Factory to Customer

[mike1762]

I'm somewhat familiar with this type software.  Unfortunately, I don't think it's possible to assign unique permission groups to individual threads.  You could probably make the whole FTC section Read Only, but that's not really the point of the FTC.  Let's just keep it to Oohing and Aahing and remember that those threads are VERY personal to the person having an instrument built.  If the thread somehow offends your sensibilities... don't click on it.

[pace]

I feel that the current format is just fine. Club members so far have been really good at self-policing. When Mica started adding Changes/Additions threads to the FTC folders, there was a mutual understanding that we shouldn't post our oohhs and aaahhs there as to not distract from the important details. So far so good.....  
 
I realize that we occasionally might need reminders on manners, but I also feel that Dave doesn't need to explain his actions every time something occurs. Edit the thread, e-mail those involved, and avoid the rubber-necking. That's just my opinion.

[bigredbass]

When I had my custom built, I worked out with Val and Mica and Susan just what I wanted, then told them call me when it's ready to ship.
 
I had no FTC thread.  Not because I had any interest in being secretive, but for two reasons, actually:
 
1)  Because I'd seen more than a few of these things turn into the kind of panicked screed of the type Dave had to intervene upon above (he's regrettably had to do this before).  
 
2)  And you know, why would I presume to tell them how to build my bass, since they do this every day to great success?  Why would I tell Michael Schumacher how to drive, or tell Valentino Rossi how to ride a motorcycle?  I came to ALEMBIC as I knew I would NOT have to worry that they didn't get it.  I preferred to finalize my build recipe, then stay out of their way.
 
So . . . Susan calls me 11 months later, shipped to me.  I opened it, and it was exactly what I asked for.  Exactly.  Just as I knew it would be.
 
This is supposed to be fun, folks.  But don't wear out the Wickersham's graciousness in establishing this two-way conversation, as this is VERY rare.  Use your head and remember your manners.
 
As always, my hat's off to Dave for his near Buddha-like even-handedness in herding us all around.

[dannobasso]

I agree with bigred.
I took my own advice. Typed out a response and deleted it.
On a different note, I had a brief chat with Pete Steele of Type O Negative about his Alembics before the Nokia show.  83 Spoiler was his first and mine as well. But he is a foot taller than me at least!

[mario_farufyno]

Well, I always regret taking part on any altercation, but I like the idea of having free expression even if it take us trough our differences.
 
First, I don't think nothing really big had happen on that Thread, despite the fact I was the one who protested first time (in fact, in second or third, to be honest). But I simply didn't thought it would take all that proportions.  
 
Guys, there is no situation we can't solve talking each other. I'm sorry if this bothered Hal and all the spiritual mood he is trying to keep around his creation, but I don't think it should be taken much seriously. This is something that happens on any community, we just need to take some time to get it togheter again.
 
We all share at least one common love, and that must be enough to take us to understandment. It doesn't matter if this is time consuming or trouble our peace sometimes, we all have to deal with that on regular basis at our own home, family or work place... So, what's the deal?
 
Lets meet,
lets exchange ideas,
lets fight for them and
lets get together again.
 
We are a sort of family here. We don't need to love every one, just learn how to live in peace and respectfully. If something goes wrong, we fix it with love, not excluding anyone. Sorry if I contributed to get the things worst back there.
 
Next time I will let that with Dave...