Originally Posted by
Jimmy blue note
I do have an opinion about proper decorum on forum dedicated to something we have in common, a love for jazz guitar and a feeling that we can be comfortable contributing in our own ways.
I think I'm more than accepting of people's differing opinions and I hold that our differing informed opinions are what makes this forum unique and such a valuable destination for jazz guitarists all over the world.
I do value constructive criticisms because they open up conversations and are a catalyst for seeing and knowing things we wouldn't otherwise consider in our own worlds. That's the power of this forum.
This thread was a well intended and whimsical look at something that is iconic in jazz guitar: The Gibson L-5. I thought it was playful and added a humourous twist in this well informed group. I personally welcomed the jokes and comments, some were clever and showed the diversity of interests within this group. It was and is a commentary of the varied personalities of this group. It made me smile.
Yes you're entitled to your opinion. I just don't know why you felt the unquenchable urge to jump into this particular pool and shit in it.
That's an opinion. But to what end are you making this contribution of yours? Do you often jump into threads, post "Stupid", "Still Stupid", tell posters to "grow up" and make no other relevant commentary backing up such a strong opinion? This is the behaviour that one might mistake as trollish behaviour.
Honestly, I'm not saying you're not entitled to your opinion, but all of your posts within this thread have felt belligerent, unnecessarily disruptive and at least in my case, offensive to the spirit of the other posters. I don't see any other constructive contribution.
Maybe it's not within your perception to see my point. Let me just voice my opinion about your posts then: It's a good idea to conduct one's self with some degree of respect in a public forum. That respect says more of one's self than even the content one shares.
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