BottomEndian Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 I have a deep, deep yearning within my soul (...well, I may have overstated that, but you get the gist...) for a sub-forum that falls somewhere between "General Bass Discussion" and "Off Topic", called something like "General Music Discussion". A lot of what's in "General Bass Discussion" isn't anything to do with bass, but a lot to do with music. Couldn't "Off Topic" be reserved for stuff that's genuinely off-topic (completely non-music), and "General Bass Discussion" be reserved for stuff that's genuinely bass? Or does nobody care but me? Wouldn't be the first time in my life, I assure you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdgrsr400 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Seems like a good idea to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnasher1993 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 I'd love that! Id definitely use it...often. Please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Sounds a reasonable idea to me, i'll give it a week to let more opinions form . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobiebass Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonshelley01 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Sounds like a plan. +1! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Just to be difficult, can I reg a vote to keep things as they are. I quite enjoy the diversity of general bass discussion. We've got dedicated forums for basses, effects, amps, technique, gigging and recording. If we take general music [i]out[/i] of Gen Bass Disc, there won't be much left to go in there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveO Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 [quote name='skankdelvar' post='597325' date='Sep 13 2009, 02:40 PM']Just to be difficult, can I reg a vote to keep things as they are. I quite enjoy the diversity of general bass discussion. We've got dedicated forums for basses, effects, amps, technique, gigging and recording. If we take general music [i]out[/i] of Gen Bass Disc, there won't be much left to go in there... [/quote] I'd vote against it too, although I agree with the op that some topics are not bass related, yet not Off topic and so don't really belong anywhere. Maybe rename General Bass Discussion to General Discussion. (or something with a snappier title ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supabock Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Put it to the bass playing people and take it from there?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 (edited) [quote name='SteveO' post='597330' date='Sep 13 2009, 01:45 PM']Maybe rename General Bass Discussion to General Discussion. (or something with a snappier title )[/quote] That's a good idea and a good compromise. It's not as if general music discussion is currently being inhibited by the sub-forum title. Might also push some of the gear and technique related stuff into the appropriate dedicated sub-forums. OT could then be re-specified as being for non-musical discussion. Might tidy up some of the cross-over stuff that slides into OT, e.g. band problems. My, we're all fizzing with ideas today! Edited September 13, 2009 by skankdelvar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Tinman Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 [quote name='skankdelvar' post='597387' date='Sep 13 2009, 02:53 PM']OT could then be re-specified as being for non-musical discussion. Might tidy up some of the cross-over stuff that slides into OT, e.g. band problems.[/quote] Oh Lordy, I thought the whole of Basschat was OT, thats obviously where I've been going wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomEndian Posted September 13, 2009 Author Share Posted September 13, 2009 [quote name='SteveO' post='597330' date='Sep 13 2009, 01:45 PM']Maybe rename General Bass Discussion to General Discussion. (or something with a snappier title )[/quote] [quote name='skankdelvar' post='597387' date='Sep 13 2009, 02:53 PM']That's a good idea and a good compromise. It's not as if general music discussion is currently being inhibited by the sub-forum title. Might also push some of the gear and technique related stuff into the appropriate dedicated sub-forums. OT could then be re-specified as being for non-musical discussion. Might tidy up some of the cross-over stuff that slides into OT, e.g. band problems.[/quote] Yep. This could work too, and be less complicated than an extra forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftybassman392 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 (edited) I like the idea of a general music discussion forum, but perhaps with a slightly more specific title - how about 'General Music Discussion'? I can see some of the less alert members using a 'General Discussion' forum for, er, general discussion - you know, like you would at the pub after a couple of beers...speaking of which... Edited September 13, 2009 by leftybassman392 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveO Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 [quote name='SteveO' post='597330' date='Sep 13 2009, 02:45 PM']Maybe rename General Bass Discussion to General Discussion. (or something with a snappier title )[/quote] [quote name='skankdelvar' post='597387' date='Sep 13 2009, 03:53 PM']That's a good idea and a good compromise. It's not as if general music discussion is currently being inhibited by the sub-forum title. Might also push some of the gear and technique related stuff into the appropriate dedicated sub-forums. OT could then be re-specified as being for non-musical discussion. Might tidy up some of the cross-over stuff that slides into OT, e.g. band problems.[/quote] [quote name='BottomEndian' post='597521' date='Sep 13 2009, 06:41 PM']Yep. This could work too, and be less complicated than an extra forum.[/quote] What, are you mad? I wouldn't trust the opinion of anyone who's crazy enough to support one of my ideas. [quote name='leftybassman392' post='597528' date='Sep 13 2009, 06:47 PM']I like the idea of a general music discussion forum, but perhaps with a slightly more specific title - how about 'General Music Discussion'? I can see some of the less alert members using a 'General Discussion' forum for, er, general discussion - you know, like you would at the pub after a couple of beers...speaking of which... [/quote] Phew, the voice of reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomEndian Posted September 13, 2009 Author Share Posted September 13, 2009 So what we're saying is: rename "General Bass Discussion" to "General Music Discussion" (which is pretty much what it is anyway), and keep "Off Topic" non-musical? Works for me. And like Skank said, it might help push some stuff into a more appropriate forum ("Bass Guitars" or "Repairs & Technical"). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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