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I'm sure we've all noticed Andre has gone quiet the last few days - not like him at all - his last post though, was confrontational to Marco, so I'm guessing he earned himself a ban? Hopefully that's all it is and he is ok?! Would hate to think of him freezing to death having to burn all his prog to survive!
I have had the same thoughts Alex, so Marco is he on a ban or just got the hump
Steve Toy
10-01-2010, 00:36
Yup Alex he's on a long holiday.
The Vinyl Adventure
10-01-2010, 00:36
I hope not...
Yup Alex he's on a long holiday.
Oh dear, how long is his vacation?
Hi Alex,
With much regret (trust me) he has been banned, as unfortunately he's his own worst enemy :(
It possibly may not be permanent though, hence why you won't see banned under his name. I may leave the door a little open on this one, pending a chat with Steve and the rest of the team.
See what happened here (post #8): http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=5030
I warned him to stop insulting people when he didn't agree with what some were saying on the graphic equaliser thread. Instead of backing off, however, he then threatened me (as you can see), so I had no option but to ban him as we cannot allow any threatening behaviour.
There are many things I like (and even admire) about Andre, so it's a real shame that the one thing he couldn't seem to control was his temper (which I myself of course can relate to!) It is also the reason why I undertand him more than perhaps some others do. The problem was he'd been on the edge of a ban for weeks before that for various legitimate reasons, so unfortunately him threatening me was the final straw....
Anyway we'll see what happens, so watch this space. I'm all for giving people second or even third or fourth chances *if* I can see that they're genuinely trying to learn from their mistakes and make amends, which Andre was doing very well up until he lost the plot.
However, much will depend on how Steve, and also other members of the management team, feel about allowing him back, presuming of course he'd want to come back.
Marco.
OK, thanks for the clarification chaps. I hope it all works out.
The Vinyl Adventure
10-01-2010, 00:58
Ditto
I can see why he was banned, but Andre is Andre, he posts from the heart me thinks and not from the head at times, i don't mean to be patronising to you Andre but this is my view.
I completely agree with your sentimes Jon, as Andre is a character who will always wear his heart on his sleeve, but you have to draw the line somewhere...
Let's see what happens, and we'll update this thread with our final decision in due course :)
Marco.
The Grand Wazoo
10-01-2010, 01:12
Despite a few friendly (from my side) fencing sessions which maybe turned sour on occasion, I'll miss Andre's contributions if this is to be a permanent thing.
His taste in music & , though not broad is very deep in his field and as such, perhaps rarely equalled. Never mind the prog - he has an enviable knowledge of the vintage side of our hobby.
I understand, however, how you came to your decision.
Indeed, Chris, and as someone who probably crossed swords with Andre more than most (Marco excepted, of course! ;) ) pretty big of you to say so, (hopefully that doesn't come across as patronising, it isn't meant to be!)
I don't really wan't to get into a character dissection of someone who is currently unable to post, but think Jonboy is absolutely right in that Andre posts from the heart, and you certainly can't criticise his enthusiasm for posting, as well as his knowledge of his specialised field (if we don't see him back here, I fully expect to see him on Mastermind - "and your specialised subject is?" 'Progressive Rock music prior to 1973')
Anyway, I'm banning myself from my laptop tonight (this morning) - I need some kip! :goodnight:
Steve Toy
10-01-2010, 01:54
He doesn't so much as post from the heart as shoot from the hip and we end up treading on eggssells around him and stifling debate.
Andre's devotion to pre '73 Prog is akin to religious belief, so it's probably best not to 'go there' unless you're also of that faith.
He's a bit like me (and my son I reckon)...
I think I'm going to have to study Psychology. I reckon these skills would do VERY well on forums such as this :)
Andre, come back soon and take some chill-pills in the meantime :lol:
He's the opposite of me (in that respect anyway).
I have definite opinions about some things, but can quite accept that others' opinions may differ considerably, and since it's just opinions, there's no right/wrong yes/no answers anyway. About most things, from religion to hifi, fox hunting to speed cameras, I have no settled view either way. As Sam Goldwyn is reputed to have said: 'My indecision is final'.
Haselsh1
10-01-2010, 13:13
I am an agnostic on everything from religion to hi-fi to cooking but I do enjoy a good wind up and often enjoy the outcome. I apologise here and now if my contribution to the graphic equaliser thread was out of hand. I can't help how I get my laughs and chuckles. My contributions though are what I believe in at that time. We are bound to be this way. It is what makes us so unique.
Haselsh1
10-01-2010, 13:15
He's the opposite of me (in that respect anyway).
