Thanks Brad...

[rlord1974]

Shut yer pie hole, Mike!

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Loves all around!

Go box up an amp!

Don't remind me of the 'chores' I need to tend to.....

 

[glpg80]

Shut yer pie hole, Mike!

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Loves all around!

Go box up an amp!

 

[verderacer]

I guessed I missed all the excitement but glad I did. I have no problems dealing with opinions on this, or any other forum. I never take it personal even when it appears that the other is. The real problem is when the leadership of the forum starts to take it serious and in many other forums they have a much thinner skin and tolerate very little if its not in a certain cliq group or anointed staff. Thats one of the reasons why I like this place so much and I think the previous owner and Brad (current owner) of the forum make this a terrific forum. Here they have thicker skins and a much better application of common sense. For that I am very thankful. It makes it a fun and open forum.

These forums can turn grown boys/men into

Dude, you forgot the Drama Lama !

 

[Anonymous]

Personally...I think RT has gone downhill but.....maybe it's just me and that...I really don't give a shit anymore?? I'll think about it and report back..

 

[steve_k]

Personally...I think RT has gone downhill but.....maybe it's just me and that...I really don't give a shit anymore?? I'll think about it and report back..

Yeah, it's pretty cliquish around here anymore. Lot's of ass-kissing and nut licking goes along with it. Damn near every thread about an amp over $2000 or by certain builders will end up going sideways. Inevitably, some douche nozzle with an opinion on your finances or skills chimes in.

 

[King Guitar]

Thanks to all the people who enjoy it here and have fun, I enjoy providing the forum and maintaing it for you guys.

I don't say much when people start bitching because its what people like to do but...I find it amusing that you can give people something they enjoy everyday for free and still some people will complain about it.

You want it to be like the "old days" but guess what the guys who ran it in the old days got tired of everyones bullshit drama and complaining and sold it off because they were sick of babysitting some of the "personalities" that walk through a open door.

Bottom line is I try to be cool and accommodating to everyone here but if you don't dig it please ride on, we will be ok if you do.

Brad

 

[glassjaw7]

Thanks to all the people who enjoy it here and have fun, I enjoy providing the forum and maintaing it for you guys.

I don't say much when people start bitching because its what people like to do but...I find it amusing that you can give people something they enjoy everyday for free and still some people will complain about it.

You want it to be like the "old days" but guess what the guys who ran it in the old days got tired of everyones bullshit drama and complaining and sold it off because they were sick of babysitting some of the "personalities" that walk through a open door.

Bottom line is I try to be cool and accommodating to everyone here but if you don't dig it please ride on, we will be ok if you do.

Brad

There are definitely some of those here.

Brad, I still really dig this place despite the people that think they are above the rest of us. You still run the best forum around IMO.

 

[James Lugo]

I float around a lot of forums and RT is a really good place, lots of posters and cool people. Just like anything in life or the net you have to sift through things and find the stuff that's for you. I stay away from threads that don't interest and people that seem uncool.

 

[Gorehog]

I dig RT. got some cool FB friends out of it too and enjoy reading their ststus updates pertaining to what they do outside if RT.

I agree with Brad,the place is free. The only drama is decided by what u wanna see. If a post doesnt tickle your pickle, dont read it. Or at least dont reply. I read alot of threads. Even ones that dont pertain to me to see what or why others sre interested in said topic.

I missed the whole windsor thing, and im not the least bit disappointed.

Theres cliques everywhere. Ive never been cool enuff to fit in to others ideas of what is acceptable. Its much easier to be a loner on a forum where no one knows who the hell u are.

Embrace it and enjoy. This place rocks.

Now back to our regularly scheduled programming...

Cheers!

 

[chunktone]

Someone made mention of the old s storm with Carl, and I think I jumped in here just when that was hitting the fan. The difference that I saw is Carl, from what I've seen and heard, can play his ass off. I'm not condoning being a d bag, but Carl, 70'sstrathead, chubtone and tons of others on here can really play. If they ask you what you think about "this tone" it's them playing, not someone else playing who knows what. This last d bag posting Drowning Pool, and then using that as a springboard to go off on everyone here, was just stupid. This guy acted like he was Michael Wagener, accept, Michael Wagener is cool, and humble!

 

[Mailman1971]

I really like this forum alot.
I joined later then some (2008) so I have no idea how it was in "the good old days"
but I find it really fun to hang out and met quite a few "real life" friends here and have gotten some GREAT DEALS on the classifieds. And yes....ALL FOR FREE!! Thanks Brad!

 

[Gainzilla]

I really like this forum alot.
I joined later then some (2008) so I have no idea how it was in "the good old days"
but I find it really fun to hang out and met quite a few "real life" friends here and have gotten some GREAT DEALS on the classifieds. And yes....ALL FOR FREE!! Thanks Brad!

Yeah you might have come later on but its like you were part of the good old days; youre a cool cat Dano...

 

[hellaboogie]

I dig this forum

 

[Mailman1971]

I really like this forum alot.
I joined later then some (2008) so I have no idea how it was in "the good old days"
but I find it really fun to hang out and met quite a few "real life" friends here and have gotten some GREAT DEALS on the classifieds. And yes....ALL FOR FREE!! Thanks Brad!

