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Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jun 27 2007, 05:06 PM
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:
- Free membership
- Custom title
- Badge
- Free GMC Senior T-shirt
- Access to the secret Seniors board
Senior Members are being picked out by Kris - when we discussed this we came up with a list of the type of qualities required so that others will know what they need to do to get Senior Member status. Since the GMC site is all about you the users, if anyone feels strongly that a particular member deserves this honour feel free to PM me, and I'll try and convince Kris that they are worthy, if I agree
In order to be considered as a senior member, you will need at least the following:
1. Good AttitudeGMC 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 leadershipEveryone 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
Posted by: Layzer Jun 27 2007, 08:13 PM
sounds greaT!
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jun 27 2007, 08:29 PM
QUOTE (Smikey2006 @ Jun 27 2007, 09:12 PM)
This sounds like a great idea
i think there are a number of great members here whos contributions have helped many people ( me included
) it will be great to see them getting recognition and identifyability, even though alot of us know who they are from seeing there great posts and there constant presence on the site
Agreed!
Posted by: Pavel Jun 27 2007, 08:30 PM
Really really cool idea! Good job Andrew and Kris!
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jun 27 2007, 08:57 PM
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 ...
Posted by: JVM Jun 27 2007, 09:02 PM
I think there is but one appropriate thing to say:
Rock on, dudes!
Posted by: Robin Jun 27 2007, 09:10 PM
QUOTE (Andrew Cockburn @ Jun 27 2007, 07:57 PM)
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 ...
Congratulations. Really deserved it!
Posted by: lavendell Jun 27 2007, 09:18 PM
Congrats MickeM! Now, I'm really curious about the "Born of NWOBHM"
Posted by: blindwillie Jun 27 2007, 09:24 PM
OVATIONS!!! Yey!
Posted by: SDMF75 Jun 27 2007, 09:33 PM
I'm really curious about the "Born of NWOBHM"
It's the New Wave of British Heavy Metal - pronounced "NEWobbom" Very cool!
Posted by: mattacuk Jun 27 2007, 09:47 PM
Andrew, surley you are describing yourself in these qualitys!
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jun 27 2007, 09:49 PM
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!
Posted by: mattacuk Jun 27 2007, 09:51 PM
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 )
: 700Oh I nearly for MickeM, congrats man!
Posted by: Resurrection Jun 27 2007, 09:55 PM
Congrats MickeM. Well deserved.
Posted by: Robin Jun 27 2007, 09:55 PM
QUOTE (MickeM @ Jun 27 2007, 08:50 PM)
Celebrates with some newer tunes, attached below. Sorry for the short clip, just recorded it and only a short part.
Thats really good!! A bit too much distortion for my taste though
Posted by: Ryan Jun 27 2007, 10:02 PM
Hey this is really cool!!
Posted by: rokchik Jun 27 2007, 11:04 PM
QUOTE (Andrew Cockburn @ Jun 27 2007, 04:57 PM)
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 ...
Congrats MickeM
A well deserved honor!
Posted by: JVM Jun 27 2007, 11:25 PM
Cool, I like it.
Posted by: Aaron Jun 27 2007, 11:44 PM
QUOTE (Andrew Cockburn @ Jun 27 2007, 12:57 PM)
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 ...
i think he deserved it ... he really helped me pick out pedals and amps
Posted by: Ryan Jun 28 2007, 01:49 AM
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?
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jun 28 2007, 01:54 AM
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!
Posted by: Anastasio123 Jun 28 2007, 02:59 AM
QUOTE (Smikey2006 @ Jun 27 2007, 03:12 PM)
This sounds like a great idea
i think there are a number of great members here whos contributions have helped many people ( me included
) it will be great to see them getting recognition and identifyability, even though alot of us know who they are from seeing there great posts and there constant presence on the site
Yea, I definitely agree
...
Posted by: Ryan Jun 28 2007, 04:14 AM
QUOTE (Andrew Cockburn @ Jun 27 2007, 07:54 PM)
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!
Alright, thats cool!!
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 28 2007, 04:49 AM
Hey! That's a great idea Andrew! Congratulations MickeyM!!
Posted by: FretDancer69 Jun 28 2007, 05:00 AM
hey this Senior Member thing is a great idea Andrew! And Congratulations MickeM! i know he deserves it, lol i recognized him alot even before i joined GMC. You know..i used to browse GMC alot before i joined.
Posted by: Smikey2006 Jun 28 2007, 06:25 AM
Congrats MickeM perhaps he should get the badge Amp and Effects Pro as well
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jun 28 2007, 09:25 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
Posted by: JOhn Jun 28 2007, 10:02 AM
Dang ill never get it im only 13..
Posted by: MickeM Jun 28 2007, 10:09 AM
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
Posted by: JOhn Jun 28 2007, 11:31 AM
QUOTE (MickeM @ Jun 28 2007, 07:09 PM)
Thanks, but I don't concider myself a pro but a novice so that rules it out :-)
Thanks Kris, I appreciate it.
Don't worry, age is not the main criteria... ...if it is I take offence from being called a senior member
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
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jun 28 2007, 02:25 PM
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!
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jun 28 2007, 02:32 PM
QUOTE (JOhn @ Jun 28 2007, 12:31 PM)
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
Well at least
realising that one isn't mature is proof of maturity!
I don't know if it qualifes for a badge though...
Seriously, I must say that if you help people with the things you know - while learning yourself, so that your knowledge range keeps growing - you will be able to qualify too in the future
Posted by: mattacuk Jun 28 2007, 05:54 PM
QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl @ Jun 28 2007, 02:32 PM)
Seriously, I must say that if you help people with the things you know - while learning yourself, so that your knowledge range keeps growing - you will be able to qualify too in the future
Helping others definatly helps you grow as a guitarist thats for sure. Do you think ive metioned metronomes enough on GMC?!
Posted by: Eat-Sleep-andJam Jun 28 2007, 06:27 PM
Congrats to MikeM and for it was well deserved .
I wish you the best of luck in your playing and I hope more from you is yet to come!
On another note.
These are I think some suggestions for Senior Members.
I think any Gmc Instructor by Default should be a senior member. That in itself reflects all the qualitys shown in the first post.
Tank should easily be another senior member. Hes been here since the start of Gmc and he helped the site thrive into what it is today. ( Member # 5 ! ) And I believe even the " Theory god Andrew " learned quite alot from him at one point.
Thats just what I think !
Great Idea !- John
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jun 28 2007, 06:38 PM
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
Posted by: The Uncreator Jun 29 2007, 02:41 PM
Congrats Mickey Boy!!
Would of thanked oyu sooner, i ddint see this thread though!
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jun 29 2007, 03:06 PM
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!
Posted by: The Uncreator Jun 29 2007, 03:07 PM
Awww, Dont make me Blush!!
Thanks many andrew, it really is an honor!!
Posted by: Gen Jun 29 2007, 03:09 PM
Well done mickey and uncreator
Posted by: Robin Jun 29 2007, 03:13 PM
Congratulations! Not really a surprise, I more or less knew it already Very well deserved!
Posted by: MickeM Jun 29 2007, 03:38 PM
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
Posted by: AIB234 Jun 29 2007, 03:47 PM
Congrats Uncreator and MickeM!
Both very well deserved. Keep up the great work guys.
Posted by: The Uncreator Jun 29 2007, 04:33 PM
Thanks for the comments, glad to know i could help!
