Things You've Learned by Postings on TB

[SanDiegoHarry]

1) People are willing to believe the silliest things.
2) An honor-system trade environment (the TB Classifieds) *can* work. That very nearly restores my faith in humanity. Very nearly.

 

[danosix]

3) I like the Carrots option....because ultimately, I don't care what you play or do.....as long its not illegal QUOTE]

Actually, I don't even care if it's illegal as long as it doesn't hurt anyone - (I mean, weed is still illegal a lot of places, at one time or another just about any sex thing you can think of (or do) has been banned by SOMEONE!).
Also... Don't be DI@K because no one likes a PAIN IN THE @SS! I see what you did there.

 

[danosix]

I've learned.....

Even when you're right, YOU'RE WRONG!


A $100 bass slays a $1000 bass.

Except if someone is PRAISING said $100 bass - then of course it's a waist of time because they SHOULD be playing some obscure boutique instrument that cost more than your first couple of cars - 'cause that's TOTALLY relevant to someone who's playing a SX.

 

[Wooly John]

Modes - oh my God, Modes! Mention modes and you start a fight. Everyone has a different understanding of modes and will defend their position vigorously!

 

[Moe Hickey]

I have learned the older I get, the less I know.

 

[flojob]

Some of same folks that come drop in a thread and whine about overdone topics or using the search function are the same folks that love another "how awesome is tort/flats/p bass" thread.

 

[Matthew_84]

I've learned that apparently rap music is factually awful music, any bassist who plays with a pick should just become a guitarist and get it over with, and that a P Bass can only make one sound no matter who plays it and how.

 

[lfmn16]

I've learned that there are a lot of closed minded bass players that can't stand to see the role of the bass evolve. Fortunately I've also learned that they are a minority; loud and strident in their views, but still a minority.

 

[rtslinger]

I learned that when people have something in common, they can share their thoughts, experiences, knowledge and feelings about it with people they don't know or in most cases have never met. And enjoy it so much that they come back for years.

 

[DavetheDude]

I've learned a lot of people don't realize there's a place outside the USA

Sounds familiar. I work for a company with an American mother corporation outside of the U. S. Do you think they take any interest in other countries' laws or regulations?

 

[Steadfast]

Sounds familiar. I work for a company with an American mother corporation outside of the U. S. Do you think they take any interest in other countries' laws or regulations?

.....then kick them out and do without the USA.

 

[FilterFunk]

I've learned that having decades of experience playing exclusively bass-cable-amp means that effects are worthless. You're wasting your time trying to get a Moog-like tone, even if the song calls for it. Just play that "Chameleon" line, or any synth-bass line for that matter, bass-cable-amp, because bass-cable-amp will always sound better. Or if a synth-bass tone is absolutely necessary, only play it on a keyboard. Do not desecrate your pristine bass tone; 'tis sacrilege to do so! Any deviation from bass-cable-amp is pointless, and all effects are toys and/or crutches.

I wonder if people go into steakhouses just to tell the staff and customers, "I'm a vegan, and those steaks you're eating are worthless!"

 

[Phildevoid]

I have learned a lot here but the one thing that really sticks out is that the people here have a great sense of humor. Good sarcasm stop for me in the day.

 

[micguy]

I've learned that, despite a degree in Acoustical Physics, a few decades designing pro audio gear, and a few decades (some over lap in those decades) playing bass, that even though I might freely share something I think valuable to someone who has less experience than I, if he disagrees with me....

I am an idiot.

Luickily that doesn't happen too often.

I've also learned that firing the drummer solves way more problems than I would have guessed.

 

[rodv66]

I didn't say anything about him, but there was a thread a few months ago where many folks had plenty to say about him.

I know, just busting your balls.

 

[Chris 'Wighat' Jordan]

Almost every bit of gear-related info I've gotten in over a decade has been from TB.

 

[lbbc]

I have learned to try basses out for myself before I buy..... just because someone else raves about a certain brand, it may not be for everyone. (I bought and sold my Sire bass based on recommendations here on TB... couldn't bond with it at all)

 

[baileyboy]

Things you've learned Posting on TB...

Carrots are overrated.

 

[roller]

I've learned:

1) that just like with cars, beer and In N' Out Burger, just because something has been discontinued or isn't available in your geographic area, that doesn't necessarily make it better than what someone else goes with. as a buddy of mine says, "Like what you like."

2) that it's perfectly okay to start a thread about a previously discussed topic (even though there are a few TB'ers who will try to shut that thread down immediately and tell you to 'quit yer postin' and do yer research!')

3) there are some genuinely fantastic and helpful folks who participate in this site.

 

[red_rhino]

I haven't learned anything. I knew it all already.