Forum rules

[Solar Bell]

Lately there has been an increase in the membership here at TrumpetMaster.com.

I would like to welcome all the new members and hope all have an enjoyable experience here.

There are also people who come here with their own agendas and ideas on how it should be run.

I would like to let everyone know exactly how TM works.

All of us, members, Moderators and Artists In Residence alike are here at the pleasure of the owner. The owner is also a member and contributor here.

The rules are NOT the same for all of us.

The ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE are well-known professionals who are the top performers in the field of music. They have "Carte Blanche" to write whatever they feel is appropriate to give to the members here. You do not have to agree with what they say, but remember...they have been in the trenches and are making a living doing the things they comment on. Their reputations precede them.

The MODERATORS are asked by the owner to help out with keeping things civil and steering members to the right areas. They have been with the site for a long time before being asked to moderate and have demonstrated a good knowledge of the business of trumpet. The moderators are checked by each other and ask each other questions concerning the issues of the the site. None of the Mods have personal issues with any member, but must be fair when moderating the site.

Now I will repeat that everyone here is here at the pleasure of the owner.

Not unlike a mayor, or a governor, or a president.

He is the owner, it is his ball, and it is even his ballpark.

If you want to stay, you abide by his wishes, or his rules.

He has given all members a lot of free reign.

However, when the owner has enough....you do what he says.

You do not have to like it....you can leave.....or you can abide by the rules and stay.

He does not have to qualify anything he says....try that with your local municipal judge.

Given all that, let's all enjoy this community and let's all make this a great place to visit, learn and have fun.

Chuck Willard--MODERATOR-- The LOUNGE