Posted by: AIB234 Jun 29 2007, 05:29 PM
I just noticed that you not only signed up on the same day as me, but you are 1 member number after me!
*giggles*
It's like I'm somehow living vicariously through your senior membership success! I feel so special to almost have your member number.
Haha.
Posted by: blindwillie Jun 29 2007, 06:11 PM
Congratulations Uncreator, well deserved \o/
Posted by: Eat-Sleep-andJam Jun 29 2007, 07:39 PM
Congrats Uncreator, Very Well deserved and thanks for your great reviews, Your like the "Critic of Gmc "
Very Well Deserved.
-John
Posted by: FretDancer69 Jun 29 2007, 07:42 PM
QUOTE (The Uncreator @ Jun 29 2007, 08:07 AM)
Awww, Dont make me Blush!!
Thanks many andrew, it really is an honor!!
lol
, congratulations Uncreator!
Posted by: The Uncreator Jun 29 2007, 07:44 PM
QUOTE (Eat-Sleep-andJam @ Jun 29 2007, 02:39 PM)
Congrats Uncreator, Very Well deserved and thanks for your great reviews, Your like the "Critic of Gmc
"
Very Well Deserved.
-John
QUOTE (FretDancer69 @ Jun 29 2007, 02:42 PM)
lol
, congratulations Uncreator!
Thanks once again!
Ill try to continue to be as helpful as i can!
Posted by: mattacuk Jun 29 2007, 07:49 PM
Thats some pretty impressive work, congrats man!
Posted by: Smikey2006 Jun 29 2007, 08:51 PM
Congrats guys.. its like a game now i can't wait to see who'll qualify next
Posted by: Robin Jun 29 2007, 09:08 PM
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
Posted by: The Uncreator Jun 29 2007, 11:12 PM
QUOTE (Smikey2006 @ Jun 29 2007, 03:51 PM)
Congrats guys.. its like a game now
i can't wait to see who'll qualify next
Dude your Sig is awesome!
Have you heard the piano tribute yet, kinda cool actually, you should check it out if you havent already.
Posted by: rokchik Jun 30 2007, 12:25 AM
I'm just about to leave...finally...for the weekend but wanted to send congrats out to ya Uncreator. Very well deserved. I'm always entertained by your signatures and avatars...and well you've introduced me to a whole world of music I never would have even looked at before. Congrats again!
Posted by: Smikey2006 Jun 30 2007, 05:07 AM
QUOTE (The Uncreator @ Jun 29 2007, 06:12 PM)
Dude your Sig is awesome!
Have you heard the piano tribute yet, kinda cool actually, you should check it out if you havent already.
I have heard the piano tribute and it is amazing. I mostly choose that sig because i love Eddie
hes my favorite band " mascot " of them all haha, i wanted to see the "Matter of the Beast" Tour just to see commander eddie in the tank hahah
no i didn't get the matter of the beast mixed up with a matter of life and death and the number of the beast.. the matter of the beast is the name of the tour.
Posted by: GroovinMastiff Jun 30 2007, 05:43 AM
Congratulations you guys! You are well-deserving of this honor. I always see you guys lending a helping hand to members who have questions. Hope you both stick around GMC for a very long time
Posted by: Eat-Sleep-andJam Jun 30 2007, 05:51 AM
Ut- oh Uncreator is creepppppppppping up on the 1,000th post landmark
We should have like post achievements. Badges we recieve to show how active we are at Gmc.
- John
Posted by: The Uncreator Jun 30 2007, 04:18 PM
QUOTE (Smikey2006 @ Jun 30 2007, 12:07 AM)
I have heard the piano tribute and it is amazing. I mostly choose that sig because i love Eddie
hes my favorite band " mascot " of them all haha, i wanted to see the "Matter of the Beast" Tour just to see commander eddie in the tank hahah
no i didn't get the matter of the beast mixed up with a matter of life and death and the number of the beast.. the matter of the beast is the name of the tour.
I know what youre talking about, i got a shirt from that tour, And eddie in the tank is awesome! Eddie is awesome period.
Posted by: Smikey2006 Jun 30 2007, 09:15 PM
Eddie is awsome thats what some metal guy at my school has nicknamed me haha,, well he calls me commander Eddie
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jun 30 2007, 11:31 PM
Congratulaitions The Uncreator - your reviews rock!!
--> GMC Senior members now have badges, check it out!
Kris
Posted by: muris Jul 1 2007, 12:04 AM
My Congrats MickeM!!
Posted by: Smikey2006 Jul 1 2007, 01:00 AM
I love the Badges
Posted by: Pavel Jul 1 2007, 01:09 AM
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!
Posted by: icedern Jul 1 2007, 10:02 PM
Great idea! Well done Seniors! Way to make this a great place to hang out and learn!
Posted by: Aaron Jul 3 2007, 05:29 AM
i would like to become a senior member but i havent been around long enough
Posted by: JVM Jul 3 2007, 07:33 AM
I have just one question - why is the GMC and senior member guitar the red special? At least, I'm pretty sure it is. Just curious how that came about
Posted by: mattacuk Jul 3 2007, 08:58 AM
I dunno but Brian may is pretty awsome!
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jul 4 2007, 04:33 PM
Time to announce the next GMC Senior Member...
KANEDA
Congratulations!
Kaneda has shown evidence of exceptional knowledge on many music/guitar related topics. Not only that - he is also working on giving us a highly advanced and costumised flash scale application...hats off for Kaneda!
You might also notice that we aren't completely consistent with the three month limit, the decision here was however very easy! Also - it is good illustration that we want to choose the GMC Senior Members on merit, not because someone has been around for a while!
Believe it or not, but the first thing Kaneda replied to my pm was - "no that's not fair, I haven't been around for three months yet!"
Seems like I convinced him though - his costume title of choise is "Other side of the coin"
Kris
Posted by: AIB234 Jul 4 2007, 04:42 PM
Congrats Kaneda!
Very well earned and deserved even if you haven't been here for your 3 months
You rule smasher you! *shakes fist*
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jul 4 2007, 04:42 PM
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
Posted by: Gen Jul 4 2007, 04:52 PM
Congratulations Kaneda!
Very well deserved
Posted by: Ryan Jul 4 2007, 04:54 PM
I knew you were gonna get it. Good job Kaneda!!
Posted by: The Uncreator Jul 4 2007, 04:58 PM
Congratualtions Kaneda!!
Posted by: rokchik Jul 4 2007, 05:07 PM
Congrats Kaneda!
A well deserved honor! I always enjoy your theory posts...they are very good by the way. Congrats again!
Posted by: Robin Jul 4 2007, 05:12 PM
Congratulations
Posted by: GroovinMastiff Jul 4 2007, 05:13 PM
Congrats man! You really deserve it. All your posts are detailed and very well written, and plus you have offered GMC many interesting tidbits on music and music theory.
Posted by: Kaneda Jul 4 2007, 05:16 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).
Posted by: Guitarman700 Jul 4 2007, 05:30 PM
Congrats! your theory lesson footnotes are half the lesson for me. keep up the good work!
Posted by: Eat-Sleep-andJam Jul 4 2007, 05:44 PM
Very well done Kaneda. No surprise here.
And like I said before in a previous topic. You may not have the most posts, but there by far the most informative.
Well Done- John
Posted by: FretDancer69 Jul 4 2007, 08:43 PM
QUOTE (Eat-Sleep-andJam @ Jul 4 2007, 10:44 AM)
Very well done Kaneda. No surprise here.
