Currently in mourning as my long term band has recently broken up - but having done a lot of rehearsing for an audition with the Kate Bush Tribute band advertised here (didn't get the gig - but one of Bass Chat members did - respect!) I've re-discovered my mojo - and am enjoying playing bass for playings sake!
I'm old (55), self taught, use a plectrum and consider tapping and slapping the bass worlds equivalent of the trombone - not to be taken seriously.
Hope my forthright opinions don't offend!