Drummerworld Social Groups

[Michael G]

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The other day, I just found out we could leave visitor messages, and that you can have albums viewable in your profile. Well, I have decided to start taking advantage of these extra features, instead of collecting dust.

Today, I noticed, hey, we can form DW social groups. I am not sure what all you can do with this feature, and there is only one group currently available called the Ringo and Steve Gadd fan club made by Bernhard as a test.

I think I'll take a leap and make the second actual social group.

On what, I don't know. Maybe a DW jazz group, I know that makes up a good part of members here that could join, or maybe a Ludwig club that has a collaboration of every Ludwig set owner on the forum with pictures of their respective kits. And the same could go for other companies, and not so common brands can be grouped to larger general ideas like Custom drum sets (GMS, Unix, Orange County, any of those fancy schmancy ones), maybe there is a better title for that though.

Thoughts? Interest at all?

Edit: I have decided to a make Ludwig group, if you own a Ludwig drum set or snare, try joining it and submitting photos to the gallery and maybe we can end up with a large gallery of every Ludwig owners Ludwig drums in one place easy to view place. Adding photos is kind of weird, first you have to upload your pictures you want in the gallery to an album in your profile, then copy the URL and use it to upload it into the group's gallery.

Any other brand name owners I encourage to attempt to make one as well. Maybe someone could start a cymbal one, Bosphorus would be a good idea or istanbul.

Also drummer groups would be good as well, Buddy Rich or whoever floats your boat, and other boats as well.

Maybe a metal drummers group, or another genre.

A drum builders group

Anything! Try it out.

Anything!

[maddrummr]

Sound cool...I would find that some popular brands would probably make groups. I.E. Pearl, Zildjian, Gibraltar.

[Steamer]

I'll make one for Istanbul Agop cymbals and see what interest may come of it.

[Steamer]

Done! Join the Istanbul Agop social group.

[That Guy]

I joined the Luddie group and loaded a pic! What a great idea!

[Michael G]

Nice steamer, I'll be able to join that group some day soon.

2 new members now in the Ludwig group, Bernhard and That_Guy welcome! And I'm gonna try to get some more by posting in Ludwig your gear threads.

Come on DW guys, lets have some more interest. It's a cool feature.

[Ironcobra]

This is a great idea, but we can't just make a group for every brand, we must keep things creative. Maybe, "Mike Portnoy is not overrated"

[Michael G]

This is a great idea, but we can't just make a group for every brand, we must keep things creative. Maybe, "Mike Portnoy is not overrated"

There doesn't have to be, but it makes best use of the social group function. Say there are 75 people that are in the Ludwig group, and they all submitted photos. So there are 75+ pics of Ludwig goodness all in one place and not spread out through the Your Gear section, and you can comment on the photos.

But then there are the groups to represent interests of a the particular user. So if you like Mike Portnoy alot, you'd be in your social group with a bunch of others, and when people see your groups, they see that your a member and it creates networks of similar types of drummers.

Then there might be a jazz social group, where it has a collective bunch of all the jazz cats on these forums. You can post messages on the group page, questions, or just talk about jazz drummers or musicians. Or submit various related photos

So yes, it is not only for drums, I'm just saying at the moment, thats what it works best for. I hope the whole thing attracts enough attention where all these kinds of groups and networks are formed.

I think its just crazy enough to bring everyone together better and form an impressive community, proving to all other sites just how fly this one is.

It sounds kind of cheesy, I know, but if taken full advantage of though, we can have a cool thing going on here.

[aboylikedave]

Will this encourage covnersations away from the main forum though? (I haven't checked out the social groups yet so sorry if this is a daft quaestion).

[Wavelength]

Adding photos is kind of weird, first you have to upload your pictures you want in the gallery to an album in your profile, then copy the URL and use it to upload it into the group's gallery.

Actually, you don't have to mess around with URLs in order to add pictures to a group. Just open up your album, and below the pictures you'll notice a grey bar with a link that says "Add Pictures to a Group". Click on it, choose the pictures you want to add by clicking on them and finally select the target group from the pop-up menu. Even a singer could do it!

[Bernhard]

This new features "Social Groups" and "Albums" came with the big update we made some weeks ago.

So i installed it and wait now, what happens.
(...accessible via Quick Links and Control Panel)

I see it very positive and i really appreciate the ideas from Smooth Jazz...

So let's give it a try ...hopefully great things to come.

[Steamer]

Nice steamer, I'll be able to join that group some day soon.

2 new members now in the Ludwig group, Bernhard and That_Guy welcome! And I'm gonna try to get some more by posting in Ludwig your gear threads.

