What's the etiquette around here? Or, a sideways introduction...

[bassistjoe93]

As do the male equivalents = Cat Man Dudes

Catman? Dude.

 

[blendermassacre]

Catman? Dude.

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Katmandu(de)

 

[lucas vigor]

Well...I've been lurking for a while, even bought a couple of basses on the BST...and I'm generally impressed and/or amused at the quality of the conversation. Having hung around other hobby/professional fora, I must say...musicians are much cooler than the bulk of random dimwits who congregate online. Seriously--I've seen sensitive subjects handled with intelligence, grace, and wit. Plenty of good-natured, puerile fun, too, but...hey, that's how it is in the band.

All that said, I always find it a bit awkward, entering into conversation in an established, familiar collective. I feel like the guy at the party standing off in the corner, occasionally blurting out something inappropriate. (Hey, wait...That's me...)

So, ladies, gentlemen, and all those who actively or passively defy categorization...How do the introductions begin? And is the hazing terribly uncomfortable?

As in any forum, there are the “forum pros” or “hot shots” (as I like to call them). These are posters that are very, very popular, have attracted cult followers and fans. They have upwards of 100s of posts a day, on every conceivable subject. They consider themselves to be experts in everything, and their fans always agree with them.
Of course, I don’t know how they have time to actually ply their craft, since you see their posts occurring round the clock, 7 days a week. (I often wondered why, for example, a bassist like Pino Palladino is not the top poster on a forum like this…probably because he is too busy actually working, playing bass).

As a new poster, your best bet is to keep your posts warm and fuzzy. Don’t have any strong opinions. Don’t have any opinions that differ from the current popular theory, despite things like common sense or logic…those are outdated concepts on a talk forum. At all times, you want to agree with the top dawgs on the forum. Disagree at your own peril!
Basically, if you look out the window and the sun is shining and the sky is blue….be careful how you say it. I guarantee there will be one of the forum pros who will say something quite different! They might say, “no, the sky is green today, as it always is”…or “do a search before posting”….and the forum fanboys will all nod their heads in agreement, calling you crazy…or otherwise hurling personal insults at you because you stupidly announced you had an opinion that they disagree with..

That’s the way this, and every other forum in existence operates. Millions of self proclaimed experts, very few real experts, a lot of BS , drama, hype and fanboy-ism. Oh, and welcome aboard!

 

[Funky Ghost]

 

[MatticusMania]

Catman? Dude.

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Katmandu(de)

Both acceptable responses!

 

[MatticusMania]

As in any forum, there are the “forum pros” or “hot shots” (as I like to call them). These are posters that are very, very popular, have attracted cult followers and fans. They have upwards of 100s of posts a day, on every conceivable subject. They consider themselves to be experts in everything, and their fans always agree with them.
Of course, I don’t know how they have time to actually ply their craft, since you see their posts occurring round the clock, 7 days a week. (I often wondered why, for example, a bassist like Pino Palladino is not the top poster on a forum like this…probably because he is too busy actually working, playing bass).

As a new poster, your best bet is to keep your posts warm and fuzzy. Don’t have any strong opinions. Don’t have any opinions that differ from the current popular theory, despite things like common sense or logic…those are outdated concepts on a talk forum. At all times, you want to agree with the top dawgs on the forum. Disagree at your own peril!
Basically, if you look out the window and the sun is shining and the sky is blue….be careful how you say it. I guarantee there will be one of the forum pros who will say something quite different! They might say, “no, the sky is green today, as it always is”…or “do a search before posting”….and the forum fanboys will all nod their heads in agreement, calling you crazy…or otherwise hurling personal insults at you because you stupidly announced you had an opinion that they disagree with..

That’s the way this, and every other forum in existence operates. Millions of self proclaimed experts, very few real experts, a lot of BS , drama, hype and fanboy-ism. Oh, and welcome aboard!

Outting yourself so soon? Mysterion, Id like to introduce you to lucas vigor, resident forum pro.



All in good fun!

 

[lucas vigor]

No No NO! Matticus!

I would have to be a popular poster with everyone always agreeing with me, to be one of the forum pros here!

My every utterance would have to be taken as gospel! I would have to play alt rock! I would have to own 5 Foderas (with a 6 and 7th bass being currently made for me by Dan Atkinson) use Fearful cabs....yet gig and do many pro recording sessions with the cheapest bass possible, because I am sooooo special!

 

[MatticusMania]

No No NO! Matticus!

I would have to be a popular poster with everyone always agreeing with me, to be one of the forum pros here!

My every utterance would have to be taken as gospel! I would have to play alt rock! I would have to own 5 Foderas (with a 6 and 7th bass being currently made for me by Dan Atkinson) use Fearful cabs....yet gig and do many pro recording sessions with the cheapest bass possible, because I am sooooo special!

Haha! Like I said, all in good fun!

 

[MJ5150]

As do the male equivalents = Cat Man Dudes

That Bob Seger tune is off the chain!

-Mike

 

[Mysterion]

Haha! Such colorful banter!

