bobguitkillerleft


I can easily admit Im a complete nub about stuff,like BFD2 for instance,I was uninformed and too quick to judge,and had it carefully explained to me.

I still wish I hadn't bought it.

You had to buy advice?

Just the http://www.vintank.com/wp...l-suspects-line-up.jpg jousting

BFD2 is probably my 2nd most astute software purchase after Sonar, followed by T-Racks, then EWQLSO

Yep, bless him.

I'll have to meet up with him sometime, he's in the same city as me.

 
 
 

 
 
 

Bristol_Jonesey


Yep, bless him.

I'll have to meet up with him sometime, he's in the same city as me.

Will have a couple of jars and chat to some birds?

strikinglyhandsome1


I can see it now http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEJaVJHpKmE

That was pretty much how I saw it in my head too!

I think there are some important steps to take when offering advice.

Make clear what the question is, ask the poster for steps taken or expected results if the problem or question is unclear.

Always try to differentiate between opinion and fact (if something I say is opinion you will almost always see my one liner "As always, individual mileage may vary".  If I'm trying to say something factual I'll always try to link to the source I'm using and or quote the text and link to the source I'm referring to.

Provide information on products or methods I've actually used or use.  This is a biggie as I'm unsure the value of adding something to a technical topic when one has no frame of reference.

Try to post topics in appropriate forums (this is my number one personal rule).  If I've ever posted a topic not related directly to the forum's intent I'd be surprised to find it (but as always, we are all human and prone to mistakes so it could have happened, but if it became a habit then I'd expect others to point it out).

If a thread gets personal there always comes a time when it's best to just walk away - it's the interenet, it's a pseudonym based (in most cases), faceless community, prone to having people behave differently than they would if face to face with each other.  It provides cover for bad behavior that others would find unacceptable in polite company.  

I always try to let anything I might find objectionable sit in my reply window for a few before hitting Post Message (I'll be honest enough to say that I've chosen to delete what I was posting many times because I thought I might be crossing a line and acting in a way I would never act if face to face with someone in a polite debate).

I think we have a great community here with very helpful people.  I also think we have too many threads that should really be posted elsewhere (easy to accept from new forum members, less so from long time folks, but cest le vie), but ultimately I hope we all contribute because we want to share our knowledge, our experiences, and parts of ourselves with others who all find joy in making and/or recording music.  If nothing else, we hopefully all share that one simple thing.

As always, individual mileage may vary (I had some "opinion" in my post so it's only right to qualify it as such).

Be well my friends.

I appreciate what John said about me (thank you John) but I do not consider myself a great helper/poster. 

I do appreciate it when we all treat each other fairly and concentrate on the issue at hand.  Many times, there is not an issue to address but instead, words of frustration.  It's hard to help the patient when they can't get specific enough to help you make a diagnosis! 

All the best to everyone who tries to make this a better world. 

Rimshot

Starise


  I question the original point of the post. The X1 board isn't exclusive in having some really experienced people and some less experienced people commenting. All of them want to help and it works pretty well in that regard. This is no different anywhere else. Incorrect information will lead to the wrong outcome. The advice was free and sometimes the advice is worth what you paid for it. But mostly the team here are helpful.

Many  times , answers and comments come with a very limited knowledge of the hardware and software configuration and maybe the info in the question is not a total picture of the problem for those trying to help.Some problems like popping and crackling noises can have many causes. Under those circumstances, many posters here still manage to help someone experiencing a problem..

If a person questions the accuracy of the help they receive,there are plenty of other better ways to learn something. Cakewalk has a lot of resources available to people looking for help.

Some things are unfortunately predictable here. I'm not sure what has happened in the past , but you guys(you know who you are) need to get  over,under or somehow  past whatever it is.

John started out with an appreciation for a few individuals and even that was attacked.

I think I have posted with "well done" in other threads on your posts. If I haven't I do so now. Well done.

The same goes for Jind. You both add greatly to this forum.

blimey

strikinglyhandsome1


Let's face it, we are all wonderful. If Carlsberg did a best forum poster award we would be equal winners. Come on chaps, grab them while they're hot. http://img378.imageshack....8/5945/trophieshh2.png

Mebee, but some (according to some) are more wonderful than some.


Does that sum it up?

Sum what...

John

Starise


I question the original point of the post. The X1 board isn't exclusive in having some really experienced people and some less experienced people commenting. All of them want to help and it works pretty well in that regard. This is no different anywhere else. Incorrect information will lead to the wrong outcome. The advice was free and sometimes the advice is worth what you paid for it. But mostly the team here are helpful.

Many  times , answers and comments come with a very limited knowledge of the hardware and software configuration and maybe the info in the question is not a total picture of the problem for those trying to help.Some problems like popping and crackling noises can have many causes. Under those circumstances, many posters here still manage to help someone experiencing a problem..

If a person questions the accuracy of the help they receive,there are plenty of other better ways to learn something. Cakewalk has a lot of resources available to people looking for help.

Some things are unfortunately predictable here. I'm not sure what has happened in the past , but you guys(you know who you are) need to get  over,under or somehow  past whatever it is.

John started out with an appreciation for a few individuals and even that was attacked.

I think I have posted with "well done" in other threads on your posts. If I haven't I do so now. Well done.

The same goes for Jind. You both add greatly to this forum.

 
Can I get a 'well done' please John?
 
I knew I hadn't been patronised in ages there was something missing from my CV.
 
Many thanks.
 
And really 'well done' on your awesome 'well done' post.
 
Group hug?
 
Come on big fellow, you know you want to.
 
 
 
 

Holy Cow, that just took 20 min. to read to update since my last post here, This is taking up a lot of my valuable time were I could be helping someone. But it was educational if what I was looking for was personality profiles on forum members. Thanks for your recognition of my efforts John. I didn't read the thread in question and at the risk of being toasted to death I get the feeling I would be on your side there. I just worry about some members spending to much time on ( ???) when they should be putting all that creative energy into songwriting and recording. If we delete all the off topic this would still be on page 1 and a half decent thread. I think I'm going to Grear Slutz and see if anyone needs help with their MIDI cables...:)