PW nomads?

ShiroKuro · 2024-05-06T00:56:07+00:00

Well, I joined here, I think it would be great if the same kind of vibe that’s at PW could be found here. Who else from PW is here?

Bellyman

rsl12 , thanks!! 🙂

I started out classical but came on over to the dark side. LOL!! Haven't played classical in decades but love some good ol' Piano Jazz. 🙂

Also haven't played an acoustic piano in quite a while, either. Most of my play time is on a Roland RD-2000. And to think, I used to be a piano tech. (That's what the handle is, actually, a "bellyman" being someone who builds soundboards, bridges, pinblocks, that kind of thing. It's been a long time since I've done any of that, too.)

twocats

Pallas Also, I understand frustration with individuals, but taking the high road and not discussing that here is a much better look for this new endeavor.

I didn't mean for it to start a discussion as it was just a joke (that I still find hilarious). How better to deal with being called names than to own it? But I'll take it down as you're right, we should take the high road here 🙂

Pallas

twocats My philosophy comes after a lifetime of wanting to punch mean people in the face. I still have anger issues, and a twisted sense of humor, so for the record, I found your signature hilarious. But I refuse to give other folks reasons to jeer. Call it aggressive courtesy.

David-G

Stub If I search (using Google) for "piano tell forum", it finds PW, Piano Clack, Piano Street but not Piano Tell.

twocats

David-G it'll take some time to become a trusted site: https://forum.pianotell.com/d/693-still-un-googlable

candela

David-G Google algorithms are complex and what is shown varies between users. For me this site is the top result if I google the same phrase "piano tell forum".

David-G

candela Interesting. If I search with Duckduckgo Piano Tell comes at the top of the list.

ShiroKuro

David-G Another reason to use DDG! Google is pretty unreliable. But there is a time lag, so if people keep posting here, eventually it will start to show up.

PianoMonk

Duckduckgo is way better than Google. Search engines in general sometimes take a while to sort out new offerings. I think most of the PW refugees will have no trouble finding PT.

MusicMe

Hello everyone! Yes, I used to be on piano world. I won't be posting there anymore - although I really didn't post a lot. I love reading and learning from others and post when I feel I have something to offer. Thank you, ShiroKuro, for suggesting Piano Tell.

rsl12

rsl12 There are still a lot of forums that don't realize what has happened, so if no one from those forums (digital, tuners, pianist, teacher, composer) posts something letting them know what is happening by tomorrow evening, I guess I will.

I know I said this yesterday, but looking at PW now, I think I will wait until there is a new development. The existing Gombessa/Pianotell threads there are petering out from exhaustion it looks like, and I don't want to aggravate the situation by appearing to stir the pot. Particularly in forums where I'm not a regular contributor.

BartK

rsl12 I know I said this yesterday, but looking at PW now, I think I will wait until there is a new development. The existing Gombessa/Pianotell threads there are petering out from exhaustion it looks like, and I don't want to aggravate the situation by appearing to stir the pot. Particularly in forums where I'm not a regular contributor.

I think anyone who visits PW regularly is aware of the drama by this point and I don't think it's necessary anymore.

kaspere

PW nomad here!

Josephine

BartK

I agree. I think it's best if we use our time and energy for piano tell.

twocats

BartK I think anyone who visits PW regularly is aware of the drama by this point and I don't think it's necessary anymore.

I'm not sure! I think there are people who stick to the Pianist Corner and Tech area and don't venture out much. I think if nothing happens in the next week or two it's fair to post there with an update that it seems clear that VS is either ignoring the situation or that PW is so low on their priority list that they haven't even seen what's going on. It is summer and maybe the admin is on vacation.

candela

twocats It is summer and maybe the admin is on vacation.

Someone was logged in on the platuser admin account this ~~Monday~~ (edit) Sunday (sorry) according to the profile page. So it looks like they are aware but choose not to act now.

twocats

@rsl12 see my post to Bart above this, but if you no longer feel comfortable, I will post. I think it's very important that everyone who regularly checks in at PW learns about what's been going on with VS, and I know there are folks who stick to specific subforums. But I'll wait a week or two to see if there's an admin response first.

rsl12

twocats Thank you for doing that!

twocats

candela Someone was logged in on the platuser admin account this Monday according to the profile page. So it looks like they are aware but choose not to act now.

Thank you for pointing that out! I will give them some grace and assume that they are busy at work and have other priorities (or perhaps have to discuss a strategy before responding), but if we don't hear any response by the end of the work week I'll post to the other subforums.

Edit: I also took a screenshot of the user account to show that they did log in on Sunday.

jeremy

Hello, will you count me as a PW nomad?

I landed on PW a bunch the past two weeks while researching my new piano purchase. Then ended up reading the whole thread about this site, so I feel like I know you all, even though you don't know me. 🙂

FWIW, I am based in Northern Ohio. I have played piano for 35+ years, and I've owned / led a marketing / web agency for almost 20. I was going to chime in about the Google visibility, but it looks like @FrankCox already answered that in another thread.

So I'll share this [unsolicited] input instead...

Glad to hear that @navindra is staying put with the name -- I like it.
Hyphenated domains are the worst
And never buy a .org or dot-whatever if you can't also get the .com

I will probably be a little sporadic with my participation, but @navindra, if you need any assistance, don't hesitate to reach out via email or DM and I will be happy to help with some any advice you might need to help get traction for your new website -- but it looks like this is off to a strong start!

Sgisela

jeremy Welcome! We are glad to have you. Was there something in particular that drove you towards a piano forum? Thinking about buying a piano? Just wanted to chat about pianos with other enthusiasts? Whatever the reason, if you’re up for it, consider starting a new thread with whatever is on your mind.

twocats

jeremy hi, welcome! It took me 9 years of lurking to finally start participating on PW but if you ever want to talk pianos or playing, this promises to be a great place to do it 🙂

By the way, I just set up a new YouTube channel where I can post works-in-progress (don't want to clutter up my main account) and in the description included "Find me at forum.pianotell.com". Maybe it'll help if people end up enjoying my videos. I never felt comfortable posting much of my playing over at PW but it's a new start here!

navindra

Welcome everyone!

jeremy Of course! Great contribution and thanks so much. Those are two awesome pianos. Congrats! 🙂

rsl12 Wow, clever one. I can imagine a lot of people mistyping pianoforte instead, but I still like it.

twocats Apparently I'm already subscribed! 👍

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