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Offline wolfman

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Re: What is your response to this important announcement?
« Reply #30 on: August 25, 2022, 07:10:26 PM »
 HEAR HEAR.Well said for all. ;) :)

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Re: What is your response to this important announcement?
« Reply #31 on: August 25, 2022, 07:44:36 PM »
Hi A.J. you opinionated old bugger , you have done a great job over the years,so be very proud of the site you created AND kept going through thick and thin,it was world-wide ...imagine..folks from all around the globe popping up..and little old you keeping it all together..well you did it and done it..'twas,'twis a real achievement only you will know how much effort and frustration your baby exacted..we can only guess.
          I think/feel your timing is about right to 'let go'..in this dignified manner..maybe you can spend time compiling a book ' The SlideMeister Guide and Best Bits '. Anyway good luck , here is to you, the great posts and the great posters, you all created a world away from it all..thank you..thank you.
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Re: What is your response to this important announcement?
« Reply #32 on: August 25, 2022, 11:24:50 PM »
Oh, wow. This has been my home away from home for, IIRC, 22 years. (18. I looked.) It going to no new posts is a great loss. But what a ride it's been! About 12,600 posts, 421 pages, 140 topics. (Humble-brag ;)) We were here to learn, and to teach, and support each other in a special brother- and sisterhood. with the highest standard of sharing.

This was the only harmonica group for me, never even wanted to explore any others. Really, the end of an era.

Best wishes to Arthur John and Barbara Fedor! You'll be in my thoughts always.

Tom (Grizzly, thanks to Bill Price)
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Re: What is your response to this important announcement?
« Reply #33 on: August 25, 2022, 11:27:35 PM »
Hi A.J. you opinionated old bugger , you have done a great job over the years,so be very proud of the site you created AND kept going through thick and thin,it was world-wide ...imagine..folks from all around the globe popping up..and little old you keeping it all together..well you did it and done it..'twas,'twis a real achievement only you will know how much effort and frustration your baby exacted..we can only guess.
          I think/feel your timing is about right to 'let go'..in this dignified manner..maybe you can spend time compiling a book ' The SlideMeister Guide and Best Bits '. Anyway good luck , here is to you, the great posts and the great posters, you all created a world away from it all..thank you..thank you.
                                                                                            jh.
Jimmy, your great anecdotes will be greatly missed. Ever thought of collecting them?

Tom
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Re: What is your response to this important announcement?
« Reply #34 on: August 28, 2022, 01:04:34 AM »
To be perfectly honest, as a newcomer and a new, perspiring harmonicist I am upset that we may lose this priceless resource. While I can certainly appreciate the huge effort it takes to run a site like this, we only have so much time to ourselves.

I already feel the loss.

I would be happy to contribute to keeping the site alive. Is there a PayPal address, or another way that one can make a contribution.

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Re: What is your response to this important announcement?
« Reply #35 on: August 28, 2022, 01:25:10 AM »
To be perfectly honest, as a newcomer and a new, perspiring harmonicist I am upset that we may lose this priceless resource. While I can certainly appreciate the huge effort it takes to run a site like this, we only have so much time to ourselves.