Come on DW guys, lets have some more interest. It's a cool feature.

Yes I started the ball rolling by making an album then posting a few pictures from it and adding the first message onto the group I created. Very easy and simple to do.

Hope to see others {like yourself:} } Smooth Jazz join in on the fun soon.

A couple of great new features {album,groups} and thanks for giving us all the heads up and your ideas. Many thanks to Bernhard for adding these features during the latest update.

[GRUNTERSDAD]

The Gretsch Owners Group, G.O.G. has been started.

[zambizzi]

Sweet! I'm in the Ludwig gang...

[T.Underhill]

I'll have to take some pics of the Ludwigs and join up. Hopefully this doesn't become an overused feature with hundreds of random "groups" for no reason ala "Mike Portnoy not overrated group". WTF is up with that??

[Michael G]

I'll have to take some pics of the Ludwigs and join up. Hopefully this doesn't become an overused feature with hundreds of random "groups" for no reason ala "Mike Portnoy not overrated group". WTF is up with that??

Well that group is just basically a Mike Portnoy fan thing.

But you do have a point, as I notice the "MFB group," obviously really just made for himself just to be a wise guy.

Actually, you don't have to mess around with URLs in order to add pictures to a group. Just open up your album, and below the pictures you'll notice a grey bar with a link that says "Add Pictures to a Group". Click on it, choose the pictures you want to add by clicking on them and finally select the target group from the pop-up menu. Even a singer could do it!

Nice tip! Now its basically no hassle at all for anyone wanting to submit pictures.

Ludwig group is coming along great, and I see a Gretsch one was made as well.

[crdirtRider856]

When I first joined DW, my first post was a picture of my set on what I thought, was a Ludwig fan club. After learning more about this site, I now know that this probably should have been in the "My Gear" thread. But is this new Ludwig club different from the old one?

[Michael G]

When I first joined DW, my first post was a picture of my set on what I thought, was a Ludwig fan club. After learning more about this site, I now know that this probably should have been in the "My Gear" thread. But is this new Ludwig club different from the old one?

That was just a thread, this is a new feature where you actually a join this social group, and submit your Ludwigs into the gallery.

Instead of getting lost in the threads of the Your Gear section, the stay together with the oher Ludwig photos for people to view and comment in one place.

[crdirtRider856]

Nice, sounds pretty cool to me. I have a soft spot for Ludwigs anyway. I ll be checkin that out real soon.

[Gyrefalcon]

Just created a DIY Drummers group.

http://drummerworld.com/forums/group.php?groupid=7

[oops]

Joined the Ludwig Group.

[crdirtRider856]

OK, just tried checkin it out and told me to log-in. as far as I know I am already logged in, I have a green circle... what do I need to do?

[Bernhard]

OK, just tried checkin it out and told me to log-in. as far as I know I am already logged in, I have a green circle... what do I need to do?

strange!!! don't know this problem....
Any suggestions?

B.

[Steamer]

Posted a message at the "Istanbul Agop Cymbals" group today with a direct link to the free download of the entire Lenny White interview in Traps. Excellent interview which is also chalked full of some truly wonderful stories and Lenny telling it like it is. HIGHLY recommended. Check it out!

Amazing read.

[caddywumpus]

strange!!! don't know this problem....
Any suggestions?

B.

When I clicked to join the Ludwig group, it opened a new window to join. In that new window, as with any new window, I wasn't signed in. The way to fix it would be to make the hypertext link directly to a page rather than open a new window.

[Drummer Karl]

Indeed some great changes and features, too.
I didn`t know whether I should start something new...

But yeah, I finally did: A Jazz group, for all who love this kind of "sound" and a Ari Hoenig group as I think that he is a very innovative kind of drummer.

If you like you are welcome to join of course.

Again, for me it turns out to be a good idea Bernhard.

Karl

[Mendozart]

Just joined the Ludwig group.

[TenPastTen]

I am in the Sabian Afficionado group with some pics. Word.

[stasz]

Started a quickly growing Paiste lovers group for my favorite cymbals. Advertising it somewhat conspicuously in my signature...

[YamahaDrummerAus]

I have created "The Yamaha Group" for Yamaha owners/fans!

[Tom Sawyer]

Well, I had to create a Zildjian Group, now that every brand has one. Here it is, add some Pics of your Zils!
http://drummerworld.com/forums/group.php?groupid=12

[Bernhard]

i couldn't resist to post some old pics of mine in the Ludwig Group..

http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/group.php?groupid=2

Bernhard

[ddood]

Alright, I started the ddrum owners group. It's called 'ddrummers'. Lets get some pix of your ddrum kits!