And like I said before in a previous topic. You may not have the most posts, but there by far the most informative.
Well Done- John
I agree with that. Congratulations Kaneda!, well deserved! Thanks for helping us with your theory posts! Congratulations once again.
Posted by: Tank Jul 4 2007, 10:57 PM
Hi all,
Thanks for the nomination for promotion to senior member. Sorry I've not been very visible here over the past couple of months. I'm working on a couple of music projects (when I'm not doing my 9-5), and hoping to get back into the music game on a more full time basis. Will keep you posted, and will be more prominent again towards the mid/end of summer
Cheers again guys, everyone here rocks (but you knew that anyway).
Posted by: blindwillie Jul 5 2007, 08:05 AM
The Choosen ones have been ... chosen.
All of you are very helpful and informative. Congratulations again to all of you.
Why isn't Tank wearing his badge? Didn't you accept it?
I almost missed that kaneda and tank was seniorized.
Could we have announcements and such threads locked? We can discuss them in a parallell thread.
That would make it easier to see when announcements really are updated.
Posted by: Ryan Jul 5 2007, 08:08 AM
QUOTE (Kaneda @ Jul 4 2007, 11:16 AM)
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).
Haha sorry googolplex. This is off-topic. I remeber one time in math class. FnS (Functions and Statisics) My teacher Mr. Lopez (VERY SMART GUY) Wrote out googolplex. Not the word, but the whole number. Hahaha. He ran out of white board. Sorry, once again Good job GMC seniors!!
Posted by: jammer91 Jul 5 2007, 01:33 PM
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,,,...
Posted by: benhowell Jul 5 2007, 01:46 PM
Well done Kaneda, i did think youd get one- i noticed your input has been great and instructive so well done!!
-Ben
Posted by: MickeM Jul 5 2007, 02:18 PM
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
Posted by: JVM Jul 7 2007, 07:22 AM
Congrats Kaneda! It was only a matter of time (and Kris decided not to wait )
Posted by: mattacuk Jul 16 2007, 06:12 PM
QUOTE (jammer91 @ Jul 5 2007, 01:33 PM)
Ha ha! Someone want to become a senior,,,...
haha, im just happy being here. Im full of "carp" because my dads a Sales rep and it kinda rubs off on me
Posted by: Eat-Sleep-andJam Jul 16 2007, 06:25 PM
QUOTE (mattacuk @ Jul 16 2007, 09:12 AM)
haha, im just happy being here. Im full of "carp" because my dads a Sales rep and it kinda rubs off on me
Ha ha same here my dads also a sales rep
.
- John
Posted by: stratman33 Jul 17 2007, 10:00 PM
Any idea when the next senior member will come?
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jul 17 2007, 10:18 PM
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?
Posted by: Owen Jul 17 2007, 10:37 PM
QUOTE (Andrew Cockburn @ Jul 17 2007, 10:18 PM)
You tell me
Who do you think should be next?
Ohhh, Whoever Encourages Newbies!
Posted by: Anastasio123 Jul 20 2007, 08:49 PM
QUOTE (MickeM @ Jul 5 2007, 09:18 AM)
Congratulations, very well deserved
Agreed, Kaneda is the true marathon poster!
Posted by: Smikey2006 Jul 20 2007, 09:03 PM
QUOTE (Andrew Cockburn @ Jul 17 2007, 05:18 PM)
You tell me
Who do you think should be next?
I have a suggestion
the next person to get to 1000 posts
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jul 20 2007, 09:08 PM
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)
Posted by: Eat-Sleep-andJam Jul 20 2007, 09:12 PM
Tank.
Posted by: FretDancer69 Jul 20 2007, 10:35 PM
QUOTE (Eat-Sleep-andJam @ Jul 20 2007, 02:12 PM)
Tank.
i second Tank.
Posted by: mattacuk Jul 20 2007, 11:01 PM
Yeah Id go for Tank too!
Posted by: Owen Jul 20 2007, 11:22 PM
Damn, my poor psychological trick is failing
QUOTE
Ohhh, Whoever Encourages Newbies!
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jul 20 2007, 11:29 PM
QUOTE (Owen @ Jul 20 2007, 06:22 PM)
Damn, my poor psychological trick is failing
Thinks "That Owen chap encouragies newbies a lot hm ..."
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jul 20 2007, 11:47 PM
QUOTE (Owen @ Jul 21 2007, 12:22 AM)
Damn, my poor psychological trick is failing
oh
wh
en are you going to stop cheating...
Psychological counterstrike!
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jul 20 2007, 11:51 PM
QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl @ Jul 20 2007, 06:47 PM)
oh
wh
en are you going to stop cheating...
Psychological counterstrike!
Thinks "That Owen chap, he cheats .... hmmm"
Posted by: Owen Jul 20 2007, 11:51 PM
Omg! What Ever Now!
Posted by: Smikey2006 Jul 21 2007, 04:41 AM
my name is too hard to use in physcological warfare ... Smacking Mightily Ithink is Key to Emmigrating ,Yet 2008,07,09 600 is a bad number and date for this movement of people........ im trying to hard
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jul 21 2007, 04:43 AM
QUOTE (Smikey2006 @ Jul 20 2007, 11:41 PM)
my name is too hard to use in physcological warfare
... Smacking Mightily Ithink is Key to Emmigrating ,Yet 2008,07,09 600 is a bad number and date for this movement of people........ im trying to hard
What? Psychological warfare? Where ???
Posted by: Smikey2006 Jul 21 2007, 04:58 AM
exactly
Posted by: JVM Jul 21 2007, 05:01 AM
Tank is deserving!
Posted by: Smikey2006 Jul 21 2007, 05:17 AM
I say we make Ghandi, Jesus and Siddhartha Gautama senior members .. even tho they arn't members here... or are they...
Posted by: Ryan Jul 22 2007, 08:19 AM
QUOTE (Smikey2006 @ Jul 20 2007, 11:17 PM)
I say we make Ghandi, Jesus and Siddhartha Gautama senior members
.. even tho they arn't members here... or are they...
Hm now that i think of it. There hasnt been a GMC Senior annoucment for a couple of weeks. Either were just slacking, or they just dont like us
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jul 22 2007, 01:50 PM
QUOTE (Hemlok @ Jul 22 2007, 03:53 AM)
slackers
If they make people seniors every week, soon all the active forum users will be seniors. Because there aren't really heaps of active users on the forum. There are alot but out of nearly 2400 members not really.
So thats why only the really special ones get Senior status. Therefor we have to kiss the ground they walk on because they deserve it
Exactly!
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Aug 7 2007, 10:55 AM
Congratulations Tank, for your new GMC Seniorship!
More about it in this thread:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=5894
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Sep 19 2007, 09:31 PM
Congratulations Tonymiro, for your new GMC Seniorship!
More about it in this thread:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=7046
Posted by: jeff Sep 19 2007, 10:11 PM
QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl @ Sep 19 2007, 03:31 PM)
Congratulations
Tonymiro, for your new GMC Seniorship!
More about it in this thread:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=7046
Contratulations Tonymiro. You have help out tremendously with your excellent posts. Especially in the equipment area!
Posted by: tonymiro Sep 19 2007, 11:36 PM
A big thank you to you all. I'm somewhat lost for words at the honour (first time for everything I suppose ).