I already feel the loss.
I'm unsure if you meant 'aspiring' harmonicist or were making a joke about how much work it takes, ergo 'perspiring'
harmonicist, LOL. :) Anyway - you actually have 3 days left to become a contributing member - so could still post. Even
those who don't, can still log on as a regular member to read all of the existing posts, and read what the contributing
members post about. It's not going to 'disappear' overnight. I fully understand what you mean, though. SlideMeister has
been my musical and chromatic 'home' for a very long time now (more years than I can imagine), so many of us are
feeling an extreme sense of loss while trying to put on a brave front. None of us are leaving, as far as I know. Age needs
to be able to enjoy his life as a Grandpa...he works far too hard running this forum - which costs far more than even those
of us who contribute to it are aware (and our contributions aren't nearly enough). It's hard for him, and he has recognized
that it's 'time'. I didn't see it coming in quite this way, although I sensed 'something' in the air, so have been posting fairly
often about supporting him, hoping others would see fit to help. For years, Age managed all on his own. The contributions
are a relatively recent idea, btw. You'll notice we have no Ads or Spam? That's all due to him(and hours and hours of work).
It isn't simple or easy. I definitely know I couldn't put in those hours required to keep the forum as pristine as it is now. As melancholy as I too am feeling, I'm actually equally glad that Age will finally be able to get a bit of a rest and to slow down
a bit.  He's been through a lot in the past 3-4 years. I think we all want that for him. Don't worry Stephen... some of us will
still be here - quite a few who know lots about playing professionally (not me), and who will post about their experiences. If
you peruse the archives, you can find tons of good chromatic harmonica information, and those who have their emails listed
will be able to be contacted directly, don't forget. :)

scotty

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Re: What is your response to this important announcement?
« Reply #36 on: August 28, 2022, 02:46:55 AM »
StephenB,
--I think A.J. plans to leave the website n a condition that allows you to search through it for information. Learn how to search for informaion.

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Re: What is your response to this important announcement?
« Reply #37 on: August 28, 2022, 06:44:27 AM »


To be perfectly honest, as a newcomer and a new, perspiring harmonicist I am upset that we may lose this priceless resource. While I can certainly appreciate the huge effort it takes to run a site like this, we only have so much time to ourselves.

I already feel the loss.
I'm unsure if you meant 'aspiring' harmonicist or were making a joke about how much work it takes, ergo 'perspiring'
harmonicist, LOL. :) Anyway - you actually have 3 days left to become a contributing member - so could still post.

How do you become a contributing member?
I really like the inter action on the SlideMeister forum.
« Last Edit: August 28, 2022, 06:48:38 AM by Gerundino »
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Re: What is your response to this important announcement?
« Reply #38 on: August 28, 2022, 10:22:08 AM »
How do you become a contributing member?
I really like the inter action on the SlideMeister forum.
Send AJ a check.
There used to be a Donate button.

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Re: What is your response to this important announcement?
« Reply #39 on: August 28, 2022, 12:07:07 PM »
While I don't expect many to use it, I'll assign that blue button to a new page today.

Yes, I want this forum to serve as mostly an archive of over a quarter million posts and 17,000 topics, possibly with a trickle? of new subjects coming in by a wee gaggle of diehard unsupervised sliders. :). Howzatt?

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Re: What is your response to this important announcement?
« Reply #40 on: August 28, 2022, 12:29:40 PM »
diehard unsupervised sliders
I resemble that remark

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Re: What is your response to this important announcement?
« Reply #41 on: August 28, 2022, 04:55:35 PM »
HI!


This is very sad news but I can understand it after so many years. I've had such a wonderful time being a member and being so well treated by AJ and you all with all my questions and pleas for help.
I hope that it will be possible to read and comment or ask questions for a while and perhaps send an email to you Age or to members.

I thank you Age for all the work and wonderful things you have created for us all.

With sincere regards
Mac
« Last Edit: August 28, 2022, 05:05:42 PM by macdjerf »
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Re: What is your response to this important announcement?
« Reply #42 on: August 28, 2022, 05:45:31 PM »
You're good, Mac!
That "V.I.P." designation under your username says nothing will change for you after September 1st.

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Re: What is your response to this important announcement?
« Reply #43 on: August 28, 2022, 07:14:53 PM »
Many many thanks Age! :)
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Re: What is your response to this important announcement?
« Reply #44 on: August 28, 2022, 07:22:28 PM »
My humble wish: Can AJ Fedor be lenient to the "Monster-Meisters" (Grizzly, Jimmy Halfnote, John Broecker etc) and MasterMeisters who have posted over thousands of times though they are not designation holders?