[Ironcobra]

Nice pics Bernhard! I love seeing pictures of people from their youth.

[Big_Philly]

i couldn't resist to post some old pics of mine in the Ludwig Group..


Great pictures Bernhard, very fun to see back in time if you know what I mean. But the half-unbuttoned shirt creeps me out a bit ;) (kidding)

Oh and by the way, I created a Tama Superstar fan club.

[crdirtRider856]

Great pictures Bernhard, very fun to see back in time if you know what I mean. .

I had no idea B. liked eggs so much. (ok that was pretty lame, I apologize sorry sorry) Love that Ludwig finish though, looks like black oyster pearl but not really...What is it?

[CavGator]

How about a genre group? Personally, I love prog, jazz fusion and traditional jazz. We could call it 5/4. Any other fans out there?

[Ian Williams]

Check: The 5 Drums Clan!

(2 toms up / 1 tom down, 1 tom up / 2 toms down).

Cheers,

[Anne Beeche]

Hey, sounds like a cool idea.

I'd make a group for female drummers, but I'm not much a drummer yet and I've only been here a few days, so I'll let it wait.

[michael drums]

Hey, sounds like a cool idea.

I'd make a group for female drummers, but I'm not much a drummer yet and I've only been here a few days, so I'll let it wait.

Hey Anne. I'm wondering how you found the DW website, if you're not much a drummer yet?

Just curious. ;-)

[Anne Beeche]

Hey Anne. I'm wondering how you found the DW website, if you're not much a drummer yet?

Just curious. ;-)
I'm an aspiring drummer. I figured that even as an aspiring drummer I should be part of a community full of drummers, so I simply googled "drummer discussion forum" and here I am.

I may only have a pair of cheap sticks, a practice pad, and three of the rudiments thus far, but I assure you: I WILL have a drum kit and the skill to play it!

[That Guy]

I'm an aspiring drummer. I figured that even as an aspiring drummer I should be part of a community full of drummers, so I simply googled "drummer discussion forum" and here I am.

I may only have a pair of cheap sticks, a practice pad, and three of the rudiments thus far, but I assure you: I WILL have a drum kit and the skill to play it!

Maybe you can start a group named - "New Drummer" Social Group. I'm sure you will find some good connections fairly quickly.

[michael drums]

I'm an aspiring drummer. I figured that even as an aspiring drummer I should be part of a community full of drummers, so I simply googled "drummer discussion forum" and here I am.

I may only have a pair of cheap sticks, a practice pad, and three of the rudiments thus far, but I assure you: I WILL have a drum kit and the skill to play it!

Great! It takes a start for any journey.


Oh, and that's a really good attitude for it, too. ;-)

[Anne Beeche]

Maybe you can start a group named - "New Drummer" Social Group. I'm sure you will find some good connections fairly quickly.

Actually, that's a good idea, but a group called the Noobies Union already exists.

[chathamight]

i've created a few groups and have posted pictures, videos, started discussions, but it doesn't seem to be catching on...

how do these groups differ from the regular threads? i think most of the drummers surf the regular threads and see that the groups aren't maintained, or there's no activity and don't check back...

are they just taking up server space if no one will visit and participate?

[Deathmetalconga]

i've created a few groups and have posted pictures, videos, started discussions, but it doesn't seem to be catching on...

how do these groups differ from the regular threads? i think most of the drummers surf the regular threads and see that the groups aren't maintained, or there's no activity and don't check back...

are they just taking up server space if no one will visit and participate?

It helps if you plug the group. I have a link to the one I started in my signature.

[chathamight]

It helps if you plug the group. I have a link to the one I started in my signature.

Thanks DMC, we'll give it a shot.

[Ian Williams]

Now "Hard Hitters" social group is available for all, come on join in!!!

[Pollyanna]

This is probably a silly question but what is the point of a Social Group? I mean, we can all socialise on the forum, can't we?

Some time ago I joined Thaard's Drummers with Glasses Group. As far as I know, we're the only members and the only significance I can think of is there's a little note on our profiles saying that we're members (other than a moment of heart-warming bonding between young Thaardy and me that only other four-eyed people can understand) .

Am I missing something?

[Red Menace]

Some time ago I joined Thaard's Drummers with Glasses Group. As far as I know, we're the only members and the only significance I can think of is there's a little note on our profiles saying that we're members (other than a moment of heart-warming bonding between young Thaardy and me that only other four-eyed people can understand) .

Am I missing something?

We can rest easy knowing that not only do we rock but we look smart while doing it. You can't put a price on that.