Cheers,
Tony
Posted by: Eat-Sleep-andJam Sep 21 2007, 09:46 AM
QUOTE (tonymiro @ Sep 19 2007, 02:36 PM)
A big thank you to you all. I'm somewhat lost for words at the honour (first time for everything I suppose
).
Cheers,
Tony
well deserved , good to have you here tony
-John
Posted by: jammer91 Oct 29 2007, 11:39 PM
After being around 6 months on GMC id like to nominate a user who diplays all the qualities of a GMC Senior:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showuser=1001
This person displays all the qualities of a GMC senior. Im not just saying this out of the blue, but everytime im on i see him helping people out writing long yet understandable posts to help people out. Ive (amongst other GMCers) lately have been having some problem regarding things like improvisation and preparing a proper practice schedule and Matt has been there to sort thing out. Recently he has really enforced the importance of the 1-0-1 lessons and has also been contributing and motivationg other members to post shirts (competiton would encourage even more competition). He has also publically advertised this site on his own site:
http://www.guitarmental.com/
I think he deseves to be a senior member as he has been displaying all the qualities of one.
Good luck to other GMC members as well.
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Oct 29 2007, 11:42 PM
Thanks for the input Jammer, we appreciate it!
Regards,
Andrew
Posted by: Maximus Oct 29 2007, 11:51 PM
I agree. He comes off as a genuinely nice guy and he is one of the most visible posters on the site.
Posted by: mattacuk Oct 30 2007, 12:01 AM
You are too kind Jammer! And maximus those are also kind words thanks guys
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Oct 30 2007, 12:56 AM
QUOTE (mattacuk @ Oct 29 2007, 07:01 PM)
You are too kind Jammer! And maximus those are also kind words thanks guys
But well deserved Matt
Posted by: mattacuk Oct 30 2007, 12:58 AM
Thanks Andrew!
Posted by: Animosity Nov 1 2007, 12:35 AM
QUOTE (jammer91 @ Oct 29 2007, 05:39 PM)
After being around 6 months on GMC id like to nominate a user who diplays all the qualities of a GMC Senior:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showuser=1001
This person displays all the qualities of a GMC senior. Im not just saying this out of the blue, but everytime im on i see him helping people out writing long yet understandable posts to help people out. Ive (amongst other GMCers) lately have been having some problem regarding things like improvisation and preparing a proper practice schedule and Matt has been there to sort thing out. Recently he has really enforced the importance of the 1-0-1 lessons and has also been contributing and motivationg other members to post shirts (competiton would encourage even more competition). He has also publically advertised this site on his own site:
http://www.guitarmental.com/
I think he deseves to be a senior member as he has been displaying all the qualities of one.
Good luck to other GMC members as well.
+1
QUOTE (Maximus @ Oct 29 2007, 05:51 PM)
I agree. He comes off as a genuinely nice guy and he is one of the most visible posters on the site.
+1
+2 For Matt!
Posted by: Unleash-The-Shred Nov 1 2007, 12:38 AM
QUOTE (Animosity @ Oct 31 2007, 07:35 PM)
+1
+1
+2 For Matt!
I agree also.
Posted by: Twibeard Nov 1 2007, 01:03 AM
QUOTE (Animosity @ Nov 1 2007, 12:35 AM)
+1
+1
+2 For Matt!
Yupp ... I agree ... + 2 from me too
Posted by: SLASH91 Nov 1 2007, 01:06 AM
Yeah, same here
Posted by: botoxfox Nov 1 2007, 01:08 AM
QUOTE (SLASH91 @ Oct 31 2007, 05:06 PM)
Yeah, same here
Yes
Posted by: rokchik Nov 1 2007, 01:13 AM
I have to agree too.
Matt would be a great Senior. He's active on the forum and always has great advice.
Posted by: Owen Nov 1 2007, 01:22 AM
I also agree that Matt should be a senior, as after our little tiff he has not avoided my posts and has gone out his way to help me with my questions when he could have avoided me, I think this shows that he is a genuinely good guy.
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Nov 1 2007, 02:33 AM
QUOTE (Owen @ Nov 1 2007, 01:22 AM)
I also agree that Matt should be a senior, as after our little tiff he has not avoided my posts and has gone out his way to help me with my questions when he could have avoided me, I think this shows that he is a genuinely good guy.
I agree - good thinking!
Posted by: The Uncreator Nov 1 2007, 02:35 AM
Defiently agree here, Mattacuk deserves it!
Posted by: Spiderusalem Nov 1 2007, 02:39 AM
I agree. Mattacuk is awesome. He's always got something helpful and positive to say.
+1
Posted by: Animosity Nov 1 2007, 05:09 AM
QUOTE (mattacuk @ Oct 31 2007, 11:08 PM)
I am feeling the love here ladies and gentlemen
Thankyou to each of you for being so nice.
But someone is going to have to explain this +1 +2 +3 system because its making me laugh
Or is this the check plus plus system?
Hahaha, call it the check plus plus system! You got a 105%
Posted by: mattacuk Nov 1 2007, 05:11 AM
QUOTE (Animosity @ Nov 1 2007, 04:09 AM)
Hahaha, call it the check plus plus system! You got a 105%
I have been seeing this "system" alot on GMC recently, it seems pretty funny!! keep up the good work guys!
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Nov 1 2007, 05:12 AM
QUOTE (mattacuk @ Nov 1 2007, 12:08 AM)
I am feeling the love here ladies and gentlemen
Thankyou to each of you for being so nice.
But someone is going to have to explain this +1 +2 +3 system because its making me laugh
Or is this the check plus plus system?
Shhh Matt, don't show your ignorance, just pretend you know all about it (that strategy serves me well ...)
I think it comes from the early days of open source software where empowered users would vote for some measure by saying +1 (e.g. add one to the tally of votes). Nowadays "+1" just means "I agree", and then you get the silly people on GMC saying +2 and +3 which presumably means "I really really agree"
Posted by: mattacuk Nov 1 2007, 05:16 AM
QUOTE (Andrew Cockburn @ Nov 1 2007, 04:12 AM)
Shhh Matt, don't show your ignorance, just pretend you know all about it (that strategy serves me well ...)
I think it comes from the early days of open source software where empowered users would vote for some measure by saying +1 (e.g. add one to the tally of votes). Nowadays "+1" just means "I agree", and then you get the silly people on GMC saying +2 and +3 which presumably means "I really really agree"
+1 Andrew, +1
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Nov 1 2007, 05:31 AM
QUOTE (mattacuk @ Nov 1 2007, 12:16 AM)
+1 Andrew, +1
Good Matt, good!
Posted by: Spiderusalem Nov 1 2007, 05:32 AM
x1 + a = b
figure that one out smarty pants =P
Posted by: 1mpr1m1s Nov 1 2007, 05:40 AM
Yep Matt is always there to help I 2nd that nominee.
Posted by: RobM Nov 1 2007, 05:55 AM
QUOTE (Andrew Cockburn @ Jun 27 2007, 03:57 PM)
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 ...
Grats MikeM you certainly deserve it!
QUOTE (Andrew Cockburn @ Jun 29 2007, 10:06 AM)
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!
Grats, nice to sere you get the title and bennies
QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl @ Jul 4 2007, 11:33 AM)
Time to announce the next GMC Senior Member...
KANEDA
Congratulations!
Kaneda has shown evidence of exceptional knowledge on many music/guitar related topics. Not only that - he is also working on giving us a highly advanced and costumised flash scale application...hats off for Kaneda!
