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[quote name='Cato' timestamp='1506702032' post='3380555'] Disappointing people [b]are[/b] my superpower. [/quote] Fixed ...

Good afternoon, folks... Once again, due to the high quality of the entries this month, we're heading towards a tie for winner. It's been done before (and we can handle it...), but there is still time to give the tracks a listen and [b][i]vote for three[/i][/b] (That's right, [i][color=#ff0000][b]three..![/b][/color][/i]) that you particularly liked. We may yet produce an outright winner; it's down to you (Yes, you out there. No point looking over your shoulder...). The link is here; it's a s easy as following it and giving 'em a listen. Enjoy..! [size=5][url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/312360-september-composition-challenge-voting/page__fromsearch__1"]September Composition Challenge, Voting ...[/url][/size] [size=5][size=4]Voting closes this evening, at midnight, so there's still time to use your influence and declare your preferences. [/size][/size]

Dad: pretty much self-explanatory 33: Country code for France, where I live 53: County code for Mayenne, where I live There were already quite a few 'Dad's of various sorts when I started out on t'web, so this was my 'claim' on uniqueness. S'been going for quite a long time now...

Would this ... [url="http://barefacedbass.com/product-range/FR800.htm"]Barefaced FR800 ...[/url] ... be overkill..?

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]If not already done, don't forget to cast a glance at the ...[/font][/color] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/309783-august-2017-photo-comp"]September 2017 Pho[/url][url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/311187-september-2017-photo-comp-voting-time/"]to Competition ...[/url] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]... and vote for your three favourite photos. All votes count..![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The subject this month was 'Framed', which inspired many different shots ... [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Edit: Voted, of course, both here and for the photo comp. Basschat has many talented folks contributing to these topics, I say. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color]

Good evening, Matt, and ... [sharedmedia=core:attachments:167528] Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share. A fellow drummer, eh..? Be prepared for some light ribbing from some of the [s]inmates[/s] bass players here.

Whilst we're on the subject, am I allowed a small (well, medium, really...) rant..? Please..? Not too long, I promise, although... Oh, thank you; here I go, then... There are a number of ads for multiple items (which is fine...), where the title contains the word 'Sold' referring to only one or two of the items, not the whole lot..! Result: I'm searching through for 'key' words, and these ads trip every time, but are not really candidates for closure. Could I respectfully suggest that this practice cease immediately..? If the ad is to be kept, how about substituting 'Gone', or 'Bought'; anything except 'Sold'..? Reserve that for signalling the final closure of the whole topic, that it be closed completely. If anyone recognises this in their own ads, I'd be grateful if they could pop along to their ad and amend the title in this way. My 'housekeeping' would be that much simplified (it's already quite an arduous task...). Thanks in advance for bearing this in mind for future posts, and be doubly thanked for going back and 'correcting' any open Sales ads of the sort. Rant over; stand down, men, and carry on.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1506518480' post='3379296']... IME all the serious stuff is done face-to-face in the 15 minutes [b]or less [/b]at the beginning and end of rehearsals while we are setting up or breaking down the gear and everything else can be done by email and or phone calls depending on how time-sensitive it is. [/quote] This ^^, every time [quote name='bazztard' timestamp='1506523811' post='3379336']...everyone checks their phone at least 4 times a day [/quote] Quite the opposite; email is by far the best way to contact me. My 'phone..? I hardly know where it is, most weeks. Sometimes I charge it up, if I remember.

A very modest affair; despite this, James went the extra mile, posting to France a vintage tuner (no, not the fish, you fool; please keep up..!). Well packed, posted promptly (other delays were due to postal services, out of anyone's control...). Satisfied..? Very much so; a true gent, that bloke. Thanks again, James.

