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Apparently the world of bass playing also encompasses the world of failed and frustrated comedians.
I have to disagree. They seem quite accomplished to me.I know enough about bass. I come here for comic relief.
I'm starting a smart *** union. This way we would all get paid per comment. Insults would earn raises and promotions.
;-/ just agree to disagree

I would like to apply for a steward position in said union.
I do tend to like to explore topics of interest to me and one means is to defend a side that's less supported. A topic is more thoroughly discussed when there are competing opinions involved.
I suppose that this is what developed in my social skills where "small talk" should have been.![]()
Talk about a dream job!Is it possible that there are people here in the world of TB that are paid to be full time contrarians that does nothing but argue with any and all threads?
It's a free-for-all. This isn't the only forum with the same type of atmosphere.Is it possible that there are people here in the world of TB that are paid to be full time contrarians that does nothing but argue with any and all threads?
It sure seems like it. Even with the most, simplistic threads like "Bass is good" will get a handful of paid TB members to say something like ". . .bassists are just frustrated guitarist. . . "
Just frustrating and kind of confusing.
Next, I wonder if I'll get a nastygram admonishment from a moderator for posting this. . . ???