Introducing The Axe-Fx™ II.....

[Scott Peterson]

Scott, these clowns and these other ones with they're panties in a bunch as you say, couldn't you have taken your own advice and shown them the error of their ways in these nicely phrased emails you talk about? Or do you just like to stomp around when you say hello? Big fan by the way.

They've been on this thread blasting me to fucking bits and around these parts talking this shit for years. I could take my own advice, but I'd have to send out about a dozen emails - and to what end would that serve? So I made a post. I know who most of these guys are, this is nothing new. They play this on HC, they play it here, etc.. Not one of them has ever had the balls to man up and send me a message; they just slag me on boards where they think everyone has their back as a way to puff up their e-cred with their forum buddies. I'm one guy, I'm a nobody never-was wanna-be average guitar slinger just like thousands of other guys. I don't go around touting my net clip skillz like I'm the boss. All the BS you read about me is 99.9% bull shit; for the other 0.01%, yea, I do have bad days and some people get my goat just like any other guy. The issue with me is that folks take my shit so serious like I'm somebody of importance and I'm not allowed to spout off and call someone a jackass or else it's a major crime against humanity. I'm easy to spot because I use my real name, I use my real photo in my avatars. Funny thing is, when I call someone a jackass... they most likely were being a jackass. But that's beside the point.

Does it bother me when folks say I shill gear, am a Nazi on TGP, etc, etc..? Fuck yea, it bothers me. If some anonymous dillweed on some board somewhere was talking shit about you would it not bother you? I'm just like any other guy, I'm no celeb. I don't have an ego. I don't pretend to be anything I am not. I'm just like you and most likely just like them. Except I don't make it my way to talk shit about other guys on forums to build myself up.

Meh. It does come with the territory. I co-owned the original PRS Forum and I co-own TGP. I like to talk to other guys about gear. That's really all it boils down to. Some guys take issue with that, or the way I post when I like something. I think too many guys make too much of their own e-cred reputation just tearing down other guys and patting themselves on the back.

I've been in bands and playing/hanging/working with other musicians since I was 14. I'm 44 now. I've played as a hobby or as a semi-pro most of that time and never see in real life the sort of gossipy bullshit snarky attitudes you see on forums nowadays. Real musicians that care about their craft do not play these sorts of games; it's all manufactured drama for the sake of forum bragging rights. I bet a lot of them were the hot shot burner players that could not find a pocket and groove if their life depended on it, were cranked up so loud that no none else could hear themselves and pissed everyone else in the band off because they were just self serving divas that never got called back for gigs because they were assholes to work with. Or not. But you get my point.

I think a lot of folks should grow a freaking pair and just act their age. But with the Internet adding the layer of anonymity, that'll never happen. So it goes.

 

[Juggernaut]

Here's my pair, The ONLY thing I've ever said about you is that the way you and your cronies run TGP and the Fractal forum is like Nazis, censorship, altering people posts, and banning for really stupid reasons. You guys have absolutely NO sense of humor, and it's why I've never posted on TGP only lurked, until I just couldn't take the snobbery (not your fault) anymore. As far as the fractal forum, I rarely post there, but have on occassion, but keep to myself and just read for info I need.....

THAT is my only issue with you, you guys should lighten up abit and your "reputation" would probably improve alot by most of these guys viewpoint. have fun with it, don't be so uptight about people trying to have fun with each other.

 

[ejecta]

 

[Scott Peterson]

Have at folks. I'm off to drink martinis with my cronies and cackle about how the folks that hate us over at Rig Talk are all butthurt over my posting there with our lack of humor and, excuse me, gotta quote this: (acting) "like Nazis, censorship, altering people posts, and banning for really stupid reasons." We will take that discussion up over our brand image at our next board meeting.

You guys do Brad a disservice posting the shit you do the way you do. He's a good guy doing a good thing.

 

[Juggernaut]

really? ok.......


just solidified my opinion of ya.



Have a nice day

 

[faceforward_007]

Have at folks. I'm off to drink martinis with my cronies and cackle about how the folks that hate us over at Rig Talk are all butthurt over my posting there with our lack of humor and, excuse me, gotta quote this: (acting) "like Nazis, censorship, altering people posts, and banning for really stupid reasons." We will take that discussion up over our brand image at our next board meeting.

You guys do Brad a disservice posting the shit you do the way you do. He's a good guy doing a good thing.

Actually we all support Brad, he's a great guy who's never really taken out his frustration on any of us, especially with public posts. Can't blame people who are frustrated when they post something legit, like questions about Fractal and their products, and then have their posts deleted.

I support Brad 100%, if there were delays or issues with a product he would inform, not leave us in the dark then lash out on a forum...

Anyway, not trolling, but it seems kinda like you're here to stir shit up.... I could be wrong.

 

[Nico]

Here comes Scott starting all this drama @ rig-talk, as if the other forums weren't enough

Now I see why people are mad at the moderators from those forums. Its this know it all attitude and lack of respect for people... filled with arrogance and insults.

 

[Scott Peterson]

Pffft. Seems to me the drama's all been here the whole time.

I have been here since 2007. Longer than some of you. So?

I'm not here to bring the drama, just offer the real story from me after the BS that's been slung around towards me personally. Doesn't matter what I post anyway, but there you are.

For the record, I have not locked nor moved nor deleted one post at the Fractal Forum in the past week. There are other moderators folks. Get your facts straight about who is responsible for what before you turn on the flamethrowers.

Off to eat dinner. Have fun.

