andynpeters
Well-known member
Lately we have had quite a few new product threads, with some interesting insights into the development process for new instruments and even a new range. Whilst I am fascinated to see what goes on, it seems that these threads speedily become very unwieldy.
As soon as Sterling Ball posts a picture of a rough prototype piece of wood with an old neck attached, the thread is at once submerged with 3 types of comment;
1. The Cheerleader...”OMG that`s the most exciting thing I've ever seen, you are a genius, I worship this company, I need to buy 6”....frequently accompanied by reposting of the original photos.
2. The Pointlessly Detailed Question “What colour will it be, what's the name, what's the neck profile.what switching system will it have, can I get black knobs??”
3. The Negative “I don't like the shape, the neck the name, the balance....therefore you should not be making it”... inevitably followed by indignant responses from group #1
All perfectly valid points of view, no doubt, but they get very repetitive.
The result is that some of these threads are over 40 pages long and it becomes very tedious to trawl through for the latest useful input from the company (plus the last 2 types of post irritate Mr Ball leading to the closing of at least one such thread). Anyone coming new to the thread would probably lose interest long before seeing the finished product.
Might I suggest that new products are introduced on locked threads to which only company spokesmen can post? Then we could all follow the development process much more easily and appreciate the peek behind the scenes. Those who really must comment could always start a new thread to do so (or 3 new threads, one for each opinion?).
What do you think??
As soon as Sterling Ball posts a picture of a rough prototype piece of wood with an old neck attached, the thread is at once submerged with 3 types of comment;
1. The Cheerleader...”OMG that`s the most exciting thing I've ever seen, you are a genius, I worship this company, I need to buy 6”....frequently accompanied by reposting of the original photos.
2. The Pointlessly Detailed Question “What colour will it be, what's the name, what's the neck profile.what switching system will it have, can I get black knobs??”
3. The Negative “I don't like the shape, the neck the name, the balance....therefore you should not be making it”... inevitably followed by indignant responses from group #1
All perfectly valid points of view, no doubt, but they get very repetitive.
The result is that some of these threads are over 40 pages long and it becomes very tedious to trawl through for the latest useful input from the company (plus the last 2 types of post irritate Mr Ball leading to the closing of at least one such thread). Anyone coming new to the thread would probably lose interest long before seeing the finished product.
Might I suggest that new products are introduced on locked threads to which only company spokesmen can post? Then we could all follow the development process much more easily and appreciate the peek behind the scenes. Those who really must comment could always start a new thread to do so (or 3 new threads, one for each opinion?).
What do you think??
