Announcement : Gmc Senior Members |
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Jun 27 2007, 05:06 PM
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Dear all,
It gives me great pleasure to announce the following new GMC initiative. We have a few members that have been around GMC for a while that have been making above average contributions. These people have encouraged, led by example and used their knowledge to help others progress in many different ways. Kris has decided that we need to recognise these people and mark them out as Senior Members for two reasons - Firstly we want to show people that their contributions are valued. Secondly, we want to show others the kind of behavior that we want to foster on GMC. This site is an incredible place to hang out, and the members being recognised have played a huge part in that. We want to encourage that same attitude in others. Senior members will get the following benefits:
 In order to be considered as a senior member, you will need at least the following: 1. Good Attitude GMC is a great place to hang out, and we want to keep it that way. People who start arguments or are deliberatly objectionable need not apply. However, please note that reasoned disagreement is very much encouraged, and is a very positive thing when coupled with politeness. We will not consider anyone that has been in trouble with the moderation staff. 2. Has something important to add, or has shown leadership Everyone has their own sweet spot or area of expertise. Using this knowledge to help others, or provide information to the community at large is a defining attribute of a senior member. 3. Be around for more than 3 months. Some people seem to pop up, post for a while then disappear - I am guessing when their first subscription runs out. We want people that have staying power as Senior Members. 4. Posted a reasonable number of times. Senior Members are people on the board that are familiar to all of us, and have posted sufficiently that we have a feel for their character, personality and interests. Five posts definately won't do it - maybe 50 will, depending on the content of those posts, maybe it will take more. 5. Good Communication skills. We like to encourage clear, well written language, and good expression of ideas. This is not about how good your English is - a large number of members use English as a second language, and we absolutely will not take that into account. This is about not using slang, or abbreviations, it is about using paragraphs and punctuation. Anyone who conducts themselves on GMC in this way stands a good chance of being made a Senior member eventually On the flip side, we are also looking for GMC Senior Members to exercise a little bit of additional responsibility in keeping GMC a great place to hang out. You will be the people that the other members look up to (in fact you already are, we are just formalising it!). We'll be asking GMC Senior members to be on the lookout for flame wars, bad language, copyright violations, and anything that doesn't fit with GMCs philosophy, and report it to the appropriate board moderator. Thankfully at GMC this sort of thing is extremely rare! The first few Senior Members will be contacted in the coming days, and I'll announce their arrival on this thread. Regards, Andrew This post has been edited by Andrew Cockburn: Aug 14 2009, 12:55 PM -------------------- Check out my Instructor profile
Live long and prosper ... My Stuff: Electric Guitars : Ibanez Jem7v, Line6 Variax 700, Fender Plus Strat with 57/62 Pickups, Line6 Variax 705 Bass Acoustic Guitars : Taylor 816ce, Martin D-15, Line6 Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon Effects : Line6 Helix, Keeley Modded Boss DS1, Keeley Modded Boss BD2, Keeley 4 knob compressor, Keeley OxBlood Amps : Epiphone Valve Jnr & Head, Cockburn A.C.1, Cockburn A.C.2, Blackstar Club 50 Head & 4x12 Cab |
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Jun 27 2007, 08:13 PM
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sounds greaT!
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Jun 27 2007, 08:30 PM
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Really really cool idea! Good job Andrew and Kris!
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Jun 27 2007, 08:57 PM
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I'm pleased to announce that our very first Senior Member is ....
