this place is really very friendly

eddiewagner · September 30th, 2008, 07:38 AM

hi guys, lately the music-players on german myspace are having troubles. so i had a look at the german myspace-forum and i was shocked. the people there are incredibly rude, tasteless and full of bad manners. they pick on the myspace-technicians very hard and when people tell them to cool down, they give the voices of moderation really bad names. thanks everybody for keeping the good manners intact and an overall friendlyness here. my thanks to the moderators. i really appreciate your work, when i compare that to the "wilderness" out there. eddie

Steve G · September 30th, 2008, 08:04 AM

just what exactly is your *@?*$ problem with the way they post Eddie?

Just kidding mate, you're right of course. This is the only guitar forum worth visiting unless you just want to 'vent'. Id dont think you could make a website as special as this if you tried, its just grown to be a really friendly place. With some hard work from the mods of course.

markothefish · September 30th, 2008, 09:20 AM

I like the people here . Never had a problem with a one ... It starts at the top and the way Paul runs this place . And having moderators that we all like and respect goes a long way ...

maestrovert · September 30th, 2008, 09:25 AM

All in all, this is the best forum on the net, no doubt.

mickeydean · September 30th, 2008, 09:48 AM

wait, you say the germans on myspace are getting restless?

should we warn poland?

yeah this is the best guitar place on the net by far. nice to meet you.

Caffeine Patrol · September 30th, 2008, 09:59 AM

Too true. I've visited another guitar site, let's call it, I don't know, the Sel Laup Forum, and there are some folks there who tend to have their phasers set on snark. Generally much more civil and welcoming here. Maybe something about having your hum bucked makes a body irritable.

Andy Summers · September 30th, 2008, 10:35 AM

Best group of people on the internet for sure!!!

winny pooh · September 30th, 2008, 10:43 AM

It also helps that our mod are some of the coolest people on the planet!

tele-rain · September 30th, 2008, 10:56 AM

I agree completely about this forum. I'm still very much a newbie to the place, but as I read along, I find everyone to be pleasant, extremely helpful, and knowledgeable beyond my wildest dreams, lol. And everyone posts their opinions in a respectful manner...which is it's a hard thing to do on the internet. I always get a kick when I go to youtube and watch a video, any video. Doesn't matter what it is, the comments will ALWAYS be like this...first a few supportive ones, then a basher will creep in and say "this sucks", then someone will agree with him, causing the original supporter to "defend" said video. It used to be amusing but it gets lame REAL fast.

I'm actually a mod on a band's website (though I haven't been a good mod lately) but the owners do a great job of keeping things in control there too. It is a lot of hard work and kudos go out to those who keep these places in shape!

Overall, the internet pretty much gives everybody a say in things, and that often is a scary privilege, lol.

graphs · September 30th, 2008, 11:14 AM

Agreed. I'm also a moderator on another forum and though it's not as bad as some places, it's definitely not a place for the whole family if you know what I mean. This forum is a great resource, idea exchange and friendly clubhouse for tele lovers.

ccrnnr9 · September 30th, 2008, 11:22 AM

I too have enjoyed it. I have yet to find another guitar related forum that is as good. There are other friendly forums but they don't get much traffic and thus lose my attention (strat-talk and offsetguitars are to name but a few...both good places and friendly but need more members!). This is the closest thing I have found since my car days when I was an avid user of miata.net. It to is a friendly environment much like this that is a much needed relief from the immature BS that many music and car forums alike are trafficked with. Thanks mods!
~Nick

Tim Armstrong · September 30th, 2008, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by winny pooh

It also helps that our mod are some of the coolest people on the planet!

While I certainly can't argue with that (

), I would point out that Paul did ALL the heavy lifting for several years, then with great help from Chris, before us fellas stepped in...

Just as is true with so many situations, the TDPRI is an excellent reflection of the man who runs it.

Thanks Paul!

Cheers, Tim

leonard22 · September 30th, 2008, 12:30 PM

yes THANK YOU PAUL!

my fav place on the web hands down! the ammount of sound advice, assistance, and ispiration i have recieved here is invaluable!

cant wait for the fundraiser to give a little back!!

but my wife might disagree! Last night i was polishing my highway 1 body with a method
(you guessed it) i read about here on the forum and nearly found myself sleeping on the couch! it was nearly midnight LOL... but man my highway one never looked so good!
cheers and thank you tdpri

geddins · September 30th, 2008, 12:32 PM

I'll "+1" everything said so far, and add that I believe the prevailing reason this forum stays as civil as it does is due to the SHORT LEASH the members are kept on....and I for one appreciate it.

I like not having to slam the lid shut on the notebook when the TDPRI is open because my 8 year old or 13 year old walk over to peek....can't do that on lots of forums, due to very very slack (or lacking completely) policies regarding language and picture posting.

Put me down for being extremely grateful for not having to wade through a bunch of filth to read about and discuss music and guitars. I don't give enough money to the upkeep of this great place, but I do what I can, and it far outstrips what I do at other forums I am a member of.

Tim Armstrong · September 30th, 2008, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geddins

I'll "+1" everything said so far, and add that I believe the prevailing reason this forum stays as civil as it does is due to the SHORT LEASH the members are kept on....and I for one appreciate it.

Yeah, how many other places could have Cowboys fans and Redskins fans actively enjoying themselves together without bloodshed?

Cheers, Tim

geddins · September 30th, 2008, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Armstrong

Yeah, how many other places could have Cowboys fans and Redskins fans actively enjoying themselves together without bloodshed?