...As I said gents, I'm a journalist. I do my homework, check backgrounds, learn the players. Every forum has its share of stock characters; Fanbois, blowhards, clowns both comic and tragic, gentle sages, and brash young things...I've snooped around long enough to know some of the players...

That said...thanks to all, for a very TB welcome!

 

[Eric Perry]

As in any forum, there are the “forum pros” or “hot shots” (as I like to call them). These are posters that are very, very popular, have attracted cult followers and fans. They have upwards of 100s of posts a day, on every conceivable subject. They consider themselves to be experts in everything, and their fans always agree with them.
Of course, I don’t know how they have time to actually ply their craft, since you see their posts occurring round the clock, 7 days a week. (I often wondered why, for example, a bassist like Pino Palladino is not the top poster on a forum like this…probably because he is too busy actually working, playing bass).

As a new poster, your best bet is to keep your posts warm and fuzzy. Don’t have any strong opinions. Don’t have any opinions that differ from the current popular theory, despite things like common sense or logic…those are outdated concepts on a talk forum. At all times, you want to agree with the top dawgs on the forum. Disagree at your own peril!
Basically, if you look out the window and the sun is shining and the sky is blue….be careful how you say it. I guarantee there will be one of the forum pros who will say something quite different! They might say, “no, the sky is green today, as it always is”…or “do a search before posting”….and the forum fanboys will all nod their heads in agreement, calling you crazy…or otherwise hurling personal insults at you because you stupidly announced you had an opinion that they disagree with..

That’s the way this, and every other forum in existence operates. Millions of self proclaimed experts, very few real experts, a lot of BS , drama, hype and fanboy-ism. Oh, and welcome aboard!

You're a bitter, jaded man, aren't you?

 

[mongo2]

Welcome aboard.

Nomex suits are third door on the right, by the water cooler.

 

[lucas vigor]

Haha! Such colorful banter!

...As I said gents, I'm a journalist. I do my homework, check backgrounds, learn the players. Every forum has its share of stock characters; Fanbois, blowhards, clowns both comic and tragic, gentle sages, and brash young things...I've snooped around long enough to know some of the players...

That said...thanks to all, for a very TB welcome!

Don't forget the "Bitter, Jaded man".

 

[lucas vigor]

You're a bitter, jaded man, aren't you?

Now, don't be sad just because you self-identify as one of the forum hot shots I so accurately described!

You should be more like Mongo. Put me on your ignore list so that you can't even see my posts!

 

[Funky Ghost]

OH! I almost forgot....

She says Welcome !Invalid Link Removed


TB:OT rule ... redhead hello.

 

[MatticusMania]

TB:OT rule ... redhead hello.

There is a redhead in TB:OT?

 

[SamanthaCay]

There is a redhead in TB:OT?

DUH! username n/a is a redhead.

 

[blendermassacre]

There is a redhead in TB:OT?

I is one.

 

[MatticusMania]

DUH! username n/a is a redhead.

Was he?

I is one.

You bald.


When I hear/see 'redhead' I think female.

So yeah, just username...



wheres that guy been? and fassa too? coincidence?

 

[lucas vigor]

Haha! Such colorful banter!

...As I said gents, I'm a journalist. I do my homework, check backgrounds, learn the players. Every forum has its share of stock characters; Fanbois, blowhards, clowns both comic and tragic, gentle sages, and brash young things...I've snooped around long enough to know some of the players...

That said...thanks to all, for a very TB welcome!

Forums do come with a wide array of personality types. Some of the ones I like the best are:

1. The Purist: The purist believes that the only legitimate bass is a Fender P-Bass, with flatwound strings. The purist does not like tapping, slapping, pick playing or effects. The Purist does not like any note other than the 1 and the 5.
2. The extended ranger: His bass has 13 strings, and was custom made. He is close, personal friends with Hadrien Ferraud. Though his bass has 13 strings, it only has one pick-up
3. The Guardian: The guardian is here to make sure you know who is the boss. He basically serves as an “enforcer” for the “Forum Pro”, much like the enforcer is hired specifically to protect the center in hockey.
4. The Collector: The collector has 20 or more basses, and can barely play on even one of them. Yet, he owns basses from almost every instrument maker.
5. The Tone is in the Handser: This one is self-explanatory…but indulge me; much like Thor Heyerdahl, the tone is in the handser can make papyrus strung with a rubber band SING! (and he has actually done session work this way)
6. The Psychologist: This one has no degree, but makes pronouncements about your mental status, based on your posts. Why spend money going to therapy? Just shoot this one an email and you will get a free analysis.
7. The drive-by Newb: I actually like this one the best. He likes to make posts such as “Jazz sux” or “Why do you love Geddy Lee when he plainly sux?” or my personal fave, “Jaco sux”.
8. The Doom/Black/Stoner/Norwegian mettaler: This one talks about bands you have probably never heard of.
9. The old dude: Believes the Beatles are responsible for every major invention since beer was invented in Assyria. This one is supposed to be a hippy, all into peace and love…but say something bad about the Beatles and he is quick to go all Manson family on ya!