MickeM MickeM's helpful attitude and great knowledge of Amps and effects, and more importantly the way he is always happy to advise other members earned him this deep GMC honour! Henceforth, MickeM will bear the Costume Name "Born of NWOBHM" - I'll let him explain that! Congratulations MickeM! Others will follow ... -------------------- Check out my Instructor profile
Live long and prosper ... My Stuff: Electric Guitars : Ibanez Jem7v, Line6 Variax 700, Fender Plus Strat with 57/62 Pickups, Line6 Variax 705 Bass Acoustic Guitars : Taylor 816ce, Martin D-15, Line6 Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon Effects : Line6 Helix, Keeley Modded Boss DS1, Keeley Modded Boss BD2, Keeley 4 knob compressor, Keeley OxBlood Amps : Epiphone Valve Jnr & Head, Cockburn A.C.1, Cockburn A.C.2, Blackstar Club 50 Head & 4x12 Cab |
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Jun 27 2007, 09:18 PM
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Congrats MickeM! Now, I'm really curious about the "Born of NWOBHM"
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Jun 27 2007, 09:49 PM
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QUOTE (mattacuk @ Jun 27 2007, 04:47 PM)  Andrew, surley you are describing yourself in these qualitys!  Of course Where do you think I got the ideas from ? I just described myself  Just kidding, but nice of you to say so! -------------------- Check out my Instructor profile
Live long and prosper ... My Stuff: Electric Guitars : Ibanez Jem7v, Line6 Variax 700, Fender Plus Strat with 57/62 Pickups, Line6 Variax 705 Bass Acoustic Guitars : Taylor 816ce, Martin D-15, Line6 Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon Effects : Line6 Helix, Keeley Modded Boss DS1, Keeley Modded Boss BD2, Keeley 4 knob compressor, Keeley OxBlood Amps : Epiphone Valve Jnr & Head, Cockburn A.C.1, Cockburn A.C.2, Blackstar Club 50 Head & 4x12 Cab |
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Jun 27 2007, 09:50 PM
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Whew! Thank you everyone, I must say I'm very happy about this sudden turn of events.
"Born of NWOBHM" - NWOBHM is the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, after I had finished with my dads Creedence and "Trio med Bumba" (Swedish folk) records as a kid the music I chose for my own way was right there when the brits started off with the NWOBHM. Birth to my taste in music and raised with it And I'm still stuck with 80's heavy metal, which is of great joy among my friends who have no understanding about how one can get that snowed in... little do they know. Celebrates with some newer tunes, attached below. Sorry for the short clip, just recorded it and only a short part. I'll keep trying to throw amps, opinions and tips to left and right all over the place. You don't have to listen to it if you think it's a pain in the... ooops don't want to get moderated in this post  but I hope I've been able to help someone with something.Cheers, rock on!  
Peruvian.wma ( 827.86K )
Number of downloads: 717-------------------- My bands homepage
All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello |
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Jun 27 2007, 09:51 PM
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QUOTE (MickeM @ Jun 27 2007, 09:50 PM) Whew! Thank you everyone, I must say I'm very happy about this sudden turn of events. "Born of NWOBHM" - NWOBHM is the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, after I had finished with my dads Creedence and "Trio med Bumba" (Swedish folk) records as a kid the music I chose for my own way was right there when the brits started off with the NWOBHM. Birth to my taste in music and raised with it And I'm still stuck with 80's heavy metal, which is of great joy among my friends who have no understanding about how one can get that snowed in... little do they know. Celebrates with some newer tunes, attached below. Sorry for the short clip, just recorded it and only a short part. I'll keep trying to throw amps, opinions and tips to left and right all over the place. You don't have to listen to it if you think it's a pain in the... ooops don't want to get moderated in this post but I hope I've been able to help someone with something.Cheers, rock on!
Peruvian.wma ( 827.86K )
Number of downloads: 717Oh I nearly for MickeM, congrats man!
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Jun 27 2007, 09:55 PM
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Congrats MickeM. Well deserved.
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Jun 27 2007, 10:02 PM
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Hey this is really cool!!
-------------------- “Obey the principles without being bound by them.”
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Jun 27 2007, 11:25 PM
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Cool, I like it.
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Jun 28 2007, 01:54 AM
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QUOTE (Ryan @ Jun 27 2007, 08:49 PM) So question about this. Is there only going to be a selected few, and thats it. Or is it like an honor that everybody can get eventually? Edit: And also, is there going to be a new one selected everyday, whenever it is nesscary, or is just going to be once a week? There isn't a limit - anyone that qualifies can be a Senior member. Its based on merit not any kind of notion of how many there should be. Exact timing and descicions are up to Kris - but I will say, that we won't make one a day just because. If there is noone to promote, we won't do it! -------------------- Check out my Instructor profile
Live long and prosper ... My Stuff: Electric Guitars : Ibanez Jem7v, Line6 Variax 700, Fender Plus Strat with 57/62 Pickups, Line6 Variax 705 Bass Acoustic Guitars : Taylor 816ce, Martin D-15, Line6 Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon Effects : Line6 Helix, Keeley Modded Boss DS1, Keeley Modded Boss BD2, Keeley 4 knob compressor, Keeley OxBlood Amps : Epiphone Valve Jnr & Head, Cockburn A.C.1, Cockburn A.C.2, Blackstar Club 50 Head & 4x12 Cab |
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Jun 28 2007, 04:49 AM
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Hey! That's a great idea Andrew! Congratulations MickeyM!!
