Too. It should have two Os, duh.
Yes, it should, but my man is francophone - cut him some slack on the spelling (it's not as if it's any worse than that of most anglophones on this forum
).
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Why do certain people feel the need to post?
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Yes, it should, but my man is francophone - cut him some slack on the spelling (it's not as if it's any worse than that of most anglophones on this forum
).
So, when someone asks how to adjust their truss rod, I shouldn't tell them to start with a 5/16" deep socket and adapt up to a 3/4" breaker bar?
Jeez, why do some people feel the need to post useless new threads questioning others' useless immature input? Because there are only so many aspects of bass guitar to discuss and how many times can one ask "why don't you do a search?". The real reason is we just all like to hear ourselves type. We are one big F'd up fraternity of needy bassists. We don't get enough attention. Okay, why do I feel the need to answer all the threads? Why does Jimmy love tubes?
Exploiter8
Demons run when a good man goes to war
I'm afraid to post, but I think it's time. Since it seems my posts are thread-killers, I'll do the Kevorkian thing and hopefully pull the plug.
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I'm afraid to post, but I think it's time. Since it seems my posts are thread-killers, I'll do the Kevorkian thing and hopefully pull the plug.
X8
Good idea.
......is it working?......
Your doing it wrong, you should have used your ring finger to click your mouse when you hit the submit button.
Joking aside [for now]
I agree with the OP, I almost never post in here because I really don't like typing this stuff out [I some times will but don't post it because I feel I always sound presumptuous to me] B. every time I come down here one of you [usually the ones the OP is talking bout] say something that just bugs me but I don't like arguing about this stuff so I just move on.
I agree with the OP, I almost never post in here because I really don't like typing this stuff out [I some times will but don't post it because I feel I always sound presumptuous to me] B. every time I come down here one of you [usually the ones the OP is talking bout] say something that just bugs me but I don't like arguing about this stuff so I just move on.
One of the most constructive advice posts in this thread.
C'mon guys !! Why is everyone being so uptight and defensive ? Calling people out on their grammer, solves nothing.
Is what the OP stated, false or incorrect ? IMO no ! How is a noob supposed to sort the good advice from the bad ? Yes, everyone is entitled to post their opinions, but I think the OP has a valid point.
The only solution I can see is to report it, as I suggested earlier, or as "ryco" says, let it be called out quickly, which indeed it usually is.
Now, we are all a loving happy family again.... are n't we ??
English is not my first language, I'd like to see you write in french.
I'd just look stuff up if unsure...easy.
Plenty online dictionaries around.
I'm new to online forums, don't know anything about human nature, and just picked up my first bass yesterday, but I'd venture to guess that newbies are enthusiastic about learning their instrument, like to feel involved, want to share what they just learned in their lessons, and posting about it helps them to crystallize the concepts in their minds. I think it's cute, and if they're wrong they need to be corrected so others who are too shy to post can learn - uh, I mean, what do I know?
I think according to the rules, you just sit there and read posts for about twenty years.
Then, and only then, you may post.
Look at the bright side though, in twenty years you'll probably have a lot of good topics to post about.
Why do certain people feel the need to start a thread when they don't know which section to start it in?
As far as I can see, this thread has not been created to discuss bass playing, theory or bass lessons. What makes you put it in the General Instruction section?
Additionally, if you are so perturbed by the spread of misinformation, you are free never to participate in an internet forum again. If you choose to take part in an internet forum, accept the negatives that come with it.
And, as others say, stop whining and correct the misinformation like a mature person, if it disturbs you so much.
I'm a new bassist and have posted a few times. I try not to post unless it's a topic I know about. I think most of us newbies (but definitely not all) are pretty good about that.
I read (only!) when it comes to technique, pickup wiring, string selection (although I do love my flats!), and tons of other things that I'm still learning about. And I know I'll be in that mode for many years. When I do eventually post a bit of technique advice, I'm sure I'll get shot down by someone who knows better. That person will in turn be shot down by someone else. You don't need to be a newbie to be told you're a moron around here.
Anyway, to the OP - Don't tell us new bassists that we shouldn't participate. We have the most to gain from this place. If we get something wrong, just correct us and let us be. There's no need to start a thread just to tell us to shove off.
I read (only!) when it comes to technique, pickup wiring, string selection (although I do love my flats!), and tons of other things that I'm still learning about. And I know I'll be in that mode for many years. When I do eventually post a bit of technique advice, I'm sure I'll get shot down by someone who knows better. That person will in turn be shot down by someone else. You don't need to be a newbie to be told you're a moron around here.
Anyway, to the OP - Don't tell us new bassists that we shouldn't participate. We have the most to gain from this place. If we get something wrong, just correct us and let us be. There's no need to start a thread just to tell us to shove off.
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I think we bassists are a more sensible bunch in general, at least my experience on other forums which were not bass specific (generally guitar based) leads me to believe that. This also extends to beginner bassists. Thus, the ratio of posts featuring incorrect, off topic rubbish to posts featuring correct, on topic information is fairly low on TB, in comparison to other forum sites.
Further, I feel that posts such as the OP's may also discourage budding bassists from posting without hesitation and asking questions here.
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Doesn't follow that "If you are not qualified to answer..." discourages asking questions. Answering them, yes. Asking them, no.
I never said that you shouldn't participate.
I never said not to ask questions either.
john turner
You don't want to do that. Trust me.
nobody's telling anyone to shove off. but it is a rule of the general instruction forum that you do not answer questions if you do not know what you are talking about.
you'd think such a rule would be redundant (or at the very least obvious) but you'd be surprised at how many folks respond to questions with answers that are completely and ridiculously wrong.
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