Oct 8, 2012 1:48 PM
Let's make forum disagreement more entertaining
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I know this isn't a new thing, but lately the amount of arguing on this forum has reached fever pitch. This often derails threads and leads to other unconstructive consequences. I know we're not going to be able to completely stop it, but I have a suggestion to at least make it more entertaining. You've heard of rap battles...
**** GUITAR BATTLE ****
Here are the ground rules.
1) If you want to make a long-winded argumentative post, particularly if it is off-topic, you have to record and upload a clip of actual guitar playing. Backing tracks/mixes are optional. If you don't upload a clip for an appropriate post, we will bury your post by replying an obscene amount of times "No clip. You lose"
2) If you want to add to your argument's validity, make your post have a uniform meter and rhyme scheme.
Whoever gets the most likes wins.
I think this will help people stay more engaged in the forum while two or three people carry out ridiculous arguments. It should also help demonstrate the tonez the Pod HD is capable of. I know a lot of people come on here saying, "Pod Sux - I can't blah blah blah". Well a clip speaks more than a thousand words. Finally, it takes next-to-no effort to criticize others anonymously over the internet. Well, having to post a clip of your own playing makes you exposed and should naturally make you more humble. Don't criticize lest ye be prepared to be criticized.
(As far as being able to upload clips, you can make a soundcloud.com account, dropbox account, or simply attach them to your post on this forum)
It's gonna be love feast when the HD500/PRO/Desktop updates come out this week (OH wait I guess two weeks ago Hugo said to come back here in a couple of weeks to check on the progress of the update, so it's not really coming out this week; or is it?)
(Mischief, thou art afoot, Take thou what course thou wilt)
grrrrrr..... ![]()
I personally think that this is a great idea. Much more civilized than a "your momma's so..." battle and less bloody than an all out medieval swords and morning star battle. Let the shredding commence!![]()
tdollaway wrote:
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Let the shredding commence!
Hey!! Who says it has to be shredding?? All you metalheads make me wanna pu** Why, your momma's so..... oh - wait - does that mean I hafta post a clip?
(jk of course - just thought I'd get in the spirit...)
Actually, I think ANY suggestion to address the level of discourse that has taken over here is welcome, and this sounds like a fun one.
silverhead wrote:
tdollaway wrote:
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Let the shredding commence!
Hey!! Who says it has to be shredding?? All you metalheads make me wanna pu** Why, your momma's so..... oh - wait - does that mean I hafta post a clip?
(jk of course - just thought I'd get in the spirit...)
Actually, I think ANY suggestion to address the level of discourse that has taken over here is welcome, and this sounds like a fun one.
I believe that's half the problem, too many shred kiddies! ![]()
Here's a clip. It's not me though.
Cheers,
Crusty
That's almost better than the lead from the Cover of the Rolling Stones, "beautiful man"
LOVE these! My fave is the Yngwie one, hilarious!
cgtrox ![]()
Can we clarify who's guitar playing? Because that could be embarrassing to some if you have to use your own (yes, I am including my own)
I think that's a great idea, Bobbo!
Here's back payment for my recent OT arguments:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=409956529047240
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=449355725107320
So that should pay for about, what? 8 minutes of online argument?
If it cuts down on prolonged debates, I am all for it. Shame though, that this really means that only the talented will have a voice.
I don't think it would be meant to decide upon disagreements (as the swords and morning star battle would), just a good way to cut down on the agruments (as valid as they may be) and to showcase what we can do with the POD.
And Silverhead, we can throw down some sweet blues of funk as well.
Blues and funk- Im in..!
CairnsFella wrote:
If it cuts down on prolonged debates, I am all for it. Shame though, that this really means that only the talented will have a voice.
You don't have to be talented to post a clip. It doesn't have to be mind-blowing. It doesn't have to be good.
You don't have to be talented to post a clip.
Check
It doesn't have to be mind-blowing.
Check
It doesn't have to be good.
Check
Hey... I may even qualify for this gig !!!
yo crusty got some cool stuff. post it up.
i think the op should get it stated with some raw
toneman2121 wrote:
i think the op should get it stated with some raw
Mind if I kick it off?
Well, I kinda already did back when he first brought it up, but this is on Line6 gear and that wasn't. It's the HD500 in a very quick recording with a backing track of bass and drums. Not going for the original tone, more of a modern take. Zero post processing on the guitars, HD500 tone right out of the box. And right into the box. ![]()
http://soundcloud.com/karl-houseknecht/man-in-the-box-hd500-demo
Very nice Karl. I just loved the snd of that wah...
Make disagreements more entertaning...hmmmmmmmmmm. OK how about this.
(Just an example)
You Suck!!....Take my wife....please!
Oh yeah, you suck!!!....How do you get rid of a guitar player?....Put some sheet music in front of him
Well you suck more!! .....How do you make a million dollars playing folk music?....Spend 2 million dollars....
If I suck, then your music blows...What do you get when you play New Age Music backwards?...New Age Music.
See...a joke an insult. Your feelings are hurt but at least you're entertained!
Whadya think?
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Official Speculation Thread my ***..., where the ^%@$#!@&**&@%$ HELL is my update!!!?!?!?!!!?!? ![]()
very nice. you deserve a couple more posts for that
spikey:
I know this thread is to allow you to be long winded in your posts but,
my critique on your music clip is---
"V" Cool, "V" tasty, I like the way you use the voice in "Water" and
its a very "Funky" song, nice work.
ty for the kind words guys...
Nice work, spikey. You've now got credit for two whacks/rants!! ![]()
Sounds like fun. Here is an Original tune that has a features nun-other than Mr. Carl Childers on Vocals!! ![]()
http://soundcloud.com/mcolquitt/slingblade
Composition All instruments and drum programming by Me. Snippts of dialog taken from the film "Slingblade" written and directed by Billy Bob Thornton. Oscar nominations and much praise was earned with this film.
The tune was initially composed with a very different end result in mind. I am sure not to leave it like this; just thought it would be funny.
Liked the music alot, and the vocal interaction was interesting...
Is from a movie called slingblade, Spikey. Funny if you have seen the film...thanks though
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