Larry
"Uncle Larry"
The OP put himself in a tough position. First of all, the forum members, when it comes to critiquing drumming videos, are generally much more forgiving to well known posters. People who have generously given of their time. When a guy comes in totally cold, never posting here, and the first thing he wants is us to listen to his playing...yes, we are generally less likely to sugar coat things when something isn't right. OTOH, I've seen brand new posters put up some really killer playing, and they were given huge props because their drumming deserved it. This guy put out a half baked cake, what did he expect? It's not our issue that he can't possibly fathom that he is not perfect in every way.
He didn't earn anything here by participating. And IMO there's nothing wrong with shattering illusions, provided they are detrimental. He kind of asked for it. I hope it woke him up. There is a faction of people who just blow in, they give nothing here, and they are looking for accolades from us. Takers, not givers. IMO, that is mildly abusive of the good people here, and he got what he set himself up for. Certain people can never fathom that they could possibly be off on something. Shattered illusions are just what this guy needed to experience. I feel bad for him in that I know how much something like that stings, but I'm sorry it needed to be said.
He didn't earn anything here by participating. And IMO there's nothing wrong with shattering illusions, provided they are detrimental. He kind of asked for it. I hope it woke him up. There is a faction of people who just blow in, they give nothing here, and they are looking for accolades from us. Takers, not givers. IMO, that is mildly abusive of the good people here, and he got what he set himself up for. Certain people can never fathom that they could possibly be off on something. Shattered illusions are just what this guy needed to experience. I feel bad for him in that I know how much something like that stings, but I'm sorry it needed to be said.