Fading away.........???

[Dogil]

Hey folks, is it just my impression, or are things fading away a little? Seems to be only a few regulars now posting anything, and some of the topics don't seem to have too much to do with music/guitars?

Not grumbling or slagging off at anyone - just making an observation.

[robbieb]

Yeah, things seem to have really quietened down here. Paul took about 2 months to update the site with new tabs, but I think that was because he was waiting on a new server. A lot of the usual regulars are probably busy with other stuff, like work(Paul, Buck, Spoon) and kids(Spoon). We don't seem to be getting many new regular posters either. I for one haven't really had anything to post about, so I normally don't post if I don't have anything to say. I have been busy with uni and my new interest in mountain biking, and hopefully motorcycling soon, after I do the course on the weekend which I'm getting pretty excited about

Just gotta come up with a topic that makes people want to respond to, but if people aren't checking the board, then not many responses will come. It's a shame.

[petox]

I agree. I got nothin to post about either, and yeah after the 2 years that i've been here there's only about 3 new regs, 1 reg disappeared off the face of the earth and another seems to be heading that way also

[Paul @ Oz Tabs]

yes, things have been fading away recenlty, but all that will be changing real soon. I've just given my notice @ work & will soon be working on oz music central full time. i've worked for sanity music for the last 9 years... it's time to move on & do something different! So starting in June, I'll be around here a lot more again & updating the site a lot more often.

[petox]

Hooray for a change!
I wonder if I could score the open position at Sanity

[Paul @ Oz Tabs]

trust me petox, you wouldn't want it! it might look great from the outside, but it's been a long tough slog for the last decade! and the stores are turning into K-mart / Big W style branches which is kinda dissapointing. do they have a sanity store out your way anyway?

[petox]

Yeah, there's one over in Tamworth. I wouldn't REALLY want a job there...I think I need to open one of them underground record shops that half the time can just be trendy but the rest of the time they're actually pretty awesome.

K-Mart/Big W style? Please explain.

[Paul @ Oz Tabs]

kmart / big w... as in, head office orders the stock, & you just put the stock out on the shop floor - it's all the same generic top 40 crap - managers no longer get to order specific stock that they know will sell - it's all done by computers these days on rate of sale. it's the same stock that big w sell, and they sell it cheaper, so why go to sanity when big w have it cheaper?

[petox]

Ohhh I see, how dodgy

[Dogil]

Excellent news Paul, re Oz central!! As for Sanity, In my area (Sth Gippsland Vic) there are no Sanity stores, but we have Leading Edge in 2 towns, and they seem to be a bit more independent? The town I work in has a great selection of NON top 40 stuff, and are pretty friendly and helpful.

[Paul @ Oz Tabs]

the sanity that i've been at recently in Newcastle Mall has a sound world (leading edge) store in the same mall. I think they're struggling which is a real shame... support your local indie stores, they need it.

Sanity doesn't even have an alternative or metal section anymore, it's all mixed in with every other artist. Anyway, I don't think I'll be purchasing my CDs from Sanity once my staff discount dissapears

[Troy Dann]

GO JB HIFI!!!! Cheap cds all round. Good range as well.

[Dogil]

Only problem with JB - the stuff is so cheap you buy so many so you end up spending more than you planned!! Love rummaging through their $2 bin, have got some ace stuff over the years.

[Paul @ Oz Tabs]

I must admit, JB is the best place for great bargains - they sell a lot of their mark down stock well below cost price. I do agree, you end up spending just as much money, but you get more bang for your buck

[SpooN]

Someone mention old regulars?