 Announcement : Behavior Towards Instructors, All members should read this |
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 Nov 15 2007, 10:28 PM
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 Moderation Policy Director  Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 10.459 Joined: 6-February 07 From: CT, USA Member No.: 1.167  |
Announcement There have been in the last week or so 3 regrettable unrelated incidents in which our instructors have been the target of disrespectful activities. Whilst I wont go into details, suffice it to say that Kris, Tony & I are saddened by this. Our instructors are what breathes life into the site. Without the hard work of every one of them GMC would be a lot less than it is today, and they occupy a position of honor within GMC, for their achievements and willingness to help us all. Kris works hard to keep the new instructors coming in and working with them to ensure they make a good start with the high quality lessons that are a hallmark of GMC. Occasionally we lose instructors as they reluctantly decide to move on, so Kris can never stop his search for new instructors. Given the above, it should be no surprise that we are particularly upset about the disrespect that has been shown to our instructors in the cases mentioned above. If this were to continue, and an instructor were to leave because of something a member said or did, the whole of GMC would suffer. For this reason, please observe the following guidelines, and don't force us to take action in this area.
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Nov 15 2007, 10:58 PM
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 GMC:er  Group: Members Posts: 1.255 Joined: 12-April 07 Member No.: 1.545 |
This may be a stupid question, but I don't think I really understood it completely. Are we supposed to treat instructors as we treat everybody else (wich is according to the rules and everything), or are we suppose to be extra super nice to instructors on the boards in general?
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Nov 15 2007, 10:59 PM
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 GMC Founder & Rocker Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 14.763 Joined: 15-August 05 From: Stockholm, Sweden Member No.: 2 |
QUOTE (Fsgdjv @ Nov 15 2007, 10:58 PM)  or are we suppose to be extra super nice to instructors on the boards in general? Yes yes yes!! That's it!  Good summary!
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Nov 15 2007, 11:00 PM
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 Learning Tone Guru - Community Coordinator & Moderator  Group: GMC Senior Posts: 6.319 Joined: 24-September 07 From: Sittingbourne, UK Member No.: 2.860 |
QUOTE (Fsgdjv @ Nov 15 2007, 09:58 PM) This may be a stupid question, but I don't think I really understood it completely. Are we supposed to treat instructors as we treat everybody else (wich is according to the rules and everything), or are we suppose to be extra super nice to instructors on the boards in general? Shouldnt we just be super nice to everybody?? -------------------- |
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Nov 15 2007, 11:03 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 1.255 Joined: 12-April 07 Member No.: 1.545 |
QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl @ Nov 15 2007, 10:59 PM) Yes yes yes!! That's it! Good summary! Ok
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Nov 15 2007, 11:11 PM
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 Lets go fishing! Group: GMC Senior Posts: 5.526 Joined: 21-December 06 From: illinois Member No.: 1.001 |
QUOTE (Smells @ Nov 15 2007, 10:00 PM) Shouldnt we just be super nice to everybody?? Absolutely!  I have my own general guidelines that I like to follow when posting on the boards. The main one being that I only tend to comment when I belive it benfits the community. If I disagree with a member, I dont comment on it, I just try to respect that everyone has there own veiws. At the end of the day, people worldwide will always disagree on topics and issues, so i feel it is best for me to accept that and just move on. When i was younger, I always wanted to get my point of veiw across - but as i have gotten a little older, doing so just does not matter to me one bit. We have such an awsome community here, and I hope it stays this way for many many years to come! Matt -------------------- mysql> SELECT * FROM master_name WHERE ((firstname = 'Paul') AND (lastname = 'Gilbert'));
"The Fundimental Difference between Paul Gilbert and Buckethead is that Paul Explores the Good side of the force, while Buckethead Explores the Dark Side of the Force" :) |
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Nov 15 2007, 11:22 PM
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 Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 15.459 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Sarajevo,Bosnia Member No.: 2.159 |
QUOTE (Smells @ Nov 15 2007, 11:00 PM) Shouldnt we just be super nice to everybody?? This explains everything,well said Chris!!!
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Nov 15 2007, 11:25 PM
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GMC Founder & Rocker Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 14.763 Joined: 15-August 05 From: Stockholm, Sweden Member No.: 2 |
QUOTE (mattacuk @ Nov 15 2007, 11:11 PM) Absolutely! I have my own general guidelines that I like to follow when posting on the boards. The main one being that I only tend to comment when I belive it benfits the community. If I disagree with a member, I dont comment on it, I just try to respect that everyone has there own veiws. At the end of the day, people worldwide will always disagree on topics and issues, so i feel it is best for me to accept that and just move on. When i was younger, I always wanted to get my point of veiw across - but as i have gotten a little older, doing so just does not matter to me one bit. We have such an awsome community here, and I hope it stays this way for many many years to come! Matt Those are some excellent guidelines - no wonder your posts always are a joy to read!
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Nov 15 2007, 11:29 PM
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Lets go fishing! Group: GMC Senior Posts: 5.526 Joined: 21-December 06 From: illinois Member No.: 1.001 |
QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl @ Nov 15 2007, 10:25 PM) Those are some excellent guidelines - no wonder your posts always are a joy to read! Thankyou Kris, I am honoured to be part of you Community!
