Geoff Grace Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Where did the stickies go? Specifically, the ones entitled: Forum policy regarding spam/advertising/soliciting sales READ ME! Where to find key topics (no pun intended) Best, Geoff My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mildbill Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 they're right here: http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Golly Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Yep, looks like the changing of the guard has occurred. Well, at least the old guards have left. Where are the new ones? Hello? Anyone? Is this thing on? Cheers, SG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 I'm still here... It really seemed to me to be a bit goofy to have the same stickies at the top of both forums, though...besides, Steve should be free to set his own policies, doncha think? dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Affiliations: Cloud Microphones • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyote Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Steve who? The front page of the Forums still has you listed as moderator... Does this mean that we're now in a lawless zone? I used to think I was Libertarian. Until I saw their platform; now I know I'm no more Libertarian than I am RepubliCrat or neoCON or Liberal or Socialist. This ain't no track meet; this is football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Originally posted by coyote: Steve who? The front page of the Forums still has you listed as moderator... Does this mean that we're now in a lawless zone? No more than usual... As long as it sez moderator under my name, I'm still on the job... dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Affiliations: Cloud Microphones • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Golly Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Dang... the Marshall's still in town. We'll have to wait a tad longer before we go shootin' up the saloon. Cheers, SG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immo Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Sven, I say we round up a posse and run the sheriff out of town. GAS you with us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangsu Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 GAS how be you give these boys a hand. "........! Try to make It..REAL! compared to what? ! ! ! " - BOPBEEPER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted July 20, 2005 Author Share Posted July 20, 2005 Originally posted by Dave Bryce: I'm still here... It really seemed to me to be a bit goofy to have the same stickies at the top of both forums, though...besides, Steve should be free to set his own policies, doncha think?FWIW, here are my feelings on the subject. I certainly don't think that's it's the end of the world that the stickies are gone; but nonetheless, I'd rather see them put back up. Here's why: It's true that it was your policy to run the forum democratically and your idea to put those stickies up. However, we as a forum decided on the spam policy; so the way I see it, the forum policy reflects us as well as you. In addition, I feel that new visitors who come to this forum should be able to discover at a glance not only what our policies are but also where our Introductions and other important threads are. You made good choices to put those threads up there, Dave. If Steve wants them gone or replaced, shouldn't that be his decision to make? Here's an analogy: if you were a retiring political figure, would you disassemble the programs you created so that your successor could start with a clean slate? Lastly, I think it's moot that you put similar stickies up over at the Harmony Central forum because the links thread there links to KSS threads, not KC threads and the KSS forum policy differs slightly from the KC forum policy. Also, there's no guarantee that new visitors to this site would even be aware of the sticky threads at KSS, let alone make the connection that they also apply here. Dave, I know that your motivations were good ones, but I hope you'll reconsider this decision. Thanks. Best, Geoff My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Klopmeyer Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 New acronym for everyone: IJAF. (It's Just A Forum) - Jeff Marketing Communications for MI/Pro Audio My solo music and stuff They Stole My Crayon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Geoff - I appreciate your input. If Steve wants to keep the policies intact, he is welcome to do so, of course. However, the voice and the signature in both of those stickies was mine, and I do not feel comfortable having them there, especially when they are now up at HC. Additionally, you will notice that the forum description has also been changed. This, too, was done for similar reasons...Craig and I spent a bunch of time coming up with it, and it went over to HC as well. I have decided to leave the name Keyboard Corner in place for a couple of reasons; however, Steve is more than welcome to change that as well, if he (and the rest of you) wish it - I won't be at all offended if that happens. As I have said numerous times - I plan to continue to be a regular contributing member of this forum; however, I hope that you will understand the rationale behind the small changes that I made (stickies, forum description), and that in no way was any disrespect to the forum nor any of its members intended. Thanks! dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Affiliations: Cloud Microphones • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted July 20, 2005 Author Share Posted July 20, 2005 Fair enough. I understand your reasoning; and as I wrote above, it's not the end of the world that the stickies are gone. Thanks for hearing me out, Dave. Best, Geoff My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted July 20, 2005 Author Share Posted July 20, 2005 I just want to add as well - thanks, Dave, for all of your efforts you've made these many years on our behalf. Edit: Actually, this sentiment deserves more than a single post. Please follow the link below: Thank You Dave Bryce!!! Best, Geoff My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Golly Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Originally posted by Immo: Sven, I say we round up a posse and run the sheriff out of town. GAS you with us? Well, I would, but for two things: 1) Sheep make poor deputies, and 2) I kinda liked this sheriff; I was hoping he'd quietly exit, then we could wreak havoc. Guess we'll have to do things the polite way, though... dang nabbit. Cheers, SG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Originally posted by Sven Golly: I was hoping he'd quietly exitDon't hold yer breath, pardner. dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Affiliations: Cloud Microphones • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Fortner Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 First of all, Dave, thank you for the incrediby congenial, professional atmosphere you've worked so hard to establish on these forums. You've left some big shoes to fill, that's for certain. When Dave initially spoke to me about his and Craig's move to HC and asked me if I'd be interested in moderating the Keyboard Corner, I was shocked to hear he was going and flattered to be considered as a successor. I could never be Dave. I'm a relative sports illiterate, for one thing! But the more I thought about it, the more I thought that as someone who regularly writes for Keyboard magazine, I