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Location: Texas | What is happening to the OFC?
Everything was so normal and smooth a few days ago.
Now, there are 2 sites, people are freaking out, clones of members in another place, no site of Al, members bitchin', rejoicin', complaining', tons of new pictures, videos, new groups,
what IS GOING ON!
I am confused. . .
que pasa?
carajo! |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | That sounds like a good assessment of the situation... Exciting isn't it? :eek: |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | In a nutshell?
Lots of people asked for improvements, but lots of people apparently forgot to say don't change anything. :rolleyes: |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Patch......
that was perfect! |
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Location: Vernon CT | Originally posted by stephent28:
Patch......
that was perfect! DITTO! |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | BINGO!!! |
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| Patch for President! |
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Location: Utah | I'm just quietly hanging out around here. Seems nice and calm. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Be careful what you ask for - because you just might get it !!!
I have no idea what's going on, it's like the OFC world is spinning off its axis or something. I feel really bad for Miles because he has obviously put a lot of effort into this (both sites). I visited the new site on 3-4 occasions and try as I might to have an open mind, I just fucking hate it. And what I hate more, is the fact I was one of the more vocal ones asking for changes.
Sorry but I think I just need to stick my foot in my both, shut up, and go away. I feel really, really bad about his and in a small way partially responsible. If the old OFC goes away maybe something can rise from its ashes like an Ovation Old Farts Club or something.
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Location: SoCal | I think the new name is just bringing you bad luck... |
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Location: Flushing, MI | Wow, what have I been missing???
There's ANOTHER OFC site??? |
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Location: Flushing, MI | Wow, what have I been missing???
There's ANOTHER OFC site??? |
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Location: Michigan | Country Artist, be carefull of typing in CAPITAL letters, there are some sensitive people who take offense to that.
You have been forwarned.
The new site keeps kicking me off so I do not like it at this point.
Hey maybe thats why they are changing it :eek: GWB |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | GWB....typing a Thread title in all caps is sometimes acceptable depending on the length of title and importance of title.
Typing EVERY TITLE IN CAPS REGARDLESS OF CONTENT is what gets annoying. Typing in all caps is considered to be YELLING and is considered RUDE the majority of the time.
Thanks for mentioning it. We were wondering if you ever noticed our comments or just ignored your own threads after you created them. |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Yup- folks get tired of being yelled at- for no reason. |
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| Yeah but who is "WE"
did I get passed over for the "WE" group again? Dammit! |
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Location: NJ | Originally posted by Country Artist:
no site of Al, just got back from the philly guitar show |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | How was the show Al? We couldn't get up there for this one. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Originally posted by Northcountry:
Yeah but who is "WE"
did I get passed over for the "WE" group again? Dammit! Heh heh....Randy, just look for the threads that are in all caps and you will see the many repeated but ignored requests from some of us (the WE) to cut out the annoying CAPS.
Obviously falling on deaf ears........... |
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| So I am in by default then? Alright!
And Yes I do remember some of them just being my normal foolish self.
Continue on then................. |
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Location: Okinawa Japan | I just got here, please don't disintegrate on me. |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Originally posted by g8r:
Patch for President! Hmmm, at least then I could take my guitars on flights as carry-on luggage right? :rolleyes:
Now that I think about it, if I let everyone on my Secret Service detail carry a guitar case, they'd look like they were packing hardware substantially more effective than a side-arm. :cool:
Two good perks! You've talked me into it!
As I'm certain I can expect the OFC's support, I expect at least 5600 write-in votes come November. :p |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | See the PATCH FOR PRESIDENT video in the video section of the new OFC Social Club. |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | And just like that apparently....I'm in politics! |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | There is no NEW site. There is NO SITE that is GOING AWAY.
There is now a "social networking" aspect to the OFC. You can use it, not use it, etc etc...
If you use only these forums, as most do.. You'll be hard pressed to notice anything different.
However, if you go exploring... you'll find stuff. It's that simple. |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Originally posted by stephent28:
See the PATCH FOR PRESIDENT video in the video section of the new OFC Social Club. frikkin hilarious! |
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| HAHAHA - coming up from behind - SNORTSNUFFLEHAHA |
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Location: SoCal | Miles,
I like the way you say that. It reassures me.
Why not add, in the "Hop To" menu, a link to what I'm now calling, the OFC2, as well as an easy link from there to here? |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | I have no recollection of approving this advertisement.
But what the heck!
I haven't laughed like this in quite a while!  |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Good to know this site is not going away. Thanks Miles.
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | What social networking site? Isn't this it? |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Originally posted by Mr. Ovation:
If it works out, it will be the new home. If not, it won't.
Originally posted by Mr. Ovation:
There is no NEW site. There is NO SITE that is GOING AWAY. I'm a little confused, but I guess in time it will sort itself out. Thanks again to Al and Miles for supporting us.
Dave |
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | http://ovationfanclub.ning.com/profile/ovationfanclub
Found it! |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | That's fucking brilliant! 
As a courtesy for those unaccustomed to the new site, how 'bout providing a LINK. |
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | I like this site better. The other is too atomized. Maybe adding video, music, the chat, the subgroups for recording and geography here would be good. |
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| Originally posted by an4340:
I like this site better. The other is too atomized. Maybe adding video, music, the chat, the subgroups for recording and geography here would be good. But that's the whole problem - there's no easy way (if any way at all for some of those things) for Miles to do that on OFC Classic. As Miles has said, this site will remain for the Forum. The other site offers all those other capabilities. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | I was emailed by a member that Miles announced that this site will be the forum and the other site will be for the multimedia stuff. Sounds like a good compromise to me. Dave |
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Location: East Tennessee | I like them both for different reasons. The other site does have some cool features but I will come here to find out whats going on.
I have both in my favorites list. |
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Location: NJ | GoodNews. ThanxMiles!
LettuceKnow what we can do t'help . . . |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | It's the best of both worlds :D
edit - Oh Yeah, I forgot.....PATCH for President! |
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Location: SoCal | Miles, do you need some money to cover the cost of the sites? |
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | No, but Patch does to fund his campaign. :D
...Well, I say no, but I don't know. I hope ALL of the regular contributors have contributed financially. I'm willing to put my hand in my pocket for a second round. |
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Location: Hot Springs, S.D. | Hey Patch, you've got my vote. |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | One POV is that when you pay 'membership' some folks expect special consideration because, "Hey, I pay your salary!" ...and the whole layer of inferred bureaucracy that goes with THAT.
This way is simpler. Everyone gets the same amount of c$@p, except Cliff. He gets most of Slipkids share as well....
....just buy stuff from the OFC store. That'll support it fine, I think. But I'm just talking through my hat(s). |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | As always donations are accepted or buy something from the store. Google ads make up the difference.
Phil hit the nail on the head. With any sort of pay "membership" comes "privileges" and "expectations" which neither Al nor I have time to support. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Mr. Ovation:
neither Al nor I have time to support. Wellll...! :D
Thanks for ya'lls' efforts!  |
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Location: Michigan | Patch you might be running againt someone for President.See the 2008 OFC members night out blog.
I am officialy throwing SLIPKID under the bus or I mean into the race.
Is it time for another poll??? :p :p GWB |
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | Originally posted by fillhixx:
One POV is that when you pay 'membership' some folks expect special consideration because, "Hey, I pay your salary!" ...and the whole layer of inferred bureaucracy that goes with THAT. I wasn't implying membership. I was just suggesting that we throw some money at the instigators of this place to keep it running.
Donations, not membership fees. Donations = 100% profit. :D |
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IT'S THE TWILIGHT ZONE!