David Nimrod

[quote name='minty fresh death' post='128717' date='Jan 27 2008, 03:05 PM']This thread is really starting to put me off using this forum.[/quote] Why? What do you want the Forum to be?

[quote name='GreeneKing' post='128643' date='Jan 27 2008, 12:51 PM']Who benefits from posts that show little or no respect for other foum members??[/quote] I'd say that the question is more:- 'What constitutes a lack of respect' ? And who decides? My answer I guess would be that a free and open forum should regulate itself. If a poster is out of order then other posters'll let him know soon enough. As long as it doesn't degenerate into a flame war (then the mods should step in) I think people can look after themselves.

[quote name='tombboy' post='128647' date='Jan 27 2008, 12:59 PM']Totally agree on the whole David... the point I was trying to make is about manners. If you personally think a seller has overpriced would you post it on the forum or PM the seller, allowing him the chance to listen to your concerns and possibly amend the price. Most posters on here who are experienced in the second hand/vintage market would recognise a rip-off sale straight away and the Mods have stated that they will take the necessary actions against such sales. This sale appears to be moderately (in everyone's opinion) overpriced and not an attempt to scam anyone. He's now invited offers, so those genuinely interested have a chance to get a great bass at the price they feel warrants their interest.[/quote] Yeah, I'd agree wholeheartedly on discussions [b]purely[/b] about price, I just think that these threads can and do throw up other related (or even not so related) issues... And I would reiterate your point:- if manners/respect/empathy go out the window, the forum is doomed... and that cvan't happen, it's just too good a place to be

My opinion (for what it's worth) is that it's a free market, and that goes for [b]opinions[/b] (some of which are learned, others less so) and to [b]prices[/b]. It comes back I think to a basic divide; on one side the members who like a very moderated environment, like to be told what to post and where... And others who value a more free environment. Discounting the obviously abusive posts I can't see the problem with discussing a bass and it's value. Most of the discussion in this thread has been about Rickys, rather than the posted asking price of this example. Interesting points have come up... To me this is a [b]discussion[/b] forum, not a [b]free ads site[/b]. If someone has an opinion, why on earth not hear it. Who benefits from deleting opinion?

[quote name='Machines' post='128330' date='Jan 26 2008, 05:30 PM']Yep - it's getting a bit tedious when instead of PMing the seller people jump on the bandwagon and ridicule the price/item for sale.[/quote] I disagree... it's best to have this out in the open, also there's little enough posting on the site in the last few days as it is.

[quote name='gareth' post='128312' date='Jan 26 2008, 05:01 PM']But who actually plays them in a gigging band. I know lots of local bands and they all use fenders and stingrays - no-one uses a rick[/quote] Good point... If I used a Ricky (and I've tried!) it'd have to be a 4003... I don't think there's anything better about a 4001 is there?

[quote name='utopiummusic' post='128278' date='Jan 26 2008, 03:53 PM'][url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=12201"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=12201[/url] [/quote] And your point is? That 'Introduction' was posted *after* the advert

Another 'For Sale' post with no introductions... Where's the love? This is a Forum, not 'Loot'

[quote name='BassBod' post='127547' date='Jan 25 2008, 09:01 AM']Price reduced to £750 bump.......anyone?[/quote] I love your bass; How about my Takamine 512 + case + some cash? That way you pay the MOT and still have an acoustic bass to play

Excellent bass, have a Bump