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Location: East Tennessee | Brad,
Thank You. I'm sure it took you a lot longer to write than it will any of us to read.
Miles or Al,
Could you put a sticky on this to keep it on top for a while?
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Location: NJ | Originally posted by Slipkid:
[QB1Moderators:
This board is moderated. They were those two guys that opened the door for you when you came in off the street. They gave you a sheet with the ground rules for the house. This board is moderated so don’t be surprised if you are at times, moderated. It’s not meant to be personal. It’s not an attack on your personal freedom of speech. It’s not a case for the Supreme Court. And it is certainly not an excuse to attack the moderator’s intelligence or way of life or accuse him of being a fascist nazi pig. 1
1 [/QB] I think I missed the post where I was called a facist nazi pig, but I have been called every other name in the book.
MOST not deserved. |
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Location: NW NJ | Thanks Brad. Really, Really! |
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Location: south east Michigan | Thank for the responce everyone.
It's late and I just got back from a fun open mic performance with BrianT.
I'll let this soak in and post more tommorrow.
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Originally posted by alpep:
I think I missed the post where I was called a facist nazi pig, but I have been called every other name in the book.
I'm betting it was Jeff W ;) |
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Location: Waterloo, IL | I have found this house to be a very interesting place to come to for a visit. I have spent a lot more time sitting on the sidelines that I have taken an active part in many of the discussions. I come primarily for the Ovation/guitar/music related discussions. I have found some of the off-topic discussions to be amusing, but that is more of a sideline to the primary reason I come here. I agree that a separate room off to the side of the off-topic, humor related whatever would be good to have. I like the fact that I can come here and not have to be concerned about what I will be seeing, or worry that my wife might see something offensive.
I also want to thank Al and Miles for all that they have put into this board. I know they put a lot of time and effort into this board so that we can come here and learn, share, and have a good time helping others. Ovations are unique, as is this group. I like what is here and hope that it will continue to be a great place for all of us as well as any others that choose to join us here.
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Location: Yucaipa, California | Thanks Brad, I couldn't agree more. There seems to be a FratHouse tendency that has developed here over the past months that takes almost every posting to the gutter....(see the recent AKUS posting)...too bad. It's one reason I no longer post very often.... |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Originally posted by stephent28:
Originally posted by alpep:
I think I missed the post where I was called a facist nazi pig, but I have been called every other name in the book.
I'm betting it was Jeff W ;) |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Couldn't have said it better (or wordier) myself. Many thanks Brad, for your insightful post! :cool: |
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Location: SoCal | This is the only board I've ever actively participate in and I've been around since the early months. I doubt if there are more than 10 people with a 2 digit member number who are still active.
When you go back and read the old threads in the archives, it's pretty obvious that the board has changed over the last almost 5 years. In the early days, the discussions were primarily regarding Ovation guitars. We were learning from each other about the history of our guitars, and sharing ideas about where we wanted them to go.
But the board HAS changed, I would say primarily in the last 12-18 months. It's become more of a general discussion board talking about everything from music to world politics.
Is this good or is it bad? Part of the reason things have changed is that long time members took the time and opportunity to get to know each other, on the board and in person. I doubt that happens very often. I've made friends here that I hope will be my friends the rest of my life.
We have gotten casual with each other and it comes across on the board.
And I've watched newbies come on the board and wondered "what gives them the right to become so familiar with me so fast -- I don't know them and they're not part of the old group", only to discover that they were also people I was proud to know and call "friend".
I've had extreme kindness bestowed on me and I've been fortunate to be included in kindness to others.
But boards change over time. They have to. You can't rehash the same topics over and over again. We seem to have developed a frat house attitude. I've been part of it and have participated at times.
Maybe it is time to tone it down a bit. But the question does become, "where do we go from here, and how do we get there"?
Oh, and one other observation.... Brad, who to me is still a "newbie" is the personification of what's good about this board. He's gone over and above with 2 calenders, the OFC award, and is always posting positive things and making contributions. He comes to the OFC gatherings and participates. If he's still a newbie to me, well, he is one that I'm pround to call friend. Thank you Brad. |
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Location: south east Michigan | Thanks Paul,
But like the Manifesto says, "Take step back", and you'll see that the calendar and all the other things are a true team effort.
Your observations about the growth and change of the board is right on.
I certainly don't want the board to loose it's entertainment value. But when a longtime member like Mr. Chapman says "That's why I don't post much anymore", that has to say something. |
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Location: closely held secret | I've been without power since yesterday evening, so I just got through reading this thread.
Very well done, Bradley. You've eloquently expressed much of what I've been feeling lately, as did Paul. I've come to know a lot of members here, met many of them in person, and hope I can call them friends. I came here out of curiosity and stayed because I saw (and still see) some amazing, compassionate things being done by people for people they've never actually met (D'zilla, you're currently at the top of that list!).
Let's not lose what makes this house special. No one's mandating PC rules - all it really takes is a little forethought and self-control.
Originally posted by Slipkid:
But when a longtime member like Mr. Chapman says "That's why I don't post much anymore", that has to say something. May I point out that Mr. Chapman also plays a banjo and wears a tinfoil hat. |
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Location: NJ | There's a Shark up ahead . . .
I, for one prefer NOT to jump over it. |
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Location: Yucaipa, California | ....ok, that does it! Talk about reaching an all time low! When I'm used as a litmus test for anything (except delusional behaviour)...sheesh! Whadda place!
I did, however, read that the REAL reason for the "roundback" was to allow guitarists to use their guitars as parabolic deflectors...they focus and reflect the Government Rays back to the source. That and the "Hat" and you should be back to normal quite soon....just like me. |
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Location: south east Michigan | Originally posted by cliff:
There's a Shark up ahead . . .
I, for one prefer NOT to jump over it. That is the whole manifesto in a nut-shell. |
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Location: NJ | That's not really what I meant, but . . . .
. . . okay. |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | This has all been very warm and cathartic. (That's a good thing!)
A little group chew on a tough thing, a little airing dirty laundry, a little kiss and make up.
MUCH better than thunderous edicts from on high.
There's a hockey analogy in here somewhere, but Brads beautiful monograph has much better legs...
(and THAT's called, a straight line!) |
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Location: closely held secret | Ah, go on, Cliff. Tip it over. It'll be alright on the other side. |
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Location: south east Michigan | Originally posted by cliff:
That's not really what I meant, but . . . .
. . . okay. Cliff,
If I was 180 degrees off on that, I'd like to hear more. |
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Location: CT | Originally posted by cliff:
There's a Shark up ahead . . .
I, for one prefer NOT to jump over it. "Jumping the Shark." Show biz lingo referring to Fonzie's water-ski jump over the shark pen. Meaning this show is headed for the toilet, just like Happy Days did shortly afterwards.
Excellent manifesto, thanks for taking the time. I think it was due. |
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | Brad,
Very nicely done. I have a feeling the OFC Member of The Year award is going to wind up back in Michigan for 2007. Place the order for the name plaque now ;) :cool: |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Phil shouldn't you have that in your sig?? |
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| Very nicely written, Brad.
But all the time I was reading it I could see a man in a grass skirt and a coconut bra writing it.........
See you in Ct my friend. |
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Location: Tennessee | Too bad this is the internet. Your treastise, Brad, is worthy of nailing to the door. |
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Location: south east Michigan | But all the time I was reading it I could see a man in a grass skirt and a coconut bra writing it......... :D
See you in Ct my friend.
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