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Jun 28 2007, 10:02 AM
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Dang ill never get it im only 13..
-------------------- The only man it's OK to love is Paul Gilbert.
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Jun 28 2007, 10:09 AM
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QUOTE (Smikey2006 @ Jun 28 2007, 07:25 AM) Congrats MickeM perhaps he should get the badge Amp and Effects Pro as well Thanks, but I don't concider myself a pro but a novice so that rules it out :-) QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl @ Jun 28 2007, 10:25 AM) Congratulations MickeM - I think you have done an awesome job here at the forum! Not only have you contributed with lots of knowledge, but you have also contributed with mature arguments the few times there has been an conflict/argument! A badge for senior members is on it's way! Thanks alot for your presence MickeM! Kristofer Thanks Kris, I appreciate it. QUOTE (JOhn @ Jun 28 2007, 11:02 AM) Dang ill never get it im only 13.. Don't worry, age is not the main criteria... ...if it is I take offence from being called a senior member
This post has been edited by MickeM: Jun 28 2007, 10:11 AM -------------------- My bands homepage
All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello |
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Jun 28 2007, 02:25 PM
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QUOTE (JOhn @ Jun 28 2007, 06:31 AM) Thats not the only reason i can't win because im 13, I am also very Immature, cant spell, have no control over how long im a member (my dad pays for me) and i don't like making long posts LOL - there's plenty of time, but as MickeM says, age isn't a criteria, attitude is! -------------------- Check out my Instructor profile
Live long and prosper ... My Stuff: Electric Guitars : Ibanez Jem7v, Line6 Variax 700, Fender Plus Strat with 57/62 Pickups, Line6 Variax 705 Bass Acoustic Guitars : Taylor 816ce, Martin D-15, Line6 Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon Effects : Line6 Helix, Keeley Modded Boss DS1, Keeley Modded Boss BD2, Keeley 4 knob compressor, Keeley OxBlood Amps : Epiphone Valve Jnr & Head, Cockburn A.C.1, Cockburn A.C.2, Blackstar Club 50 Head & 4x12 Cab |
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Jun 28 2007, 06:38 PM
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QUOTE (Eat-Sleep-andJam @ Jun 28 2007, 01:27 PM) And I believe even the " Theory god Andrew " learned quite alot from him at one point. That I did - Tank is an all around great guy
-------------------- Check out my Instructor profile
Live long and prosper ... My Stuff: Electric Guitars : Ibanez Jem7v, Line6 Variax 700, Fender Plus Strat with 57/62 Pickups, Line6 Variax 705 Bass Acoustic Guitars : Taylor 816ce, Martin D-15, Line6 Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon Effects : Line6 Helix, Keeley Modded Boss DS1, Keeley Modded Boss BD2, Keeley 4 knob compressor, Keeley OxBlood Amps : Epiphone Valve Jnr & Head, Cockburn A.C.1, Cockburn A.C.2, Blackstar Club 50 Head & 4x12 Cab |
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Jun 29 2007, 02:41 PM
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Congrats Mickey Boy!!
Would of thanked oyu sooner, i ddint see this thread though! This post has been edited by The Uncreator: Jun 29 2007, 02:42 PM |
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Jun 29 2007, 03:06 PM
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Speaking of congratulations ....
