Best wishes for a peaceful weekend and the holiday ahead

[Mandolin Cafe]

A brief note of thanks from the Mandolin Cafe to this community which during the past few weeks has remained a sane place to hang out online. Sadly, much of music related social media has turned into a hateful free-for-all for everything discussed by musicians but music. It's gotten better of late, but it has a long, long way to go.

On the eve of the start of the holiday season, best wishes to everyone, your families and friends. It's your right to discuss whatever you wish elsewhere but it's important to us that the Mandolin Cafe remains a safe and friendly haven where the music rules.

The world is a better place with lots of music and friendship. Share it with your family, friends, and in particular those in need. Have a great holiday weekend.

Scott Tichenor
Mandolin Cafe

[Robert Mitchell]

YES! Politics can be discussed on all other types of social media
but this is our music house and we should stick to mandolins and such.
Happy Thanksgiving to ALL!!!

[Charles E.]

Very clever Scott! Thanks for keeping such a civil site. Have a great holiday!

[Sweetpea44]

Thank you to the Cafe and Happy Thanksgiving to all!

[Kevin Stueve]

thank you and your whole organization for maintaining this politics free zone.

[allenhopkins]

There's enough space on the internet for anyone who needs to blow off steam about the election, or other political issues. Lord knows, I've done enough myself, from time to time.

Given my own political preferences, I'm sure I could stir up a hot controversy with a few snarky posts. But that's not what we're about here.

Thirteen members of my family at our house tomorrow, and doubtless differences of opinion will emerge, but we'll stop and appreciate all we're thankful for -- including the ability to get together and accept one another for what we are.

[JeffD]

Clever graphic Scott.

Happy thanksgiving to you and yours.

[Randi Gormley]

Best wishes for a peaceful, music-filled holiday season to everybody and thanks to Scott and MC for all it does.

[greenwdse]

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone here, and your families. from an American in Wales.

[Ivan Kelsall]

From Scott T. - "Sadly, much of music related social media has turned into a hateful free-for-all for everything discussed by musicians but music." I knew that there was good reason why i never use it !.

<Moderator's edit. Sadly, political content had to be removed from this post. Carry on.>

Ivan

[JH Murray]

Happy Second thanksgiving from your Canadian cousins!

[Austin Bob]

Happy Thanksgiving to all.

I am thankful for many things, but having music in my life is high on the list. It has brought tremendous joy in my life, both listening to it, and playing it.

Just imagine, for a moment, what this world would be like if there were no music. That of course means no dancing, no singing in the shower, and nothing but talk on the radio. Sad, indeed.

[Frankdolin]

Happy Thanksgiving, Peace, and Mandolins to all.

[Mandoplumb]

Yes this has remained a sane place to hang out but I think the credit for that goes to Scott and the administrators, thank you for your diligentance in keeping MC a great site to enjoy music talk

[John Soper]

Many thanks to Scott and the moderators for keeping this site a refuge where I can escape from the current political controversies and angst, the various work-related stressors, and family issues, and can have a relatively calm site that allows me to indulge in one of my touchstones - making music helps to center me and allows me to live in the moment; reading about my favorite instrument and learning about the many ways and genres in which the mandolin shines.

Thanks again, Scott!

[Bertram Henze]

Peace in the world is not possible without peace of mind. No peace of mind without music.
We all can provide it.
We must provide it.

[mtucker]

Thirteen members of my family at our house tomorrow, and doubtless differences of opinion will emerge, but we'll stop and appreciate all we're thankful for -- including the ability to get together and accept one another for what we are.

Even if someone wants to engage in a discussion about their personal decision to use AT&T or Verizon Cell service, don't go there, it could get nasty. There may even be a third party person at the table that uses Sprint or T Mobile. Be respectful.....things are a little tense these days!

Many thanks to Scott and Happy Thanksgiving to all!

[Timbofood]

I am thankful for this haven of civility in this all too often frustrating and less than generous world.
Thanks Scott et al for your efforts.

[Shelagh Moore]

Thank you Scott et al as well from me for keeping this site a politics-free zone

[Billgrass]

Happy Thanksgiving to all. Becoming a part of this community has enriched my life. I'm thankful.

[jaycat]

Oh, so that is how you make a C chord!

Glad tidings of the season to one and all . . .

[Ivan Kelsall]

<content removed - violates forum posting guidelines. Best you move on to another thread. You're done posting in this one. No further warning. We don't judge on "political correctness" as you claim. We judge on violations of abuse of Forum guidelines and inappropriate comments, such as the one just removed, both of which don't pass our test for participation here.>

Very Happy Thanksgiving to all of you folks,
Ivan

[ioper8]

Wait...The LEFT is right, No the RIGHT is right
Dammit, my left hand and right hand continue to be less than coordinated on my Mando.
That's what all this is about right?

[Mark Gunter]

Happy Thanksgiving, have a weekend filled with peace, love and music.

[Mike Marshall]

Thanks Scott,
Well said. Glad this place is safe. ; )

MM