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"The Fundimental Difference between Paul Gilbert and Buckethead is that Paul Explores the Good side of the force, while Buckethead Explores the Dark Side of the Force" :) |
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Nov 15 2007, 11:54 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 134 Joined: 12-December 06 Member No.: 985 |
QUOTE (Fsgdjv @ Nov 15 2007, 04:58 PM) This may be a stupid question, are we suppose to be extra super nice to instructors on the boards in general? QUOTE (Muris @ Nov 15 2007, 05:22 PM) This explains everything,well said Chris!!! I dont mind sucking up once in a while    All kidding aside, I have been working alot so I missed what ever caused this. It is really a shame that it will come down to having being policed because a few people dont understand the concept of dont bite the hand that feeds you and/or treating others as you'd like to be treated whether you agree or agree to disagree:( After all, it is kinda like a 2nd family here now
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Nov 15 2007, 11:58 PM
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Learning Tone Guru - Community Coordinator & Moderator Group: GMC Senior Posts: 6.319 Joined: 24-September 07 From: Sittingbourne, UK Member No.: 2.860 |
QUOTE (dogman @ Nov 15 2007, 10:54 PM) I dont mind sucking up once in a while All kidding aside, I have been working alot so I missed what ever caused this. It is really a shame that it will come down to having being policed because a few people dont understand the concept of dont bite the hand that feeds you and/or treating others as you'd like to be treated  After all, it is kinda like a 2nd family here now Totally m8, I`m a fairly new member here and the help I`ve received in such a short space of time is fantastic and I already feel part of something, I read a few of the posts in question and was gutted, I`m glad it was stamped on so swiftly before it tainted my own personal experience of GMC. -------------------- |
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Nov 16 2007, 12:00 AM
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Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 15.459 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Sarajevo,Bosnia Member No.: 2.159 |
QUOTE (dogman @ Nov 15 2007, 11:54 PM) I dont mind sucking up once in a while All kidding aside, I have been working alot so I missed what ever caused this. It is really a shame that it will come down to having being policed because a few people dont understand the concept of dont bite the hand that feeds you and/or treating others as you'd like to be treated whether you agree or agree to disagree:( After all, it is kinda like a 2nd family here now This policy isn't something hard to follow I believe . Just do it as you used to do and you'll be fine,like whole community as well. All this is caused by few harder replies in my sub-board between two members, it's ok now tho and I'm sure this policy is fine guide, not just here at GMC but for general good behavior as well. 
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Nov 16 2007, 12:06 AM
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Moderation Policy Director Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 10.459 Joined: 6-February 07 From: CT, USA Member No.: 1.167 |
QUOTE (Muris @ Nov 15 2007, 06:00 PM) All this is caused by few harder replies in my sub-board between two members, And there were a couple of other incidents as well Muris - we wanted to get ahead of it before it became a trend. But just as you say - treat everyone with respect, instructor or not, think before you post and there will be no problem. -------------------- 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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Nov 16 2007, 12:07 AM
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Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 15.459 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Sarajevo,Bosnia Member No.: 2.159 |
QUOTE (Andrew Cockburn @ Nov 16 2007, 12:06 AM) And there were a couple of other incidents as well Muris - we wanted to get ahead of it before it became a trend. Didn't know that Andrew Anyhow,I'm sure this will help a lot!!!
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Nov 16 2007, 12:22 AM
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 Moderator - low level high stakes Group: GMC Senior Posts: 6.173 Joined: 27-June 07 From: Espania - Cadiz province Member No.: 2.194 |
QUOTE (Smells @ Nov 15 2007, 04:58 PM) I read a few of the posts in question and was gutted, I`m glad it was stamped on so swiftly before it tainted my own personal experience of GMC. Same as you Smells, the ones in question left me feeling quite hurt. I don't enjoy having to edit or take action against a member but sadly at times it's necessary in order to maintain the community that we've come to enjoy. Being super nice is a good way of putting it btw - being nice to some one face to face is great - when we can't see each other we're more likely to misunderstand what the other person means or feels and so super nice is a good way to go .Cheers, Tony -------------------- Get your music professionally mastered by anl AES registered Mastering Engineer. Contact me for Audio Mastering Services and Advice and visit our website www.miromastering.com
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Nov 16 2007, 12:27 AM
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 Instructor Group: Passive Posts: 3.764 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Rijeka, Croatia Member No.: 1.055 |
Guidelines are just fine, good thing to point it out!
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Nov 16 2007, 12:43 AM
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 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 177 Joined: 11-October 07 From: Georgia, Vermont Member No.: 3.021 |
One of the reasons I love GMC so much is because everyone is so nice to eachother. I would hate to see that change. Being mean and disrespectful to other members and instructors does not get anything productive done. I hope this issue does not come up in the future.
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Nov 16 2007, 12:52 AM
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 Experienced Tone Seeker Group: Members Posts: 1.736 Joined: 15-September 07 From: Bogota,Colombia Member No.: 2.793 |
Dear Friends,
We live in a society , with live with people just like us , if we want respect we have to treat with respect the other people around is very simple. And I call you friends because thats what I think you are to me , I treat you like I treat my friends here in Colombia, with respect, simple and fun. Thanks. -------------------- |
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Nov 16 2007, 12:57 AM
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 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 1.397 Joined: 12-August 07 From: Pittsfield, Massachusetts Member No.: 2.523 |
Now I know this is partially my fault, but I want everyone to understand that I was not the one who started the argument. I did say something that offended someone in a way that was not intended. I would therefor like to apologize to everyone that had to deal with this, mainly Muris, Tony, and Andrew for the trouble they went through with this.
I hope all apologies are accepted and that there are no longer any hard feelings. |
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Nov 16 2007, 01:28 AM
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 Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 27.427 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Argentina Member No.: 1.289 |
That's sad to hear that we had problems but I think that it's ok to have a well explained policy.
I have to say that I have found lots of good friends here and I had never any problem here. I'm glad of the positive energy that everybody has in this site. So I'm very surprised of knowing that we had some problems. gabriel.- -------------------- My lessons
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