The dramatic exits

Amen…and that’s why I don’t want them deleting the profile, because it’s gone…and they’re less likely to come back.

Shadow put this up about a week ago... Kinda telling. 

realgearonline.com/thread/16667/end-road


Dan split too? Dan drama? When did that happen? 

Am I crazy in thinking Shadow has done this before? I thought before his incarnation as ShadowK, he was a different username with “Shadow” in the name, then left for a year or two and then came back with the new username. I’m going to miss him - I knew he’d been through a lot the last few years, but it seemed like he’d been in a better place recently.

And John, I don’t think Dan had been around even close to 10 years. I’ve only been here for like six years, and I definitely remember when Dan joined quite a bit later than me. He always had a distinctive angle on things. It just got more and more inflexible in recent months.

(emphasis mine, obviously...) Dude, can I just take a moment to say congrats on this? It really makes me happy to read this. Sometimes we do have to take a concerted step back for an extended creative break. I'm so glad to hear the ideas are coming again, and I really hope they continue.

I’ve been turning off the computer and simply writing with phone memos and acoustic. It’s been very productive, i have an album of ideas for the first time in forever. A huge tip was a local guy I asked how he wrote his lyrics… he said he doesn’t write them down. Just records on the phone until he knows them. What a concept. I can relate, as soon as I type lyrics, I decide the song is horrible. Not writing them has allowed them to evolve. I hope we all find that productivity that makes it all worth it. And certainly.. what goes into the mic is what matters the most

I already miss all 3. All quality individuals. Hoping to see them here again, if/whenever possible.
I do understand how people might desire a break, even though I'd prefer it's temporary.

RGO has been unintentionally "Market Tested" for me.
When I've been in Emergency a number of times. shown to be effective in Lowering my (Acute/not usual) high Blood Pressure.
(Even reading John Eppstein's posts. LOL!) *
Chris
*Just teasin' ya John E. Don't go anywhere!

My all harmonica band...
The Mellow Chromatics could Open.

Let's remember that all Harmonica jokes,
started life as Banjo or Accordion
jokes.
Like a long court trial, everyone is relieved when the case is closed. Chris

Go big or go home, how bout, the drama queens ?!!

Well this was unexpected and certainly not what I foresaw .

Firstly I’ll just say, I didn't rage quit (because I'm an adult). It had nothing to do with anyone here, nobody offended me (which is extremely hard to do anyway if you know me) and as I've said multiple times I honestly like you lot. I certainly didn't think at the time a one liner was dramatic in any way shape or form, although sorry, maybe I shouldn't have said anything at all? I was trying to avoid an exit speech or long explanation lol, they don't seem to go down well.

Nope sorry everyone, jmoose is the lottery winner here and pretty much hit the nail on the head. I've tried my best but any interest in audio or music has unfortunately completely and utterly died, it's a shame because this part of my life has been with me since I was young. However on Friday when I was supposed to setup my studio again I did the dishes instead and cleaned the kitchen. The worst bit is I didn't think for a second YEAH let's get on with some MUSICC, I thought jeez that room needs dusting . Indifference at this stage doesn't even cover it lol. As I get further away from music I don't believe I've got anything valuable at all to contribute to this site, at this rate I'll barely be able to operate Pro Tools in a year.

I have "given up", even the technical side of it doesn't get me anymore. A decade ago I'd happily go into the depths of clocking, converters, circuits, supplies or aliasing, I was into all sorts back then like car engines, game engines, programming, ripping apart audio equipment just to see how it ticked. Nowadays for example I left my Shelford in bits for months, all I needed was a few opamps and to build some leads, couldn't be bothered at all until it came time to sell it then my backside got motivated and in the space of 48 hours I'd repaired it, serviced it etc. My Stam still isn't fixed..

Apologies if this irked anyone, that really wasn't the intent here. Honestly I like to believe I’m a fair, easy going, rational, simple to talk to sorta person. Also, I’m fine.. Absolutely cool, it’s been a more promising year thus far.

P.S John, no I certainly don’t think I’m smarter than anyone. In fact I’m getting a bit forgetful unfortunately. I’m also not really bothered if someone listens to me or not, hopefully I help people on occasion and if I do then that makes me happy. There’s nothing more to it.

P.P.S After some of the shit I’ve put up with over the last couple of years I’m certainly not “thin skinned” or a bitch. LMAO, it did honestly make me laugh though.

P.P.P.S I appreciate you letting me back in to explain.

P.P.P.P.S No, I’m a different Dan.. I’ve got a different face and everything.

P.P.P.P.P.S The reason to close your forgotten non used accounts is it’s not entirely unfeasible for someone to compromise it, get your email address, find a target, compromise your email, get some pertinent information and take out several phone contracts in your name or take your card for a spin. It’s happened to me, more than once.. Also I paid online at a large music store and got my account cleared out, I work in tech and I still haven't figured out how they did that on an SSL secured site.

Too many P.S’s to count, perspective is a funny thing and hindsight is beautiful. John I get where you’re coming from and I always look for both sides of a story. 99% of the people here were cool, one or two though in a polite way pretty much called me a nob whilst acting like a complete nob themselves. I’m always here to help so please reflect on that hypocrisy for a moment if you will. I’m sure that epiphany will serve you (as in the few, not mentioning any names) well in the future.

Well that reply was longer than expected and I thought I’d just explain seen as thing thread happened. Please, anyone feel free to keep in touch. If you want me to stick around to discuss other geeky or boring shit like sci-fi shows, cars, DIY, renovations, new technologies etc. then I will, no issues.

There’s probably not a person among us who hasn’t at some point felt hard done by a life in music. Creative people can be volatile. We all assess the cost/benefit analysis of this life and likely don’t reach the same conclusion at every stage of our career. Or even from week to week. I know how it feels to want to peace out of all of it. Max compassion to those who feel the need to bail.


EDIT: while writing, I see our man has returned!

First of all, woohoo! Glad you're "back," Danny! There's always the "Off Topic" subforum, even if it's not heavily populated?

Secondly, thanks so much for sharing what's been going through your mind lately. I hope this thread demonstrated that we care about you and hope you're doing well.

Re: waning interest in music: I'll just speak for myself here when I say that it happens sometimes. I'm the kind of person (like many of us, I'm sure) who at various times in my life would forgo food for music if necessary - that's how strong the pull can be. So I was completely shocked when about 18 years ago I lost a lot of interest in music when I was going through a divorce. I was actually pretty depressed at the time, and one of the signs of depression is anhedonia - difficulty feeling pleasure in much of anything. Things that usually bring pleasure simply don't anymore. And I went months without picking up a guitar or playing piano or singing or anything. Eventually that all subsided, of course, but it was a long journey.

Obviously not saying that's what's happening for you, Danny, just saying I understand the waxing/waning nature of this stuff sometimes.

I do hope you're well, and I hope you hang around. I appreciate your voice here.