Skippygirl
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roo and burly - thanks for the interpretations, now if I could just do slides and hammer ons etc I could actually play it :0).......
maritime - wow that Nori is a good player, I will check out some more of her playing.
Scoobydazzy - yeah I found the tab but I have to download the Power Tab software so will do that when I can get the kids off the PC. So I used the text version which started off in the 10th and 12th frets, then youtubed it and found a guy who started off in the 3rd and 5th frets aarrghh and it sounded better. Sheesh nothin' is easy.....
mikesb - hope your Dad-in-law returns to health soon, with a lovely family like yours to support him I have no doubt he will.
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Tue Mar 10 '09 2:23:20 pm
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TheHawkGuy
Danny California USA
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What is an Internet stalker?
At its mildest, a stalker is simply a troll that has attached itself to an individual. At worst, boring, at best, flattering. Find out about trolls. But a stalker can be a serious predator, using the Internet to pursue a real or imagined vendetta, or other perverted agenda. Risk assessment is an essential first step.
How dangerous is it?
Start by thinking about who it is; is it someone you have simply upset on the Internet, someone with whom you've had a relationship? Is it someone you knew before, or have met in the real world?
Think about where you see it - newsgroups? forums? chat rooms? email?
What does it say? Is it a matter of direct insults? Is it lies and rumors? Does it reveal information not generally known that you want kept secret?
When - and how often - does it appear?
How is it threatening? Is it simply annoying, or do you fear direct contact, betrayal or what? Think about the worst it can do ... how bad is that?
Why are you being stalked - is it simply spite and boredom, is it envy or resentment? Have you done anything that you think may have set it off?
Once you can answer these questions, you will have a clearer idea of what you are dealing with, and how quickly you may need to act.
What To Do - General Advice
1. In virtually every case, the first line of defense is to do nothing; simply treat it as a troll and ignore it - most will go away fairly quickly. remember, these creatures are a form of troll; if they fail to get rapid feedback, their inclination is to move on- they usually have neither the stamina nor the intelligence for a difficult situation.
2. But - however mild this stalker appears - always save every message you receive. A good way to do this is to create a new folder in your mailbox, and move all mails or copy newsgroup postings to that folder. I'd advise keeping this folder for at least a year after the last post, possibly longer. This can be a useful store of evidence, if later required, and can help in identifying the stalker.
3. Consider your options. Retaliation will make you feel better, but can be risky; as it make inspire, provoke or enable the stalker to strike further. For example, using the stalker's guestbook to warn them is risky if you have a guestbook that is open to attack. But if it is reasonably safe, then attack - let the stalker know that you are not afraid of electrons!
4. By definition, a stalker is a coward, like all bullies, like all who attack from behind, or in the dark. Be sure to mention this in every attack.
5. Stalkers make it personal - You make it impersonal. Minimize any private response you make; maximize every public response.
6. Not invariably, but usually, stalkers are none too bright; as JR would say, "The Elevator Don't Reach the Top Floor" - few intelligent people would go down the road to stalks ville. Some, of course, are severely mentally ill. If you suspect that, then do not engage the stalker in any kind of dialog - just keep careful records and make appropriate reports.
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Tue Mar 10 '09 2:56:44 pm
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TheHawkGuy
Danny California USA
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7. Be Reasonable - Your attacks should be in response to the stalker's - and their first line of defense will be to accuse you of stalking - so don't go over the top. You'll usually be amazed how easy it is to attack a stalker, but exercise restraint. If they write in your forum, and it's safe to respond - then write in theirs. But be honest, brief and to the point - even if you post in every thread.
8. Keep records of all that you do, as well as what they do - and consider writing a web diary, or opening a web page to expose them. They may well have a reputation to lose - if they deserve to lose it, help them to lose it (example - The Zeppo).
9. Share The Laughter - However unnerving a stalker may be, if you look at them coldly in the light of day, they are pretty ridiculous. Some are Nothing But Ridiculous (example - Spiro). Savour that; turn it around, let them - and the world - see how ridiculous they are. Every time you mock them, you gain, and they lose. Share The Laughter.
