Pete Academy Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 [quote name='Doddy' post='727193' date='Jan 28 2010, 01:25 AM']Can I at least be shortlisted? [/quote] I'm sure you can. Be careful not to display a sense of humour, though. You can get an official warning for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Ask yourselves a simple question... how far would any of this sh*t have got on Talkbass.com? You think it's overly-PC here, that people jump at nothing and have no, ahem, 'sense of humour' here? Try a MILF thread over there and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 IMO it's not about the PC brigade, I couldn't give 2 shits about how much porn you watch or whatever but there is something creepy about a load of men letching over women in a public forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 [quote name='peteb' post='727099' date='Jan 27 2010, 11:27 PM']Nothing wrong with your sense of humour mate (or Sarah’s or Rich’s), it’s just that there are too many here who are just too PC for words. How they ever manage to hack it in a band, I have no idea! I think that you have to accept Basschat for what it is – a great place to find & sell gear or to get info and technical advice (if you can distinguish between those who know what they’re talking about and those who really don’t), but not necessarily a great place for debate or what you’ve come to recognise as the knockabout humour that you tend to associate with most musicians……[/quote] What?? So I'm likely to get kicked out of 2 bands I play in because I don't make comments to the female singers about the size of their t**ts, because that's what a proper musician does?? Next time I get a session playing for a female artsist I'll remember that because I'm a musician I must get a Bernard Manning joke book out and be sure to tell a few. Glad I'm not "most musicians" mate, otherwise I might as well go back to scaffolding.......where no one cared if you didn't read the sun actually. As for the site not having good debate, what this.....?? Personally, I like this site, it's a good community and pretty well managed. There are plenty of other sites that sell gear, and plenty of forums that offer technical advice pertaining to specific manufacturers.... Anyway rant and brain fart over...but I just hate being told that I have to conform..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Tinman Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 I think it is the lack of respect that some have for the people that give up their free time to make this forum available in the first place that saddens me the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 [quote name='Mrs Tinman' post='727246' date='Jan 28 2010, 08:35 AM']I think it is the lack of respect that some have for the people that give up their free time to make this forum available in the first place that saddens me the most.[/quote] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah5string Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 this is getting waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too out of hand...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Thoroughly agree with the last 3 posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 [quote name='Mrs Tinman' post='727246' date='Jan 28 2010, 08:35 AM']I think it is the lack of respect that some have for the people that give up their free time to make this forum available in the first place that saddens me the most.[/quote] Care to explain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 [quote name='Rich' post='727228' date='Jan 28 2010, 08:05 AM']Ask yourselves a simple question... how far would any of this sh*t have got on Talkbass.com? You think it's overly-PC here, that people jump at nothing and have no, ahem, 'sense of humour' here? Try a MILF thread over there and see what happens.[/quote] Siddx wasn't happy with my thread. A couple of PM's have rectified the situation. For the record, I'm not sexist in any way. I thought the MILF thread was harmless, and I'm entitled to an opinion. My own thread was a joke, but if people didn't find it funny, then fair enough. That's my sense of humour. But to be humiliated with a warning was a bit harsh. As for TalkBass?...well, you're talking about a country that overreacted unbelievably over Janet Jackson exposing a breast for a few seconds. A bunch of hypocrites. Anyway, back to my copy of The Sport... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mildmanofrock Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Ultimately, the moderators control all and can decide which threads stay or go. Moral perspectives are subjective. But I do get the impression some are going a bit far with trying to show their 'right on' credentials. For me, there's been no harm in any of it. No abuse, porn or debasement. Just a bunch of musicians bantering and indulging in a bit of bawdy humour in an off topic forum. Like a lot of films or tv programmes: if you don't like it, don't watch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 (edited) [quote name='mildmanofrock' post='727265' date='Jan 28 2010, 09:09 AM']Ultimately, the moderators control all and can decide which threads stay or go. Moral perspectives are subjective. But I do get the impression some are going a bit far with trying to show their 'right on' credentials. For me, there's been no harm in any of it. No abuse, porn or debasement. Just a bunch of musicians bantering and indulging in a bit of bawdy humour in an off topic forum. Like a lot of films or tv programmes: if you don't like it, don't watch it.[/quote] That's exactly what I thought. Edited January 28, 2010 by Pete Academy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 On the plus side, I've just noticed I've been upgraded to 'Very Advanced Member'. Member?...fnar, fnarr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mildmanofrock Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 [quote name='Pete Academy' post='727278' date='Jan 28 2010, 09:16 AM']On the plus side, I've just noticed I've been upgraded to 'Very Advanced Member'. Member?...fnar, fnarr[/quote] Should I laugh at that? I'm quite proud of being a fully fledged member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 [quote name='blamelouis' post='727137' date='Jan 27 2010, 11:55 PM']Have to check that out [/quote] Are you going to beat me up? There's ten of us, you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='726869' date='Jan 27 2010, 08:54 PM'][b]I love this KingBass Mk-II 5-string...[/b] [/quote] Bit of an old slapper, that one... I can see that propped up in an Essex bus shelter and surrounded by chips, white shoes and rubbers. Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 To be honest i think it's a load of hot fuss over nothing. Let's all kiss and make up and move on. Nothing to see here folks! It's just a forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderbird13 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='727230' date='Jan 28 2010, 08:19 AM']IMO it's not about the PC brigade, I couldn't give 2 shits about how much porn you watch or whatever but there is something creepy about a load of men letching over women in a public forum.[/quote] TBH- I hate coming into these things at the end but I do agree with wayne on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 [quote name='thunderbird13' post='727332' date='Jan 28 2010, 10:12 AM']TBH- I hate coming into these things at the end but I do agree with wayne on this one.[/quote] I'm not sure how to react to these comments, and probably shoudn't, but I get the feeling this is becoming personal. Janek anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 [quote name='Pete Academy' post='727340' date='Jan 28 2010, 10:22 AM']I'm not sure how to react to these comments, and probably shoudn't, but I get the feeling this is becoming personal. Janek anyone?[/quote] Nothing personal at all mate, that is my opinion of that thread not of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 [quote name='Pete Academy' post='727340' date='Jan 28 2010, 10:22 AM']I'm not sure how to react to these comments, and probably shoudn't, but I get the feeling this is becoming personal. Janek anyone?[/quote] It's never personal on the internet, it's just some people take it that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readonly Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 I would rather look at a girls m*nge than a bass. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 (edited) [quote name='readonly' post='727351' date='Jan 28 2010, 10:34 AM']I would rather look at a girls m*nge than a bass. Sorry.[/quote] Off you go then, Lady Sonia is waiting for you and your credit card (providing you are old enough to apply for one) Edited January 28, 2010 by silddx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 [quote name='readonly' post='727351' date='Jan 28 2010, 10:34 AM']I would rather look at a girls m*nge than a bass. Sorry.[/quote] <shakes head> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blamelouis Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 (edited) Q: How many lesbians does it take to screw in a light bulb? A: It would depend on a number of variables: the height of the light socket, the stability of any ladders used, the procurement of any necessary permits, compliance with union regulations and whether one counts the labor involved in the production of the bulb and light fixture. The gender and sexuality of the participants, however, are irrelevant. Just trying to lighten proceddings LOL ! Edited January 28, 2010 by blamelouis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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