Gene Oh
« Last Edit: August 28, 2022, 07:30:02 PM by Gene Oh »

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Re: What is your response to this important announcement?
« Reply #45 on: August 29, 2022, 12:31:32 AM »
I just realized the support page had a farkle. Duh! :-[  It's okay now. :)

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Re: What is your response to this important announcement?
« Reply #46 on: August 29, 2022, 01:20:06 PM »
It's a whole lot better than seeing a RIP post in Prayermeister.
Love ya Age.

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Re: What is your response to this important announcement?
« Reply #47 on: August 29, 2022, 01:49:37 PM »
I just realized the support page had a farkle. Duh! :-[  It's okay now. :)

As in Frank and Fanny Farkle?
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Re: What is your response to this important announcement?
« Reply #48 on: August 29, 2022, 01:51:34 PM »
Keeping this group for sooo long is a proof of love to harmonica.
I can wish nothing but the best to his new projects.

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Re: What is your response to this important announcement?
« Reply #49 on: August 29, 2022, 02:14:59 PM »
I just realized the support page had a farkle. Duh! :-[  It's okay now. :)

As in Frank and Fanny Farkle?

Hey, ya forgot "Sparkle!" ;D

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Re: What is your response to this important announcement?
« Reply #50 on: August 29, 2022, 02:29:41 PM »
Simon and Gar-Farkle

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Re: What is your response to this important announcement?
« Reply #51 on: August 29, 2022, 10:13:17 PM »
Hey Age, I bet I can get a set of swan “boat” covers done pretty quickly. I already cut the outline in some pretty wood.
Will that keep ya around?

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Re: What is your response to this important announcement?
« Reply #52 on: August 29, 2022, 10:49:57 PM »
No, but it'll keep you "active" as a poster with a years worth of PRESIDENT'S CLUB, two years worth of V.I.P, or five years worth of HELPER. ;D ;D
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Re: What is your response to this important announcement?
« Reply #53 on: August 30, 2022, 03:55:36 AM »
How does one find out if they made the cut?

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Re: What is your response to this important announcement?
« Reply #54 on: August 30, 2022, 08:05:17 AM »
Hi Age!


Is there any other means than check and money order. We don't have check system and money orders are gone too. You can't even pay cash in many shops any longer.


I have looked for the Paypal but can't find it. Could you give me a hint please.


All the best
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Re: What is your response to this important announcement?
« Reply #55 on: August 30, 2022, 11:32:03 AM »
How does one find out if they made the cut?

That's easy. If you see a "designation" by your name, like Helper, contributor, V.I.P., CharterMember or President's Club, that means you're a supporter, and that you've sent something to help me "keep the lights on" in the last year, so Don't anything; you're all set. 

While the majority of you folks should be fine with  just reading, those who want to continue posting as you do now, (along with some extra perks) click the blue "hero" button at the top of the page. Outside of the U.S., you still should click the button, but then click the red text below to contact me. (It's going to work a little different outside the states.)

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Re: What is your response to this important announcement?
« Reply #56 on: August 30, 2022, 02:21:49 PM »
I don't like it but I sure do understand.  ;D :-*

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Re: What is your response to this important announcement?
« Reply #57 on: August 30, 2022, 03:01:32 PM »
Whew, thanks age

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Re: What is your response to this important announcement?
« Reply #58 on: August 30, 2022, 07:57:28 PM »
Well,
I’ll get to work then so I can hang with Ed in the VIP room.
I miss the entertainment.

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Re: What is your response to this important announcement?
« Reply #59 on: August 31, 2022, 11:20:06 AM »
Oh... No. Such a wonderful forum. There may be a way to delegate and manage continuity. Any succession plan to take over the responsibilities from Age?

At least keep maintenance section open for queries and quick fix solutions/suggestions. I have gained a lot and shared my solutions as well.

Time to time we do redefine our priorities. Age has just done that. Really appreciate it. Commendable efforts in putting up this forum together. Best wishes. Have a happy family time!
Cheers
Gatty :)