I am pleased to announce that our very latest Senior Member is ..... The Uncreator The Uncreator has been with us for a little over 3 months, in which time he has racked up over 900 posts on a variety of topics. He has a deep knowledge of Metal and has spent a lot of time introducing new bands. He also kicked off the review section initiative for Bands and Gear, and has contributed some great initial reviews that set the bar for others to follow. His ever changing Avatars and sig pics have kept us all entertained, and in addition, through all of this The Uncreator has displayed a great sense of humour. or has he ????? Yes he has Hence forth, The Uncreators Costume Name will be "Fire Up The Blades"Congratulations The Uncreator! This post has been edited by Andrew Cockburn: Jun 29 2007, 03:08 PM -------------------- Check out my Instructor profile
Live long and prosper ... My Stuff: Electric Guitars : Ibanez Jem7v, Line6 Variax 700, Fender Plus Strat with 57/62 Pickups, Line6 Variax 705 Bass Acoustic Guitars : Taylor 816ce, Martin D-15, Line6 Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon Effects : Line6 Helix, Keeley Modded Boss DS1, Keeley Modded Boss BD2, Keeley 4 knob compressor, Keeley OxBlood Amps : Epiphone Valve Jnr & Head, Cockburn A.C.1, Cockburn A.C.2, Blackstar Club 50 Head & 4x12 Cab |
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Jun 29 2007, 03:07 PM
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Awww, Dont make me Blush!!
Thanks many andrew, it really is an honor!!
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Jun 29 2007, 03:13 PM
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Congratulations! Not really a surprise, I more or less knew it already
Very well deserved!
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Jun 29 2007, 03:38 PM
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QUOTE (The Uncreator @ Jun 29 2007, 04:07 PM) Awww, Dont make me Blush!! Thanks many andrew, it really is an honor!! Contratulations bud, now there's enough if us seniors to form a club
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All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello |
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Jun 29 2007, 03:47 PM
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Congrats Uncreator and MickeM!
Both very well deserved. Keep up the great work guys. |
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Jun 29 2007, 04:33 PM
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Thanks for the comments, glad to know i could help!
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Jun 29 2007, 09:08 PM
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QUOTE (Smikey2006 @ Jun 29 2007, 07:51 PM) Congrats guys.. its like a game now i can't wait to see who'll qualify next Haha, same here. I think its really fun
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Jun 30 2007, 11:31 PM
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Congratulaitions The Uncreator - your reviews rock!!
--> GMC Senior members now have badges, check it out! Kris |
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Jul 1 2007, 12:04 AM
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My Congrats MickeM!!
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Jul 1 2007, 01:09 AM
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Congratulations to all our senior members! You did great job guys! Keep it up!
Also congrats to Kris and Andrew for organizing the whole thing! The badges look great - in style of GMC! -------------------- "It isn't how many years you have been playing, it's how many hours." -- Prashant Aswani "PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!" -- Michael Angelo Batio Check out my video lessons and instructor board! |
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Jul 1 2007, 10:02 PM
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Great idea! Well done Seniors! Way to make this a great place to hang out and learn!
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Jul 4 2007, 04:42 PM
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Congrats Kaneda!
Very well earned and deserved even if you haven't been here for your 3 months You rule smasher you! *shakes fist* |
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Jul 4 2007, 04:42 PM
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Congratulations Kaneda!
Richly deserved - you have been helping me out handsomely with the theory side of things, and I pretty much always learn something new from your posts
-------------------- Check out my Instructor profile
Live long and prosper ... My Stuff: Electric Guitars : Ibanez Jem7v, Line6 Variax 700, Fender Plus Strat with 57/62 Pickups, Line6 Variax 705 Bass Acoustic Guitars : Taylor 816ce, Martin D-15, Line6 Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon Effects : Line6 Helix, Keeley Modded Boss DS1, Keeley Modded Boss BD2, Keeley 4 knob compressor, Keeley OxBlood Amps : Epiphone Valve Jnr & Head, Cockburn A.C.1, Cockburn A.C.2, Blackstar Club 50 Head & 4x12 Cab |
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Jul 4 2007, 04:54 PM
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I knew you were gonna get it. Good job Kaneda!!
-------------------- “Obey the principles without being bound by them.”
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Jul 4 2007, 04:58 PM
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Congratualtions Kaneda!!
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Jul 4 2007, 05:07 PM
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Congrats Kaneda!
