IMO simply expressing likes and dislikes are rarely constructive without reasons for the opinions. The ordering of the comments in the Bakery discussion section does not work for me. To that end, I posted a thread in the discussion section of the Bakery about the issue. Ryan initially responded with an explanation of how it currently works. That helped me understand a little more and it lead to my refining my comments. Later Ryan updated his post with

Ryan Munnis [Cakewalk]
UPDATE: we didn't intend for the Discussion area to follow the same order since there is no "Accepted Answer" option for discussion based conversations. We'll be updating so that Discussion flows in a more sensical way. My original remark does still apply to Questions and Ideas however.

I have no idea how it will ultimately turn out but it looks promising.
 
To me there is no value posting in the SONAR forum questions and issues about the Bakery. The issues with the Bakery have nothing to do with how SONAR works.
 

Cactus Music 
Sorry I forgot you work for them.

You should know by now I am not and have never been a Cakewalk employee. In case you forgot, I will tell you again...
I am not a Cakewalk employee.
 
But if I were a Cakewalk employee, i doubt it would affect my opinion about what is useful and constructive conversation, where the conversation should be had or how best to improve the Bakery.
 

Please make the Bakery (if it continues to exist):
 
1. To have the option to see threads in forward or backward order (pleases almost everyone)
2. Have no ads on the sidebar (they annoy real users)
3. Only allow Cakewalk Registered Users to post (keeps the riff-raff out)
4. NOT shut down this forum (most of us still like it here and have repeatedly stated why it's of value)
 

bapu

..... it make me wonder why they should be allowed in an area intended for discussion about how to use SONAR or even exist at all.
 
 

Constructive like that?
 
J/K
(or am I?)

Yes, I believe so. What part of it do you not understand?

Thanks Ed, your much more polite than me! well said. 
 
And I hear they will also re establish the Coffee house in a  forum called "The Donut Shoppe" 
Trouble with that is it will attract to many Cops...  :/   
 
 
 

I checked out The Bakery.... I am not impressed. Looks to me like everything will be jumbled together and nothing will end up getting addressed. Just my opinion, hopefully I'm wrong. (NOTE: I am old and therefore resist change. Ha ha!)

rodreb
I am old and therefore resist change. Ha ha!

 
Me too Rod :-)

Im going to go out on a small weak limb and say...I believe 90% of Sonar users are over 30 years old.
It just seems like a software built for a mature, seasoned musician/Producer.
 
When I see Cakewalk do things, add features to try to attract a younger crowd, I understand it, but I don't agree with it.

chuckebaby

rodreb
I am old and therefore resist change. Ha ha!

 
Me too Rod :-)

Im going to go out on a small weak limb and say...I believe 90% of Sonar users are over 30 years old.
It just seems like a software built for a mature, seasoned musician/Producer.
 
When I see Cakewalk do things, add features to try to attract a younger crowd, I understand it, but I don't agree with it.

 
Yes I agree. Interesting the marketing for the newly released Home Studio was all about Loops etc. Oh and ya, you can actually record real music too! :) 
I love this forum just the way it is and will certainly hate to see it go.. Oh well, there's always time to waste on Gear Slutz and Home Brew forums... 
 
 
 

Well things get worse for me. I just returned to the BAkery to follow up on a question I tried to answer. 
HMM,, where's the little icons that mark threads I've replied to! Those are super important to me. I don't subscribe to threads as a rule I just open the forum and look for my icons. 
 
Also navigation?? There is none. No way to return to the main list?? You got to be kidding...or??

bapu
Please make the Bakery (if it continues to exist):
 
1. To have the option to see threads in forward or backward order (pleases almost everyone)
2. Have no ads on the sidebar (they annoy real users)
3. Only allow Cakewalk Registered Users to post (keeps the riff-raff out)
4. NOT shut down this forum (most of us still like it here and have repeatedly stated why it's of value)
 

+1

rodreb
I checked out The Bakery.... I am not impressed. Looks to me like everything will be jumbled together and nothing will end up getting addressed. Just my opinion, hopefully I'm wrong. (NOTE: I am old and therefore resist change. Ha ha!)

+1