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Alan Brookes
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Posted 16 May 2009 5:17 pm |
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http://steelguitars.yuku.com
I had this link sent to me. It's almost an exact copy of the Steel Guitar Forum. I see no point whatsover in having multiple identical forums. People won't post the same thing twice, and it will just dilute participation. 
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Damir Besic
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Posted 16 May 2009 5:21 pm
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I have no clue about that forum but I don`t think we should look at it as a competition or something bad but as one more place for the steel players and enthusiasts to get together..there is also christian steel guitar forum and nobody ever complained abou it...I personaly wish them a good luck...
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John P. Phillips
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Posted 16 May 2009 5:42 pm
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I found this posted over there for those interested.
"would like to introduce my self.My real name is John Sliwa but on this forum I go by the name of "Steelguitar" and I am the admin on this web site."
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b0b
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Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Posted 16 May 2009 7:03 pm
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I don't think of it as "Diluting the Forum". The more good steel guitar information on the internet, the better.
Yuku used to be called EZBoard. It's the company that hosts my "Off Topic" board. Bobbe Seymour had a steel guitar board there for a while - some of you may remember it.
Yuku allows "screen names" and such. There are people who won't join this forum because they don't want their real name visible on the internet. This new Yuku board could be a good place for those people to socialize with other steel guitarists.
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Damir Besic
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Nashville,TN.
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Posted 16 May 2009 7:30 pm
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it may be some younger guy from Europe or something, it`s new, so we can`t tell much about it...I was a member of a French steel forum wich was 100% legit...
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richard burton
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Posted 16 May 2009 10:14 pm
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Ken Byng
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Southampton, England
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Posted 17 May 2009 2:37 am
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There is a British forum called the British Steelies Society. There is also a European Steel Guitar Forum. Both could really do with more participation.
Bobby Lee's forum would not be affected one iota by another forum in the States. Bobbes Seymour's old Forum didn't affect this one, and was quite fun at times but got hi-jacked by one or two idiots who took advantage of the freedom of speech ethic that Bobbe placed on it. A good moderator is required to prevent any forum from disintegrating into areas that could bring about its demise or to keep topics on track, and we are fortunate to have someone who takes the balanced and calculated approach that b0b does.
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Joey Ace
From:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 17 May 2009 2:38 am
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Thru the years many Steel Guitar sites have come and gone. Some remain.
This Forum has always been supportive, for the reason b0b stated above.
Each new forum has offered something different. Some were more tolerant of politics, some offered a religious slant, some were Chat based, and so on.
This is the first time I've seen the forum Alan linked to. I don't see anything new being offered there.
The categories are exactly like this Forum.
That's sad, as a bit of creativity could help it succeed. Makes ya wonder.... |
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Jeff Hyman
From:
West Virginia, USA
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Posted 17 May 2009 3:14 am
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from yuki website:
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I would like to introduce my self.My real name is John Sliwa but on this forum I go by the name of "Steelguitar" and I am the admin on this web site.
I hope that you will have a good time on this forum and that it will be a helpful web-site.I set this forum up because there are many people that visit "The Steel Guitar Forum" and don't sign up on that web-site for various reasons.
This forum is free and it only requires signing up.How to sign up is listed in the "Forum Policy" section.
I hope to welcome many of you as a new member. |
Being active on many Linux and Unix based news groups, one of the main purposes IMHO for anyone to remain incognito would be to bitch and moan, knock procedures, insult competition and conduct scams. This would be a perfect place for Jerry to hang out in. I do agree with b0b's thoughts too. For example, if someone famous (like Buddy Emmons) were to visit a forum with his real name... he'd probably get bombarded with unwanted email... even if only from fans wanting to say hi. OTOH: If you want real feedback on a serious question... I do believe an open forum with user exposure is the way to go. These are just my thoughts. Others will vary. |
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c c johnson
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killeen,tx usa * R.I.P.