[Pollyanna]

We can rest easy knowing that not only do we rock but we look smart while doing it. You can't put a price on that.

lol ... I can, Red. I'd say it's worth about $2.50 (Australian dollars). Shouldn't you be in the Red Haired Cymbal Eating Drummers Group?

Seems like no one knows what the groups are for :)

[Ian Williams]

To hang around and bullshit with the mates! out of the main discussion board. =) ....I guess. ;-)


Seems like no one knows what the groups are for :)

[Pollyanna]

To hang around and bullshit with the mates! out of the main discussion board. =) ....I guess. ;-)

Ha - you mean like PMs? So, does that mean people are doing small-group PMs??

I've done tons of PMs but it's always one on one.

[Red Menace]

lol ... I can, Red. I'd say it's worth about $2.50 (Australian dollars). Shouldn't you be in the Red Haired Cymbal Eating Drummers Group?

Seems like no one knows what the groups are for :)

That's $2.214 US dollars or a big cup of coffee, better than nothing. I actually have black hair but I do wear glasses. I'm not brave enough to put up a real pic of myself.

I'd say the groups are so we can pretend we actually have friends. I'm not gigging at the moment, that's all I have.

[Pollyanna]

That's $2.214 US dollars or a big cup of coffee, better than nothing. I actually have black hair but I do wear glasses. I'm not brave enough to put up a real pic of myself.

I'd say the groups are so we can pretend we actually have friends. I'm not gigging at the moment, that's all I have.

But can't we have forum friends - either officially or unofficially - anyway?

BTW, in Oz, $2.50 will only buy you a regular coffee - and in the city cafes during business hours. Otherwise it's $3 or more.

[Zickosdrummer]

How do I get in this "Drummers with Glasses" group? Without mine, I can't even see my kit.

[Red Menace]

How do I get in this "Drummers with Glasses" group? Without mine, I can't even see my kit.

On the grey toolbar at the top click Community the Social Groups.

[Red Menace]

Just went through the social groups again and now I'm left wondering... Why isn't there a Traditional Grip group???

[Pocket-full-of-gold]

Why isn't there a Traditional Grip group???

Because traditional grip is: wrong....unnecessary...a bad habit....outdated for the modern drum kit....my teacher says it's a waste of time.... :-)

[Red Menace]

Because traditional grip is: wrong....unnecessary...a bad habit....outdated for the modern drum kit....my teacher says it's a waste of time.... :-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0V4Aqs2D48

I think Mr. Rich says it better than I do.

[Pocket-full-of-gold]

I think Mr. Rich says it better than I do.

Firstly, before I get flammed from here to kingdom come, it's worth clarifying it was a definite joke mate. Check my posts on the topic,,,,,I'm an avid believer in playing what's comfortable and what works for the individual. I've defended trad. grip from the same comments I just posted, more times than I can actually recall.

Secondly, I've seen that clip before......it tells me nothing other than the fact that Buddy prefers trad. grip. :-)

[Red Menace]

Firstly, before I get flammed from here to kingdom come, it's worth clarifying it was a definite joke mate. Check my posts on the topic,,,,,I'm an avid believer in playing what's comfortable and what works for the individual. I've defended trad. grip from the same comments I just posted, more times than I can actually recall.

Secondly, I've seen that clip before......it tells me nothing other than the fact that Buddy prefers trad. grip. :-)

I got that it was a joke, it took some convincing to get my teacher to show me traditional grip, I guess he waited to see it I was serious about it.

I just thought the clip was somehow fitting. He was such an angry old man...

[Pocket-full-of-gold]

I got that it was a joke,

Hundreds wouldn't mate....hence why I felt the need to quickly back pedal before I got skinned alive. :-)


He was such an angry old man...

Indeed....and I do love it so. Came across in his playing just splendidly for mine. That same agressive approach to his playing enthralled me as a kid.

[Zickosdrummer]

On the grey toolbar at the top click Community the Social Groups.

I was just joking, but I checked it out and now I am a member, too. See, you can teach an old dog... etc.

[Pollyanna]

I was just joking, but I checked it out and now I am a member, too. See, you can teach an old dog... etc.

We four-eyes are taking over! Just ask Vinnie or Billy Cobham.

[Ian Williams]

Yes, We are conquering the world. Watch it! :-] + Ian Paice another four-eyes as Us.

We four-eyes are taking over! Just ask Vinnie or Billy Cobham.

[nikole95]

How about a genre group? Personally, I love prog, jazz fusion and traditional jazz. We could call it 5/4. Any other fans out there?

had no idea B. liked eggs so much. (ok that was pretty lame, I apologize sorry sorry) Love that Ludwig finish though, looks like black oyster pearl but not really...What is it?