It seems as if some of our members either did not fulfill their obligation in reading our rules during our registration process, or simply choose to ignore our rules and request sheet music when they are not allowed to. Each and every member here has agreed that they read and agreed with our rules when they registered. When you register, the rules are presented to you, and there is a tick at the bottom that you must manually check stating that you agree to these rules.

You may NEVER request sheet music of ANY KIND if you do not have at least 4 stripes. If the poster of a cadence does not give sheet music, do not ask for it unless you have acquired 4 stripes. That said, if you are posting your own cadence here, you can get the best feedback by providing audio and visual files of your piece.

It really sucks that I have to post this reminder at all, but it really gets old when we have to constantly keep up with dealing with members breaking this rule. "Please don't do that." "Please don't do that." "Please don't do that." It is quite aggravating. Sometimes it gets so annoying, that I just outright ban the member. Don't be next. Read and follow the rules. ...and then get back to practicing!

By "sheet music" we mean a composition, transcription, or arrangement. Asking how to play a rudiment is okay. Tap-offs would fall under something not to ask for if you do not have at least four stripes.

It is Monkey Man's way, and we never question Monkey Man.

Thus is said.
Thus it is law.

Thus people continue to break the rule. I guess I have to post big, red, flashing letters in the header to get through to these people... and even then, it would still get broken.

Thus is the second commandment: thow shalt not request music if un-supportive of DLO for fear of Flashing red letters and the Wrath of Monkey Man.

Thus is agian, law.

Amen lol

for clarifacation purposes only:

does this include PM's?

for instance someone PM's a composer for sheet music of "blahdy blah blah" cadence. against the rules or what?

Yes, requesting music through PMs when you have not reached 4 stripes is against the rules. This is explained very clearly in the rules:

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These restrictions include both public and private means of communications through Drumlines.org. Private communications include‚ but are not limited to‚ private messages‚ emails‚ and instant messenger exchanges between fellow members of Drumlines.org.

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And don't think that just because it's in a PM or IM we won't find out about it. We have many members on our side that are willing to pass information to us.

Im sorry but im my opinion....just a random person thats just signed on to this site asking for sheet music is kinda rude. I mean...its almost as if they are just here to use it and not help with the sharing process. Ive been a member awhile, i just wasnt active there for awhile. I dont feel as if i have given enough to the site to request music...people become friends on here and then they begin to share their "secrets" with each other....and if they wanted just anyone to know they would post the sheet music with it...but thats my opinion...if anyone disagrees, please feel free to let me know...i wont get offended.

Im confused. Isnt that why we created this Sticky thread; to make known that if you dont contribute you dont get the perks? Im not sure if I understand your post. Thats what we all think. At least all of us who have posted on this thread.

yeah....i guess what i was trying to say is i think its not only breaking the terms that the members have agreed to but its kinda rude....like people that ask when they are getting promoted....i dont get it...sorry if my post was not really necessary.

Naw, your post was okay. I was just looking for some clarification because what you were saying was right along the lines of what we have been discussing. If you feel like further discussing this. We should do it in PM. Okay? I dont monkeyman would appreciate us using this as a chat space.