According to HC, we've been pruned

[madrigal77]

There's no mods at HC now.

Fewer members, but fewer rules. I'm going to take advantage of it.

What's the point of having mods when they only get a scattering of posts in any given day? I'm sure the admin can take time to swat the few flies that need it in between posting up his precious articles.

This. And take advantage of what? There are only like 3 people still posting there .

[BrendanO]

This. And take advantage of what? There are only like 3 people still posting there :rofl: .

And two of them are 17_Steves.

[Axe]

This. And take advantage of what? There are only like 3 people still posting there .

And two of them are 17_Steves.

I popped over there today just to see what the traffic was like -- had to google it since I deleted my bookmarks lol -- and he's still over there doucheing it up. Some posters put up recent traffic numbers showing that place has gone in the toilet. He took that as a positive because those who stay behind will make the place even better since they have more loyalty to HC than those who gave up.

I wonder how long ago it was that he had his lobotomy.

[Bob Savage]

I don't get the "pruning" analogy. There was no pruning. People weren't cut off, they left.

HC amp forum is dead, and the other boards aren't fairing much better.

Actually, I was cut off because my password didn't work on the new mess. I did send an email with info as instructed but they didn't reply so apparently I was pruned because i'm too lazy to send another email.

I feel really clean now that I've been groomed, or pruned.

[fretless]

it's the Land of hobos and tumbleweeds over there now.

[soundgardener75]

In related news: http://m.guitarplayer.com/article/craig-anderton-named-executive-vice-president-evangelist-for-gibson/150702

Craig Anderton named Executive Vice President, Evangelist for Gibson

Gibson today announced that music industry icon Craig Anderton will be joining the company in the role of Executive Vice President, Evangelist to implement a far-reaching program devoted to music education and enjoyment. Prior to joining Gibson, Anderton was Editor in Chief of Harmony Central. In a long and distinguished career as musician, author, musicologist, and innovator, Anderton has played Carnegie Hall, published over two dozen books, and written thousands of articles. “When Gibson decided to set up a program to spread the joy and fun of making music, the only person we considered was Craig Anderton,” said Gibson CEO Henry Juszkiewicz. “His depth and breadth of knowledge, unquestioned credibility, international outlook, and record of vision and accomplishment that stretches back decades, is quite simply unmatched. He’s a true visionary.” Over his career, Anderton has toured and recorded with the group Mandrake, wrote the seminal books Electronic Projects for Musicians and Home Recording for Musicians, foretold the rise of electronic dance music back in 1981, consulted for dozens of companies, and has lectured on technology and the arts in 38 states, 10 countries, and in three languages. “The distinction of being an evangelist for Gibson, not a Gibson evangelist, is important,” said Juszkiewicz. “We value and respect Craig’s objectivity and independence, and we’ve encouraged him to continue immersing himself in the real-world experiences, whether writing, lecturing, or performing, that make him such an outstanding educator.” Anderton created a mechanically programmable drum machine in 1970, invented multiband distortion, started the first media-rich website devoted exclusively to musicians in 1995 on AOL and co-founded Electronic Musician magazine. "It was simply unthinkable for me to pass up an opportunity like this," said Anderton. “Gibson has the vision, scope, resources, and commitment to initiate a world-wide effort to make the world a better place through music.” www.gibson.com

[clipless bumper]

Has BrendanO been writing again??

[Axe]

The head rat jumped ship.



But who will write the pro-reviews now?

Whoooooooooooooooo?!?!??!

[soundgardener75]

Is this for fucking real? After his super-douche, butthurt rant against all the forum users about how he was the true draw of HC, and the forum was a scourge that needed to be cleaned he dumps and runs? Is it possibly a different Anderton? Cause if not, that shit is SRS INTERNETZ LULZ SAUCES WIPED ON EVERY FACE EVERYWHERE.

Also, 17newbs needs to leave it alone. SRS.

Check out the new thread Axe posted about this, I added a link that sleewell posted earlier on facebook. Facepalms abound.

[nakedzen]

In related news: http://m.guitarplayer.com/article/craig-anderton-named-executive-vice-president-evangelist-for-gibson/150702

...unquestioned credibility...Craig’s objectivity...

Lol, LOL.

[draelyc]

I don't get the "pruning" analogy. There was no pruning. People weren't cut off, they left.

HC amp forum is dead, and the other boards aren't fairing much better.

Actually, I was cut off because my password didn't work on the new mess. I did send an email with info as instructed but they didn't reply so apparently I was pruned because i'm too lazy to send another email.

I feel really clean now that I've been groomed, or pruned.

Jesus, for srs?

Dude, you were one of the forum rock stars when I first joined. For me, an amp forum w/o Bob Savage is kinda like an internet without html.

/shamelesssuckup

But srs, though!

[TurboRotary13b]

I dunno guys.. I think he might be right..

[BrendanO]

Has BrendanO been writing again??

Huh?

[Bob Savage]

Jesus, for srs?

Dude, you were one of the forum rock stars when I first joined. For me, an amp forum w/o Bob Savage is kinda like an internet without html.

/shamelesssuckup

But srs, though!

LOL!!

[GuitarBilly]

I'm honestly wondering how long it's going to be before all the advertisers drop completely, and the HC domain name will be up for grabs because the website is gone.

That already happened. They only have Musicians Friends/Music 123 ads on the site, which is all owned by the same company as HC.

[BrendanO]

Awesome planning, guys. Take a community that was absolutely thriving and at the top of the heap for well over a decade, and completely annihilate it in the course of 2-3 months. FABULOUS work. :thu:

For which they will learn the brutal lesson of getting bonuses for streamlining technology costs.

[nakedzen]

That already happened. They only have Musicians Friends/Music 123 ads on the site, which is all owned by the same company as HC.

Really? I haven't been back there, so I wouldn't know.

But fucking serves them right. If that's the case, that site won't make it through the year. Awesome planning, guys. Take a community that was absolutely thriving and at the top of the heap for well over a decade, and completely annihilate it in the course of 2-3 months. FABULOUS work.

It possible it was purposely and forcefully ran to the ground because it wasn't making profit. I've seen it before, big companies making bad decisions on purpose so they can justify selling the factory that's "doing badly" and move production to China.

[Statutory Gape]

There's no mods at HC now.

Fewer members, but fewer rules. I'm going to take advantage of it.

What's the point of having mods when they only get a scattering of posts in any given day? I'm sure the admin can take time to swat the few flies that need it in between posting up his precious articles.

Tried it out. Just got banned for a week.

Temp bans are temp IP bans now.

[Statutory Gape]

I know Billy is a reasonable guy and he has given others here a chance for a fresh start. But I really think Steve should not be here at all if he keeps reporting people on a new forum. If he's entitled to be a resident asshole there, then I'm entitled to be the resident asshole towards him here.

It is the internet after all, but FUCK YOU STEVE.

Steve is reporting people?

Reminds me of Hoddy begging Anderton to let him back, and then proceeding to report people daily even after the whole Rico Suave/bluesbreaker2 shit which caused the deletion of hundreds of threads.

[edge11]

The fun of hcaf was always the off topic post.
Btw hey guys !

['63-Strat]

[izzy]

Well there goes the fucking neighbourhood.

[esizer]

This is why we can't have nice things.

[Markdude]

lol shut up steven

[Cflat]

lol. Watching 17 Moobs trying to interact with people on forums is like watching an annoying clown fall down a flight of stairs in slow motion while scratching his nails on a chalkboard. You hate his guts, but you're not sure if you want it to end.