I have definite opinions about some things, but can quite accept that others' opinions may differ considerably, and since it's just opinions, there's no right/wrong yes/no answers anyway. About most things, from religion to hifi, fox hunting to speed cameras, I have no settled view either way. As Sam Goldwyn is reputed to have said: 'My indecision is final'.
Joe, I fully understand why people take angle grinders to speed cameras but I would never be that revolutionary. I like your view.
There are people in this world (and I know two of them VERY well ;)) that hold very fixed ideas on things and will argue these fixed ideas to the death if necessary. Nothing wrong with that at all, but it makes for a very rocky path in life when you cannot compromise or turn away..
I'm lucky, my career brought me into contact with very many different personalities and although I find the odd one or two patronising gits a bit hard to swallow still, I can either learn from, deal with, or walk away from, many of the others now. These life skills are coming very much into use - and developing further - with the Key Stage 3 (puberty years) students I have to deal with as they don't really know where they are yet and will argue everything LOUDLY for the sake of it.
Life's too damned short and sadly it's only something you get to realise when there're probably less years in front of you than there are behind......
Life's too damned short and sadly it's only something you get to realise when there're probably less years in front of you than there are behind......
As Uncle Mort said: 'Life's like a pint of London bitter. It doesn't last forever, thank God'.
hifinutt
10-01-2010, 15:14
yes , we all have to accept a little discipline on the forums and i guess the refs decision is always right!
You'll never win an argument with a ref, unless you're Man United playing at home.
I hope Andr'e will be able to come back soon...:(
Steve Toy
10-01-2010, 17:54
Andre's ban will be lifted in seven days from today.
Steve Toy
16-01-2010, 20:46
The ban will be lifted tomorrow after first light by the first mod to log on.
The ban will be lifted tomorrow after first light by the first mod to log on.
Good news ! Can't wait ! :)
Also, Guillaume (ONIX addict) will be happy. ;)
Yep, so Andre, if you're watching, make sure that you're ready to join in the fun again! :eyebrows:
Marco.
Andre, who's Andre? :scratch:
:eyebrows:
;)
Andre, who's Andre? :scratch:
:eyebrows:
;):chainsaw:
:lolsign:
Till dawn then, What post will you put words to first Andre (if at all), even odds on the Onix stuff
Having been spurned maybe he won't come back? Let's see what happens.
S'up to him of course, but as we've seen from earlier in the thread, most people would like him back :)
Marco.
Same opinion as Marco. ;)
Hope you're wrong Clive...
Same opinion as Marco. ;)
Hope you're wrong Clive...
Hey, I'm not a clairvoyant, I'm just suggesting that he has options.
Hey, I'm not a clairvoyant, I'm just suggesting that he has options.
;)
The Grand Wazoo
16-01-2010, 23:18
Naaaah - he luvs us.
Spectral Morn
16-01-2010, 23:38
He was lurking earlier.
I think it will be in the " What are you listening to thread".
Regards D S D L
Beechwoods
17-01-2010, 06:24
Andre's posting permissions have been restored. Welcome back, Master of Prog :)
As Uncle Mort said: 'Life's like a pint of London bitter. It doesn't last forever, thank God'.
Aye... Well... Mmmmm.
I be glad to see Andre come back I miss his passion for all things prog
He was lurking earlier.
I think it will be in the " What are you listening to thread".
Regards D S D L
I Hope so - I've actually heard most of the stuff that has been posted there this last week! :lol:
Rare Bird
17-01-2010, 11:12
:sofa:
Welcome back, muchacho! :)
:rave:
Marco.
The Grand Wazoo
17-01-2010, 11:29
Well, well, well.................what've you been doing? - I imagined you must've been sat at home all forlorn & heartbroken, dreaming of us here & twiddling the sliders on a whacking great EQ unit, frantically trying to make Brain Salad Surgery sound better.
Nice to see you to see you nice
Rare Bird
17-01-2010, 12:43
:eek:
Yes : FIVE pages is the minimum (as stated clearly in the law) for a subject with the name "Andre" on it !!! :exactly:
Covenant
17-01-2010, 14:33
Welcome back my friend to the show that never ends.....
Rare Bird
17-01-2010, 14:50
Welcome back my friend to the show that never ends.....
Rest assured you'll get your money's worth ..the greatest show in Heaven, Hell or Earth.
You wanna see the show, it's a dynamo! You wanna see the show, it's rock & Roll!!!!!
..."...But I gave you life!"
"What else could you do"
"To do what was right"
"I'm perfect, are you?".............
Rare Bird
17-01-2010, 20:04
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:worthless:
About 8 mins in is a good view of the speakers spinning inside the leslie cabinets..
Six pages, no less. Who says seven ? (on the left the lady with the pink shirt...)
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