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Post by MorEQsThanAnswers on Feb 4, 2019 21:42:07 GMT -6
Hi everybody! I'm new to this website and wanted to get a little bit more clarification on "what goes down" here vs. GS.
I see a lot more "technical" discussion going on (DIY builds, op-amp shootouts, etc.) whereas GS seems to mostly be about hyping up the stuff you've purchased for other people to get jealous of. It almost seems like one would "graduate" from GS and come here when they are ready to stop gear gossiping??
Am I completely wrong or is it true that different questions would be asked on each respective site? I'm a younger engineer that's also taken an interest in DIY, so my questions can range from basic mixing philosophy to the nerdiest of electronics questions.
If this is a similar style of community, nevermind and I'm happy to be part of it! I'm looking for clarification because I'm perceiving this forum as more "intense" and don't want to set off any "The kids found us!!!" alarms with too basic of questions.
Thanks!
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Post by ragan on Feb 4, 2019 21:59:17 GMT -6
Nah don't worry about it.
This is a good spot. There are good discussions to be found on GS too, but there's a much worse signal to noise ratio there. By a lot.
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Post by Johnkenn on Feb 4, 2019 22:00:48 GMT -6
Hi everybody! I'm new to this website and wanted to get a little bit more clarification on "what goes down" here vs. GS. I see a lot more "technical" discussion going on (DIY builds, op-amp shootouts, etc.) whereas GS seems to mostly be about hyping up the stuff you've purchased for other people to get jealous of. It almost seems like one would "graduate" from GS and come here when they are ready to stop gear gossiping?? Am I completely wrong or is it true that different questions would be asked on each respective site? I'm a younger engineer that's also taken an interest in DIY, so my questions can range from basic mixing philosophy to the nerdiest of electronics questions. If this is a similar style of community, nevermind and I'm happy to be part of it! I'm looking for clarification because I'm perceiving this forum as more "intense" and don't want to set off any "The kids found us!!!" alarms with too basic of questions. Thanks! It’s Gearslutz if Gearslutz didn’t completely suck ass with hyperbole and shilling. |
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Post by MorEQsThanAnswers on Feb 4, 2019 22:30:27 GMT -6
Seems like the place to be! Thanks guys!
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Post by Tbone81 on Feb 4, 2019 23:55:32 GMT -6
Welcome. I think you’ll find the people here pretty down to earth and much more respectful to each other. It’s a much smaller community which probably really helps in that regard.
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Post by chessparov on Feb 5, 2019 0:34:56 GMT -6
Lots of nice knowledgeable people over at GS too. But is weighted down by some "not so nice" and/or less knowledgeable-who think they are.
Then some high level members left (like Thrill Factor), or became much less active (like Fletcher).
IMHO the peak period there was 10+ years ago. I was actually one of the first 100 members there (maybe within first 50).
Now it's 100K plus.I bet John K. is right, but in my self admitted naivety, been not as aware of a lot of shilling there.
In any event, this is a great place!
Chris
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Post by svart on Feb 5, 2019 11:50:05 GMT -6
Hi everybody! I'm new to this website and wanted to get a little bit more clarification on "what goes down" here vs. GS. I see a lot more "technical" discussion going on (DIY builds, op-amp shootouts, etc.) whereas GS seems to mostly be about hyping up the stuff you've purchased for other people to get jealous of. It almost seems like one would "graduate" from GS and come here when they are ready to stop gear gossiping?? Am I completely wrong or is it true that different questions would be asked on each respective site? I'm a younger engineer that's also taken an interest in DIY, so my questions can range from basic mixing philosophy to the nerdiest of electronics questions. If this is a similar style of community, nevermind and I'm happy to be part of it! I'm looking for clarification because I'm perceiving this forum as more "intense" and don't want to set off any "The kids found us!!!" alarms with too basic of questions. Thanks! This place is what happens when folks get tired of the constant vying for online status that goes on over at the purple site and decide to find somewhere else to go to get away from it. We definitely get into testy back and forths on gear sometimes, but ultimately everyone ends up staying civil. |
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Post by Johnkenn on Feb 5, 2019 14:37:25 GMT -6
I think GS has like 300k member. Doubt all of those are legit...
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Post by svart on Feb 5, 2019 15:34:09 GMT -6
I think GS has like 300k member. Doubt all of those are legit... When a forum gets that big, there's an implicit anonymity that comes with being a single voice in a sea of voices, so it's easy to spout off nonsense as a commoner.. However, it's also a mixed bag of echo-chamber members and wannabe dragon slayers over there.. The former will agree with whomever makes them feel included and the latter wants to make their mark by dragging names through the mud. The pope and his cardinals at GS are compelled to allow this to happen to a degree to keep people coming around clicking on ads and buying from advertisers. Every ban could mean a few less $$.. It's still a small enough on this forum that there is no safety in the mass of names and there is no compelling reason to keep troublemakers around. |
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Post by Johnkenn on Feb 5, 2019 17:12:34 GMT -6
Oh, I get it...it would be nice to have enough members to buy me a 2019 4runner Limited, though...or a sandwich.
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Post by svart on Feb 5, 2019 17:36:35 GMT -6
Oh, I get it...it would be nice to have enough members to buy me a 2019 4runner Limited, though...or a sandwich. I'll eat this sandwich in your honor. It's the thought that counts. |
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Post by ericn on Feb 9, 2019 12:41:36 GMT -6
Welcome
GS is the Wells Fargo of Audio forums, it sucks but it’s everywhere, RGO is your local Credit Union, they know you and they actually give a crap!
