Why cant SOME of YOU stay ON TOPIC when posting here on GEARSLUTZ?

perx · 2nd January 2009

Ive seen this so many times on this board and it is one of the most annoying things about this place. So many take a thread and turn it into a separate discussion about something else.

I understand that sometimes you want to pop in and say something - but too often things take a diffirent turn and you seriously **** up the thread for the original poster.

Take a look at my UAD Harrison 32C EQ thread for example.

Prime example of a few that cant keep on topic and turns the thread into something else. I even posted that I thought everyone should try and stay ON TOPIC. But I guess they did not understand what that means.
All in all, its a good thread with good feedback - with the exception of some keyboard warriors gone wild.

So.. why cant some of you keep on topic? Is there a physical problem with you? a mental problem? Please do share so that the rest of us can try and give you suggestions on where you can find help or treatment for your problems.

Thanks.

ssaudio · 2nd January 2009

I've just got off the phone to the bank.

Now I'm going to visit my mum.

After that? I'm undecided.

poncival · 2nd January 2009

What is the best microphone for electric guitar?

narcoman · 2nd January 2009

the thing with mental problems is that they just don't clean my car. The whole wheels thing gets in the way. That's exactly what I mean - the brakes just don't cut the mustard. Terrible stuff, mustard....just not the ticket. whcih is precisely what I meant.

And MACs are best, RME is awesome and Logic stole all it's ideas from BMW.

Tom H · 2nd January 2009

I tried the reissue and thought it was pretty cool.

Coffee anyone?

perx · 2nd January 2009

oh shit.. thread backfire. stike

running for cover!!

;-)

trapper · 2nd January 2009

is analogue really better than digital. opinions plz.

btw, Macs suck

taturana · 2nd January 2009

definitely analog PC's ... with cream. and the reissue model sucks...

eddierodriguez · 2nd January 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by taturana

definitely analog...

tube or class-a?

Nolet · 2nd January 2009

Have you ever been in a Turkish prison?

The dman · 2nd January 2009

Do you prefer Mac or Pc?

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigramp

i like turtles

Oh yea hardware beats plugins I agree

Neon Heart · 2nd January 2009

I like to use hardware plug ins.

btw where I can get a 7" rack for the software boxes? ta

zboy2854 · 2nd January 2009

I'm a soup nut.

themaidsroom · 2nd January 2009

in my dream someone was talking about running things through an old
ssl console - i don't like ssl consoles per se......but i am just now realizing that
a fair bit of last night was devoted to that.........

shanabit · 2nd January 2009

Attention Deficit Disorder or just complete lack of respect for the OP, you pick. Really self centeredness/selfishness is the root cause, ME ME ME!!!!

99% of what is said here is opinion only. If what was said was agreed upon by a good 90% then I would take heed to the counsel. However, ask what Monitors to use and youll get 100 diff opinions room being equal.

This is simple. All threads on GS go one of two directions:

1. Tangent- Whole original thread thought is lost as someone takes it for a ride

2. Pissing match - This verses that, My DAW is better than your DAW,

riffster · 2nd January 2009

I agree with you. A certain amount of deviation is ok but when the thread becomes so routed it gets on my nerves too. Especially when I've searched for the info only to find that my results yielded totally irrelevant comments. In the end, a forum will run like a fine engine all depending on how heavy-handed the admin moderation is. Users generally don't care.

sbs · 2nd January 2009

vote for best thread of the year so far...

Petermix · 2nd January 2009

THIS IS HILARIOUS!!! C'mon dude, you were practically begging for it with a title like that!!!

slaphappygarry · 2nd January 2009

Just buy a 1073 and be done with it.

G

JPeters86 · 2nd January 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbs

vote for best thread of the year so far...

+1

ssaudio · 2nd January 2009

I ended up buying some cheese at the local shop

mattkw80 · 2nd January 2009

Can anyone tell me what the best mic is for rap vocals?

Jules · 2nd January 2009

You can report off topic / thread hijacking to moderators.

Moderators have a hard time being 'all seeing' especially on the largest faster paced forums. So we rely on members that care about the forum to use the report a post function (its the "!" in a triangle on each post)

On that subject, we very rarely ever thank people for reporting posts (or spam) so this is a good time to say THANKS VERY MUCH to people that DO report thread wrecking behavior.

Everyone messing around in the posts above is banned for 1 second..
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.OK you are back on - but be careful in future

The dman · 2nd January 2009

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.OK you are back on - but be careful in future

LOL

Jules · 2nd January 2009

Kidding aside.. The forum admin and all moderators are keen to crack down harder on forum members that make it their hobby to do a lot of 'thread spoiling' here.

The report a post function (the ! in the red triangle) is the best way to go - as it takes moderators to the exact post that offends...

We never reveal who reported something - and anyways if its really idiotic MANY people report the same post..

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Iggy Poop · 2nd January 2009

What do you make of this thread? I can make a hat, a broach, or a terradactyl!

tribeofenki · 2nd January 2009

Because we perorate the cause of the Moan Section here...

eddierodriguez · 2nd January 2009

ok, then sorry....

Neon Heart · 2nd January 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by eddierodriguez

ok, then sorry....

aaaaaaaaaaawww little puppy have a cookie

Steffmo · 2nd January 2009

THIS Harrison goes to ELEVEN.......

