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    I've got good news, & I've got bad news

    The good news is this:
    If you recall, the Les Paul Forum, The Fender Forum, & Cafe Wah all were offline for awhile earlier this year. Several Les Paul Forum members chipped in to pay the rent & keep the forums afloat. This action also came w/some changes. For instance, many new areas of the LPF have been created, as well as the elimination of paid subscription services. In short, the Backstage is now open over there to all & new sub-forums created for the inclusion of non-Gibson guitars for discussion. As well. the registration process has been streamlined to allow for easier signup.
    The bad news is the elimination of this forum, TFF. It has been necessary to "trim some fat" in order to lower the cost of running things. Cafe Wah is probably on the way out, too.
    In short, the new owners/administrators would like to welcome any here at The Fender Forum to come over & join the LPF. There's a place for you there.

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    Re: I've got good news, & I've got bad news

    How long do we have left?
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    Re: I've got good news, & I've got bad news

    That's too bad. It's taking a lot of time and effort from the people involved to keep the LPF up and running. They've done a great job and it's really appreciated!

    It's been nice having this place back up and running for a while. I'm very grateful for that too.

    Thanks to all involved!

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    Re: I've got good news, & I've got bad news

    Quote Originally Posted by ch willie View Post
    How long do we have left?
    I honestly don't know. I'll have to ask.
    Quote Originally Posted by Don View Post
    It's been nice having this place back up and running for a while. I'm very grateful for that too.

    Thanks to all involved!
    Me too. If just to say "see you later"

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    Re: I've got good news, & I've got bad news

    TFF bucket list time. And... Go!

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    Re: I've got good news, & I've got bad news

    Man I'm gonna miss this place for it honesty, integrity and all I have learned...

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    Re: I've got good news, & I've got bad news

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    Re: I've got good news, & I've got bad news

    Peace gentlemen. It's been a lot of fun!

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    I have learned SO much - thanks to all of you!
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    Nothing lasts forever , we were so happy together ....


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    Re: I've got good news, & I've got bad news

    Sad news!

    After chalking up thousands of posts across the hall (mostly in the good ol' JamZone) and more than a few educamating folks about CS-356s and the like, not to mention a goodly number here back in the day when I first got my Nashville Tele and the JamZone was hopping here too... I just wanted to say that there are surely very, very many Good Eggs over there with a vast and generous knowledge about a good many things that folks care about here. And most of those guys don't bite. As knowledgable as they are, they could often benefit from what y'all know and would be grateful for the input. So... consider making the leap.

    I'm sure it won't feel the same, especially to the folks that came here as Exiles from even earlier locales, built this place up to be something special, and whose Fender partisanship is more exclusive than mine... but I wanted (in my long-winded way) to chime in and say that both places held a special place in my heart not so long ago and I'll cherish the good times and all the things I learned and shared with the good folks of the TFF.

    Pete, Steve, Tom, Chuck, Yves, Mark and the fellas I've lost track of through other means... I hope our paths cross again someday, after awhile.
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    Re: I've got good news, & I've got bad news

    'Bye folks, & thanks for all the good advice & friendly discussion.
    ( I always felt TFF was more laid back & relaxed than the LPF).

    As I'm already an LPF member, maybe I'll see you there.

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    Re: I've got good news, & I've got bad news

    I've made some really good friends here - hope to see some of you on the other side! (funny - I have more Les Pauls than I do Fenders of any kind, but haven't really participated on LPF...)
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    Ciao for now and thanks one and all for the helpful advice, camaraderie and entertainment.

    Oh, and Free General Specific!! ;-)

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    Re: I've got good news, & I've got bad news

    I can certainly see the case for Café Wah heading off into the sunset (I stop in every so often, and there hasn't been a post there in almost a year at this point.)
    but this seems to be a pretty vibrant bunch, albeit less active than LPF.
    I wonder if the LPF can sort of morph into something welcoming of these other slabs as well, maybe a dedicated Fender section. (though that would require a redefining of what that forum is about.)
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    Thanks guys and farewell.
    I have decided to be happy because it's good for my health.

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    Re: I've got good news, & I've got bad news

    I am a member of the LPF RDL user name though I dont use it much. I will call in from time to time now though.
    This site has been a blast though. Ciao!
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    Re: I've got good news, & I've got bad news

    But I don't have a Les Paul....
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    Re: I've got good news, & I've got bad news

    Is there any way to archive TFF so that we can still search? Is there space within the LPF for that? I have no idea what is needed for that to happen and it may not be reasonably possible. Just askin'.

