They told me I was such a loser, they would NEVER allow my rank to escalate past "member". I could have fifty million posts and never rise past the member rank.....Laughing HLaughing HLaughing HLaughing H
You have more posts than I and I am considered a Guru???? No implication here, just a shot in the dark - does it have anything to do with whether or not you have contributed money?
On a side note - to some youngins (that come to my house and buy gear from me) I seem like a Vintage Drum Guru. I talk their ear off - telling them all about this and that - just trying to share my knowledge.
At the same time, I feel I am far from a Drum Guru, especially compared to so many of you on here. I have learned ALOT, but only scratching the surface of some people's knowledge on here.
While I am at it, I am going to add something else here. I went through a devastating divorce at about the time I signed up on here. Every aspect of my life had been stripped away and I felt like God pulled me out of the game. Well, I graduated from seminary since then, a BIG accomplishment. At the same time, I must say that being on here, learning about vintage drums, and sharing what I have learned.....has been a tremendous source of enjoyment and a boost to my self-esteem. It has been a very healthy thing for me to be on here.....and for that I am very grateful. Your help, encouragement, and kindness I will always cherish.
Thank you to all of you!
God Bless!
John