10. Be consistent - once you have identified their weaknesses (besides being a loopy, cowardly piece of slime!), use the information against them, in every response.
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Tue Mar 10 '09 2:56:59 pm
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michelle
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Makes me wanna hurl!
I wonder what it would take for me to walk across that thing? Just looking at the pics I literally start to sway in my chair. I wonder if Joe tried to talk me into it and walked with me, if I would do it. It's feckin nuts! It would have to take somebody like Joe to get me out on that thing. Maybe if we had enough alcohol... lol!
Jayzus, that's just crazy!
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Tue Mar 10 '09 3:01:04 pm
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zachK
Zach Kessler Dallas, Texas U.S.A. Plays: Guitar (16 years)
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burly
hey um well the travis your thinking of is definatley not what i go to.
Its not lake travis, but ts another one.
I hae no ideawhere the other one is but i go to the not famous one.
But travis is a few hous away.
Stevie Ray Vaughn Is a good guitarist but i was too young to understand.
I do miss him, even though the first thing i knew abou him was about hisdeath.
Im sorry for yall out there that miss him.
Oh and to change the subject, Our orchestra went to UIL today.
We got straight 2's which is better than last year.
If yall dont know what UIL is, burlys daughter will explain :)
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Tue Mar 10 '09 4:23:39 pm
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JAMM
Bryan Medlin Chattanooga, TN United States Plays: Guitar (23 years)
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Hey joe. Been a fan since 95'. Just saying you are the master of the guitar and i hope to be on your level some day and accompany you on a G3 tour.
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Tue Mar 10 '09 6:59:29 pm
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michelle
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guitarmatt, I'm not sure who's worse? The idiot who posts the video on youtube, or the idiot who shares the link and ups the hits on it.
Dude, think before you post. LOL!
Quote of the century - "Honey, just don't let yer dick dangle in yer milk and yer good :) "
I'll let y'all think about that for a minute. Talk amongst yerselves.
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Tue Mar 10 '09 7:19:14 pm
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CommodoreDrake
Dustyn McCormick Topeka, Ks USA
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Burly,
There are quite literally thousands of different paranormal groups of all types all around the country. Everything from your solo "psychic" to your large organizations. There are even a few spread nation wide, and then it increases even more when you start talking about the world.
Unfortunately not all of the groups out there are respectable. People within the paranormal community run the gammot from complete wackjobs to serious people doing serious scientific study and everything in between. Unfortunately the inbetween generally consists of various types of frauds with various motives, to charlatans that are just out to make a quick buck. That's where most of your groups on television fall. They just want the money associated with the paranormal.
In some ways it's very irritating to serious people like myself because they ultimately cause a bad image for us that we spend a lot of time trying to repair. That's the point of the documentaries that I'm working on, and a book that I have in the works. In this case though in the works means I'm still outlining it in my head to make sure I say everything I want to say.
That's about enough time on the soap box I guess. Though if anyone has any questions feel free to ask, I'll be more than happy to answer them.
Oh yeah, I have a question myself. Hey Joe, when are you coming to Kansas I'd love to go see you in concert.
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Tue Mar 10 '09 7:58:34 pm
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hskaysand
holly sanford portland, oregon u.s.a.
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Dear Joe, I just wanted to let you know how much your music has meant to me over the years. I saw you in concert in Portland many moons ago at the Arlene Schnitzer Hall. It was your 3-G concert . I was coming off a divorce and I really needed some inspiration. Thank you for following your heart and making the music a reality that we all can enjoy. God bless you in all your endeavors.
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Tue Mar 10 '09 9:21:00 pm
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texas blues
Stephen Borg Dallas, Texas USA Plays: Bass (26 years)
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Hey Joe and Friends!
We look forward to seeing you when you come through Dallas.
I Like The Rain, It's So Good when I'm Flying In A Blue Dream after some Borg Sex and Banana Mango... I Just Wanna Rock! -Steve
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Wed Mar 11 '09 12:00:37 am
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roo
Andrew Longhorn iphone app: RooSatch Australia Plays: Guitar (34 years)
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Skippy: I grabbed my camera and asked Joe to give Skippygirl 10 personal tips directly aimed at helping her improve bends, hammers and all sorts of fun stuff!!
