[SynthethicalY]

Originally Posted by gmku

Ha ha, thanks, Tanky. And for the record, I think you're the coolest member of today's youth movement that I know.

See even among the outsiders I am not cool.

[Cantankerous]

am i even a member of the youth of today, really? i stick out like a sore thumb.

[gmku]

Originally Posted by SynthethicalY

Or maybe they aren't. I should not be so blatant in coming on to you, Porkie might get mad.

I'm not afraid of Porkie.

[gmku]

Originally Posted by SynthethicalY

See even among the outsiders I am not cool.

Sorry, Syn. You're cool, and I like you, but you don't compare to Tanky. Sorry. I guess it might help if you were female, and I don't mean that as a lecherous remark.

[SynthethicalY]

Originally Posted by gmku

I'm not afraid of Porkie.

But you would be afraid of Sarramkrop, though.

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Originally Posted by gmku

Sorry, Syn. You're cool, and I like you, but you don't compare to Tanky. Sorry. I guess it might help if you were female, and I don't mean that as a lecherous remark.

I know, she has an aura of cool.

[gmku]

Originally Posted by Cantankerous

am i even a member of the youth of today, really? i stick out like a sore thumb.

That's what makes you the coolest member. Your conspicuous non-membership.

[gmku]

Originally Posted by SynthethicalY

But you would be afraid of Sarramkrop, though.

Edit-

I know, she has an aura of cool.

No, but keep in mind, I've been through some tough things in my life, like a move to South Carolina. Nothing and nobody can scare me anymore. When the angels come, I will be ready to go.

[krastian]

Originally Posted by gmku

I've been through some tough things in my life, like a move to South Carolina.

You are braver than most.....keep the faith, playa.

[k-krack]

Shit, I hope someone can answer this for me...
(I know it's not about the stylus but...)
Ok, I just got a "new" record player from my aunt (it's actually old, but.. new to me)... so, I cleaned it up and stuff, hooked it up, all before realizing the the drive-belt was absolutely OBLITERATED (literally... it was basically in the form of chunky tar)... so, I went and bought a new belt... set it up, you know (well, the store owner set it up...).
ANYWAY! I brought it home, hooked it up... and it... "works".... but it's QUIET AS FUCK! Like, at max volume, it's barely audible.
Can someone explain this? Should I just give up hope and go back to my other player?

[gmku]

They fly the confederate flag on the state capitol flag pole in downtown Columbia. I couldn't believe it. Insane.

[SynthethicalY]

Originally Posted by gmku

They fly the confederate flag on the state capitol flag pole in downtown Columbia. I couldn't believe it. Insane.

I feel sorry for you, my dear friend(or internet acquaintance).

[krastian]

Yeah, they love that crap.

"But dude, it's like....my ancestry."

Actually a lot of people love that crap all over our country.......Western Maryland, Pennslyvania, and West Virginia (for sure) have some real characters, I tell ya.


Not to mention the shitty booze restrictions.....my cousin lives in North Carolina and it's rediculous!!!!

[gmku]

Originally Posted by k-krack

Shit, I hope someone can answer this for me...
(I know it's not about the stylus but...)
Ok, I just got a "new" record player from my aunt (it's actually old, but.. new to me)... so, I cleaned it up and stuff, hooked it up, all before realizing the the drive-belt was absolutely OBLITERATED (literally... it was basically in the form of chunky tar)... so, I went and bought a new belt... set it up, you know (well, the store owner set it up...).
ANYWAY! I brought it home, hooked it up... and it... "works".... but it's QUIET AS FUCK! Like, at max volume, it's barely audible.
Can someone explain this? Should I just give up hope and go back to my other player?

Is it a turntable, or one of those old combo turntable/receiver sets from the 70s?

Hard to say. If it's a turntable, how do have the cords plugged in? Are they plugged into the right jacks (i.e., in the turntable jacks, not the CD jacks)?

[gmku]

Originally Posted by krastian

Yeah, they love that crap.

"But dude, it's like....my ancestry."

Yeah, but funny how you only hear that line from the white citizens.

[Cantankerous]

Originally Posted by gmku

Is it a turntable, or one of those old combo turntable/receiver sets from the 70s?

Hard to say. If it's a turntable, how do have the cords plugged in? Are they plugged into the right jacks (i.e., in the turntable jacks, not the CD jacks)?

and this may sound extremely obvious but i really am trying to be helpful;
usually on your reciever the jack will say 'phono'

[k-krack]

It's a straight-up turntable (looks pretty heavy-duty, too...)
And as far as I know, the cords are plugged in correctly, into the "game" jacks (same as my other record player).
Perhaps this turntable is somehow not compatible with modern speakers? I don't see why that would be, though... I'll have to check when my aunt brings me the old speakers that were used with this turntable...)

[gmku]

Originally Posted by SynthethicalY

I feel sorry for you, my dear friend(or internet acquaintance).

it's not all bad. Columbia, in spite of the flag, is a pocket of liberalism in South Carolina. It has a big progressive university, fairly okay campus town, and people generally are pretty laid back. My best friends here are a very "out" and kindhearted lesbian couple--who get the occasional stare on the street. But my point is Columbia is a bit more progressive than I'm making out. Probably.

[krastian]

Originally Posted by gmku

Yeah, but funny how you only hear that line from the white citizens.

....who are all grizzled as fuck.

[SynthethicalY]

Originally Posted by gmku

it's not all bad. Columbia, in spite of the flag, is a pocket of liberalism in South Carolina. It has a big progressive university, fairly okay campus town, and people generally are pretty laid back. My best friends here are a very "out" and kindhearted lesbian couple--who get the occasional stare on the street. But my point is Columbia is a bit more progressive than I'm making out. Probably.

I liked NC I went to Fort bragg, for my bro's graduation ceremony. It was pretty cool, a different vibe than L.A.

[gmku]

Originally Posted by Cantankerous

and this may sound extremely obvious but i really am trying to be helpful;
usually on your reciever the jack will say 'phono'

yes, that's true. and it's those obvious things that can trip you up. Like I couldn't figure out where the buzz was coming from after I'd hooked up the turntable after the move. I spent an hour fiddling with it, then realized I'd left the ground wire off.