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Post by roundbadge on Feb 11, 2019 10:51:13 GMT -6
Lots of trolling battles on GS..and Steven Slate marketing threads.
There’s still a few OG cool people but it’s tough.
A guy just messaged me asking how to get the “Post Malone” vocal sound.
I just can’t..
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2019 11:14:51 GMT -6
Lots of trolling battles on GS..and Steven Slate marketing threads. There’s still a few OG cool people but it’s tough. A guy just messaged me asking how to get the “Post Malone” vocal sound. I just can’t.. From Krush411? I got the same PM... He was asking me about gear I haven't even used. He didn't post a link to the track, which I have still never heard/of. Should I have? |
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Post by johneppstein on Feb 11, 2019 13:40:01 GMT -6
People are generally more open about their identities here, which makes for a more respectful atmosphere. At GS there are droves of trolls hiding behind screen names. And legions of shills.
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Post by bowie on Feb 13, 2019 6:43:38 GMT -6
I feel like I can't post on GS anymore because it's just full of people wanting to argue about everything, just because they love to argue. I don't want to have to spend 10min on each post trying to make sure it's troll-proof, and then still have to go back and argue with people who have no real purpose other than to be disagreeable. I don't have time for that and I don't get a thrill out of arguing.
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Post by bowie on Feb 13, 2019 6:46:16 GMT -6
Lots of trolling battles on GS..and Steven Slate marketing threads. There’s still a few OG cool people but it’s tough. A guy just messaged me asking how to get the “Post Malone” vocal sound. I just can’t.. From Krush411? I got the same PM... He was asking me about gear I haven't even used. He didn't post a link to the track, which I have still never heard/of. Should I have? Same guy. But, in fairness he did inquire about gear I had actually used and posted about. And, thanked me for the advice, even though I told him his best bet was to stop trying to sound like other people. |
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Post by Johnkenn on Feb 13, 2019 17:01:17 GMT -6
Seriously, I really don’t have any problem with GS. I’m glad it’s the way it is. Otherwise I would have never started this place. I still go over there occasionally.
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Post by ericn on Feb 13, 2019 20:49:50 GMT -6
I feel like I can't post on GS anymore because it's just full of people wanting to argue about everything, just because they love to argue. I don't want to have to spend 10min on each post trying to make sure it's troll-proof, and then still have to go back and argue with people who have no real purpose other than to be disagreeable. I don't have time for that and I don't get a thrill out of arguing. Theme is fightin words😁 |
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Post by Bob Olhsson on Feb 17, 2019 10:22:41 GMT -6
This has happened with every audio forum or newsgroup after it reached a certain size. I find I can avoid most of the BS by aggressively employing the ignore function. There is still stuff to be learned and it only takes a handful of people screw it up. It's the same reason popular artists need bodyguards.
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Post by ericn on Feb 18, 2019 10:52:15 GMT -6
This has happened with every audio forum or newsgroup after it reached a certain size. I find I can avoid most of the BS by aggressively employing the ignore function. There is still stuff to be learned and it only takes a handful of people screw it up. It's the same reason popular artists need bodyguards. How true, the problem with success in general is everybody wants it, but nobody wants what it brings. A couple of times over the years I have heard rumors about some people invitation only forums being set up but never paid them any attention. The idea of that just seams boring because by design your going to have a group of guys who pretty much think the same. Here you have a group of guys of all levels of experience who can agree or disagree without taking it personally. Where else can Bob and I disagree without starting a flame war? |
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Post by johneppstein on Feb 18, 2019 17:31:25 GMT -6
This has happened with every audio forum or newsgroup after it reached a certain size. I find I can avoid most of the BS by aggressively employing the ignore function. There is still stuff to be learned and it only takes a handful of people screw it up. It's the same reason popular artists need bodyguards. How true, the problem with success in general is everybody wants it, but nobody wants what it brings. A couple of times over the years I have heard rumors about some people invitation only forums being set up but never paid them any attention. The idea of that just seams boring because by design your going to have a group of guys who pretty much think the same. Here you have a group of guys of all levels of experience who can agree or disagree without taking it personally. Where else can Bob and I disagree without starting a flame war? I can't conceive of Bob participating in a flame war. Even on GS. |
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Post by ericn on Feb 18, 2019 17:55:13 GMT -6
How true, the problem with success in general is everybody wants it, but nobody wants what it brings. A couple of times over the years I have heard rumors about some people invitation only forums being set up but never paid them any attention. The idea of that just seams boring because by design your going to have a group of guys who pretty much think the same. Here you have a group of guys of all levels of experience who can agree or disagree without taking it personally. Where else can Bob and I disagree without starting a flame war? I can't conceive of Bob participating in a flame war. Even on GS. True but I see others throwing the flames at either of us! |
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Post by johneppstein on Feb 19, 2019 20:23:43 GMT -6
A couple days ago I was alerted that a person had taken a screen shot of one of my posts on this board and made a thread about it in The Moan Zone at GS so that he could bag on me............ ......... about my spelling ( in reality it was a couple of typing errors I had not caught and edited out.)
This has to be a new low in sleaze for GS, although I actually found it fairly comical at worst.
Here's the link, if anybody wants to see....
EDIT: I appears that GS moderation has deleted the thread.
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Post by roundbadge on Feb 21, 2019 1:17:37 GMT -6
From Krush411? I got the same PM... He was asking me about gear I haven't even used. He didn't post a link to the track, which I have still never heard/of. Should I have? Same guy. But, in fairness he did inquire about gear I had actually used and posted about. And, thanked me for the advice, even though I told him his best bet was to stop trying to sound like other people. I did end up sending him a message back and he was very nice and thankful for any insight. |
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