An admission of guilt

jklotz · #1 08-22-2019, 09:57 PM

I really enjoy the conversations we have here. I love talking about different tone woods, picks, strings, etc etc. And I've learned some things here, no doubt. At the same time, I've come to realize I use it as a distraction from practicing.

So I've come up with a little resolution for myself. For every hour I spend on here (and other online forums), I'm going to spend 2 hours practicing.

There. I said it.

Rev Roy · #2 08-22-2019, 10:15 PM

Good for you! I, on the other hand, have never understood why being on forums is supposed to mean practicing less. Who practices twenty four hours a day? I practice a couple hours a day or so...and when I check forums afterward I enjoy the fellowship and learn some stuff. What’s the harm? Works for me...

s2y · #3 08-23-2019, 04:28 AM

I try to stay off forums when I'm at home. Most of my posts are during downtime at work.

PorkPieGuy · #4 08-23-2019, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by s2y

I try to stay off forums when I'm at home. Most of my posts are during downtime at work.

Yup, me too.

I only check forums at work during slow periods. When I'm at home, I rarely check or read anything online because I sit behind a computer screen 40+ hours a week. The last thing I want to do at home is get behind another screen.

Mr. Jelly · #5 08-23-2019, 07:57 AM

I just play because I like to. I don't practice so much as learn stuff because I want to use it to have more fun playing. So that part is fun also.

Neil K Walk · #6 08-23-2019, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Jelly

I just play because I like to. I don't practice so much as learn stuff because I want to use it to have more fun playing. So that part is fun also.

Since there is no way to like a post I am choosing to quote it in order to express my agreement with its sentiment. The moment I stop having fun playing is when I stop. I’m not a pro but if I earned money doing anything that I have doing with anyway it would just be the cherry on top.

Pura Vida · #7 08-23-2019, 04:39 PM

Yes, this and other smaller forums are extremely helpful, but like all forms of social media, they can quickly consume a LOT of time. So, moderation is the key... I will scroll through about once a day and read / respond, as I find breaks in the day or evening.

Tico · #8 08-23-2019, 07:17 PM

Good on you, but this more like an admission of innocence than of guilt.