Yeah you might have come later on but its like you were part of the good old days; youre a cool cat Dano...

Thanks Kage....This is the only place I hang. And yeah.....I am sweet on you as well.

 

[DarrenX]

Don't know this guy and couldn't give a shit about him but.....

Nobody here likes to be challenged and I've seen some members who are posting on this very thread go apeshit when someone questioned their self perceived greatness.

Don't believe me? I have no beef with these people, but try criticizing Rlord's packaging or try telling Steve Henning that you don't think his amp is the shit or that his amp journey is nothing special, hundreds of people have done what he's done. These are just observations I've made. The only difference between sickwindsor and these other guys is that sickwindsor had no friends in this particular schoolyard (rig-talk) who were willing to back him up. See, when you criticise the popular kids, you're a hater, not so with guys like sickwindsor.

I dont know how long youve been here; your post count is low but you could have lurked for years. Either way, Your assessment is WAY off IMHO. Seriously, If the only difference that you see is sickwindsors lack of friends, I dont know what to tell you.. In addition, I dont see a whole lot of self perceived greatness beyond sickwindsor...

Yup, lurked for years before joining. Overall this is a pretty good forum, you're right about that, but, some of the nuthugging I've seen is way out of control. Sickwindsor was a fucking idiot, so what, ignore him. The thread that really illustrates my point is viewtopic.php?f=3&t=115359&start=50

Check out the tag team featuring henning and rlord. Trashing the CEC amps guy over semantics and some stupid technicality. And henning blasting the practice of taking money up front while kissing Brad's ass really, really hard. It's okay though, Brad's a good guy, he can take money up front and take years to deliver but CEC amps is a douchebag. Hennings model is the best though, build 'em and sell 'em. How unique, wonder why nobody does that. Maybe because it doesn't work for larger volumes douche. Your amazing amp journey is anything but. Let's see, you hired someone to design the board, another place makes the board, another place makes your chassis and yet another makes your headshells. What a talented man. You also copied the shit out of Diezel with your "board design". You haven't sold one amp but you know it all.

BTW, I have no affiliation to ANY of the formentioned parties.

 

[JTyson]

Brad was totally up front about the deal, it was the choice of those who those who made the decision to buy anyway to do so.

 

[rlord1974]

Don't know this guy and couldn't give a shit about him but.....

Nobody here likes to be challenged and I've seen some members who are posting on this very thread go apeshit when someone questioned their self perceived greatness.

Don't believe me? I have no beef with these people, but try criticizing Rlord's packaging or try telling Steve Henning that you don't think his amp is the shit or that his amp journey is nothing special, hundreds of people have done what he's done. These are just observations I've made. The only difference between sickwindsor and these other guys is that sickwindsor had no friends in this particular schoolyard (rig-talk) who were willing to back him up. See, when you criticise the popular kids, you're a hater, not so with guys like sickwindsor.

I dont know how long youve been here; your post count is low but you could have lurked for years. Either way, Your assessment is WAY off IMHO. Seriously, If the only difference that you see is sickwindsors lack of friends, I dont know what to tell you.. In addition, I dont see a whole lot of self perceived greatness beyond sickwindsor...

Overall this is a pretty good forum, you're right about that, but, some of the nuthugging I've seen is way out of control......The thread that really illustrates my point is viewtopic.php?f=3&t=115359&start=50

Check out the tag team featuring henning and rlord. Trashing the CEC amps guy over semantics and some stupid technicality.

I just re-read that link and I don't know how you can say I "trashed" Craig at all. I actually opened my comments by saying I thought his amps looked great and where could I find clips and more info! The only point I had an issue with was the idea of using customers' deposits as financing for his company. Craig ("CECamps") specifically wrote:

Taking a deposit can in the long run be considered part of a very smart business model in that the deposit serves as revenue that can keep the company going!.....Revenue keeps the doors open, keeps you able to provide warranty support to older customers if the need shall arise (knock on wood I haven't had to yet), keeps you able to invest more in the business (like tools & equipment to be more productive), etc.

I could care less about the semantics of whether a deposit represents 'revenue' or a 'liability' on your financial statements. The bottom line is, customer deposits should NEVER be used to purchase new equipment or be relied upon to finance ongoing customer service requirements. Those two items should be financed by owner capital contributions, sale of shares, issuance of debt or the cumulative and retained profits of the business (i.e., the expected cost of servicing Customer X's amp over the life of the warranty period should be built into the pricing model of the amp sold to Customer X). Largely, I am fine if my deposit is being used to purchase the parts that will ultimately form the components of my amplifier, as well as covering the labour associated with building it. But I am not fine with the idea of my deposit being used to allow a builder to purchase CAD software or to cover the costs of servicing some previous customer's amplifier. I stand by this position.

Sure, the 'Raising Capital for Dummies' book image I posted could be perceived as a knock, but it was clearly meant as a joke. I think Craig would feel the same way, given that we have traded many PM's about his amp line since that thread you have referenced.