You might also notice that we aren't completely consistent with the three month limit, the decision here was however very easy! Also - it is good illustration that we want to choose the GMC Senior Members on merit, not because someone has been around for a while!
Believe it or not, but the first thing Kaneda replied to my pm was - "no that's not fair, I haven't been around for three months yet!"
Seems like I convinced him though - his costume title of choise is "Other side of the coin"
Kris
Congratulations, nice job!!
QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl @ Sep 19 2007, 04:31 PM)
Congratulations
Tonymiro, for your new GMC Seniorship!
More about it in this thread:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=7046
Grats to Tank and Tony for their new memberships, you really deserve them.
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Dec 2 2007, 06:24 PM
Dear all,
We have a new Senior today ....
MATTACUK This should be no surprise to many of you - Matt is unique in that he is the most nominated member for Senior that we have had yet. Matt earned his seniorhood for his great forum attitude, calm approach during forum debates, and his many many posts helping members with their practice programs, and discussions about the importance of music theory (something obviously very close to my heart!)
Please all join me in congratulating our newest Senior - Well done Matt!
Posted by: Robin Dec 2 2007, 06:26 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: botoxfox Dec 2 2007, 06:26 PM
'Grats Matt
Posted by: Maximus Dec 2 2007, 06:33 PM
Congrats Matt. Well deserved.
Posted by: Owen Dec 2 2007, 06:35 PM
Congrats Matt!
Well deserved!
Posted by: tonymiro Dec 2 2007, 06:37 PM
Congratulations Matt, and very well deserved mate. Keep up the great work .
Cheers,
Tony
Posted by: mattacuk Dec 2 2007, 06:59 PM
Thankyou so much for you kind words guys,
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Dec 2 2007, 07:53 PM
QUOTE (mattacuk @ Dec 2 2007, 07:49 PM)
I think that as the site grows older - our veterans should somehow document (from a user perspective) what changes on the site. Perhaps something for your newly assigned "editorial mission"..!
Posted by: mattacuk Dec 2 2007, 07:54 PM
Cool idea !! Its a shame I did not take some screen shots of "Original" gmc, it would be great to look back over them!
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Dec 2 2007, 07:59 PM
QUOTE (mattacuk @ Dec 2 2007, 07:54 PM)
Cool idea !! Its a shame I did not take some screen shots of "Original" gmc, it would be great to look back over them!
They are all http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.guitarmasterclass.net.
Oh and blue and yellow is the color of the Swedish flag - so it was a motivated choice.. maybe!
Posted by: eddiecat Dec 2 2007, 08:01 PM
Hey, Matt!!! Great news!
Congratulations!!!
Cheers, Eddie
Posted by: tonymiro Dec 2 2007, 08:05 PM
I'd just about forgotten Kris shouting 'You ready?' at me.
Posted by: mattacuk Dec 2 2007, 08:08 PM
QUOTE (tonymiro @ Dec 2 2007, 07:05 PM)
I'd just about forgotten Kris shouting 'You ready?' at me.
SEE YOU SOON!!!Lol that video is golden
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Dec 2 2007, 08:35 PM
QUOTE (tonymiro @ Dec 2 2007, 08:05 PM)
I'd just about forgotten Kris shouting 'You ready?' at me.
GMC blasphemy??
Posted by: rokchik Dec 3 2007, 03:18 AM
Congrats Matt
This is a very well deserved honor for sure. Your always there with great advice and kind words. Congrats again man.
rok
PS: I have my new fly rod so I'm ready for the fishing trip whenever
Posted by: Muris Dec 3 2007, 03:28 AM
Well deserved Matt,congrats!!
Posted by: ActiveX Dec 3 2007, 03:31 AM
Very much deserved, congratulations Matt!
Posted by: PlayAllDay Dec 3 2007, 04:00 AM
That's great Matt - congratulations, you deserve it! You are a very helpful dude.
+1
+1
+1
Posted by: The Uncreator Dec 3 2007, 04:11 AM
CONGRATULATIONS MATTACUK!!!
It is well deserved indeed!!
Posted by: SLASH91 Dec 3 2007, 05:06 AM
Grats, dude. You are definitely one of this site's most valuable members
Posted by: RobM Dec 3 2007, 05:14 AM
QUOTE (Andrew Cockburn @ Dec 2 2007, 12:24 PM)
Dear all,
We have a new Senior today ....
MATTACUK This should be no surprise to many of you - Matt is unique in that he is the most nominated member for Senior that we have had yet. Matt earned his seniorhood for his great forum attitude, calm approach during forum debates, and his many many posts helping members with their practice programs, and discussions about the importance of music theory (something obviously very close to my heart!)
Please all join me in congratulating our newest Senior - Well done Matt!
Congratualtions Matt, nice to see you get your senior membership.
Posted by: Kaneda Dec 3 2007, 05:22 AM
Congrats Matt!
Posted by: mattacuk Dec 3 2007, 10:08 AM
QUOTE (rokchik @ Dec 3 2007, 02:18 AM)
Congrats Matt
PS: I have my new fly rod so I'm ready for the fishing trip whenever
How about right now ??!!
Thankyou all very much again for your kind words. Much appreciated
P.S Muris is back.
WOOHOO!!!!
Posted by: Bondy Dec 3 2007, 10:54 AM
Congrats Matt much deserved u are always helpfull and supportive to all GMC members
Posted by: mattacuk Dec 3 2007, 07:47 PM
Thanks Bondy! - Awsome sig you have there. Who is the player on the far right?
Posted by: Hardtail Dec 5 2007, 03:43 AM
Grats Matt. Now your GMC dues have just doubled!
Hardtail
Posted by: coffeeman Dec 5 2007, 04:02 AM
Congratulations Matt!!!
Posted by: Smikey2006 Dec 5 2007, 04:14 AM
Congratulations matt.. well earned
Posted by: Fsgdjv Dec 5 2007, 09:48 PM
Grats Matt, really well earned.
Posted by: mattacuk Dec 6 2007, 10:15 AM
Thankyou so much guys, very kind of you all
Posted by: Twibeard Dec 6 2007, 10:22 AM
This is so cool Matt ... congratulations! I love your style man
Posted by: Jerry Arcidiacono Dec 6 2007, 10:23 AM
Congratulations Matt, I'm glad to see you as a Senior
Posted by: Twibeard Dec 6 2007, 10:23 AM
This is so cool Matt ... congratulations! I love your style man
Posted by: fkalich Dec 6 2007, 10:43 AM
QUOTE (mattacuk @ Dec 6 2007, 03:15 AM)
Thankyou so much guys, very kind of you all
Do you fish, or does that just have something do do with the Penguin?
Posted by: mattacuk Dec 6 2007, 10:45 AM
QUOTE (fkalich @ Dec 6 2007, 09:43 AM)
Do you fish, or does that just have something do do with the Penguin?
I do fish yes, an awful lot !! Although not the past couple of months because the rivers are swollen and its generally nasty outside
Posted by: Vinod Dec 6 2007, 10:56 AM
Congratts matt
Posted by: JVM Dec 7 2007, 12:59 PM
Congrats Matt! You're very deserving, enjoy the new status my friend
Posted by: MickeM Dec 9 2007, 12:15 AM
Congratulations Matt!!
Sorry for showing up so late, I saw your badge in another thread and whoa... I missed this announcement. Though I had a feeling this had to be don't to set the world straight. You really deserve it!
