kudzurunner
5627 posts
Sep 05, 2015
5:38 AM
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Every now and then, when the spirit strikes, I update/modify/expand/streamline the creed. I've just done that, and I encourage all of you to take a look.
The changes can roughly be summarized as follows:
--the admin email has been spelled out in the opening paragraph so that people who have trouble registering can more easily check in, rather than having to search it out on another page of the website
--three or four sentences beginning "Some of us are white. Some of us are black...." have been removed, as being redundant, preachy, and unneeded.
--a few words about not condescending to beginners has been added
--several sections have been cut in pieces and reorganized so as to bring the two underlined sections of the creed--a.k.a., The Bad Things You Shouldn't Do--closer together.
Nothing major. Just, hopefully, a little clearer. A little less cluttered.
It's still too long. I'll streamline it more in the future.
--The Chief
Last Edited by kudzurunner on Sep 05, 2015 5:42 AM
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GMaj7
756 posts
Sep 05, 2015
6:53 AM
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Like a good songwriter, author, and prof..
The best pieces are re-written...not just written..
Thx Kuds
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Owen Evans
87 posts
Sep 05, 2015
8:14 AM
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Thanks for the reminder Adam.
Point of interest, when I re-read the information, I came upon your use of the word 'civilly' and I had not encountered this word before. So I looked it up and realized that I had never heard the word used before now. Kudos or "kudzus' to you. Believe it or not, I'd always heard the intention phrased as, "Treat them with civility."
Wordsmithing is fascinating!
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STME58
1465 posts
Sep 05, 2015
9:51 AM
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"Not that the story need be long, but it will take a long while to make it short."
Henry David Thoreau
Thank you for all your efforts in making and continuing to improve this place. I have not found anything else quite like it.
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Kingley
3918 posts
Sep 05, 2015
10:30 AM
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Obviously it's your forum Adam and you do what you see fit. I can't help but think though, that the whole thing is overly convoluted and cluttering up the main page.
Maybe it would be easier and simpler to understand if it just said something like "This is a forum for the discussion and sharing of knowledge of the harmonica. Please act civilly towards each other and follow the forum rules. Please read the rules before posting here."
Then have a link to a page of the forum rules. In a similar way you do the 'For Sale' thread.
Just my thoughts on the matter.
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JInx
1063 posts
Sep 05, 2015
3:01 PM
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What kingley said
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Buzadero
1248 posts
Sep 05, 2015
3:53 PM
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Every now and then, the presumptuous peasants warrant the draconian iron fist of the monarchy to upset the balance of complacency.
Take heed folks, lest The Man open up a can of the pipe-hittin' Nate.
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kudzurunner
5628 posts
Sep 05, 2015
4:28 PM
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Good point, Kingley. I agree. I've just done as you suggested.
Please take a look, everybody. Go to the new! and improved! forum homepage and click on the rules.
Last Edited by kudzurunner on Sep 05, 2015 4:38 PM
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CarlA
812 posts
Sep 05, 2015
5:41 PM
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SO MUCH BETTER!!
Well done Kingsley.......and Kudz ;)
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walterharp
1673 posts
Sep 05, 2015
5:51 PM
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i like the just be nice thing.. right up front.. sort of summarized the forum creed in a few words..
but all things considered.. an improvement.
alternative short statements up front
if you can't say something constructive, don't bother
or
if you continue to be an asshole you will be booted from the forum.. :-)
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isaacullah
3070 posts
Sep 05, 2015
7:24 PM
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VAST improvement, Adam! Nicely executed, and good idea from kingley. Kudos!
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Harp Study
135 posts
Sep 05, 2015
7:30 PM
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Yep. That is cleaner for sure. Nicely done.
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Gnarly
1459 posts
Sep 05, 2015
8:29 PM
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That works for me.
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JInx
1064 posts
Sep 05, 2015
10:03 PM
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Much better
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Kingley
3919 posts
Sep 05, 2015
11:33 PM
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I think it looks miles better Adam. Glad the suggestion was of some help.
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marine1896
368 posts
Sep 06, 2015
5:07 AM
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I thought the long blurb IS Adam Gussow the musician, author, writer, the prof just like his long replies to or about posts I thought it was fine and I liked the little piece at the end quoting Big Walter...but hey it's Adam's site and all that!
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Last Edited by marine1896 on Sep 06, 2015 5:07 AM
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jbone
2019 posts
Sep 06, 2015
5:15 AM
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Excellent Adam. Being willing to make things better AND taking counsel from us droogs as well. Top Notch!
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timeistight
1859 posts
Sep 06, 2015
5:28 PM
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Much, much better.
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nacoran
8658 posts
Sep 07, 2015
5:47 PM
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Very much more streamlined!!! 5 Smiley Faces! :) :) :) :) :)
(I know, I give them out like candy)
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BronzeWailer
1786 posts
Sep 07, 2015
7:10 PM
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Much better.
BronzeWailer's YouTube
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gmacleod15
255 posts
Sep 08, 2015
6:25 AM
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Much better, I like the guidelines but didn't feel the need to read them everyday.
Grammar needs a tweak though. ...You must be "a" registered member...
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kudzurunner
5638 posts
Sep 08, 2015
11:00 AM
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Right you are! Sounded before somewhat Russian. Is something I do from time to time. Much better now, I'm thinking, with article. :)
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