Thanks ALBERTA- I know I don't get all this negativity either...yet there are 3 pages of threads so I they keep coming back. Respectfully though, to those who don't approve of my questions, I am certainly not seeking your validation. If you don't approve of my question- feel free to move on. You should probably be practicing anyway.
If you want to contribute productively, I would like to hear from you.
I do have to say though, this is kind of silly. If someone at FAS had posed similar questions maybe phrased slightly differently e.g., Hey all- What do you all want to see next? Is anyone interested in knowing the upcoming releases schedule for FM9, MKII? I guarantee there would be about 50 pages of gushing and respectful threads and unlimited curiosity. It's likely not one person would have any issues. I think what happens sometimes is when one person makes a smart and negative comment, others like to pile on. It's a social proof type thing (they feel safe adding to the negativity.) Before joining in, just remember, it could be you next time that this same group comes down on.
Further, a select few are again just not understanding the very simple and benign nature of my inquiry. Yet again, I am just genuinely curiosity what (most) others think. It is not going to stop me from getting my new FM9 v1. I am quite excited to get it! I think some mistakenly thought I didn't appreciate the FM9- as is. Nothing could be further from the truth. It's the one (I and many ) have been waiting for. It is nothing short of incredible. Even if I did however take feedback, and decide to wait (not happening), that would be my right.
I am not a pro-musician. Spending $1,599 is a big investment for me- so I will ask questions, thank you very much. I am again, not sorry if some don't approve. In the past, I have read many similar versions of these types of questions. For some reason, because as one person put it "no one has even made a YTube unboxing video yet" some (not all) are finding the timing of my question invalid. Is that the standard now- YTube? So in 3 months- after the requisite number of YTube videos come out, and even with zero additional information available, my question will then be socially acceptable? I would have to ask though, if anyone is so offended of someone asking a couple of relevant questions...wait for it, "in a forum," why are they still coming back to this thread?
Per FAS, there are Rules and Standards of Conduct in this forum which I appreciate and agree with. I believe the spirit of which is, basically contribute positively and add value- or don't comment. IMO, coming down on a member (any member) for asking simple questions seems to go against their standards of conduct. To put it a better way, as Ron Burgundy said, "Let's keep it classy." I would welcome a chance for the moderator to review- and hear what they have to say. I've always contributed positively in here and I fully stand by my questions. Ive also received some great replies. To those people, thank you.
The heart of my two (2) questions were simply...
1. When do you think a MKII model could follow? and...
2. What improvements seem most logical to everyone?
Are those really such outrageous and terrible questions? Many of us are wondering those two exact things. What is the point of a forum, if we can't exchange reasonable ideas and questions freely without all this negativity. Honestly, if this is the worse thing you have to put up with in 2021, you are doing ok.
Lastly- a logical question some might be thinking is- "If you really don't care" why write this long post? The short answer is because this is a great forum. Most of the members in here are outstanding. I have learned a lot from them over the years and I am grateful for that. I would never want a new member to be put off by a few people and their smart comments. I would not want others to feel like they cannot ask simple, respectful and genuine questions (in a forum) out of fear that they might be called out and met with negativity. The vast majority of members in here are very friendly and helpful. That's all I have to say about that.