[OT] Mad props to Ableton forum users!

[madlab]

I just want to say that I love coming to this forum and I have grown a lot over the years because of this forum. Specifically, there have been some abrasive a-holes on here that have really helped me to become my own person and develop a bit of a thicker skin. Seriously. I have grown as a person because of long extended OT threads arguing about non-music stuff. My views on many things have evolved because of this interaction, and I no longer get offended or defensive about stuff I'm arguing about. A lot of ppl think you can't change a person's mind on a forum and maybe it's a bunch of pointless babble, but it's been really good for me.

Also, I've learned a good deal of helpful stuff, and also contributed quite a bit of help as well.

I come here because this is a social area for me, and if I see a question I can help with while I'm here I'll chime in. If there was a separate OT forum I would stop coming here. For me it's the combination of on-topic and off-topic that I love. I don't spend much time in tips-n-tricks, or other forums because they are strictly on-topic. Actually I would probably get more done if there was an off-topic forum, so maybe it would be a good thing.

Anyway, much love to most everyone on this forum. Thanks for the years, tears, and cheers!

So true. A big hug to the growing community. We must continue to make it a living, creative, helpful and crazy virtual zone.

[knotkranky]