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Location: Phoenix AZ | Man, I get on a plane and skip over a few timezones and THIS happens. Hope it wasn't my "Chunky Chicks" comment ...
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Location: SE Michigan | How does one become a favored member?
(1)Playing a set with the Fish Sticks
(2)Sucking up to the founders
(3)Coming up with the best one-liner response for at least 1000 threads.
(4) Learn to make good fart noises with your armpit
And I'm not leaving, although I may get banned. |
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Location: SoCal | Brian, you're not gonna get banned.... if you did, it might piss off Brad. Then who's gonna do the calenders? Gotta think long term here son.... |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Personal opinion, this forum needs additional catagories:
Guitar Speak
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Location: Maryland, USA | Originally posted by moody, p.i.:
How does one become a favored member? I can't seem to get there from here...... Did I miss the sign up sheet too? :D |
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Location: East Tennessee | Originally posted by Tupperware:
Personal opinion, this forum needs additional catagories:
Guitar Speak
Music & Musicians
Off Topics
FAQ's Not a bad idea. :cool:
A luthiers section would be helpful.
Spell check for us idiots. :D
BTW I forgot, Al and Miles, you guys do a great job. Keep up the good work. |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | I missed the signup sheet too.
Just some comments..
- Thanks to those who recognize what is so different about this site.
- I wish I could become a favored member :(
- I almost never discuss Religion or Politics with anyone I know. It's how I KEEP friends. In the 15+ years I think Al and I have known each other, we may have mentioned a Poltical or Religious thought in passing, out of curiousity, but that's it. We both know better.
- Brain, yes the thread was closed. Not because of what WAS posted, but what WOULD have been posted in a couple more responses. Note I DID NOT delete anything. Call it thought police or whatever, I knew where it was going and it had little to do with the original post. The points on all (or most) sides were made, the topic was closed. It didn't need to be deleted, and it wasn't.
- As far as additional categories, it has been discussed. There are plenty of other sites on the net to discuss whatever topic you'd like. If there is something that you think will be of interest to the members here, post just like you always have, unless it involves Politics or Religion.. :) It's always ok to post about great treats for the sweet tooths. (Thanks Edenharvest)
The OvationFanClub.com has a specific purpose, and as many that have added to this thread noticed, it is unique and why we have the community we have. Other than some large corporations, I'd like to know of another free forum on a specific topic that had been growing by at least 100 members per month from nearly day one, almost 4 years ago.
If you do find that site, then find out if they have ever had to Ban anyone. We did once, a long time ago. Ask them if they ever had to remove a thread? (we did only once, it was related to who we banned). I really hate that I can't say never because of one person in 4 years. :( Ask them if they still have every post ever posted? Ask them if large groups of people plan get-togethers around the world. Speaking of around the world, ask them how many countries are represented in their community.
I'm truly not being sarcastic. I find it more amazing all the time what this site is and has become, and thank ALL of those who participate. Yes, even you Brian :) |
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Location: SE Michigan | OK, I'll quit. But might I suggest that we rename the forum:
"The Ovation guitar and light, breazy, and wacky discussion club".
Where all are welcome so long as you agree with us.
PS, do you still need help moderating the forum? maybe I can help. |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | "Be master of your petty annoyances and conserve your energies for the big, worthwhile things. It isn't the mountain ahead that wears you out - it's the grain of sand in your shoe." ...Robert W. Service |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Obi Wan Gumbo Parker. |
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Location: San Angelo, Texas | I know a priest who ran for congress...but he played a Taylor...so yall probably don't want to hear this story...
How about that Sammy and Sasha, they have matching T's! |
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Location: Spain | Matching whats??? |
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Location: Spain | sorry couldn't resist . If I want anything to serious this isn't the place I look first . I love this board the way it is and try not to be to worried about any conflict . The advice and information gained here about my guitars old and new is second to none and the gutter humor is what keeps me sane . I have enough major problems in my life, pleasent chat with like minded souls helps to keep everything in perspective. |
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Location: San Angelo, Texas | 1778-T's....come on...this is GUITARS, remember??? |
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Location: Spain | Its OK I remember |
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Location: Las Vegas, Nevada | This thread has worn me out. I have a headache from all of the misspelling and misuse of the language, not to mention the pointless profanity and vulgarity which, by the way, do not offend me; I've heard it all. Conclusion: the best thing to come out of all of this bickering is the spell check suggestion by Gospel Guitar Guy. Useful link: http://www.m-w.com/ |
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Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia | I agree,
The Sammy & Sasha link was the best thing to come out of this topic.
...Matching T's, you crack me up GregoryS :)
Go play & enjoy the day !
Peace,
Aloha_Tim |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | I use http://dictionary.reference.com/ |
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Location: Bluffton, SC | That sounds like a good one, Mike. How do you spell that...? |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | I dunno,thats why I use that link! ;) |
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Location: Chehalis, Washington | At the extreme risk of opening yet another can of worms ( :eek: ) I am assuming that nothing has changed in terms of SOP regarding topics???
Specifically, I really appreciate this forum and the collective wisdom (or lack thereof), information, wit, etc of its members. Myself, like many others here, use guitars (Ovation and non) and music for our religious purposes, recording, praise bands, and the like. I notice that of those I know of here who are actively involved in that, few if any have posted to this topic, which is probably wise given the heat and fuel already on the fire.
Since I have a natural penchant for trouble though (call it Irish/Italian heritage), I'll ask the unstated question:
Where exactly IS the line regarding Religion and Politics on this board, or is there one defined?
Every once in a while, someone will post regarding looking for information on a particular religious song, or needing a drummer for their praise band, or looking for information on properly setting sound systems for worship teams, or simply mention something religion-related in their posting. As far as I know, nothing of that sort has been regulated on this forum, as no one is "pushing" an agenda of any sort. In fact, I've only noticed a few topics that seem to regularly generate trouble:
* Anything political
* Acoustic versus Acoustic/electric
* The "OFC" guitar
* Llamas and coconut bras
I understand the need to separate serious political discussions from this board, and honestly, anything political that is NOT a serious conversation will probably be insults and digs, neither of which belong here.
However, for many of us (apparently particularly here in the NW) our passion for our religion mirrors, complements, and is intricately tied to our passion for music. Is it going to be the determination of this board that we to whom it applies must separate completely these two things, and maintain a completely "dry" board, with nothing of a religious nature even being mentioned?
(Please don't ban me until you've tried my goodies!) :D |
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Location: Hiram, Georgia | The line is clearly crossed when we're not KIND to one another. |
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Location: San Angelo, Texas | In Follow up to Andrews question...and not to push the relious asspect of this at all...but this kinda sums it up no matter WHAT you believe, it's how most well meaning, "good" people try to live :)
Micah 6:8 (parapharsed) "It's quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor, be compassionate and loyal in your love, And don't take yourself too seriously"
We are nothing if not a loyal and passionate bunch. We have our differences, we don't agree on all things, but we accpet that about each other, poke good natured fun at each other because of it, step in to help where we can, and to defuse situations where we can't help...or just to make fun of ourselves at the expense of dave :) BUT, we all share one love...MUSIC, and the making of that thing that we love on an instrument that we also love, a guitar.
Go play the music....don't let it die...and do what you can to make it grow in someone else :) |
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| I'm very happy to have this forum mainly dicuss music. If I want politics I'll go elsewhere. I don't really care what musicians (professional and amateur) and celebrities think about politics. As discussed in this thread, that issue almost always gets personal and insulting. I'm here for the Ovation talk specifically, and the music talk in general. |
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Guitar forum that welcomes political comments