might be able to help these forums become more integrated with our content, and try to make the magazine more responsive to feelings and requests posted here. As of this moment, I have yet to receive official marching orders from CMP-Musicplayer that I am indeed the new moderator, although I have discussed it with both Dave and Ernie, KB's editor, in very positive terms. I suspect they're working out the details, and will let me know when they're ready. It doesn't say "moderator" under my avatar yet... and still does under Dave's. When that changes, whether it's me as the new moderator or John Roberts or Stewie from "Family Guy," there will be an announcement that leaves no room for ambiguity. I'll save ideas I have for the forum until then. Depending on how much my duties might include being here as an "official" voice of the magazine, the disclaimer I've had as my sig forever might change as well. Stay tuned .... Stephen Fortner Principal, Fortner Media Former Editor in Chief, Keyboard Magazine Digital Piano Consultant, Piano Buyer Magazine Industry affiliations: Antares, Arturia, Giles Communications, MS Media, Polyverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Golly Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Originally posted by Dave Bryce: Originally posted by Sven Golly: I was hoping he'd quietly exitDon't hold yer breath, pardner. dB Good to hear, Dave. Cheers, SG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted July 21, 2005 Author Share Posted July 21, 2005 Originally posted by Stephen Fortner: the more I thought about it, the more I thought that as someone who regularly writes for Keyboard magazine, I might be able to help these forums become more integrated with our content, and try to make the magazine more responsive to feelings and requests posted here.Well put, Steve. As the only one of us frequent posters who's also a Keyboard magazine contributor, you're ideally suited to be our liaison to a more integrated magazine/forum relationship. I wish you the best of luck! Best, Geoff My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Nursers Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Yep it's all good Steve The Keyboard Chronicles Podcast Check out your fellow forumites in an Apple Music playlist Check out your fellow forumites in a Spotify playlist My Music: Stainless Fields Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immo Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Sven, I think he done fine too, I just always thought it would be fun to run a sheriff out of town. It looks like the new deputy is saddling up though...darn. True, sheep make bad sheriffs. I guess we'll have to use 'em to make saddle bags. HI HO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABid Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 I do hope the "Key Topics" thread gets sticky again, along with the introduction thread. I know that the introduction thread is in the key topics thread, but it is important. Robert This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Originally posted by Stephen Fortner: As of this moment, I have yet to receive official marching orders from CMP-Musicplayer that I am indeed the new moderator, although I have discussed it with both Dave and Ernie, KB's editor, in very positive terms. I suspect they're working out the details, and will let me know when they're ready. It doesn't say "moderator" under my avatar yet... and still does under Dave's. Here\'s your official announcement , brother Steve. Looks like the job is yours. Congrats! dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Affiliations: Cloud Microphones • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted July 21, 2005 Author Share Posted July 21, 2005 CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS Steve!!! Best, Geoff My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mildbill Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Stephen Fortner - Forum Moderator a bit of a tongue twister - congrats. BTW: do you pronounce that steven, steffen, step-hen, step-fen, or some other way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Klopmeyer Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Aw damn, I wanted Stewie from "Family Guy"! Congrats, oh bald and beautiful one. - Jeff Marketing Communications for MI/Pro Audio My solo music and stuff They Stole My Crayon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABid Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Originally posted by Jeff Da Weasel: ... Congrats, oh bald and beautiful one. - Jeff Beautiful? Steve? Hmmm. Then who is the ugly guy in the avatar? ... Sorry Steve. Just my way of saying "fresh meat." oops. I mean, congrats. Yes. That is what I meant to say. Congrats. Robert This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Fortner Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Spoken in Stewie-like intonation: Now, I'm free to enslave all your minds with my subliminal messages. Ah! Damn you, Lois! Where do you keep that thermometer... Antarctica?" Seriously, thanks to all, especially to Br. Bryce who's given me a huge vote of confidence throughout this. I'm preparing an official announcement, and should have it posted on a thread within a couple of hours. Also waiting for the server to officially change my status to "Moderator", which should be very soon. Got a lot of ideas, and I do hope people who are inclined to go over to HC, as I will be myself as a member, will hang out here as well. I'm going to be regularly soliciting input for better integration between this forum and www.keyboardmag.com, as well as the print magazine itself. I also have some thoughts about putting things online that we often don't have room for in print: extended versions of interviews, extra photos, perhaps even a bit of video blogging ("Here's a closeup of famous pianist XYZ's hands on the keyboard so you can pause it and see their chord voicings. Here's footage of a touring band's keyboard techs setting up the elaborate rig in just a few minutes, and all the cool tricks they use to get the job done." This kind of thing.) But I get ahead of myself here. I feel like I've just woken up at the controls of a spaceship already in flight. Increasing power to intertial dampeners ... bringing anti-matter injectors online ... and, ahead warp factor 1. Engage! I'm going to the gym, then I'm coming back, and we're gonna get this party started. Stephen Fortner Principal, Fortner Media Former Editor in Chief, Keyboard Magazine Digital Piano Consultant, Piano Buyer Magazine Industry affiliations: Antares, Arturia, Giles Communications, MS Media, Polyverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Fortner Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Ah... my "new age keyboard star" avatar. I'm neither new age nor a star, but I think its sexier than John Tesh and Yanni combined! It is a bit precious, isn't it? Let's try my South Park avatar instead. It's a bit large, so I'll make a smaller version later tonight. Stephen Fortner Principal, Fortner Media Former Editor in Chief, Keyboard Magazine Digital Piano Consultant, Piano Buyer Magazine Industry affiliations: Antares, Arturia, Giles Communications, MS Media, Polyverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immo Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Sven, it looks like there's two moderators now. I guess since there will be no shooting up the saloon, we'll have to hock the guns...and the wool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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