    I know my post count is very low, but I have learned tons from TFF and the LPF. These sites are my trusted first try resources when I have a question. I usually find my answer from searching the archive, and if I don't I'm usually entertained and learn something else along the way.

    Thanks

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    It was fun while it lasted! I wish everyone the best, take care!

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    Re: I've got good news, & I've got bad news

    Quote Originally Posted by photoweborama View Post
    But I don't have a Les Paul....
    I didn't have a Fender when I joined up here... :)
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    Quote Originally Posted by photoweborama View Post
    But I don't have a Les Paul....
    I haven't had a Les Paul in years and currently have no desire for one. I still enjoy the Les Paul Forum and average one post per day there. There's some real good amp talk and discussion of other Gibsons.

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    For some reason - it wasn't so much what you played or owned here.....

    THAT is why I liked it here!

    At the risk of being banned....
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    Re: I've got good news, & I've got bad news

    So - is it possible that we can get a bunch of TFFers banned before they pull the plug? Not me, mind you.... I've been there and don't want to do it again, but everyone should be banned at least once!

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    Re: I've got good news, & I've got bad news

    Maybe folks would feel more at home over there if they'd import these:


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    Re: I've got good news, & I've got bad news

    Quote Originally Posted by gibsonjunkie View Post
    So - is it possible that we can get a bunch of TFFers banned before they pull the plug? Not me, mind you.... I've been there and don't want to do it again, but everyone should be banned at least once!

    +1

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    Re: I've got good news, & I've got bad news

    I've never been banned!

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    I have only been threatened for posting politically incorrect facts!

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    Got a three day ban for um well being a ass...

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    Re: I've got good news, & I've got bad news

    Quote Originally Posted by Bill Moore View Post
    I have only been threatened for posting politically incorrect facts!
    Going here again? Still miffed over that one? Just to refresh your revisionist memory, this is the post that got your hand spanked:
    Quote Originally Posted by Bill Moore View Post
    Kap'n We used to think of people that way, but the current world situation makes the muslim world not different, but a scary place for anyone who does not believe their way! There are no "moderate" muslims, their book does not allow that. They are directed to convert the world to a sharia law by "fire and the sword". "There will be no peace untill the world is under sharia law", (the local cleric makes the laws). They also are also directed to lie to others to advance their movement.
    Not sure if you know that the "peace and love" first part of the koran is negated by the latter part which preaches intollerance. " Those verses which conflict will be witnessed to be the last written".
    I don't know if you heard that the mosque close to the WTC site was called the Cordoba project. This goes back to the time that the moors invaded Spain, and converted to cathederal in Cordoba to a mosque to show everyone that they are the only religion. The WTC site is to be a monument to the idiots who killed 3000 people, and to show their people how stupid we are to allow them to control us.

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    Re: I've got good news, & I've got bad news

    BTW- the LPF created a new section:
    Fender Guitars

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    Yes I deleted your post & admit that it was a vulgar display of power. But I just can't understand how you can come up with such a warped world view & call it "truth". I work with a number of muslim people & have to say, it's really weird:
    THEY'RE A LOT LIKE US

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    Excellent!
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    EDIT - Ooops - I thought it was mine that got deleted - I am an idiot!

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    Last edited by FrankJohnson; 12-12-2014 at 11:24 AM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 71818 View Post
    BTW- the LPF created a new section:
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    YEAH!!! I shall see you guys on the other side!
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    Guess I'll wander over there then. Hope to see y'all there.
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    Re: I've got good news, & I've got bad news

    I'll have to wander over to the LPF then.

    You guys have an open invitation to friend me on facebook as well - some of you already have - it's Johnny Bornheimer over there. I'll see what I can do as far as getting signed up on the LPF, as I do actually have a few Gibby's and Epi's...

    It's been real, and it's been nice, and it has also been real nice...and fun...talking to you 's!

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    Re: I've got good news, & I've got bad news

    Why not just open a TFF Facebook page so we can all stay in touch?

    In the mean time, my sincerest thanks to all for the years of camaraderie, kindess and fun.
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    FB would be a good idea if we could set up category folders, but I don't know if that's possible.
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