I love this place

TheGoodTexan · April 26th, 2006, 11:46 AM

I'd just like to comment on how cool the TDPri is. If you've not visited other forums on the internet on a regular basis, you may not realize how good we have it here.

I've been into weight lifting since I was 18 (I'm now 33), but over the past year I've really pursued it more than I ever have. I decided that I'd educate myself better on anatomy & physiology and the chemistry of nutrition and supplements. So I've been lurking at bodybuilding.com for about a year. I've got less than 25 posts I think....

...and the reason for that is this: Any time a "newbie" posts a question....ANY QUESTION....the immediate response from the locals is SEARCH. They almost refuse entirely to answer a general question from someone without several hundred posts.

And they also have a thing called "rep points" or "reps". Your reps are listed out beside your screen name and avitar. When you make a post, other members can click on your reps and either give you a positive or negative rating, based upon the quality of your post. Almost like feedback at eBay, except that its all anonymus.

Vulgarity is allowed.
No subject is off limits. Period.
Flame wars erupt on a daily basis.
Even illegal "substances" are openly talked about and bought and sold via PM....think about what substances are commonly used in bodybuilding.

There is a huge wealth of knowledge there. There are several doctors of medicine that are regular contributors there. They often talk way over my head (but I'm learning). But a simple question like...."My B string keeps breaking. What should I do".....is immediately flamed....with a tag of "See that search button? USE IT NEWBIE!"

So kudos to Paul and Chris, and everyone here on the TDPri for making it such a pleasureable place to be.

Telenator · April 26th, 2006, 11:58 AM

Right on man. There are no strange undertones here either. This site doesn't feel like it has a hidden agenda. Everything is out front and accounted for and from what I've read, there are several highly skilled and knowledgable people here exchanging good, useful information. It's a good vibe.

John E · April 26th, 2006, 12:00 PM

...trainer, nutritionist, and still heavy lifter... I hear ya. It's tough to find good weightlifting sites where you can ask a question. They're there but you really have to weed thru 'em. I actually have one that I use thru a program that I bought, but you have to have bought the program to be able to register/post... the site admin is the guy that wrote the program and he is great, BUT... when I registered to the site, I started getting SPAM up the wazoo. It's always something. Actually, I found that the Bodyforlife.com forum site is really good, and that routine is FANTASTIC. It was started by Bill Phillips, you have to weed thru EAS ads, but that is my favorite for weightlifting right now. You should check out that routine, it's my favorite right now.

And I agree, this site is great... I really believe it's a reflection on the webmaster as much as the posters. Paul runs a really great website.

teledude66 · April 26th, 2006, 12:29 PM

yeah I visit a site that is pretty much the same way (I'll not mention it except to say it has something to do with recording in your house,

) I had a good bit of posts then I found this piece of heaven on earth.
The other site has the rep points also which I think plays into the idea that the internet gives you anonymity, and the ability to say whatever you want without the fear of someone tracking you down...lol...it's really a pee pee contest that says "well so what I'll give you a neg rep point" man grow up whats up with those things ...lol... overtime people will come to see who blows smoke and who knows their stuff....later

oh can anybody tell me why my B string keeps breaking...

captain gorgeous · April 26th, 2006, 01:01 PM

i wonder if there's a correlation between the substances being discussed and traded and the shortness of temper?

this place does indeed rock.

winny pooh · April 26th, 2006, 01:50 PM

It's great being on a forum where people are smart, friendly and gracious. :D

I find that the reputation thing only works when it's a bit of fun and the user see who posts and leaves a comment as in "the thread you started was great, very funny" etc.

kerc · April 26th, 2006, 01:54 PM

This place rocks.

OaklandA · April 26th, 2006, 02:32 PM

All one needs to do is spend a little time at Harmony Central to know how good we have it here where the grownups are in charge. I won't even comment on the FDP...

Sarge · April 26th, 2006, 02:36 PM

Try the over 35 section at BB.com...much more civilized.

telel6s · April 26th, 2006, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by winny pooh

It's great being on a forum where people are smart, friendly and gracious. :D.

And even if they're not smart, friendly and gracious they are still allowed in. Heck, that's how come I get to stick around.

Brian blaut · April 26th, 2006, 03:25 PM

Ah, the TDPRI,

When I found this place, I thought it would just be a resource to check in to every now and then, specifically when I had a question. Little did I know it would become a place I would hang out at. A LOT. Everyday.