A well deserved honor! I always enjoy your theory posts...they are very good by the way. Congrats again! |
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Jul 4 2007, 05:12 PM
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Congratulations
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Jul 5 2007, 01:33 PM
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QUOTE (mattacuk @ Jun 28 2007, 12:47 AM) Andrew, surley you are describing yourself in these qualitys! Ha ha! Someone want to become a senior,,,... -------------------- __________________________
 ___________________________QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl @ Nov 10 2007, 12:27 AM) Part of the key to success is to never call yourself good... My RIg: -Epiphone 1967 FLying V -Line 6 POD XT live -VOX Valvetronics AD30VT -Yamaha EG-112 -Yamaha GA-10 -Some Yamaha acoustic which is a magnet to dust under my bed End World Hunger |
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Jul 5 2007, 01:46 PM
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Well done Kaneda, i did think youd get one- i noticed your input has been great and instructive so well done!!
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Jul 5 2007, 02:18 PM
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QUOTE (Kaneda @ Jul 4 2007, 06:16 PM) Thanks Kris and Andrew - and everyone else And yeah, I did point out it "wasn't fair", as Kris said... Another thing that made it not fair was that I didn't even know about this "award" until Kris messaged me about it... So I'd better also say congrats to MickeM and The Uncreator - both of whom have like a googolplex more posts than me (did I miss anyone? In that case, congrats too any other "seniors" too )And yes, "Other side of the coin" is very much a cliché - except to me. It's a very specific Sandman (the Neil Gaiman comic) reference which has stuck with me for almost 15 years, very much fits me in countless ways, and was also the title of the first song, very personal and very outthere, that I wrote for our band. Might end up in the upload section when I end up actually being able to play it on guitar myself  Someday I'll learn to keep my posts short too (and learn to do things right the first time, rather than constantly edit). Congratulations, very well deserved
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Jul 17 2007, 10:00 PM
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Any idea when the next senior member will come?
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Jul 17 2007, 10:18 PM
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QUOTE (stratman33 @ Jul 17 2007, 05:00 PM) Any idea when the next senior member will come? You tell me Who do you think should be next?
-------------------- Check out my Instructor profile
Live long and prosper ... My Stuff: Electric Guitars : Ibanez Jem7v, Line6 Variax 700, Fender Plus Strat with 57/62 Pickups, Line6 Variax 705 Bass Acoustic Guitars : Taylor 816ce, Martin D-15, Line6 Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon Effects : Line6 Helix, Keeley Modded Boss DS1, Keeley Modded Boss BD2, Keeley 4 knob compressor, Keeley OxBlood Amps : Epiphone Valve Jnr & Head, Cockburn A.C.1, Cockburn A.C.2, Blackstar Club 50 Head & 4x12 Cab |
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Jul 17 2007, 10:37 PM
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QUOTE (Andrew Cockburn @ Jul 17 2007, 10:18 PM) You tell me Who do you think should be next?Ohhh, Whoever Encourages Newbies!
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Jul 20 2007, 08:49 PM
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QUOTE (MickeM @ Jul 5 2007, 09:18 AM) Congratulations, very well deserved Agreed, Kaneda is the true marathon poster!
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Jul 20 2007, 09:08 PM
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QUOTE (Smikey2006 @ Jul 20 2007, 04:03 PM) I have a suggestion the next person to get to 1000 posts Nope, quantity won't do it, we're going for quality! (Which is why Kaneda got picked after only 50 or so posts) This post has been edited by Andrew Cockburn: Jul 20 2007, 09:09 PM -------------------- Check out my Instructor profile
Live long and prosper ... My Stuff: Electric Guitars : Ibanez Jem7v, Line6 Variax 700, Fender Plus Strat with 57/62 Pickups, Line6 Variax 705 Bass Acoustic Guitars : Taylor 816ce, Martin D-15, Line6 Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon Effects : Line6 Helix, Keeley Modded Boss DS1, Keeley Modded Boss BD2, Keeley 4 knob compressor, Keeley OxBlood Amps : Epiphone Valve Jnr & Head, Cockburn A.C.1, Cockburn A.C.2, Blackstar Club 50 Head & 4x12 Cab |
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Jul 20 2007, 09:12 PM
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Tank.
-------------------- Join Me On the Lyrics Board !
 "Find something worth dying for... ...And live for it"-The Uncreator |
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Jul 20 2007, 10:35 PM
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QUOTE (Eat-Sleep-andJam @ Jul 20 2007, 02:12 PM) Tank. i second Tank. -------------------- Playing Guitar Since: December 2006 |
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