Hello Everyone! Good News Update!

[Steely Glen]

Wow.  Cool to see this forum gaining popularity.  When I left for work this AM, crickets were chirping (1 thread with 1 reply) and now, there's traffic everywhere! 

[jjrpilot-admin]

Hi Everyone,

Man I'm sooo pumped up about this forum!  I'm sooo thankful for each and every one of you that has come over.  I know that there's a ton of work to be done to this site to make it a little more appealing to the eye etc.  Hang in there...and please be patient with me as I figure all of this stuff out.

I can't explain how awesome it is to be part of such a great community already!  Keep in mind this website is literally almost 24 hours old!  That's right...not even a day old...just boggles my mind.

So again, I write to all new members..."WELCOME!!!!!!" 

[Iplay2]

Hey, didn't I already join the Taylor guitar forum ten years ago? 

Hello Ted.  Good seeing everybody starting to show up.

[e8n]

Present!

Now can we get Groove311 over here to entertain us??

-Dave

[Ted @ LA Guitar Sales]

Present!

Now can we get Groove311 over here to entertain us??

-Dave

Too funny Dave. 

[not darth]

<raises hand for roll call>
Here!
 
Nice to see this started up so quick after 'the news' over there.   

I am also glad to hear that this concept was run by the officials at Taylor, and sounds like they're okay with it.
Niiiiiice!

Hopefully this place gets plenty of traffic, thanks!
 
-Kris

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I'm not darth.

[John429]

Josh - I just wanted to thank you for taking this project on! Although I didn't post frequently on the other forum, I enjoyed reading the posts nearly everyday. I was saddened to hear about the upcoming changes at the other forum but am relieved and pleased that you have created a new place for those who have a Taylor-specific interest like me! Well done. my friend, and Thank you! 

[davwir]

Are we not allowed to say anything in the subgroup thread that's been active the last few days over there?  What will they do, delete the post?

Yes, they deleted Josh's post about starting this new forum.

Whoa.. That kinda bothers me.. I love the old forums.. but I don't like the idea that info about this place got deleted one bit..

[not darth]

Are we not allowed to say anything in the subgroup thread that's been active the last few days over there?  What will they do, delete the post?

Yes, they deleted Josh's post about starting this new forum.

Whoa.. That kinda bothers me.. I love the old forums.. but I don't like the idea that info about this place got deleted one bit..

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I can understand them removing the posts, most forums have rules about advertising the competition. 
My issue with the happenings at AGF is that there seemed to be a clear outcry about the changes, but that the management over there doesn't seem very responsive to the comments.
I mean, look at Netflix.  They tried to fix what wasn't broken and they ticked off a lot of the customers/membership. 
To their credit, they listened to the backlash and dumped the Kwikster plans (but still kept the price increases, oh well). 
There seems to more to the story than we've been told, and JR over there doesn't owe us an answer, but shouldn't be surprised at the exodus if he doesn't clue us in better.
$.02, -K

[Terry]

Well done JR!
I'm with you,
Terry
PS Are you a planning a sub forum for carbon fiber guitars?

[jjrpilot-admin]

Well done JR!
I'm with you,
Terry
PS Are you a planning a sub forum for carbon fiber guitars?

Probably in a day or two...  Jk obviously.

A great BIG welcome to you fellow Taylor fan!

[Edward]

Hey Josh,

I know we've been chiming in with suggestions for sub-forums.  So here's another one:

FAQs (maybe sticky threads) on the recurring guitar topics (like the old favorites):
- What strings/gauge
- Bone saddle
- Taylor's Body Shapes and Nomenclature
...to name a few.

I know we kind of poke fun at seeing the rehash/retreads of the "those old posts" but let's face it, we should cater to those new to guitar, new to Taylor, or maybe just looking for a fresh perspective on an old topic.  I have become familiar with Taylor now like an old pair of favorite jeans, but I for one benefitted immensely from others' "obvious" info that was all new to me. 
Anyway, just food for thought...

Edward

[Gary0319]

Hey Josh,

I know we've been chiming in with suggestions for sub-forums.  So here's another one:

FAQs (maybe sticky threads) on the recurring guitar topics (like the old favorites):
- What strings/gauge
- Bone saddle
- Taylor's Body Shapes and Nomenclature
...to name a few.

I know we kind of poke fun at seeing the rehash/retreads of the "those old posts" but let's face it, we should cater to those new to guitar, new to Taylor, or maybe just looking for a fresh perspective on an old topic.  I have become familiar with Taylor now like an old pair of favorite jeans, but I for one benefitted immensely from others' "obvious" info that was all new to me. 
Anyway, just food for thought...

Edward

I agree to be aware of the newcommers to the Tayor family.

When I was looking to get information on the Guild GAD series I went to what I thought was the obvious source and posted my questions. But the response I got was, to me, kind of demeaning and so I dropped my membership to that organization. This is not meant to be a slam against that forum, but I just wanted to support Edward's comments.

Gary

[jjrpilot-admin]

Good call everyone!

I think tonight...I might start adding sub-forums.

I'll start a secondary thread about possible sub-forums YOU ALL would like to see!


I want this to be the best that it can...and it can't be the best without YOUR input.  I appreciate you all!

[Scriptor]

I agree to be aware of the newcommers to the Tayor family.

+1 ... we were all "newcomers" at one time ... I try and remember that fact when someone asks a question that has been asked multiple times ... I'll tell you this, the Taylor sub-forum has been one of the most courteous, patient and understanding forums I've ever been a part of ... that is why it is about the only place I visit almost daily ... if I don't learn something or get interested in a particular thread each time, at least I always enjoy the fellowship