And as far as the other boards being rude to each other all the time, maybe it has something to do with the fact that the TDPRI is kind of like a bunch of friends hanging out at the neighborhood watering hole. We're not a bunch of complete strangers trying to have the last word. We respect each other and we respect our newbies. And we usually talk to each other as if we're sitting down at that bar, in person, having a conversation. In person, you would never tell some guy "See that search button? USE IT NEWBIE!"

well, mabye some would, but most folks around here wouldn't.

Yeah, this place is the crowning jewel of the internet.

retsacelet · April 26th, 2006, 04:49 PM

This is the ONLY discussion page I ever visit. Period.
Thanks Paul.
PS - Hey Joel, I just bought an OD-3 pedal based on your recommendations. It rocks! And thanks to Chris S for getting me hooked on stacking 4ths! And to Brent (& Julie) Mason for the lesson, and to Reverbbb for the video & for stopping by to visit me at my home in Newnan, Ga. And so on and so on.............

eddiewagner · April 27th, 2006, 04:13 AM

for me it is also the only place i go. i just love the friendly tone and the variety of topics that are discussed. i visit the forum everyday, just to see whats going on. thanks a lot everybody! i wish we could all meet one day in a big club in, lets say austin texas, and drink something and hang out......

Big John · April 27th, 2006, 04:57 AM

GoodTexan ..... where else would you get so many great burger recipes ?

kerc · April 27th, 2006, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eddiewagner

for me it is also the only place i go. i just love the friendly tone and the variety of topics that are discussed. i visit the forum everyday, just to see whats going on. thanks a lot everybody! i wish we could all meet one day in a big club in, lets say austin texas, and drink something and hang out......

The folks at Cyberjammin.com have been doing this for four years...this will be the fifth year. Unfortunately, due to one reason or the other I've never been able to attend. I suck!

David Barnett · April 27th, 2006, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captain gorgeous

i wonder if there's a correlation between the substances being discussed and traded and the shortness of temper?

That's mostly a myth.

And if you don't believe me, I'll fly to England and... must... control... rage!!!! AAARRRRGGGHHH!!!!!!

David Barnett · April 27th, 2006, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGoodTexan

I've been into weight lifting since I was 18 (I'm now 33), but over the past year I've really pursued it more than I ever have. I decided that I'd educate myself better on anatomy & physiology and the chemistry of nutrition and supplements. So I've been lurking at bodybuilding.com for about a year. I've got less than 25 posts I think....

...and the reason for that is this: Any time a "newbie" posts a question....ANY QUESTION....the immediate response from the locals is SEARCH. They almost refuse entirely to answer a general question from someone without several hundred posts.

Vulgarity is allowed.
No subject is off limits. Period.
Flame wars erupt on a daily basis.
Even illegal "substances" are openly talked about and bought and sold via PM....think about what substances are commonly used in bodybuilding.

The bodybuilding message board scene is definitely a strange subculture. Bit of a cesspool, really, that thrives on drama. There are good boards out there, but most of them require some wading through the crap to find the good stuff. BB.com is not one of the better sites. You might find www.irontrybe.com to be a better fit, it's a smaller board with a kinder, gentler staff. Flaming is discouraged, drug related discussions are less prevalent, newbies are welcomed instead of chased off, the training section is active, and the site isn't joined at the hip to supplement or ancillary vendors.

Joel Terry · April 27th, 2006, 03:43 PM

I love this place, too, Bruce. In fact, I love you, Bruce. I love all of you guys and girls. I love Paul and I love Chris. I love little baby ducks, old pickup trucks, slow-movin' trains and rain; I love the smell of napalm in the morning; I [size=5]♥[/size] NY; Ooh, baby I love your ways; She loves you, yeah yeah yeah; Love Me Tender; Love is a four-letter word; Love Hurts; Love Stinks; Lovey Howell; Davis Love III; love it or leave it; God is love; 'Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all; faith, hope, and love; free love; Radar Love; puppy love; What the world needs now is love, sweet love; Love conquers all; All I want to do is make love to you; Make love, not war; Jesus Loves Me...

And one last thing: If love is the answer, could someone please rephrase the question?

Joel

Big Smokey · April 27th, 2006, 03:47 PM

We all love you as well Joel. Very very much.