Posted by: Understudy Dec 9 2007, 04:51 PM
Congrats to all of you ! Well deserved recognition for all of your efforts. The sharing of knowledge and ability to help others without being condescending is what makes this such a great place ! Thanks to you all for being so helpful and easy going.
Regards, Ronnie
Posted by: Toni Suominen Dec 9 2007, 04:57 PM
Congratulations Matt, you deserve it
Posted by: Owen Dec 14 2007, 08:08 PM
QUOTE (mattacuk @ Dec 9 2007, 08:55 AM)
Hehe!
I know this is relatively quick after Matt's promotion, but I would like to nominate Smells for senior as he has some great ideas and is also very helpful!
Posted by: Smells Dec 14 2007, 08:11 PM
QUOTE (Owen @ Dec 14 2007, 07:08 PM)
Hehe!
I know this is relatively quick after Matt's promotion, but I would like to nominate Smells for senior as he has some great ideas and is also very helpful!
Thanks Owen
Posted by: Robin Dec 14 2007, 08:21 PM
QUOTE (Owen @ Dec 14 2007, 08:08 PM)
Hehe!
I know this is relatively quick after Matt's promotion, but I would like to nominate Smells for senior as he has some great ideas and is also very helpful!
+1
Posted by: Unleash-The-Shred Dec 14 2007, 08:30 PM
I also agree.
Posted by: Smikey2006 Dec 14 2007, 08:57 PM
+ 1 for me too.. also incase i havn't posted yet.. congrats mattacuk
Posted by: Smells Dec 14 2007, 09:09 PM
wow! thank you guys, I really am blown away
Posted by: rokchik Dec 15 2007, 01:26 AM
QUOTE (Owen @ Dec 14 2007, 03:08 PM)
Hehe!
I know this is relatively quick after Matt's promotion, but I would like to nominate Smells for senior as he has some great ideas and is also very helpful!
Couldn't agree more
Posted by: Kosei Kubota Dec 15 2007, 05:45 AM
It is exiting to know that GMC is really evolving!
Posted by: stratman33 Dec 29 2007, 10:07 PM
Lets update this....
I would like to nominate Robin for senior member!He has tons of great posts that are helpful in general, and especially if you're tryin to find somethin new to listen to
Posted by: Gen Dec 29 2007, 10:10 PM
QUOTE (stratman33 @ Dec 30 2007, 12:07 AM)
Lets update this....
I would like to nominate
Robin for senior member!He has tons of great posts that are helpful in general, and especially if you're tryin to find somethin new to listen to
+1
Posted by: Robin Dec 29 2007, 10:13 PM
QUOTE (stratman33 @ Dec 29 2007, 10:07 PM)
Lets update this....
I would like to nominate
Robin for senior member!He has tons of great posts that are helpful in general, and especially if you're tryin to find somethin new to listen to
Haha thanks alot man, but I think there are others that deserve it alot more than me dude.
Posted by: Spiderusalem Dec 29 2007, 10:26 PM
QUOTE (stratman33 @ Dec 29 2007, 01:07 PM)
Lets update this....
I would like to nominate
Robin for senior member!He has tons of great posts that are helpful in general, and especially if you're tryin to find somethin new to listen to
+1
He introduced me to Bjorn Berge!
Posted by: Owen Dec 29 2007, 11:23 PM
QUOTE (stratman33 @ Dec 29 2007, 01:07 PM)
Lets update this....
I would like to nominate
Robin for senior member!He has tons of great posts that are helpful in general, and especially if you're tryin to find somethin new to listen to
YES!
Posted by: rokchik Dec 30 2007, 03:35 PM
I think Robin would be a wonderful choice.
Posted by: Iluha Dec 31 2007, 12:16 AM
I can think of many to nominate for seniorship
to name a few:
Smells
Robin
Rokchik
Spiderusalem
Vision
And I can go on and on all for diffrent reasons
Posted by: Owen Dec 31 2007, 01:06 AM
QUOTE (chast @ Dec 30 2007, 03:37 PM)
+1 for Robin, because I am annoying him in MSN and he answers my question about norwegian language
And if I come home drunk and annoy him even more, he talks to me even if I say pointless stuff
Major Agreement on the drunken ranting!!!
Posted by: stratman33 Dec 31 2007, 11:13 PM
I also would suggest Hardtail, he has lots of great posts about gear and is helpful in that area.
Posted by: JVM Jan 3 2008, 05:02 AM
Pfft, Robin, stop being so modest!
I agree that Smells certainly is deserving and I think Robin should be a senior as well, why not have our first dual seniorization
Posted by: Robin Jan 3 2008, 12:32 PM
Thanks everyone. I think Smells, rokchik, jvm and owen deserves senior. (++ others)
Posted by: Smells Jan 3 2008, 01:12 PM
i agree that there are others deserving seniorization also, the whole community is so helpful and supportive to each other, its flattering to be nominated, and hard to know what to say really, so a big huge thanks
Posted by: mattacuk Jan 3 2008, 01:17 PM
Speech Speech !!
Posted by: Smells Jan 3 2008, 01:26 PM
QUOTE (mattacuk @ Jan 3 2008, 12:17 PM)
Speech Speech !!
dont start me off *sniff sniff*
Posted by: mattacuk Jan 3 2008, 01:28 PM
QUOTE (Smells @ Jan 3 2008, 12:26 PM)
dont start me off *sniff sniff*
Awwww!!
Posted by: Owen Jan 4 2008, 01:41 AM
QUOTE (Robin @ Jan 3 2008, 03:32 AM)
Thanks everyone. I think Smells, rokchik, jvm and owen deserves senior. (++ others)
QUOTE (mattacuk @ Jan 3 2008, 04:17 AM)
Speech Speech !!
I would like to nominate
MeHere's a picture of me:
GRRRRRRand I would like you to know that I have all your home addresses on tab in my private lear jet currently stoked with fuel
In addition to this I would also like to inform GMC members that the fate of these bunnies is in your hands;
Please continue the nominations
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jan 4 2008, 03:28 AM
Hmm. Your arguments are persuasive ... but just as your mind tricks were doomed to failure, so is this effort ... mwwaaahaaahaaa!
The true senior member waits modestly to be picked by the powers that be. But on the other hand, the true non-senior also sits and waits ... so ... errrm ... that's not much help actually
Posted by: The Uncreator Jan 4 2008, 03:46 AM
Guy looks like he is gonna blow up at any moment.
Posted by: Muris Jan 4 2008, 03:46 AM
QUOTE (The Uncreator @ Jan 4 2008, 03:46 AM)
Guy looks like he is gonna blow up at any moment.
So it is Owen after all?
Posted by: FretDancer69 Jan 4 2008, 05:35 AM
QUOTE (The Uncreator @ Jan 3 2008, 08:46 PM)
Guy looks like he is gonna blow up at any moment.
lmao
Posted by: Owen Jan 4 2008, 12:38 PM
QUOTE (Andrew Cockburn @ Jan 3 2008, 06:28 PM)
Hmm. Your arguments are persuasive ... but just as your mind tricks were doomed to failure, so is this effort ... mwwaaahaaahaaa!
The true senior member waits modestly to be picked by the powers that be. But on the other hand, the true non-senior also sits and waits ... so ... errrm ... that's not much help actually
Andrew Make Owen Angry!QUOTE (Muris @ Jan 3 2008, 06:32 PM)
Its a very subtle system involving gears and leavers, unfortunately it makes sweep picking quite hard.
