing, and I think expressing opinions leads to shared knowledge and understanding. Maybe most people don't think that way.



I don't know. Disagreeing with the majority (or disagreeing with one particularly authoritarian mod) can be seen as 'being a jerk'. Which is a bit poopie.

Disagreeing with the majority doesn't make someone wrong. It just makes them unwelcome. I think making differing opinions unwelcome is a bad thing. If you can argue with those people you can at least understand what informed their opinion, maybe some people will change their opinions (although most are too proud), but either way at least you get to a position of understanding - assuming the correspondents aren't idiots - rather than just a rule-enforced begrudging acceptance.

It just doesn't seem very musicianly to me.

I more or less agree however, I haven't seen anyone not welcome if they disagree with the majority posting on a topic, unless they were being kinda jerky about it.

There was a thread a while ago that had Super_Freak arguing against, seemingly, everybody else about the exactness of the earth's sphericality, but people went out of their way to post that they enjoyed his participation in TB.

Anyway, I'm not saying it doesn't happen, just that it hasn't been my experience.

 

[BassFishingInAmerica]

Don't know ... but one thing that should get you a one-way ticket out of here is posting "Fender vs Squier" threads.

 

[jwilson67]

Don't know ... but one thing that should get you a one-way ticket out of here is posting "Fender vs Squier" threads.

Or the "What are the ethics of putting a Fender decal on a Squier" threads.

 

[Liam Wald]

You can also be banned for saying bad things about relic and road worn basses.
Like for instance, if you were to say that they are poser basses that could do it.

 

[TimBosby]

Disparaging words about nitro finishes and/or not contributing to the never-ending quest to find the Best Bass for Metal.

Or angering the Mothman.



In all seriousness, though, these boards are pretty forgiving for being as big as Talkbass is. I'm guessing some people don't think the "rules of the internet" apply to them, though, and well, I guess they probably have better things to do than be on here anyway.

 

[jazzyitalian]

Suggesting that a moog synthesizer replace the bass guitar or posting any mpegs offering up a similar analogy.

 

[Beavisplaysbass]

Suggesting you pair a 115 with a 210 will do it.

I went to the local store in town, and I asked the two people I know down there that play bass.. They both told me they play a 115 and a 210. Wasn't sure if they were messing with me or not. So ironic to read this.

 

[radioface]

The relic controversy is always a fun topic. When people ask, will this pickup or this pre amp. or these strings or this amp or this brand of bass make me sound better and one suggests that only practice would make them sound better, well, hold onto your hats because in one fell swoop, one has become a hate filled troll.

 

[Justice Graves]

You can get warning points by suggesting that someone engage in cannibalistic behavior. But, to be honest, I deserved those points so I'm not grumping. Just don't be a jerk and all is well.

Good to know that my dietary suggestions will not be tolerated on this forum.

 

[Bassnomer]

The only thing I can say on the subject is that whenever I'm reading through older threads, the people who are being asses usually have been banned.

 

[MJ_Sotti]

I got some warnings and violations.

I posted a vid of a virtuoso Kris novosellic solo and I think it hit too close to home for some

 

[Old Blastard]

You will have plenty of warning. They're good about that

 

[Eric Swaim]

Playing bass through a guitar amp and complaining about the lack of low frequencies may do it.

Telling everyone your fulltime job is a rocker and only play jazz on the weekends for extra money.

 

[Smooth_bass88]

Where is Juaqo III-X? He was a cool dude.

 

[mpdd]

telling people to communicate with their band members like adults and to not start whiny threads about them?

 

[wmhill]

it depends on the mod, some have pretty thin skin on some subjects, where others have more "discretion". Same with the rules- I have an ignore list full of jerkweasle wannabes, that break rule #1 a dozen times a day, and they never get a time out.