theblueark said:
I never diss "stupid" questions. Understandably, everyone is a beginner once. However, when I mention unintelligence, I am referring to the discussion. Consider the following:
Questioner: "wHat is the best amp?!?!? Help me plsssssssss!!!!"
Nice guy: "Maybe you could state what kind of amp you're looking for? Practice? Budget? What kind of music?"
Retard 1: "Get a Marshall MG15 dude, trust me it's the best amp"
Retard 2: "Hi we have stock of MG15, thanks"
Retard 3: "Get a DS1, my 2 cents"
Nice guy: "Erm, the DS1 is a pedal, why would you recommend that as an amp?"
Retard 2: "Hi we have stock of DS1, thanks"
Retard 3: "It works for me"
Questioner: "Hiii dudes tanks for your helpz, i bot the DS1, how come deres' no sound when i plug my guitar in??????"
Nice guy to himself: "Why do I bother."
Having read your exaggerated yet crystal clear example, I am beginning to have a better idea of what the TS is exasperated about. i do concur with blueark and the TS that Soft does have quite a large portion of forumers who are rather lazy and expect to be spoonfed by the weath of information and knowledge from more esteemed forumers. I also agree that some of the questions were not very specific but very superficial and general, which can really be annoying when seen at high frequency.
But very unfortunately, the so-called "tone" or choice of words used in the TS's first post was probably not very tactful or considered to be a little too harsh to be accepted. Therefore, some forumers were offended thus some disagreed with him fervently and the topic side-tracked. The main gist of this thread revived when the TS clarified his statement and thus finally began some intelligent discussion, with theblueark taking the lead, followed closely by arsony, whiteshred, 3rdlogic, pathein etc, with even Mr Soft left an useful note.
But soon, the topic digressed again. It digressed to some very foreign topic that has little of no relevance to the TS original post, and the conversations among some of these forumers appear to be some inside joke or only meant exclusively for those in the so-called inner circle.
Then troll and snuffleupagus wrote something pertaining to the "high and mighty, holier than thou" users.
You see, sometimes, it is not just the so called noobs (or I prefer to call them "pre-pros" in the hope that one day, noobs like myself can become a good player) who have 'degraded' Soft, but also the HAMHTT users whose comments seem condescending and aloft. I believe that when troll and snuffleupagus talked about the HAMTT, they were not refering to the blueark, but some other users.
Oh well, the experienced players blamed the younger ones for the degradation, while the newer ones continue with their so called act of "stupidity" and brainless following of "branded" gears, while the more experienced players talked among themselves, lamenting how much Soft has degraded. My point is: it is myopic to just comment that Soft has degraded as a result of younger users. Perhaps we should extend this to "Soft has degraded due to the change in the mentality of the entire forumers body.
By the way, I do not completely see why the lack of moderators or lack of responsiveness from moderators or inactiveness of moderators can lead to the degradation of Soft. If you do not mind, may you please elaborate.