QUOTE (The Uncreator @ Jan 3 2008, 06:46 PM)
Guy looks like he is gonna blow up at any moment.
GRRRRREEN!QUOTE (Smikey2006 @ Jan 3 2008, 08:51 PM)
the poor bunnies! Better make owen senior fast
don't forget .. senior is for u know... oh whoever encourages newbies
Someones got the right idea! Think of the newbie encouragement and the bunnies gmc!
Posted by: Smells Jan 4 2008, 12:42 PM
I wanna know where he goes shopping for clothes?? or has he just got that shape coz his pants are too tight?
Posted by: mattacuk Jan 4 2008, 12:43 PM
QUOTE (Smells @ Jan 4 2008, 11:42 AM)
I wanna know where he goes shopping for clothes??
or has he just got that shape coz his pants are too tight?
Man I would rather be "wimpy"
Posted by: Owen Jan 4 2008, 12:45 PM
QUOTE (mattacuk @ Jan 4 2008, 03:40 AM)
Yeah, I googled bodybuilder....
The results were quite bad in general
QUOTE (Smells @ Jan 4 2008, 03:42 AM)
I wanna know where he goes shopping for clothes??
or has he just got that shape coz his pants are too tight?
Its what happens when you try to wear Bruce Dickinsons clothes - skintight trousers just arent good for everybody
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jan 4 2008, 01:47 PM
QUOTE (Owen @ Jan 4 2008, 06:38 AM)
Andrew Make Owen Angry!
Posted by: Owen Jan 4 2008, 01:55 PM
QUOTE (Andrew Cockburn @ Jan 4 2008, 04:47 AM)
Posted by: muntahunta Jan 4 2008, 02:21 PM
hehehe, the hulk
Posted by: PlayAllDay Jan 10 2008, 09:34 AM
I nominate Hardtail for senior - his posts about the inner life of amps are so enlightening and he's always there to help.
He really knows what he's talking about and his analogies are very clear - I just read another post where he has helped me understand something about speakers that no-one else has ever been able to.
Posted by: stratman33 Jan 10 2008, 11:24 PM
QUOTE (PlayAllDay @ Jan 10 2008, 03:34 AM)
I nominate Hardtail for senior - his posts about the inner life of amps are so enlightening and he's always there to help.
He really knows what he's talking about and his analogies are very clear - I just read another post where he has helped me understand something about speakers that no-one else has ever been able to.
already suggested him
Posted by: PlayAllDay Jan 11 2008, 01:12 AM
Excellent I suggest him again
Posted by: ZakkWylde Jan 20 2008, 02:30 AM
For Gods' sake make Smells a Senior!
High amount of posts, virtual bands moderator and gmc aspiring teacher with his new, spoken Improvisation lesson
Posted by: stratman33 Jan 20 2008, 02:35 AM
QUOTE (ZakkWylde @ Jan 19 2008, 08:30 PM)
For Gods' sake make Smells a Senior!
High amount of posts, virtual bands moderator and gmc aspiring teacher with his new, spoken Improvisation lesson
+1
Posted by: The Uncreator Jan 20 2008, 04:42 AM
QUOTE (ZakkWylde @ Jan 19 2008, 05:30 PM)
For Gods' sake make Smells a Senior!
High amount of posts, virtual bands moderator and gmc aspiring teacher with his new, spoken Improvisation lesson
+2
Posted by: SLASH91 Jan 20 2008, 04:48 AM
QUOTE (ZakkWylde @ Jan 19 2008, 07:30 PM)
For Gods' sake make Smells a Senior!
High amount of posts, virtual bands moderator and gmc aspiring teacher with his new, spoken Improvisation lesson
+4
Posted by: The Uncreator Jan 20 2008, 04:50 AM
QUOTE (ZakkWylde @ Jan 19 2008, 05:30 PM)
For Gods' sake make Smells a Senior!
High amount of posts, virtual bands moderator and gmc aspiring teacher with his new, spoken Improvisation lesson
+5
Because i can
Posted by: Smikey2006 Jan 20 2008, 05:02 AM
I call #3.. since no one took it
....+3
Posted by: The Uncreator Jan 20 2008, 05:05 AM
Add them up and we got +15 for smells being a Senior!
Posted by: Smikey2006 Jan 20 2008, 05:07 AM
Someone better take notice... ... Andrew...
Posted by: The Uncreator Jan 20 2008, 05:08 AM
*Cough* Andrew *Cough* Cockburn *Cough*
What was that?
Sorry i have a bad cough right now
Posted by: stratman33 Jan 20 2008, 04:10 PM
QUOTE (The Uncreator @ Jan 19 2008, 11:08 PM)
*Cough* Andrew *Cough* Cockburn *Cough*
What was that?
Sorry i have a bad cough right now
ya but isnt he already a staff member?i dont know if they can get senior member...
Posted by: Bondy Jan 20 2008, 04:22 PM
another one for smells he is a great member deserves and seniorship (plus he is nearly a senior citizen anyway LOL)
only joking go on give it to him please with a cherry on the top
Posted by: Muris Jan 20 2008, 05:00 PM
QUOTE (stratman33 @ Jan 20 2008, 04:10 PM)
ya but isnt he already a staff member?i dont know if they can get senior member...
No he isn't yet but Smells surely deserves seniorship
so I'm recommending the same of course.
Posted by: skennington Jan 20 2008, 05:03 PM
1 up for Smells!
Posted by: MickeM Jan 20 2008, 07:18 PM
Oh I figured Smells was it already. Definienetliey deserves a senior badge! *nods*
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jan 22 2008, 01:06 PM
Ok so it's time to seniorize the man you have been asking for...
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showuser=2860 He has started the virtual bands board - which is about to turn into one of the coolest boards on the forum. Also he has contributed with cool wiki articles, tons of awesome advice and he has been helping us on the moderator side for quite a while. I almost forgot he has done fantastic forum-video lesson on http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php/t10953.html.
So needless to say - Smells deserves the new senior title more than anyone I can think of.
You rock!!We are all very happy to have you here Smells!
Posted by: Gen Jan 22 2008, 01:09 PM
Congrats man, well deserved
Posted by: botoxfox Jan 22 2008, 01:14 PM
Congrats dude
Posted by: Smells Jan 22 2008, 01:19 PM
Thanks so much Kris for your kind words, its so great to be a part of GMC, I`m still a bit stunned to be honest lol, I simple do it all coz I love it here, this whole place ROCKS!
and thanks guys for all your support
Posted by: Crazyfret Jan 22 2008, 01:24 PM
Gratz Smells on your promotion .
I think it was only a matter of time after all the good work you've put in.
Posted by: mattacuk Jan 22 2008, 01:25 PM
Awsome news, Congratulations Smells great work
Posted by: Robin Jan 22 2008, 01:40 PM
Congratulations smells
Posted by: DeepRoots Jan 22 2008, 01:49 PM
Congrats Smells! About time too
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jan 22 2008, 02:10 PM
QUOTE (Smells @ Jan 22 2008, 01:19 PM)
Thanks so much Kris for your kind words, its so great to be a part of GMC, I`m still a bit stunned to be honest lol, I simple do it all coz I love it here, this whole place ROCKS!
and thanks guys for all your support
This is a well deserved promotion Chris!
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jan 22 2008, 02:14 PM
It was only a matter of time of course - congrats Chris!
Posted by: Paul Coutts Jan 22 2008, 02:19 PM
congrats, mate! well deserved
Posted by: coffeeman Jan 22 2008, 02:53 PM
Congratulations Smells, u really deserve it, your work at GMC has been amazing. congrats m8.
