Are you a member of TalkBass?

[acidbass]

Just interested as to how many of our members have joined/actively use Talkbass!

Personally I've never felt the need to use it as I find this forum a lot more relevant and informative. The idea of dealing with our inferior trans-atlantic brethren doesn't exactly appeal to me either!

Actually, on that note, I'm just wondering what gear I'd currently be using had it not been for Basschat. I can't even begin to think how much this forum has affected my buying (and selling) habits

Danny

[birdy]

I am and I like it a lot but I read a lot more than I post. Its very informative.

Steve

[Alun]

I am a member but don't use it a lot TBH. There is some great stuff over there but you do need to rummage a bit - like the TK Maxx of the bass forum world

Cheers
Alun

[beerdragon]

I have been over there quite often, but i wouldn't want to join. its a little bit overwhelming to me. Yanks are ok, the one other site i frequent as much as Basschat is a links site run by them and i have been there about five years and have got know a few people. one even has Welsh ancestry and speaks it.

[Toasted]

Yes, I have been since 2003. It's a fantastic resource and very friendly. A very well run/funded forum too.

[johnnylager]

I wonder how much more money I'd have...

TB ain't BC when it comes community 'cos them Shermans are all up at the wrong time, but there is some great info on there and I've always had useful replies to my posts, a friendly lot. I prefer your more traditional smiley too.

Edited December 24, 2008 by johnnylager

[TheDarkReaver]

Yes, I quite like it really. Mostly spend my time posting in OT these days. I've been temp banned 4 times and I keep going back, so there must be something there.

[Jase]

I'm a member but rarely use it....far too much to get through and I get lost.

[ARGH]

As above,but I cant be bothered.

[6stringbassist]

I'm a supporting member, I find it really good, friendly, very informative, though the search function is a pain in the ass sometimes.

[WarPig]

yeah, but i dont go on there anymore.

[Protium]

I got banned for not liking JaquoXXIXIIIXX's music.

[TheDarkReaver]

[quote name='6stringbassist' post='362883' date='Dec 24 2008, 03:27 PM']though the search function is a pain in the ass sometimes.[/quote]

The search function is indeed a joke.

[Rich]

I used to go there a lot, until one day on a 'celebrities who play instruments' thread I casually mentioned that Tony Blair used to play guitar... I was publicly and soundly bollocked for making a political posting. I protested that to say the PM was a guitarist is hardly a controversial political point, and was then bollocked again for a} making another political posting, and b} publicly disagreeing with the führer. So TBH I hardly ever go there now. There is some good informative stuff to be had though.

[wateroftyne]

I like it. The search function is fine, too...?

[Rich]

[quote name='Protium' post='362887' date='Dec 24 2008, 03:31 PM']I got banned for not liking JaquoXXIXIIIXX's music.[/quote]
Hah! yes, I referred to him as 'Jacko-4X' once, don't think it went down too well

[Born 2B Mild]

I voted YES as I am a member of TB, but the poll would reveal a truer picture if it had some frequency of visit choices. I only visit TB every few months.

[Protium]

[quote name='Rich' post='362896' date='Dec 24 2008, 03:42 PM']Hah! yes, I referred to him as 'Jacko-4X' once, don't think it went down too well [/quote]

Yeah, whenever I see his name I feel like having a beer

[bumnote]

I dip in to talk bass occasinally

I used to visit the dudepit a lot, but now I read basschat instead

[TheDarkReaver]

I have come to realise a lot of americans don't have a sense of humour.

[WarPig]

[quote name='TheDarkReaver' post='362902' date='Dec 24 2008, 03:47 PM']I have come to realise a lot of americans don't have a sense of humour.[/quote]

haha yeah, ive had a few infractions, one was for a rick-roll link, which to be fair if Maki or Mungi posted it everyone would of laughed.

[Hamster]

[quote name='acidbass' post='362851' date='Dec 24 2008, 03:04 PM']Just interested as to how many of our members have joined/actively use Talkbass!

Personally I've never felt the need to use it as I find this forum a lot more relevant and informative. The idea of dealing with our inferior trans-atlantic brethren doesn't exactly appeal to me either!

Actually, on that note, I'm just wondering what gear I'd currently be using had it not been for Basschat. I can't even begin to think how much this forum has affected my buying (and selling) habits

Danny[/quote]

I browse quite a bit, but don't contribute much. Same as you, Basschat is more relevant for me, but you get wider gear discussion over there.

As for "inferior trans-atlantic brethren" - that's not a view I share. I've bought a few things from guys on TB and have found everyone - so far - polite and helpful.

Same as you Toasted, I think it's quite well run/moderated and very very informative - IF - you can find the information!!

[TheDarkReaver]

[quote name='WarPig' post='362905' date='Dec 24 2008, 03:49 PM']haha yeah, ive had a few infractions, one was for a rick-roll link, which to be fair if Maki or Mungi posted it everyone would of laughed.[/quote]

Maki and I actually got banned for the same thing the other week, both took the piss out of Fassa on the same thread.

Edited December 24, 2008 by TheDarkReaver

[niceguyhomer]

I'm a member but rarely contribute. I just use it to bone up on certain aspects of our preferred instrument or to gauge opinions on equipment and I'm pleased to report that having done so on a regular basis, I now know that all basses and bass rigs are ..."killer" and "awesome" and...(reaches for bucket)..."sweeeeeet" - very helpful

[Platypus]

[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='362920' date='Dec 24 2008, 04:10 PM']I'm a member but rarely contribute. I just use it to bone up on certain aspects of our preferred instrument or to gauge opinions on equipment and I'm pleased to report that having done so on a regular basis, I now know that all basses and bass rigs are ..."killer" and "awesome" and...(reaches for bucket)..."sweeeeeet" - very helpful [/quote]

Al, you forgot 'Kicks Ass'