Note: SlideMeister is still accepting new members,
but things changed a bit on September 1st, 2022.
A.J.Fedor retired ;o)
but things changed a bit on September 1st, 2022.
A.J.Fedor retired ;o)
SlideMeister Forum is a "web intensive" forum for web intensive Chromatic players, and as such, there are reasons to join us, as well as reasons not to. ;o)
Of course you can just browse around as a GUEST, read material that has been posted here since 2007, or actually sign up as a MEMBER and browse around with a bit more features, OR you can even choose to be a SUPPORTING MEMBER and get it all. :o)
Okay, as a GUEST, moving around the site, won't be nearly as smooth or functional as it is as a registered member, but then again, you'll have zero responsibility and won't have to concern yourself about anything!
Reasons you might want to remain a SlideMeister GUEST:
Okay, as a GUEST, moving around the site, won't be nearly as smooth or functional as it is as a registered member, but then again, you'll have zero responsibility and won't have to concern yourself about anything!
Reasons you might want to remain a SlideMeister GUEST:
- If you consider yourself a "casual browser"
- If you take pride in being a "Low-tech," can't even find the "ANY KEY" and/or don't check your email at least weekly
- If you're so introverted, shy or bashful that you never participate in any on-line discussions, but enjoy reading
- If you really like to participate in discussions, but you're used to having the last word
- If you're a suspicious type who thinks we're here to harvest personal information and sell it to IDENTITY THIEVES.
- If you believe SlideMeister has ulterior motives other than Chromatic harmonica promotion
- If you don't like our rules or format, and think you'll ever influence us to change them
As a NON-SUPPORTING MEMBER, while you still can't actually post or actually engage in any discussions, you can enjoy a smooth, functional reference with videos, pictures, sound files and be on the receiving end of a lot of helpful and time saving info. "Membership" even tells you what you've already read and stuff. The only downside is that you're required to check in at least once every five months to avoid being deleted.
Yes, there are a few requirements to join our group, but most are just to insure that neither you nor SlideMeister are wasting each other's time. In the past, folks have joined us on a whim, and six months later, we see that they've never even signed in. Now, I just kick those folks out; we don't really need them. This is not just another "Harp group" this is SlideMeister. Yeah, we're still a little crazy, but we're also serious about who we allow into the asylum. :o)
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As a SUPPORTING MEMBER, you get it all (if you like) check it out depending on the designation you choose.
Reasons to be a participating/Supporting Member include:
While definitely not a requirement, it helps if:
and:
Just reading some of the posts will show who we are, so we encourage you to do so before making a decision on whether or not to join our little community.🙂
Yes, there are a few requirements to join our group, but most are just to insure that neither you nor SlideMeister are wasting each other's time. In the past, folks have joined us on a whim, and six months later, we see that they've never even signed in. Now, I just kick those folks out; we don't really need them. This is not just another "Harp group" this is SlideMeister. Yeah, we're still a little crazy, but we're also serious about who we allow into the asylum. :o)
NEXT:
As a SUPPORTING MEMBER, you get it all (if you like) check it out depending on the designation you choose.
Reasons to be a participating/Supporting Member include:
- Wanting to actually talk and communicate with folks about Chromatic harmonicas.
- Wanting to make friends and getting to know "like-minded" Chromatic players around the world.
- Wanting to actually help other Chromatic players.
- Wanting to be an active part of the international Chromatic community.
- Wanting to further and promote the Chromatic harmonica.
- Wanting to share videos, photos, midis events, sound files, even jokes and stupid stuff.
While definitely not a requirement, it helps if:
- You're a "spontaneous" personality
- You are willing to learn
- You are willing to share
- You don't always have to be right
- You can respect the personal opinions of others
- You don't think you are the final authority
- You don't think you are the best (FTR, no one's the best)
- You aren't looking to be offended
- You have at least an entry-level sense of humor ;o)
and:
- You can carry on a conversation without being abrasive
- You can carry on a conversation without getting political or religious
- You can carry on a conversation without being lewd, vulgar or disrespectful
- You can carry on a conversation without being mean or condescending
- You can carry on a conversation without a superiority complex
- You believe that its possible to actually learn something from another player
Just reading some of the posts will show who we are, so we encourage you to do so before making a decision on whether or not to join our little community.🙂