Cheers, Tim

Yeah yeah....you're right...but I wish I was the one with the smirk on my face

Tim Armstrong · September 30th, 2008, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geddins

Yeah yeah....you're right...but I wish I was the one with the smirk on my face

Cheers, Tim

September 30th, 2008, 07:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
eddiewagner Friend of Leo's Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: ROCK!linghausen/germany Age: 50 Posts: 4,125 27 Photos	this place is really very friendly hi guys, lately the music-players on german myspace are having troubles. so i had a look at the german myspace-forum and i was shocked. the people there are incredibly rude, tasteless and full of bad manners. they pick on the myspace-technicians very hard and when people tell them to cool down, they give the voices of moderation really bad names. thanks everybody for keeping the good manners intact and an overall friendlyness here. my thanks to the moderators. i really appreciate your work, when i compare that to the "wilderness" out there. eddie __________________ My Drum/Guitar-Duo: www.myspace.com/captaintwangandhisrhythmcat

September 30th, 2008, 08:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
Steve G Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: LeeK (England) Posts: 1,849 61 Photos	just what exactly is your @?$ problem with the way they post Eddie? Just kidding mate, you're right of course. This is the only guitar forum worth visiting unless you just want to 'vent'. Id dont think you could make a website as special as this if you tried, its just grown to be a really friendly place. With some hard work from the mods of course. __________________ "He was a drinkin' man with a guitar problem..." http://www.myspace.com/stevegiddings http://www.myspace.com/hiandlonesome

September 30th, 2008, 09:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
markothefish Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Greenville, Rhode Island Age: 42 Posts: 2,109 7 Photos	I like the people here . Never had a problem with a one ... It starts at the top and the way Paul runs this place . And having moderators that we all like and respect goes a long way ... __________________ Quote me as saying I was mis-quoted. Groucho Marx

September 30th, 2008, 09:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
maestrovert Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Branch Mi. Posts: 6,732	All in all, this is the best forum on the net, no doubt. __________________ Sing the Song Bro' Play on Drummer www.godonthe.net

September 30th, 2008, 09:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
mickeydean Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2008 Location: millersville Age: 55 Posts: 598	wait, you say the germans on myspace are getting restless? should we warn poland? yeah this is the best guitar place on the net by far. nice to meet you. __________________ I'm not getting older, I'm getting LOUDER. http://www.soundclick.com/mickeydean

September 30th, 2008, 09:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
Caffeine Patrol Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 429	Too true. I've visited another guitar site, let's call it, I don't know, the Sel Laup Forum, and there are some folks there who tend to have their phasers set on snark. Generally much more civil and welcoming here. Maybe something about having your hum bucked makes a body irritable.

September 30th, 2008, 10:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
Andy Summers Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: CT Age: 36 Posts: 607	Best group of people on the internet for sure!!!

September 30th, 2008, 10:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
winny pooh Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South London Posts: 1,615 7 Photos	It also helps that our mod are some of the coolest people on the planet! __________________ my afro ambient side project: http://www.myspace.com/theswyambusessions

September 30th, 2008, 10:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
tele-rain Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: central New Jersey Age: 39 Posts: 122	I agree completely about this forum. I'm still very much a newbie to the place, but as I read along, I find everyone to be pleasant, extremely helpful, and knowledgeable beyond my wildest dreams, lol. And everyone posts their opinions in a respectful manner...which is it's a hard thing to do on the internet. I always get a kick when I go to youtube and watch a video, any video. Doesn't matter what it is, the comments will ALWAYS be like this...first a few supportive ones, then a basher will creep in and say "this sucks", then someone will agree with him, causing the original supporter to "defend" said video. It used to be amusing but it gets lame REAL fast. I'm actually a mod on a band's website (though I haven't been a good mod lately) but the owners do a great job of keeping things in control there too. It is a lot of hard work and kudos go out to those who keep these places in shape! Overall, the internet pretty much gives everybody a say in things, and that often is a scary privilege, lol.

September 30th, 2008, 11:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
graphs Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,411	Agreed. I'm also a moderator on another forum and though it's not as bad as some places, it's definitely not a place for the whole family if you know what I mean. This forum is a great resource, idea exchange and friendly clubhouse for tele lovers.

September 30th, 2008, 11:22 AM	#11 (permalink)
ccrnnr9 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Fort Collins, CO Age: 22 Posts: 279	I too have enjoyed it. I have yet to find another guitar related forum that is as good. There are other friendly forums but they don't get much traffic and thus lose my attention (strat-talk and offsetguitars are to name but a few...both good places and friendly but need more members!). This is the closest thing I have found since my car days when I was an avid user of miata.net. It to is a friendly environment much like this that is a much needed relief from the immature BS that many music and car forums alike are trafficked with. Thanks mods! ~Nick

September 30th, 2008, 12:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
leonard22 TDPRI Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: jacksonville florida Age: 30 Posts: 82	yes THANK YOU PAUL! my fav place on the web hands down! the ammount of sound advice, assistance, and ispiration i have recieved here is invaluable! cant wait for the fundraiser to give a little back!! but my wife might disagree! Last night i was polishing my highway 1 body with a method (you guessed it) i read about here on the forum and nearly found myself sleeping on the couch! it was nearly midnight LOL... but man my highway one never looked so good! cheers and thank you tdpri

September 30th, 2008, 12:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
geddins Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Age: 46 Posts: 2,125	I'll "+1" everything said so far, and add that I believe the prevailing reason this forum stays as civil as it does is due to the SHORT LEASH the members are kept on....and I for one appreciate it. I like not having to slam the lid shut on the notebook when the TDPRI is open because my 8 year old or 13 year old walk over to peek....can't do that on lots of forums, due to very very slack (or lacking completely) policies regarding language and picture posting. Put me down for being extremely grateful for not having to wade through a bunch of filth to read about and discuss music and guitars. I don't give enough money to the upkeep of this great place, but I do what I can, and it far outstrips what I do at other forums I am a member of. __________________ www.myspace.com/gregeddins