I just thought I'd remind everyone to remain courteous and appropriate in comments.

Rude, insulting, and inappropriate comments &/or behavior should be reported to the admins by clicking on the "report this post" tab in the corner.

Behave!

Yeah but you should see the nasty/foul email that I got from Reeni.
I can say it was not flute related but contained plenty of profanity.

From Reenie
To Kim
Subject ..
Date 4/13/2006 1:35:45 AM

Kim;
I'm sorry that has happened to you. I'd suggest contacting the admins.

Actually, I think that generally this furum is a lot nicer and more professional that the old sandbox that many of us used to play in.

Here at least we can tell the teacher when someone throws sand at us and they will do something about it.

~Bilbo
N.E. Ohio

So true Bilbo.

I never understood why some people have to put others down to make themselves feel or look good. It also concerns me when people draw conclusions from just a few examples and make blanket statements like they know it all. These message boards are great - I subsribe to several of them and find them really helpful! But we should all be responsible enough to think before we put something in print and speak from personal experience rather than make uninformed claims. Let's keep it positive people!

What sand? And who is this teacher Bilbo speaks of?




Only joking! Have a nice day!

don't worry, nasty people, on any instrument, won't get far in the music world, too many nice talented people out there

HEy you guys, i'm sry about the "argument" i had with Reenie...did you guys read that? i prefer you don't It got really nasty.

BUt i agree with Bilbo, i've seen other chat rooms and forums where it got REALLY REALLY bad..nasty..and GROSS! I'm just glad to have you guys here in this forum^_^

I have a feeling the "argument" has been removed, or will be soon. These mods are great, and appear to want to keep this forum decent.

oh, it could be removed?..i thought whatever you type on the internet is permenit. I like how you're concerned..but i suggest you look at other forums here..it's WAY worse. I've haven't been in this forum very long..year maybe? THis is the most helping nicest forums ever..

I'm always eager to ask questions..and type comments^_^...not everything is perfect..there would be rude comments you know. But having it is really GOOD too

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OMG, i ment to say is that the this FLUTE forum is the most helping nicest forum ever.
AND...also *But having to prevent rude stuff is GOOD too;)

i should really read over what i type

Well, actually schoolgirl, many of us were on a different forum a while back, and it disintigrated into a huge, ugly, libelous mess. So, believe me, I am familiar with how bad it can get.

My perception of the recent "argument" was that you were somewhat the victim, rather than the trouble-maker. Kara once mentioned your "spunkiness" or something like that, and I think the majority of us enjoy your youthful enthusiasm, even when we have a difference of opinion/broader knowledge base. Your questions are always polite and reflect your level of experience.

We all need to remember to be in the "teacher" mode with the youth of this forum. A haughty condescending attitude is unwelcome, and is generally a sign of a lack of confidence in one's self, not a sign of professionalism.

I have found I can learn from each and everyone on this forum in one way or another. I am probably one of the longer playing members here, but everyone has experiences and knowledge to share, and I appreciate it.

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In addition: at the center top of each post there is a little box/tab that says "Report This Post". That goes to the admins as some sort of red flag to check out a problem. It would probably be a better idea to check that when someone gets nasty rather than get into an argument with them. It give their bad behavior too much attention when we argue back with them.

Perhaps we should have a "naughty corner" to send them too!!

Nicely said kippex^_^ i realize that you are a older and longer player than me. i'm probably really young...i just keep on forgeting. Of course, i'm not the only one who seen bad forums...i don't know what i was thinking...i bet all of you guys know what a really bad forum could get. I LOVE it how you're concerning about this...and taking action..warning everyone what to do.
i should of done something..but didn't do anything to help.

I did see the report the post button..yea..about that. (oops!)
SO, ANYWAYS! happy thursday everyone! heehee. i'm so EXCITED..for this sunday. i'm going egg hunting with my little 5 year old friends!!:D I take care of them a lot and they think i'm their BEST friends! ..i guess i'm still a 5 year old at heart..just look old. lol

Those were the days, weren't they Kippsix! I am so glad that that forum finally got shut down. What a mess! I did start some of it in the beginning, but then I got blamed for it all. I am so glad that is over!

Schoolgirl, I am the same way, I feel young at heart. It took me longer to grow up and leave the nest, but I am happy being who I am. I get a lot great with kids and understand well. I hate it when people talk down to kids like they are totally stupid. A lot of my friends are either teens or adults over 40. I have found out that the people my age are either still into partying and not settling down or too busy to take off time in life and just have fun. I am so glad that I live with my immature best friend and have him everyday. I mean.. what would life be like without him? Who would I ever have to run around the house with having ice cube fights? We will grow up one of these days, but hopefully not any time soon.

Oops.. that should say. I get a ALONG great with kids and understand THEM well. I talk faster then I can type!