Utgf

[Taylor 710bce]

Does anyone know a Unofficial Taylor Guitar Forum is active? I've been trying to join since the 16th. I got the "Welcome, we'll let you know when you're approved" email but nothing since.

Also, is the Taylorguitar forum which used to be part of Acoustic Guitar Forum still active?

Thanks, Looking forward to being part of this group.

[Doxy]

Yes, the UTGF is active. I just posted on it today. I think I read somewhere the moderator had been out of town. I'm sure they will get to you. Maybe someone will respond here that knows more than I. It's a very friendly forum. I will be looking forward to seeing you!

[Maccadude33]

I'm in the same boat, tried to join a week or two ago and haven't heard anything back from the site. Hopefully they get around to confirming us soon!

[Rev Roy]

Originally Posted by Maccadude33

I'm in the same boat, tried to join a week or two ago and haven't heard anything back from the site. Hopefully they get around to confirming us soon!

I'm in the boat with you...but with the Unofficial Martin Guitar Forum. I've seen others post here indicating that long waits to be approved on these sites is par for the course.

[Ted @ LA Guitar Sales]

Originally Posted by Taylor 710bce

Does anyone know a Unofficial Taylor Guitar Forum is active? I've been trying to join since the 16th. I got the "Welcome, we'll let you know when you're approved" email but nothing since.

Also, is the Taylorguitar forum which used to be part of Acoustic Guitar Forum still active?

Thanks, Looking forward to being part of this group.

Welcome to the forum 710bce.

The Taylor sub forum here was merged with the general section a few years ago, so one of the members here decided to start the UTGF. It's not a very active forum, certainly not as active as the AGF Taylor section was, but many like it that way which is probably why it takes so long to get approved. Once you do, you will find a bunch of nice folks over there most of whom are regulars here as well.

[EllaMom]

It does take awhile to get approved. I joined recently, and after several days with no reply, I posted here as well asking much the same question. But I learned that patience pays off. Evidently only one moderator can approve "newbies" and he was traveling when I registered.

It would be helpful if the response to the request to join was answered with a "this might take awhile" kind of message, just so it doesn't appear like you are registered, when really you're not. Registered isn't the same as approved.

And actually, it is a fairly active forum, I'd say. Very nice folks. I'll see you over there.

[franchelB]

Originally Posted by Ted @ LA Guitar Sales

Welcome to the forum 710bce.

The Taylor sub forum here was merged with the general section a few years ago, so one of the members here decided to start the UTGF. It's not a very active forum, certainly not as active as the AGF Taylor section was, but many like it that way which is probably why it takes so long to get approved. Once you do, you will find a bunch of nice folks over there most of whom are regulars here as well.

Well, I'm sure they have nice folks over in the other forum. But, personally speaking, the AGF will always be the original "Unofficial...."

[ifret]

Please be patient. The mods will get back with you. You will enjoy it over at the UTGF. It's not as active as the AGF, but still very active and full of fun people who are helpful and knowledgeable. We love to welcome and hear from new members, so just be patient. It will be worth the wait. See you over there.

[teleamp]

Originally Posted by franchelB

Well, I'm sure they have nice folks over in the other forum. But, personally speaking, the AGF will always be the original "Unofficial...."

Yep, this "was" the Taylor forum when I joined. (at least to me)

[franchelB]

Originally Posted by teleamp

Yep, this "was" the Taylor forum when I joined. (at least to me)

It still is, my fellow Texan! The AGF is just expanding the acoustic guitar "family" a bit.

[darylcrisp]

not sure how they operate regarding new users, sent my fellow mod a PM to check into new users.

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[Captain Jim]

I used to participate on the UTGF - definitely friendly participants there, and some very knowledgeable players. Just don't mention the price of anything, even if it is a price range (as in: "I'm looking for an acoustic amp for $500 or less - can you offer recommendations?"); or even mentioning full retail or MAP prices (that are available everywhere)... your post will get edited, making the thread less than informative.

If you make a comment about the editing, that gets edited. I actually made a joke about the price editing, and that got edited. It is the owner's forum, and he and the mods can run it the way they choose. Josh (the owner) seems to be a very nice young man.

I understand not wanting to encourage price wars... I also think a sense of humor is important, too. I wonder what would happen if the rapper, 50 Cent were to post there??

You will get an acknowledgement from Josh when he is available. Patience will pay off.

Best wishes,
Jim

[ifret]

Originally Posted by Captain Jim

I used to participate on the UTGF

Used to? We miss you, Jim.

[Captain Jim]

Originally Posted by TaylorMusician

Used to? We miss you, Jim.

I'm sure no one noticed. It's not a big deal, I'm not mad or pouting - I've taken the last month or so off. It isn't my forum, but the whole pricing heavy-handedness doesn't seem helpful. I can't do anything about the policy, but I can choose to spend time here instead.

Best wishes,
Jim

[stepchildusmc]

Originally Posted by Captain Jim

I'm sure no one noticed. It's not a big deal, I'm not mad or pouting - I've taken the last month or so off. It isn't my forum, but the whole pricing heavy-handedness doesn't seem helpful. I can't do anything about the policy, but I can choose to spend time here instead.

Best wishes,
Jim

I assumed it was because of that. the UTGF is less without you.