Posted by: Maximus Jan 22 2008, 03:02 PM
Congrats. You definately had it coming.
Posted by: coffeeman Jan 22 2008, 03:02 PM
QUOTE (Smells @ Jan 22 2008, 08:58 AM)
Thank you everyone, I`m really chuffed with my promotion
I hope to add more input to the site with some more Beginners guides in the very near future, theres more to come from "Smells"
thanks for all your support, I`m really blown away by it all
Its easy to understand Smells because "What you give is what you get" .
Posted by: lavendell Jan 22 2008, 03:29 PM
Great!!! Congrats Smells
Posted by: stratman33 Jan 22 2008, 03:35 PM
Congrats Smells, it was only a matter of time
Posted by: Iluha Jan 22 2008, 08:11 PM
Congrats Chris, you defintly earned it
Posted by: Owen Jan 22 2008, 08:26 PM
Congrats Chris! (Omg Alliteration FTW!)
Posted by: The Uncreator Jan 22 2008, 08:27 PM
You absolutely deserve this one smells!
Congratulations!!
Posted by: Bondy Jan 22 2008, 08:34 PM
Yeah well done smells if anyone at GMC deserves a seniorship it's you
P.S Thanks for all your kind words and support for my last 2 uploads your a top bloke
Posted by: Bogdan Jan 22 2008, 08:43 PM
Congratulations Smells on your promotion!!! You really deserve it..
Cheers!
Posted by: MickeM Jan 22 2008, 08:49 PM
Congratulations!!! Very well earned through lots of work from your side
Posted by: Smells Jan 22 2008, 08:55 PM
thanks a lot guys
Posted by: Muris Jan 22 2008, 11:09 PM
Well,what to say,I knew it was coming,sooner or later...
Congrats mate!!!!
Posted by: ZakkWylde Jan 22 2008, 11:12 PM
QUOTE (ZakkWylde @ Jan 20 2008, 02:30 AM)
For Gods' sake make Smells a Senior!
High amount of posts, virtual bands moderator and gmc aspiring teacher with his new, spoken Improvisation lesson
I nominated him, now I'M the next in line!
No realy you deserved it Smells, congratulations!
Posted by: FretDancer69 Jan 22 2008, 11:24 PM
congrats Smells!!! you really deserve it!!
Posted by: Owen Jan 22 2008, 11:38 PM
QUOTE (ZakkWylde @ Jan 22 2008, 02:12 PM)
I nominated him, now I'M the next in line!
that would be true if I hadnt opened the floodgates four pages back;
QUOTE (Owen @ Dec 14 2007, 11:08 AM)
Hehe!
I know this is relatively quick after Matt's promotion, but I would like to nominate Smells for senior as he has some great ideas and is also very helpful!
Off-Topic but ; These back to front winking smilies are scaring me, there's something very strange about them that I dont trust
Posted by: visi0n Jan 22 2008, 11:47 PM
Congratulations Smells
Posted by: Stevie·Ray·Vaughn Jan 22 2008, 11:49 PM
Congratz Smells! Very well deserved!
Posted by: Smikey2006 Jan 23 2008, 12:21 AM
it was due! Congratulations
Posted by: SLASH91 Jan 23 2008, 12:25 AM
Congratulations, man. It's about time
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jan 24 2008, 02:41 PM
Smells - don't forget to email maria about your free GMC membership!
Posted by: Jerry Arcidiacono Jan 24 2008, 02:57 PM
Congrats, Smells!!!
Posted by: kyldeee Jan 24 2008, 03:12 PM
Gongrats Smells
Posted by: rokchik Jan 28 2008, 01:35 PM
Congrats Smells!
You've done so much for GMC since you've joined this site. Keep it coming my friend
rok
Posted by: Eat-Sleep-andJam Jan 28 2008, 01:41 PM
I knew you had it coming ever sense the Virtual Band idea. When I read that idea I was like " Damn , Wish I thought of that "
Anyways, Well Deserved
Posted by: Smells Jan 28 2008, 01:48 PM
QUOTE (rokchik @ Jan 28 2008, 12:35 PM)
Congrats Smells!
You've done so much for GMC since you've joined this site. Keep it coming my friend
rok
Thanks Rok, I`ll certainly do my best
Cheers ES&J thanks
Posted by: jacmoe Feb 4 2008, 09:05 PM
Congratulations!
QUOTE (Smells @ Jan 22 2008, 01:19 PM)
Thanks so much Kris for your kind words, its so great to be a part of GMC, I`m still a bit stunned to be honest lol, I simple do it all coz I love it here, this whole place ROCKS!
Because of people like you!
QUOTE (Smells @ Jan 22 2008, 02:58 PM)
Thank you everyone, I`m really chuffed with my promotion
I hope to add more input to the site with some more Beginners guides in the very near future, theres more to come from "Smells"
Please enjoy it!
You've deserved it - you are not expected to do anything other than being you.
It is
POD, not
PIA
Posted by: tonymiro Feb 6 2008, 03:37 PM
Bit late to the party but congrats Smells, very much deserved mate .
Cheers,
Tony
Posted by: Smells Feb 6 2008, 03:38 PM
QUOTE (tonymiro @ Feb 6 2008, 02:37 PM)
Bit late to the party but congrats Smells, very much deserved mate
.
Cheers,
Tony
Thanks Tony, nice to have you back mate
Posted by: Toni Suominen Feb 6 2008, 03:56 PM
Congrats Smells!
Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Feb 6 2008, 04:01 PM
Yeah congratulations. You definitely deserve it.
Posted by: skennington Feb 9 2008, 04:35 PM
QUOTE (OrganisedConfusion @ Feb 6 2008, 10:01 AM)
Yeah congratulations. You definitely deserve it.
Absolutly! Just noticed your "Seniorship". Coul'nt have went to a more desreving and dedicated member.
Posted by: Slammer Apr 22 2008, 11:42 PM
I'd like to Nominate GMCer Deeproots for Senior member.
Not only is he very Helpful with alot of peoples questions, but he takes the time to stop and give a full explanation of what he's helping someone with. Whether it be with helping Beginners with Music Theory questions or anything else.
That to me is what a True GMC senior membership is all about. someone who will go out of their way to help someone when no one else will.
I can't even remember all the times I've seen him give good advice or add quality discussion to GMC.
He gets my vote.
Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Apr 22 2008, 11:45 PM
He actually helped me today with my theory questions So I agree
Posted by: DeepRoots Apr 22 2008, 11:46 PM
Thanks Both
Glad to help OC
Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Apr 22 2008, 11:46 PM
I am up for it to have another senior member nomination and votings.
Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Apr 22 2008, 11:48 PM
Plus he can do marvelous things with a pint glass
Posted by: Slammer Apr 22 2008, 11:54 PM
QUOTE (OrganisedConfusion @ Apr 22 2008, 06:48 PM)
Plus he can do marvelous things with a pint glass
YES!
Posted by: ZakkWylde Apr 22 2008, 11:59 PM
There is no one more deserving a seniorship than DeppRoots...
Posted by: Stevie·Ray·Vaughn Apr 23 2008, 12:08 AM
I have to agree DeepRoots is a good choice
I also nominate JVM, as he is always giving his input and advice to people as well
Posted by: DeepRoots Apr 23 2008, 12:09 AM
Thanks guys, i had no idea i had fans
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