As for the "nuthugging" comment you make, I really have no idea what you mean by this. I shared my own thoughts and opinions in that thread and I wasn't just propping up someone else's position.

Overall, all of my comments in that thread were delivered in a professional and respectful manner. If you think otherwise, so be it. It doesn't mean you're correct and, the last time I checked, nobody made you a moderator on Rig-Talk.

And henning blasting the practice of taking money up front while kissing Brad's ass really, really hard. It's okay though, Brad's a good guy, he can take money up front and take years to deliver but CEC amps is a douchebag. Hennings model is the best though, build 'em and sell 'em. How unique, wonder why nobody does that. Maybe because it doesn't work for larger volumes douche. Your amazing amp journey is anything but. Let's see, you hired someone to design the board, another place makes the board, another place makes your chassis and yet another makes your headshells. What a talented man. You also copied the shit out of Diezel with your "board design". You haven't sold one amp but you know it all.

I'm not going to wade into your thoughts on Steve and what he had posted in that thread, as he is a big boy and he can choose to reply to your attack if or when he chooses to.

Yup, lurked for years before joining.

Interesting. So, for years, you have been lurking here and enjoying the forum, to the point that you finally decide to formally become a member. Then, your first course of action is to start slagging the long-time forum members that actually made this the forum that it was for all of the years you have been lurking? That makes a lot of sense.

Based on a quick review of the 13 posts you have here as a member, one might in fact conclude that you are simply a troll. I hope that's not the case, as it would be nice to see another Canadian actually join up and CONTRIBUTE to this community, instead of just tear it down and post derogatory comments about its members.

 

[Gainzilla]

Yup, lurked for years before joining. Overall this is a pretty good forum, you're right about that, but, some of the nuthugging I've seen is way out of control. Sickwindsor was a fucking idiot, so what, ignore him.

The thread that really illustrates my point is viewtopic.php?f=3&t=115359&start=50

Check out the tag team featuring henning and rlord. Trashing the CEC amps guy over semantics and some stupid technicality. And henning blasting the practice of taking money up front while kissing Brad's ass really, really hard. It's okay though, Brad's a good guy, he can take money up front and take years to deliver but CEC amps is a douchebag. Hennings model is the best though, build 'em and sell 'em. How unique, wonder why nobody does that. Maybe because it doesn't work for larger volumes douche. Your amazing amp journey is anything but. Let's see, you hired someone to design the board, another place makes the board, another place makes your chassis and yet another makes your headshells. What a talented man. You also copied the shit out of Diezel with your "board design". You haven't sold one amp but you know it all.

BTW, I have no affiliation to ANY of the formentioned parties.

Hmmmm Im not sure where nuthugging figures in the henning/rlord/cec discussion but in the end you have options; participate in the discussion or dont. You can always take your own advice and ignore it. I participate when and where I want..

If the Henning/RLord/CEC issue you bothered you that much, why didnt you chime in instead of waiting until now? After reading the thread, theres some things that I agree with and some that I dont but ultimately, Im not nearly interested enough to comment or get involved in the discussion..

Hell Im not all that interested in this discussion( not a knock against you at all) yet here I am.

As far as tag teaming goes, Did it ever occur to you that this being a public forum, that there will be others that share the same opinion on any given subject and chime in? Sure, it could be a "clique" thing but alot of times its just someone agreeing. Its always been that way yet people never fail to realize that...

The way I see it, the forum is fine the way that it is. participate when and where you feel like it and if something bothers you, address it or not... personaly, I have too much on my plate and am not interested in much beyond what interests me. We all come here for different reasons as well and Im sure that has alot to do with how we see the board...

Not much else to say dude...

 

[MOAAH]

In addition, I dont see a whole lot of self perceived greatness beyond sickwindsor...

Geez I'm sorry, I guess I could post more on the main forum but I've been totally happy with my tone for years now and as of late I'm pretty focused on college.
For the record though, when I refer to 'the good old days', I'm talkin' 'bout HCAF before Scott sold out. This place either under Bob or Brad is the closest thing to it and for that I'm thankful.

Kudo's to Brad, keep up the good work

 

[Anonymous]

I have no beef with these people, but try criticizing Rlord's packaging or try telling Steve Henning that you don't think his amp is the shit or that his amp journey is nothing special, hundreds of people have done what he's done.

Hmmm... you have no beef, huh? Sure seems like you do from your subsequent post regarding me, but I'll get to that later.

1.) I have posted a lot about my amp thing on multiple forums and aspects of the design and tone have been criticized and I've never had a problem with that. If people don't like my amp, it isn't for them and that is just fine with me. I've never reacted negatively to criticism of it and I've never seen any mob jump in to defend me, squashing someone else's opinions. This is a forum. People give opinions.

2.) I don't think anything about my amp journey is particularly special and I'm well aware that many people have done it. I've simply chronicled things for people who might be interested. If people aren't, they can always skip my posts about the amp business (or all of them for that matter if they find me annoying).

I don't know who you are or why you brought me into it, but your doing so does nothing to make your point, whatever it is...

Steve