So I'm leafing thru the new copy of GP mag, and the names Millo, GuitarPalyerSoCal, Billster, etc. leap out at me (the questions you guys asked were not only used in the Slash interview, but your names mentioned).

I don't care for this for one reason.... around here we talk in shorthand, to each other, as friends. We leave a lot out, and say things in a manner which we might not use for public consumption. I've been quoted off-line from things that I'e said on line and been critizised for it.... rightly so, as what was quoted was quoted correctly, but was way, way out of context and so was misinterpreted by people who were not a part of the community nor of the conversation.

If I'm going to be quoted elsewhere, I'd like a chance to clean up the wording and make sure that it is clear and to the point, acurately understandable by readers who do not hang out here.

Bill

(ref. - our Forum Players Poll data, that was never published)

So...did we at least get some answers from Slash on the "hat" thing...?
(I don't have the current GP copy.)

I believe they are just taking the quotes from the threads where they asked if you wanted to ask a musician a question.

I believe they are just taking the quotes from the threads where they asked if you wanted to ask a musician a question.

I see many print publications going this route to make the magazines more interactive...

Heck….there was a time when they had LOTS of people…but front office wisdom allowed many to drift away (I won’t go into that again)…and now the forums are more akin to small niche clubhouses instead of the FORUMS they use to be a few years back.

But…I won’t say any more…as this is old news for anyone that’s been around here for more than a couple of years. I guess this is…what it is now….

So...did we at least get some answers from Slash on the "hat" thing...?

Hi all...

As you know by now, Jude ASKED for Slash questions -- as we also did for Al Di Meola questions for the July issue -- so we weren't using any forum content without implied consent from the responders. Thanks so much for all your help.

As for the questions of print/GP Forum interactivity -- GP has been asking for poll results, questions, peer reviewers, GPTV guests, etc. off and on for many many months. Some ideas work better than others, of course. Scheduling forum members to help review products within our deadlines and office hours was not easy, for example. However, I'm WAY open to improving print and online synergies, so let's keep the dialog open. All workable strategies will be considered.

As for the FORUM POLL -- I screwed the pooch on that one and I apologize. I was given enough notice, and then I think I dropped the ball TWICE. If you still want me to publish it, send the file to mmolenda@musicplayer.com, and I'll find a place for it. Again, this one was ALL my fault.

Best to all,
Mike

However, I'm WAY open to improving print and online synergies, so let's keep the dialog open. All workable strategies will be considered.

Best to all,
Mike

Wait, so there's only one hat? I just kinda figured that he opened up his closet it's filled with identical hats.

Thanks for sending me the Poll. I'll try to get it in the August or September issue, depending on how much room we're given, page-wise.

Thanks again,
Mike