Google Image Result for http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/MMPH/260917~Jenilee-Harrison-Posters.jpg

2nd January 2009	#1
perx Lives for gear Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 502 Thread Starter	Why cant SOME of YOU stay ON TOPIC when posting here on GEARSLUTZ? Ive seen this so many times on this board and it is one of the most annoying things about this place. So many take a thread and turn it into a separate discussion about something else. I understand that sometimes you want to pop in and say something - but too often things take a diffirent turn and you seriously ** up the thread for the original poster. Take a look at my UAD Harrison 32C** EQ thread for example. Prime example of a few that cant keep on topic and turns the thread into something else. I even posted that I thought everyone should try and stay ON TOPIC. But I guess they did not understand what that means. All in all, its a good thread with good feedback - with the exception of some keyboard warriors gone wild. So.. why cant some of you keep on topic? Is there a physical problem with you? a mental problem? Please do share so that the rest of us can try and give you suggestions on where you can find help or treatment for your problems. Thanks.

2nd January 2009	#2
ssaudio Lives for gear Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,069	I've just got off the phone to the bank. Now I'm going to visit my mum. After that? I'm undecided. __________________ Cheers Mickey

2nd January 2009	#12
Neon Heart Gear addict Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 350	I like to use hardware plug ins. btw where I can get a 7" rack for the software boxes? ta __________________ "OK. So I have owned the DL4 3 times. The first time it was stolen so I had to buy another. The second time I realized that it always sounded like plastic so I sold it on Ebay. The third time I thought I missed it so I bought it again and after two days again realized that it always sounds like plastic so I returned it." Scott Stone

2nd January 2009	#14
themaidsroom Lives for gear Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: nyc / london Posts: 3,510	in my dream someone was talking about running things through an old ssl console - i don't like ssl consoles per se......but i am just now realizing that a fair bit of last night was devoted to that......... __________________ www.themaidsroom.com http://www.last.fm/music/Jack+McKeever

2nd January 2009	#15
shanabit Lives for gear Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,747	Attention Deficit Disorder or just complete lack of respect for the OP, you pick. Really self centeredness/selfishness is the root cause, ME ME ME!!!! 99% of what is said here is opinion only. If what was said was agreed upon by a good 90% then I would take heed to the counsel. However, ask what Monitors to use and youll get 100 diff opinions room being equal. This is simple. All threads on GS go one of two directions: 1. Tangent- Whole original thread thought is lost as someone takes it for a ride 2. Pissing match - This verses that, My DAW is better than your DAW, __________________

2nd January 2009	#3
poncival Lives for gear Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 685	What is the best microphone for electric guitar?

2nd January 2009	#4
narcoman Lives for gear Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,409	the thing with mental problems is that they just don't clean my car. The whole wheels thing gets in the way. That's exactly what I mean - the brakes just don't cut the mustard. Terrible stuff, mustard....just not the ticket. whcih is precisely what I meant. And MACs are best, RME is awesome and Logic stole all it's ideas from BMW.

2nd January 2009	#5
Tom H Lives for gear Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Haarlem, Holland Posts: 1,382	I tried the reissue and thought it was pretty cool. Coffee anyone?

2nd January 2009	#7
trapper Gear Head Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 54	is analogue really better than digital. opinions plz. btw, Macs suck

2nd January 2009	#8
taturana Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Posts: 4,007 13 Reviews written	definitely analog PC's ... with cream. and the reissue model sucks...

2nd January 2009	#10
Nolet Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 739	Have you ever been in a Turkish prison?

2nd January 2009	#13
zboy2854 Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 7,936	I'm a soup nut.

2nd January 2009	#16
riffster Gear maniac Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cleveland, Oh Posts: 228	I agree with you. A certain amount of deviation is ok but when the thread becomes so routed it gets on my nerves too. Especially when I've searched for the info only to find that my results yielded totally irrelevant comments. In the end, a forum will run like a fine engine all depending on how heavy-handed the admin moderation is. Users generally don't care.

2nd January 2009	#17
sbs Gear nut Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: California Posts: 79	gets my vote for best thread of the year so far...

2nd January 2009	#18
Petermix Gear maniac Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 150	THIS IS HILARIOUS!!! C'mon dude, you were practically begging for it with a title like that!!! __________________ Peace, P. Need a mix?

2nd January 2009	#19
slaphappygarry Gear addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 452	Just buy a 1073 and be done with it. G

2nd January 2009	#22
mattkw80 Gear nut Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 110	Can anyone tell me what the best mic is for rap vocals?

2nd January 2009	#23
Jules Gearslutz.com admin Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: A Yank in London, UK Posts: 17,356 1 Review written	You can report off topic / thread hijacking to moderators. Moderators have a hard time being 'all seeing' especially on the largest faster paced forums. So we rely on members that care about the forum to use the report a post function (its the "!" in a triangle on each post) On that subject, we very rarely ever thank people for reporting posts (or spam) so this is a good time to say THANKS VERY MUCH to people that DO report thread wrecking behavior. Everyone messing around in the posts above is banned for 1 second.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OK you are back on - but be careful in future __________________ Jules Add your reviews to the new reviews area! Gearslutz on Facebook Follow my GS picks on Twitter

2nd January 2009	#26
Iggy Poop Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,003	What do you make of this thread? I can make a hat, a broach, or a terradactyl! __________________ Free advice is worth what u paid for it. .

2nd January 2009	#27
tribeofenki Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: @$tr@L pL@n3 Posts: 1,511	Because we perorate the cause of the Moan Section here... __________________ Ishkur Guide to Electronica ૐ Where are all the Goa parties?

2nd January 2009	#28
eddierodriguez Lives for gear Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: europe austria Posts: 1,612	ok, then sorry.... __________________ *1 x* *Lynx Aurora 16* 1950,- *1 x* AUDIX DP5aX EUR 649,- *1 x* *Apogee AD16X incl. X-HD* EUR 1600,- 1 x Apogee Symphony i/o Adat Module 1299,-

2nd January 2009	#30
Steffmo Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: West Haven, CT Posts: 3,012	THIS Harrison goes to ELEVEN....... Google Image Result for http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/MMPH/260917~Jenilee-Harrison-Posters.jpg

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