We, the TalkBass staff, are aware that there is an economic dimension to the life of musicians and bassists. Conditions of international trade and manufacturing influence the availability and price of instruments and gear. We are also aware that the future direction of these economic factors may be shifting and is the topic of much discussion, particularly with reference to changing American tariff policies. It's understandable that you would want to discuss these policies on the forum.
Nevertheless, because they are created by elected officials, such policies are inevitably tied up with political views and goals. While it may be theoretically possible to discuss them from a strictly economic angle, in practice these discussions cannot avoid political implications. Political discussion is an area that is not permitted on TB forums.
After discussion, the admins and mods have decided that threads and posts raising issues to do with these tariffs will not be allowed on TB forums. We encourage you to inform yourself on these issues and discuss them in other forums where the terms of service permit such discussions. Thank you for understanding.
Sincerely, the Staff
Nevertheless, because they are created by elected officials, such policies are inevitably tied up with political views and goals. While it may be theoretically possible to discuss them from a strictly economic angle, in practice these discussions cannot avoid political implications. Political discussion is an area that is not permitted on TB forums.
After discussion, the admins and mods have decided that threads and posts raising issues to do with these tariffs will not be allowed on TB forums. We encourage you to inform yourself on these issues and discuss them in other forums where the terms of service permit such discussions. Thank you for understanding.
Sincerely, the Staff