So here you go: Personal tips for SkippyGirl straight from Joe.
Actually, that's utter crap... I just found it on youtube... But it useful anyway..
:)
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Wed Mar 11 '09 2:52:37 am
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Igneousiceman
Is Satchurated Vox JS-DS #009473 UK Plays: Guitar (18 years)
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slanshroom: Time to give up and start knitting I think...:)
scubadaz: Good point...it is nice to learn little bits of really good classical pieces. And yes, I'd love to hear her try and play back in black on the acoustic! ;-)
Uh oh...
Cheese: Ta for the private lesson vid...very useful.
Listening to: Old Flame by Thin Lizzy
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Wed Mar 11 '09 4:02:59 am
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wolf2
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...hey fwuhhhh! Atleast I have you to talk to man.Check this out it,s about me being in kingston penitentiary and my heart and testing on the street.Now kingston penitentiray said i should not be doing this haveing all these heart test,s and possibly getting a pacemaker for 1 your not suppose to do that I told them I would probably stop you see they can come pick me up and take me to prison and say i am breaking the law by haveing these tests done whic according to them your never suppose to have done the other thing is kingston penitentiary told me that mostlikely i would die during a simple pacemaker operation well the tools and equipments at the hospitals are made for believe it or not weak! people like very weak! kingston penitentiary said they dont even have tools like surgical equipment athe penitentiary to sustain my life in the courese like during the process or after they can come take me to prison for breaking these laws apparently i am just too strong to have this stuff done .Now they said i would probably die start dying during the first cut to install the pacemaker or if that worked the most i would live would be 5 days their is not suppose to be any drivers licence of anykind either whic i got heart tested and cleard for my licecne whic i planed on getting my motorcycle licence this spring so what i done was booke had the canadian mental health asscoitaion book my rides then just yesterday during the visit tell me they couldnt do it so i would remeberim not sure but i think i may be able to get away with this test but the tool s and hospital would kill me and if the test was fine or i did was able to full completee the test without kingston pententiary arrestibng me i would be extremely lucky so pronbably no teste loose my licence cuzz according to kingston penitentiary the hole thing is illegal the operations are work people and i would die more coffee later wolf2 wearing my new dmx ride reeboks around the house this morning later wolf2.
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Wed Mar 11 '09 4:10:38 am
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Skippygirl
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Cheese and roo - aw thanks for that guys :0) I find Joe's instructions easiest of all to follow but way above my skill level at the moment. I tried bending last night and it ain't happenin, just like my attempts at hammer ons you need a hearing aid to hear the sound :0).
Mind you, Ode To Joy is sounding better. My daughter stands there and makes the time signature thing with her hands (you know the up down side side thing) whilst I try to play it. Then she says "very good Mum, keep practicing" and leaves.
You know, if I can ever play "A Cool New Way" like Joe does, I will die happy - that is one funky song - you can't help but rock into work once you listen to that, I love the way he somehow gets the guitar to sound like wind chimes at the beginning and end. The Professor set should have been Just LIke LIghtnin, A Cool New Way, Professor Satchifunkilus, and the other funky sounding ones.
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Wed Mar 11 '09 4:23:01 am
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burly
Steve Johnson Pocahontas, Arkansas U.S. Plays: Guitar (47 years)
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Good Morning from Arkansas.
Joe has the best mini lessons on the net. His teaching style is great. It is always a plus when the listener feels at ease with any teacher if it be guitar or mathematics.
Scubadaz..I should have picked up by the user name..a scuba instructor...Always wanted to try it.
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Wed Mar 11 '09 4:29:36 am
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John Wooley Middleburg, Florida US Plays: Guitar
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did you all see..? Vinnie Moore's new cd "to the core" coming May 19th..it's been awhile since he put out something new...hey joe..!!
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Wed Mar 11 '09 4:58:12 am
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