If it helps, here are links directly to the posts... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/311168-september-composition-challenge-get-writing/page__view__findpost__p__3369427"]First Batch ...[/url] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/311168-september-composition-challenge-get-writing/page__view__findpost__p__3375478"]Second Lot ...[/url] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/311168-september-composition-challenge-get-writing/page__view__findpost__p__3376519"]Latecomer's Corner ...[/url] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/311168-september-composition-challenge-get-writing/page__view__findpost__p__3377063"]The One That Got Away ...[/url] There is banter to be 'appreciated' in the whole topic, though, so could be worth a complete read-through. Enjoy (..? )

A short Jack-Speakon adapter cable shouldn't be so difficult to obtain, I'd have thought (nod towards BC's obbm, cable-maker extra-ordinaire...).

The 'Forums' page of 'Content You Follow'. I'll see immediately if any sections need my attention as a Mod (Amps And Cabs For Sale, EUB And Double Bass, Introductions, Tutors Available...), plus any other that I've flagged for my own attention. I'd navigate and 'trawl' depending on what's visible there from then on.

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1506432797' post='3378678'] Why don't you flag the posts that bother you? A problem shared... [/quote] Although the Reporting of offensive or out of order posts is encouraged, in this instance it would serve only to increase the number of Reports for little effect, as we (the Mods...) already see, and deal with, posts of the nature complained about here. It's not very visible, I'll grant, but the Reports are no [i]more [/i]visible, so... A nice thought, and if it made any tangible difference would be welcomed, but I doubt its effect on the perpetrators of these heinous deeds. Reporting is, though, by far the best way of bringing stuff to the attention of the Mods and Admins; all Reports are quickly seen and treated diligently.

[quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1506429542' post='3378652'] Thank you Douglas, I'm sorry I breached regulations, 'cough' I for one appreciate all of your efforts. Tom. [/quote] No need for gushing thanks (although appreciated, all the same...) a simple (large...) cheque in the post does wonders for our morale.

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1506425550' post='3378591'] Wise words Douglas, but if the Mods can't get it right, what hope for the rest of us?... [/quote] None whatsoever.

[quote name='NewDad' timestamp='1506425085' post='3378587'] I suspect the choking effect of his massive fingers played a part. Maybe wearing gloves would help. [/quote] Like this, maybe..? http://youtu.be/IF83h5ssyjc

Good afternoon, Tom... We (the Mods...) are on the case, and have been chasing this up for quite some time. There are really two issues here: firstly, as you point out, those who post 'Sold' in their topic, but don't add 'Sold' (or 'Withdrawn', or 'Traded'; those are the only three permitted 'code' words' admitted...) to the title; worse still, for us, are those that remove the title completely, instead of simply ADDING the 'code' word to their title. Sold, OK, but what was it..? Whenever we come across these anomalies we take it up with the OP, to remind them of the Marketplace rules and etiquette. Most folks understand and comply; there are always those few recalcitrant ones that recidivate; we have stronger methods available to us that we're loth to use, but sometimes needs must. For my part, I systematically go through all the 'Open' ads, looking for ads that have got 'Sold' in the topic, but not in the title. Believe me when I say it's a thankless, lacklustre task which takes up quite considerable time, but always throws up older ads that have sold since my last trawl. So much the better for the Seller, but ADDING 'Sold' to the title makes life so much better for all. After all, it's in the interests of every Seller to have up-to-date, pertinent information in the Marketplace, inciting Buyers to browse through and find bargains, isn't it..? I really don't see what more could be done, within the techniques available to us, and without becoming overbearing (we don't want to become too much like the BC Police, despite what some may think..!). Thanks for posting; hope this helps future successful Sellers to understand and comply, for the good of all; meanwhile... Have a nice day Douglas Just for the record, your 'rant' post is, itself, in breach of the Marketplace rules, and as such, will now be moved to a more suitable section...

[quote name='T-Bay' timestamp='1506368505' post='3378313'] It's ok, you can send it my address if you win ;-) [/quote] Fine, we'll arrange a mutually acceptable collection time. No need to go to any trouble or anything special, just Earl Grey, please, with a twist of lemon, and Digestives.

Only open to US or UK folks, though.