Winds of change and all that. This is still the greatest forum on the internet. A very low ratio of trolls and even when there are trolls they're usually not attacking anyone personally. I've been here for years and I've seen the good and the bad. Actually I think I've been both the good and bad. I would like to think that many good things have come because of the bad also. Whining about the Axe-Fx not being able to do this and that has eventually made the Axe-Fx being capable of doing a thing or two it couldn't before.
F.ex. amp sim EQ's "mimicing" real amp EQ behavior, match EQ (tone matching), GEQ for Mesa Mark series amps... and those are only a few of the things that I've whined about and are now a part of the Axe-Fx and taken for granted for sure. No other modeler has many of these functions that this forum and the "bad side of it" has sparked. I've talked about this stuff with Matt and even Cliff shortly and my impression is that they'd rather get constructive ideas to enhance the Axe-Fx than have a sheep herd worshiping FAS.
Personal debates are another thing though. I think one of the biggest problems in here is that since many are hiding their identities people don't realize who they're talking to and who some people in here really are. I know I've said stupid, arrogant and childish things to some professional musicians and maybe even grammy award winners on this forum that I thought were just some kids that didn't know what was up. It's taken me years to find an approach where I try to respect everyone here no matter how professional they are. I suggest everyone to give it a shot. After all playing guitar and tweaking tones etc. is all supposed to be fun. Remember that it takes two to tango so if you're having an argument you're most likely to blame as well.
So I would vote against the ignore function.
You know , I'm reading this post , and I'm thinking , this fellow is the EXACT type of person that keeps me coming back. Level headed , intelligent , and experienced.
I seriously appreciate you taking time to post. I was with you ...... until the end.
A good debate involves opinions , experiences , and respect.
An argument will not include respect.
If I feel a member keeps quoting me repeatedly , and has nothing to offer other than a need to argue , I'd rather IGNORE them , gain more knowledge from the rest of thread , whilst enjoying the thread , and skip the "tango".
Because , "After all , playing guitar and tweaking tones etc. is all supposed to be fun."
I found the IGNORE option recently , after a member FOLLOWED me from another forum , and found the need to follow up my every post with a smart-arse comment and smiley face.
I try to respect everyone , but that's a tough one. For those of you with less tolerance than Gandhi , I recommend IGNORE.