TheGoodTexan · April 27th, 2006, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joel Terry

I love this place, too, Bruce. In fact, I love you, Bruce. I love all of you guys and girls. I love Paul and I love Chris. I love little baby ducks, old pickup trucks, slow-movin' trains and rain; I love the smell of napalm in the morning; I [size=5]♥[/size] NY; Ooh, baby I love your ways; She loves you, yeah yeah yeah; Love Me Tender; Love is a four-letter word; Love Hurts; Love Stinks; Lovey Howell; Davis Love III; love it or leave it; God is love; 'Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all; faith, hope, and love; free love; Radar Love; puppy love; What the world needs now is love, sweet love; Love conquers all; All I want to do is make love to you; Make love, not war; Jesus Loves Me...

But if you can't be with the one you love, honey, love the one you're with, do do do do do do do do, do do do do do do do do, do do do do do do do do, do do do, do do do.

SuzyQ · April 27th, 2006, 04:31 PM

*Looks askance at Joel and applies chastity belt to goat*

jlrich · April 27th, 2006, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGoodTexan

do do do do do do do do, do do do do do do do do, do do do do do do do do, do do do, do do do.

That's a lot of do do! :D

teledude66 · April 27th, 2006, 05:29 PM

somebody check Joel's cider, I think it done turned on him....

last couple of posts I've read from him have been very elaborate and eloquent...and they think Fuzzy talks funny...lol

April 26th, 2006, 11:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
Telenator Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 4,662	Right on man. There are no strange undertones here either. This site doesn't feel like it has a hidden agenda. Everything is out front and accounted for and from what I've read, there are several highly skilled and knowledgable people here exchanging good, useful information. It's a good vibe. __________________ Dogs have the right idea!

April 26th, 2006, 12:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
John E Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,396	As a former powerlifter... ...trainer, nutritionist, and still heavy lifter... I hear ya. It's tough to find good weightlifting sites where you can ask a question. They're there but you really have to weed thru 'em. I actually have one that I use thru a program that I bought, but you have to have bought the program to be able to register/post... the site admin is the guy that wrote the program and he is great, BUT... when I registered to the site, I started getting SPAM up the wazoo. It's always something. Actually, I found that the Bodyforlife.com forum site is really good, and that routine is FANTASTIC. It was started by Bill Phillips, you have to weed thru EAS ads, but that is my favorite for weightlifting right now. You should check out that routine, it's my favorite right now. And I agree, this site is great... I really believe it's a reflection on the webmaster as much as the posters. Paul runs a really great website. __________________ Click to Visit Sundad - Father and son acoustic trio

April 26th, 2006, 12:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
teledude66 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lawndale,N.C. Age: 42 Posts: 2,751 20 Photos	yeah I visit a site that is pretty much the same way (I'll not mention it except to say it has something to do with recording in your house, ) I had a good bit of posts then I found this piece of heaven on earth. The other site has the rep points also which I think plays into the idea that the internet gives you anonymity, and the ability to say whatever you want without the fear of someone tracking you down...lol...it's really a pee pee contest that says "well so what I'll give you a neg rep point" man grow up whats up with those things ...lol... overtime people will come to see who blows smoke and who knows their stuff....later oh can anybody tell me why my B string keeps breaking... __________________ The fact that no one understands you doesn't mean you're an artist.

April 26th, 2006, 01:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
captain gorgeous Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Angel, North London Posts: 1,886 38 Photos	its web-based roid rage! i wonder if there's a correlation between the substances being discussed and traded and the shortness of temper? this place does indeed rock. __________________ "What is it with chimpanzees and that middle parting? It's so 1920s." www.myspace.com/daddylonglegsuk http://www.myspace.com/thetacticians

April 26th, 2006, 01:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
winny pooh Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South London Posts: 1,612 7 Photos	It's great being on a forum where people are smart, friendly and gracious. :D I find that the reputation thing only works when it's a bit of fun and the user see who posts and leaves a comment as in "the thread you started was great, very funny" etc. __________________ my afro ambient side project: http://www.myspace.com/theswyambusessions

April 26th, 2006, 01:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
kerc Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 37 Posts: 591	This place rocks. __________________ Hey, try to play your guitar daily!

