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How Long Have You Been Around?; On the forum(s)
Topic Started: Aug 9 2007, 02:01 PM (1,595 Views)
taiwan_girl
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For about three years I think. Like many people, found Piano World through a piano search on the internet, then dipped my toe into the "Coffee Room".

Then followed the group to over to here and signed up as member #9 here. I publicize this fact outside of this forum but for some reason, it doesnt seem to lead to bigger and better things. :P :shrug:
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Frank_W
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RosemaryTwo
Aug 10 2007, 08:03 AM
No, no, no, not at all. See, my post yesterday was about being despondent over perceived failure. You all slapped me around, and gave me some good cheer.

On the writing forums, everyone is working on a brilliant manuscript, and people complain over being tired from writing all night. I don't believe any of them, they're all posturing.

So much less honesty there. Everyone is trying to impress.

I understand. That's why I quit hanging out on spirituality forums and poetry forums. Got tired of the poseurs.

At least on a piano forum, I can say I'm a sh'tty pianist, and people say, "Well, it just takes practice. It's cool...." LOL Musicians tend to be a pretty honest lot.
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Radu
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RosemaryTwo
Aug 10 2007, 03:53 PM
They are all so optimistic and encouraging on those forums, it gets on my nerves.

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Frank_W
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Cyber Snake Oil! :lol2:
Anatomy Prof: "The human body has about 20 sq. meters of skin."
Me: "Man, that's a lot of lampshades!"
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RosemaryTwo
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It's not just that, but they never discuss the important things in life. Like whether one should get a tatoo, or belly ring. No, no, they have to talk about their art like there's nothing else bigger out there.

Exhausting, I say.
"Perhaps the thing to do is just to let stupid run its course." Aqua
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Mikhailoh
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Frank_W
Aug 10 2007, 09:14 AM
At least on a piano forum, I can say I'm a sh'tty pianist, and people say, "Well, it just takes practice. It's cool...." LOL Musicians tend to be a pretty honest lot.

Yeah, well you have a lot of company in that boat... :lol:

One should not brag overly much about one's playing. Sooner or later you will probably have to play in from of someone from here. Better they should be pleasantly surprised.
Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead - Lucille Ball
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Frank_W
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Agreed, Mik.

R2, that IS the way they are! So much self-absorbed egotistical navel gazing, and they never even ponder whether or not it should be PIERCED!! :lol2:
Anatomy Prof: "The human body has about 20 sq. meters of skin."
Me: "Man, that's a lot of lampshades!"
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RosemaryTwo
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See, now that's the kind of wisdom I look for in a forum. You're wise, Frank. Every once and a while you come up with a real gem.
"Perhaps the thing to do is just to let stupid run its course." Aqua
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Frank_W
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:blah: :hug:
Anatomy Prof: "The human body has about 20 sq. meters of skin."
Me: "Man, that's a lot of lampshades!"
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Larry
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You're so cute you stink...... ;)

EDIT: Not you Frank.... Rosemary...... :D
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DivaDeb
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Frank_W
Aug 10 2007, 08:14 AM
RosemaryTwo
Aug 10 2007, 08:03 AM
No, no, no, not at all.  See, my post yesterday was about being despondent over perceived failure.   You all slapped me around, and gave me some good cheer.

On the writing forums, everyone is working on a brilliant manuscript, and people complain over being tired from writing all night.  I don't believe any of them, they're all posturing. 

So much less honesty there.  Everyone is trying to impress.

I understand. That's why I quit hanging out on spirituality forums and poetry forums. Got tired of the poseurs.

At least on a piano forum, I can say I'm a sh'tty pianist, and people say, "Well, it just takes practice. It's cool...." LOL Musicians tend to be a pretty honest lot.

that's why singers aren't members of the 'musician's union' (we have our own) and why, for the most part, I can't stand most of the people I used to work with. I still get grossed out thinking about people speaking of their instruments in third person. The really pretensious would refer to it as "the voce" (thereby demonstrating their stunning command of the Italian language :rolleyes: )

Makes me want to put on a negligee, grab a dagger, and do Donizetti on their sorry ass.

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Frank_W
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I've been accused of being spoiled. My stock reply is, "No I'm not. I just smell that way." :yes: :devilgrin:
Anatomy Prof: "The human body has about 20 sq. meters of skin."
Me: "Man, that's a lot of lampshades!"
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Larry
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Mmmmmmm, pie!
You did get the memo that I was talking to Rosie, didn't ya? Please tell me you did..... :D

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Frank_W
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Right on, Deb. Pretentiousness is one of the most annoying traits in people, no matter how good they are. I figure it like this: No matter how good I ever become, there will always be someone better. No matter how strong, wise, or skilled, there's nothing I am doing that plenty of people before me haven't done better, and people to come after me, will do better. The greatest performers I've ever known, have also cultivated a good bit of modesty and humility. It just makes them that much greater, in my eyes.
Anatomy Prof: "The human body has about 20 sq. meters of skin."
Me: "Man, that's a lot of lampshades!"
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DivaDeb
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humility rocks, Dude

:lol:
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Mikhailoh
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DivaDeb
Aug 10 2007, 10:57 AM
[Makes me want to put on a negligee, grab a dagger, and do Donizetti on their sorry ass.

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You had me all the way up until 'grab a dagger..'.
Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead - Lucille Ball
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Frank_W
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She's gettin' ready to give him a homemade vasectomy! :hair: :hide: :baby:
Anatomy Prof: "The human body has about 20 sq. meters of skin."
Me: "Man, that's a lot of lampshades!"
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schindler
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I lurked on PW, and then moved to lurking here when jgoo started it. That's still pretty much all I do. :P
We're all mad here!
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RosemaryTwo
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See, Deb makes her points well.

I remember when she said she'd rather be crucified than have a garage sale.

Her opinions are strong, her reactions are clear, and her imagery leaves no doubt where the woman stands.

You have to admire that.
"Perhaps the thing to do is just to let stupid run its course." Aqua
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George K
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RosemaryTwo
Aug 10 2007, 10:42 AM
You have to admire that.

There is not a woman on this forum whom I don't admire. Nary a one. Now, the guys....


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Mikhailoh
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I too would rather have sharp pencils stuck in my ears than hold a garage sale.

Just give the crap to the Goodwill and take the tax deduction. You'll net more money, only spend an hour schlepping it down there and it will ALL be GONE!
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RosemaryTwo
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I too would rather have sharp pencils stuck in my ears than hold a garage sale.


:lol: I can't imagine that going over in the Bible, but it's a good image, too.
"Perhaps the thing to do is just to let stupid run its course." Aqua
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Red Rice
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Mikhailoh
Aug 10 2007, 07:54 AM
I too would rather have sharp pencils stuck in my ears than hold a garage sale.

Just give the crap to the Goodwill and take the tax deduction. You'll net more money, only spend an hour schlepping it down there and it will ALL be GONE!

With the new tax rules, you have to do more documentation, including photos and appraisals, for the stuff you donate to Goodwill. That's a pain.

I've had two garage sales in my life, and am always shocked at how much money people will give me for my crap stuff, more than I would have gotten as a tax deduction. And I get rid of almost all of it too.
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I believe I joined PW sometime in the late summer/early fall of 2004. I never go back to PW so I don't have a definate date. I was surfing the web trying to find sites on pianos because I needed to sell mine after we downsized to a really small house. I ended up selling it on Ebay.
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1/2003 for me.
Started in the PW. I guess I'm slightly and old timer, but definately not a RMMP Ranger. :D
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