yorks5stringer Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 [quote name='ped' timestamp='1415987752' post='2605908'] In 2007 I had a warning for using the word[b] 'tits' [/b]on TB. This wasn't the main reason for opening BC but it was one of them! Funnily enough, BC's forbear 'Bassworld' was created off the back of a thread on Talkbass called 'British Bassists' or something. We thought "We should have our own forum". I rarely visit any more but I've always found it a friendly and informative forum. ped [/quote] Ah yes, the" Hot Girls in the Audience" Photo thread? The kudos seemed to be in having many photogenic girls draped around the Bassist, to which other posters would variously rate for "hotness". Can't think why it did not catch on here.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1416069440' post='2606588'] The kudos seemed to be in having many photogenic girls draped around the Bassist, to which other posters would variously rate for "hotness". Can't think why it did not catch on here... [/quote] We're English bass players, and therefore homosexuals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1416069440' post='2606588'] Ah yes, the" Hot Girls in the Audience" Photo thread? The kudos seemed to be in having many photogenic girls draped around the Bassist, to which other posters would variously rate for "hotness". Can't think why it did not catch on here.... [/quote] Ooh, haven't seen that. Is it on the DB forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1416070487' post='2606603'] We're [u][b]English[/b][/u] bass players, and therefore homosexuals. [/quote] not all of us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1416072531' post='2606632'] not all of us [/quote] I think the reference was to the American tendency to refer to the entirety of the UK as "England". When I was in Houston one time, I kept getting asked if I was Irish. Bizarre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 (edited) [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1416070487' post='2606603'] We're English bass players, and therefore homosexuals. [/quote] [quote name='bassace' timestamp='1416071340' post='2606615'] Ooh, haven't seen that. Is it on the DB forum? [/quote] There's a whole underground scene going on in there, 'Sound Posts', 'F Holes', you just have to know what to look for Edited November 15, 2014 by Billy Apple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1416072531' post='2606632'] not all of us [/quote] Sorry, I didn't mean to exclude Scottish homosexuals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1416073712' post='2606641'] I think the reference was to the American tendency to refer to the entirety of the UK as "England". [/quote] OK...let me say it then....."not all of us...!!!" [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 ...Or Irish homosexuals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1416074774' post='2606650'] Sorry, I didn't mean to exclude Scottish homosexuals. [/quote] ... don't forget Spanish ones too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1416069440' post='2606588'] Ah yes, the" Hot Girls in the Audience" Photo thread? The kudos seemed to be in having many photogenic girls draped around the Bassist, to which other posters would variously rate for "hotness". Can't think why it did not catch on here.... [/quote] It's odd, the Talkbass moderators are really jumpy about language and the slightest mention of politics will get you banned, but I've seen casual sexism like the above thread, along with transphobic and homophobic "humour" left untouched. There was even a guy with a rape joke in his signature for a long time. Not to be sycophantic, but I think the mods over here strike a better balance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1416102376' post='2606972'] ... don't forget Spanish ones too [/quote] How could I possibly have known you were Spanish, Jose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1416181912' post='2607793'] How could I possibly have known you were Spanish, Jose? [/quote] Que? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacatto Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 (edited) TB is an amazing place with quite a few members that are active here, too. Edited November 17, 2014 by Stacatto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorbass Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I like it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 (edited) A lot of decent guys on TB. However, if you diplomatically disagree with a mods position on any topic, they ban you. Also I would say that about 90% of the members are non- gigging bass players including a few once a monthers. Only 10% are out there gigging on the front lines. But that 90% sure have a lot of opinions about gigging. Blue Edited November 21, 2014 by blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 I like it. I really liked it when the exchange rate was close to $2=£1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzonaut Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I signed up on TB, BC and Bassic (German speaking forum) and all 3 have something to offer for me. TB is mainly a great source of information, but it has quite a lot of people shouting around and claiming they know, if actually they don't. But hey, it's the US of A! BC is just pure fun, mainly, for me. I like all that sarcasm, not taking yourself too seriously and the like ... As it happened in this thread as well, actually. So, what about Wales? Bassic is actually kinda boring, but it has this local aspect and I can even meet people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankDeets Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 keep in mind talk bass is a forum sublet by a bassist an educator in the U.S. named Jason who does several online bass stuff including podcasts called contrabass conversations. It is a good forum but it is primarily used by Americans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 [quote name='blue' timestamp='1416523914' post='2611261'] Also I would say that about 90% of the members are non- gigging bass players including a few once a monthers. Only 10% are out there gigging on the front lines. But that 90% sure have a lot of opinions about gigging. Blue [/quote] So, pretty much like here then?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 [quote name='blue' timestamp='1416523914' post='2611261'] Also I would say that about 90% of the members are non- gigging bass players including a few once a monthers. Only 10% are out there gigging on the front lines. But that 90% sure have a lot of opinions about gigging. [/quote] How did you come to this conclusion ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 [quote name='blue' timestamp='1416523914' post='2611261'] A lot of decent guys on TB. However, if you diplomatically disagree with a mods position on any topic, they ban you. Also I would say that about 90% of the members are non- gigging bass players [b]including a few once a monthers.[/b] Only 10% are out there gigging on the front lines. But that 90% sure have a lot of opinions about gigging. Blue [/quote] What's that supposed to mean? That as a "once a monther" I don't get to have a valid opinion about gigging? Surely playing gigs once a month is still "gigging", no? What a bizarre thing to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1416686446' post='2612682'] What's that supposed to mean? That as a "once a monther" I don't get to have a valid opinion about gigging? Surely playing gigs once a month is still "gigging", no? What a bizarre thing to say. [/quote] Hmm, yes. How many gigs do you have to do before 'gigging' is, er... 'gigging'? Once a week? Every day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1416686446' post='2612682'] What's that supposed to mean? That as a "once a monther" I don't get to have a valid opinion about gigging? Surely playing gigs once a month is still "gigging", no? What a bizarre thing to say. [/quote] [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1416686873' post='2612686'] Hmm, yes. How many gigs do you have to do before 'gigging' is, er... 'gigging'? Once a week? Every day? [/quote] I agree with both of the above quotes. What I'd like to know is what proof does "blue" have that the statistics he quotes are valid ? "I would say...." does not constitute proof. [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1416686446' post='2612682'] What's that supposed to mean? That as a "once a monther" I don't get to have a valid opinion about gigging? Surely playing gigs once a month is still "gigging", no? What a bizarre thing to say. [/quote] I guess it doesn't earn you the extra stripe, or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.gif.9ad672bb8b84505709f76b39c8c256ec.gif)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.