April 26th, 2006, 02:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
OaklandA Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,621 28 Photos	All one needs to do is spend a little time at Harmony Central to know how good we have it here where the grownups are in charge. I won't even comment on the FDP... __________________ ________________________ _________________ ___________ That's what she said.

April 26th, 2006, 02:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
Sarge Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pgh,Pa Age: 53 Posts: 3,549	Try the over 35 section at BB.com...much more civilized.

April 26th, 2006, 03:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
Brian blaut Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California, USA Age: 34 Posts: 1,424	Ah, the TDPRI, When I found this place, I thought it would just be a resource to check in to every now and then, specifically when I had a question. Little did I know it would become a place I would hang out at. A LOT. Everyday. And as far as the other boards being rude to each other all the time, maybe it has something to do with the fact that the TDPRI is kind of like a bunch of friends hanging out at the neighborhood watering hole. We're not a bunch of complete strangers trying to have the last word. We respect each other and we respect our newbies. And we usually talk to each other as if we're sitting down at that bar, in person, having a conversation. In person, you would never tell some guy "See that search button? USE IT NEWBIE!" well, mabye some would, but most folks around here wouldn't. Yeah, this place is the crowning jewel of the internet.

April 26th, 2006, 04:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
retsacelet Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Newnan, GA Age: 41 Posts: 542 2 Photos	This is the ONLY discussion page I ever visit. Period. Thanks Paul. PS - Hey Joel, I just bought an OD-3 pedal based on your recommendations. It rocks! And thanks to Chris S for getting me hooked on stacking 4ths! And to Brent (& Julie) Mason for the lesson, and to Reverbbb for the video & for stopping by to visit me at my home in Newnan, Ga. And so on and so on............. __________________ Randy

April 27th, 2006, 04:13 AM	#13 (permalink)
eddiewagner Friend of Leo's Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: ROCK!linghausen/germany Age: 50 Posts: 4,016 27 Photos	i love the tdpri and what about a "world-jam meeting? for me it is also the only place i go. i just love the friendly tone and the variety of topics that are discussed. i visit the forum everyday, just to see whats going on. thanks a lot everybody! i wish we could all meet one day in a big club in, lets say austin texas, and drink something and hang out...... __________________ My Drum/Guitar-Duo: www.myspace.com/captaintwangandhisrhythmcat

April 27th, 2006, 04:57 AM	#14 (permalink)
Big John Friend of Leo's Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Suffolk UK Posts: 4,695 36 Photos	And ..... GoodTexan ..... where else would you get so many great burger recipes ? __________________ If you are going to be a bear, be a grizzly !!

April 27th, 2006, 03:43 PM	#18 (permalink)
Joel Terry Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Old Hickory (Nashville), Tennessee, USA Age: 40 Posts: 4,405 17 Photos	I love this place, too, Bruce. In fact, I love you, Bruce. I love all of you guys and girls. I love Paul and I love Chris. I love little baby ducks, old pickup trucks, slow-movin' trains and rain; I love the smell of napalm in the morning; I [size=5]♥[/size] NY; Ooh, baby I love your ways; She loves you, yeah yeah yeah; Love Me Tender; Love is a four-letter word; Love Hurts; Love Stinks; Lovey Howell; Davis Love III; love it or leave it; God is love; 'Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all; faith, hope, and love; free love; Radar Love; puppy love; What the world needs now is love, sweet love; Love conquers all; All I want to do is make love to you; Make love, not war; Jesus Loves Me... And one last thing: If love is the answer, could someone please rephrase the question? Joel __________________ Jesus saves--and He passes the savings on to YOU! ASPCA "Well...."

April 27th, 2006, 03:47 PM	#19 (permalink)
Big Smokey Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 544	We all love you as well Joel. Very very much. __________________ www.bigsmokey.com

April 27th, 2006, 04:31 PM	#21 (permalink)
SuzyQ TDPRI Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Virginia Mountains and Shore Age: 53 Posts: 76	Looks askance at Joel and applies chastity belt to goat

April 27th, 2006, 05:29 PM	#23 (permalink)
teledude66 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lawndale,N.C. Age: 42 Posts: 2,751 20 Photos	somebody check Joel's cider, I think it done turned on him.... last couple of posts I've read from him have been very elaborate and eloquent...and they think Fuzzy talks funny...lol __________________ The fact that no one understands you doesn't mean you're an artist.

April 27th, 2006, 05:41 PM	#24 (permalink)
Bones Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,921