 

[faceforward_007]

holy shit......

 

[marvcus]

Seems to me the best way to send a message would be to (1) not talk about the product or the company and (2) don't buy the product.

Company can't survive without those two things -- especially #2.

 

[Ventura]

Seems to me the best way to send a message would be to (1) not talk about the product or the company and (2) don't buy the product.

Company can't survive without those two things -- especially #2.

Unfortunately, the product is pretty bloody awesome. A lot of cats can get a lot of work done with one of these, saving countless hours. It's a tool and a toy all in one, but it's a good one nevertheless. The fact it's a monopoly and the product itself kicks ass, hard to walk...

So it goes.

V.

 

[Mailman1971]

You guys do Brad a disservice posting the shit you do the way you do.

Ok..........I am sorry Brad for posting things the way I do.
I will try to be better in the future.

 

[Scott Peterson]

You guys do Brad a disservice posting the shit you do the way you do.

Ok..........I am sorry Brad for posting things the way I do.
I will try to be better in the future.

Good luck with that.

 

[Mailman1971]

You guys do Brad a disservice posting the shit you do the way you do.

Ok..........I am sorry Brad for posting things the way I do.
I will try to be better in the future.

Good luck with that.

Lighten up......for real.
Its only music and a Hobby for Christ sakes.

 

[Scott Peterson]

You guys do Brad a disservice posting the shit you do the way you do.

Ok..........I am sorry Brad for posting things the way I do.
I will try to be better in the future.

Good luck with that.

Lighten up......for real.
Its only music and a Hobby for Christ sakes.

Exactly. Why do you think I was being serious?

You guys all need to lighten up. I'm not the lunch lady nor am I trying to steal your girlfriend. Some of you are wound so tight it's probably hard to breath or something.

 

[Mailman1971]

You guys do Brad a disservice posting the shit you do the way you do.

Ok..........I am sorry Brad for posting things the way I do.
I will try to be better in the future.

Good luck with that.

Lighten up......for real.
Its only music and a Hobby for Christ sakes.

Exactly. Why do you think I was being serious?

You guys all need to lighten up. I'm not the lunch lady nor am I trying to steal your girlfriend.

I am not sure....seemed this thread was getting pretty heated.
But that last line you put was pretty funny!

 

[Scott Peterson]

I think part of the problem is perception - I'm not serious all that much.

Dunno. Maybe it's my ugly mug in my photos.

Funny thing is I bet any one of the guys that hate my guts, or seem to, could share a beer with me and we'd have a laugh and get on with life. These forums? It generates all these assumptions and folks judging perceptions that are not there.

 

[Mailman1971]

I think part of the problem is perception - I'm not serious all that much.

Dunno. Maybe it's my ugly mug in my photos.

Funny thing is I bet any one of the guys that hate my guts, or seem to, could share a beer with me and we'd have a laugh and get on with life. These forums? It generates all these assumptions and folks judging perceptions that are not there.

I dont know you....never been to TGP....but seems alot of guys are bringing resentment over to you over here.
I have no idea why or dont care. Everyone to me is cool unless they go out of the way to be an asshole.
Then I just ignore them. For me life is too short to take this hobby seriously.
Its like golf or anything else.....just a steam blower for me. Others ....well....take it very seriously I guess.
Hell I could be dead tomorrow and all I know is I have truly enjoyed playing and having fun with gear and music.
....and I have met a ton of cool people thru music. Lots of guys on here. Had them over to my place and jammed with them and are all super cool guys. Wouldnt change this for nothing.

 

[glip22]

I think part of the problem is perception - I'm not serious all that much.

Dunno. Maybe it's my ugly mug in my photos.

Funny thing is I bet any one of the guys that hate my guts, or seem to, could share a beer with me and we'd have a laugh and get on with life. These forums? It generates all these assumptions and folks judging perceptions that are not there.

I dont know you....never been to TGP....but seems alot of guys are bringing resentment over to you over here.
I have no idea why or dont care. Everyone to me is cool unless they go out of the way to be an asshole.
Then I just ignore them. For me life is too short to take this hobby seriously.
Its like golf or anything else.....just a steam blower for me. Others ....well....take it very seriously I guess.
Hell I could be dead tomorrow and all I know is I have truly enjoyed playing and having fun with gear and music.
....and I have met a ton of cool people thru music. Lots of guys on here. Had them over to my place and jammed with them and are all super cool guys. Wouldnt change this for nothing.

I never go to TGP or Fractal. Have no desire to unless I am specifically looking for something. This Fractal drama thats been going on is fucking ridiculous. I havn't followed much of it but what I have has almost made me want to throw up. It's that pathetic. Seems Fractal helped fuel it as well. I don't know. Scott seemed cool to me. I think he came over here today because he wants to make a statement he is not the one deleting peoples posts, etc. Why else would he have posted. He does sound pissed. If he was an asshole why would he have such a problem with the way people are responding to him. He wouldn't care and would tell you so. Seriously this drama needs to cease. It's fucking up our forum here. I am beginning to understand why Don left. It was much more than just being asked to tone down a little. He would have respected that no problem.

 

[Juggernaut]

I think he came over here today because he wants to make a statement he is not the one deleting peoples posts, etc. Why else would he have posted.

For the record, I have not locked nor moved nor deleted one post at the Fractal Forum in the past week. There are other moderators folks. Get your facts straight about who is responsible for what before you turn on the flamethrowers.

sounds to me more like he's letting people know who has been doing it for the last week, BUT, at the same time, admits to doing it before that time.