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Posted 17 May 2009 4:42 am
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Rick Winfield
From:
Pickin' beneath the Palmettos
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Posted 17 May 2009 5:05 am Sliwa
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Never heard John play, but I've seen Curtis in action
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Sonny Jenkins
From:
Texas Masonic Retirement Center,,,Arlington Tx
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Posted 17 May 2009 5:18 am
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quote,,,"steel guitar forums have come and gone",,,I think it is a direct credit to b0b and his leadership that this forum has survived (and thrived),,,,his "rules" are GOOD "rules",,,,,,,,
As I've expressed many times,,,,THANK YOU b0b!!!!!! |
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Tony Prior
From:
Charlotte NC
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Posted 17 May 2009 5:40 am
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two forums, kool
tony
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Rick Winfield
From:
Pickin' beneath the Palmettos
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Posted 17 May 2009 6:01 am b0b
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Without b0b,
and the members of this forum,
many players, including myself, would have NO source of all the diverse topics necessary to become a competent player.
The sharing and integrity of this forum is priceless! No where is there such a source of information gathered,and passed on. From beginner to "pro" levels, all the answers are here.
Sincere thanks to ALL
Rick |
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John Billings
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 17 May 2009 7:58 am
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| I see no problem with this new forum. Although based in the UK, I believe it is intended for all of Europe, and will probably be very helpful to players who don't speak English. And,,,, perhaps "Ben Dover" will join that Forum! |
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Calvin Walley
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colorado city colorado, USA
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Posted 17 May 2009 8:03 am
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we already have the best ...why fool with the rest ?
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Alan Brookes
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Posted 17 May 2009 9:59 am
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| Calvin Walley wrote: |
| we already have the best ...why fool with the rest ? |
That was my initial feeling. I'm so happy with the way this Forum is operated, and the useful resource that it has become, that I'm concerned about it losing participants. I had the same reservations about the European Steel Guitar Forum, but I joined. I'm all for free speech , as long as we don't fall for the Ancient Romans' battle maxim of "divide and conquer." |
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Richard Damron
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Gallatin, Tennessee, USA (deceased)
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Posted 17 May 2009 10:47 am
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Out of curiosity I visited the site and gave it a thorough going over. It only has five active members, is free, and I found nothing that would lure me there again. In fact, If b0b wanted another five bucks I'd gladly mail him a check and stay right here. For the umpteenth time: Thanks, b0b, for a great site.
Respectfully,
Richard |
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Tracy Sheehan
From:
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
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Posted 17 May 2009 1:23 pm Forum Re:
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What Richard said.b0b is a great guy and hasn't kicked me off the forum.lol.I have no idea why,but at times i post and they keep reposting several times in a row and i have no idea why.
I know as much about computers as i know about antarctic wines. |
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John McGlothlin
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Posted 17 May 2009 2:51 pm
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| I'll use a little quote from the OMI Company.....this forum can many times be copied but in my opinion IT WILL NEVER EVER BE EQUALED. b0b has built the best steel guitar forum on the internet. |
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Andy Sandoval
From:
Bakersfield, California, USA
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Posted 17 May 2009 4:42 pm
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I don't think this Forum has anything to worry about from any kind of competition.  |
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 18 May 2009 12:51 am
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b0b's forum is the real thing & the best there is
it's quite understandable then, that it has served as a model for the various steel communities around the globe
not all people know english sufficiently
even if they did, they need to gather & communicate in their respective tongues & dialects
based on THE Mother Ship, i started up a french steel guit' fo', as to gather the french steelers together
yes Damir, you're still a member there as well as a quite a few fo'bros
i see the Dutch, German, Scandinavian, Italian, British & Europeans are up & running too
Capt' b0b can be proud |
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Paul King
From:
Gainesville, Texas, USA
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Posted 18 May 2009 2:57 am forum
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Bob Knight
From:
Bowling Green KY
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Posted 18 May 2009 12:03 pm
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Anyone see anything wrong with the information below?
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From: Karen and Ron Steenwijk <bigsbysteel>
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X-Originating-IP: [24.131.110.211] |
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From: John Sliwa <jagwirestrings>
Subject: Fellow Steel Players
X-Originating-IP: [24.131.110.211] |
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b0b
From:
Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Posted 18 May 2009 12:11 pm
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| As I wrote: |
| Yuku allows "screen names" and such. There are people who won't join this forum because they don't want their real name visible on the internet. This new Yuku board could be a good place for those people to socialize with other steel guitarists. |
I really don't want this forum to be used to finger people on another forum. Seems like a waste of our bandwidth to me.
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