chrismuzz Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 [quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1338555919' post='1676300'] f*** 'em. They're just jealous. I mean what have they got? General guitar forums are mostly pants, so they have to traipse off to sites like MyLesPaul where they can argue about bumblebee caps and long-tongue neck joints. Just as 'geeky' as here, if not moreso. But do they lend each other gear? Do they look out for someone if they haven't posted for a while? Do they get together off-site for organised beers and bashes? Do they bollocks. And I stand by my earlier post. If someone takes the piss out of someone else for what they like, they're in line for a (metaphorical) fat lip, afaic. [/quote] This is a very angry post for you man! Very true though this is the only website I ever recommend to fellow musicians whether they be bass players or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornats Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Let's face it, if they're laughing at us for reading Basschat we've all got some internet history cleaning-up to do before they see what else we've all been reading/watching... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.i.stein Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 (edited) both my drummer and guitarist were much bemused when i got a barefaced rig by following this forum. "but it's not an Ampeg, and it weighs nothing, how can it sound as loud a proper rig ?" they cajoled. "f*** you" i replied, as i ran away laughing with both cabs on my own. Edited June 1, 2012 by phil.i.stein Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 [quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1338553823' post='1676247'] 2,300,000 hits a month speaks for itself, I think. [/quote] But most of those are me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Maybe Bass players are more obsessed with music/bass/gear than, say, guitarists, who are more interested in impressing non-musos with their newest pointy thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 [quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1338554753' post='1676270'] It's rather like the person who says "You read [i]books[/i]? God, how [i]boring[/i]" and howls with idiot laughter. You don't know whether to pity them or lure them to a subterranean cavern and butcher them in the interests of the wider public good. [/quote] I think you've answered your own question there Skank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 [quote name='Delberthot' timestamp='1338553905' post='1676248'] Talkbs as I call it [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 [quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1338577900' post='1676798'] you had a nathan barley overdose there? [/quote] Certainly did [quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1338581987' post='1676903'] This is a very angry post for you man! [/quote] Not so much angry as 'uncompromising'. And 'firm'. Very 'firm' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 I had the p*ss taken out of me as well. I just pointed out that intelligent people tend to feel a need to seek out others of the same ilk whilst you'll find an idiot on any street corner. They went away and thought about that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Our guitarist found some of my posts while googling our band name. He said 'basschat?! - that's worse than Internet porn!' A DJ housemate found the fact that there was a Strings Direct absolutely hilarious. Takes all sorts. I must admit, when talking to non BCers about the forum, I refer to it in a sort of mumbled 'that bass forum thing' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 [quote name='Low End Bee' timestamp='1338565611' post='1676509'] I got fed up with Blueschat. Every time I replied or even quoted on a thread they'd tell me it wasn't as good as the OP [/quote] Yeah , I say I got fed up with Blueschat. Every time I replied or even quoted on a thread they'd tell me it wasn't as good as the OP But You know the blues forum must be twice the size of most others Thats the truth oh yeah You know the blues forum must be twice the size of most others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneyg42 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 [quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1338555919' post='1676300'] Just as 'geeky' as here, if not MOROSE [/quote] Fixed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 there are some very small minded peeps out there , and to be honest, with thinking like that I hope that they stay out there, or maybe prepare to be enlightened and apart from my own drivel , yes Basschat is VERY funny , VERY witty, VERY informative and a pleasure to read and contribute to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneyg42 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 [quote name='dood' timestamp='1338555085' post='1676280'] So, i was wearing my BassChat top proudly a while back, not realising my bag strap was covering the 'B'. yes I have fallen foul of being caught out my a sharp witted person in a crowded place. He noticed and everyone else laughed. [/quote] Asschat top and a man bag! Hmm..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Basschat is good, so's Talkbass - end of, probably not on this forum tho' but that's what it's all about. A guy from oop north came down to see my basses and he told his mates at work that he was going to meet this guy (me) whom he had meet on a forum. Oh yes? said his mates with heavy irony and raised eyebrows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Thanks for that mate. Bookmarked and joined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.i.stein Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 [quote name='Johnston' timestamp='1338631269' post='1677345'] Love it, might need to confiscate that for myself with a few embellishments. But if anyone slabbers about being on Basschat. You could always say there is a forum for them [url="http://www.wetdreamforum.com/index.php?sid=8485ee2a314100520e363b9891bdd9f9"]HERE[/url] [/quote] man, i did not need to click on that link. makes me feel better for being a BC'er though, as opposed to being just a WK'er Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 [quote name='Johnston' timestamp='1338631269' post='1677345'] Love it, might need to confiscate that for myself with a few embellishments. [/quote] Either that or refuse to be drawn into a battle of wits with an unarmed man... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Jamin Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Well it is a little bit geeky tbh As the already established gear-geek I used to get the jokes all the time. Until our guitarist acquired his new guitar through me/Basschat. And then the other guitarist acquired his new amp through me/Basschat. Amongst other items bought for awesome prices for our band, not to mention great advice, wealth of knowledge and general good times. Now the whole band's on here, mostly stalking the 'Other Musical Stuff'. My friend even has a crush on Ped after I showed her the uber-cool polos. I sincerely hope you band lot all see this and yes we're all getting Basschat shirts and stickers to be proudly displayed at our next gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 [quote name='phil.i.stein' timestamp='1338651293' post='1677677'] man, i did not need to click on that link. [/quote] Me neither, that is just decadent. Referring to the OP - people only believe what they can understand and achieve personally... so if they can't play the bass (and most people can't - especially those musicians who aren't bass players) then they just don't get it. So f*uck 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 [quote name='icastle' timestamp='1338655361' post='1677734'] Either that or refuse to be drawn into a battle of wits with an unarmed man... [/quote] Oh that is Classy,, I can DEF use that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 (edited) [quote name='icastle' timestamp='1338624925' post='1677254'] I just pointed out that intelligent people tend to feel a need to seek out others of the same ilk whilst you'll find an idiot on any street corner. [/quote] That's not true. I went out looking for an idiot on the corner at the end of my street. There was none there. Two and a half hours I waited on that corner for an idiot to arrive, and non came. I gave it 20 more minutes and then came home. Edited June 5, 2012 by billyapple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 [quote name='billyapple' timestamp='1338894165' post='1680586'] That's not true. I went out looking for an idiot on the corner at the end of my street. There was none there. Two and a half hours I waited on that corner for an idiot to arrive, and non came. I gave it 20 more minutes and then came home. [/quote] LOL!! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPBass Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 [quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1338553823' post='1676247'] 2,300,000 hits a month speaks for itself, I think. [/quote] Amen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 [quote name='billyapple' timestamp='1338894165' post='1680586'] That's not true. I went out looking for an idiot on the corner at the end of my street. There was none there. Two and a half hours I waited on that corner for an idiot to arrive, and non came. I gave it 20 more minutes and then came home. [/quote] LMAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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