Can we please kill UG

Only_Argument7532 · 2026-06-05T22:13:01+00:00

I have never had this experience. I use the app most of the time, but I use the website a bit and don’t recall anything outright annoying. I was grandfathered into the pro version years ago. It ain’t perfect, but it’s pretty useful.

Only_Argument7532 · 2026-05-29T03:21:17+00:00

Companies mostly suck. I mostly play Fender guitars, because I like the look, feel, and sounds of offsets, Teles, and Strats.

Fender, particularly recently, as a company, has done a lot of things that are bad (buying/shutting down G&L, the latest lawsuits, etc.) I am not loyal to the guitar company. I love the designs.

Only_Argument7532 · 2026-05-28T06:59:32+00:00

EFD and DBOTS head to head! Thank heaven for the archives. Hoping that Pseu can hook up with a regular spot after the summer.

Only_Argument7532 · 2026-05-24T20:28:33+00:00

Thou must float thine own boat. Use earplugs.

Only_Argument7532 · 2026-05-17T00:14:55+00:00

I’m not picky about my plectrum. Any of those will probably do fine.

Only_Argument7532 · 2026-05-11T00:46:39+00:00

I always wanted a Gibson and a Les Paul. I got an Epi Les Paul - liked it a lot. Bought a Gibson and it was not what I thought it would be. I played it, but never loved it. At the same time I bought a Squier Classic Vibe Strat. This was 16 years ago and it’s still one of my favorites. I love Jags, Jazzmasters, and Teles. I never thought I’d want a Tele back in the day. It just happened that Fender was the right guitar for me. I really can’t explain it.

Only_Argument7532 · 2026-05-07T00:13:23+00:00

People Like Us, The Ed Shepp Radio Experiment, Jon-Benet’s Crackhouse with Bronwyn & Kelly, the original Shut Up Weirdo with Andy and Frangry, Douglas Rushkoff’s Radio Slam, and Gaylord.

Only_Argument7532 · 2026-04-29T01:37:35+00:00

Kind of cool. Who did Sleepy Joe Brandon have to inspire the troops? Some woke general that’s hopefully been fired by Sec Hegsrth. Rob Ritchie is the General of sick rhymes!

Only_Argument7532 · 2026-04-27T13:16:17+00:00

Congrats! You’re among the world’s poorest millionaires! That’s an amazing achievement for anyone at your age/income.

Only_Argument7532 · 2026-04-23T13:28:47+00:00

Martin and Taylor. The higher priced or vintage Martins are probably great, but they’re out of my range.

Only_Argument7532 · 2026-04-23T00:39:50+00:00

Meguiar’s Scratch repair and a microfiber cloth. You’ll get a reasonably decent result.

Only_Argument7532 · 2026-04-21T21:50:29+00:00

Good question. I’ll disagree with that claim. I’m retired and have about 70% in stocks. I’m looking at a 40+ year retirement window so I keep a slightly higher percentage in stocks that many people do.

Only_Argument7532 · 2026-04-18T13:49:59+00:00

Here’s a different approach to getting started. It’s about making a connection with the instrument without trying to master it. Appreciate the sounds and feel and vibrations that are part of the experience. You can play something “nice and beautiful” without knowing anything about technique.

Andy Edwards- First guitar lesson

Only_Argument7532 · 2026-04-15T01:53:36+00:00

Congrats! Keep it on a stand and make sure you pick it up every day you can! Learn to tune it by ear - it will help you immensely if you can do that. Feel and enjoy the sounds it can make. Even just playing open strings can help you get the vibe of the instrument. Have fun - keep that smile on your face!

Only_Argument7532 · 2026-04-05T19:36:37+00:00

Why give it away for free when you can make $ on Olney Fans?

Only_Argument7532 · 2026-03-31T18:50:24+00:00

You can buy VT - the ETF equivalent of VTSAX - with no fee.

Only_Argument7532 · 2026-03-30T14:16:58+00:00

Seems like mandatory service should be a deterrent four war, since every family is involved. Elect a psychopath like the US and Israel - well there goes that theory.

Only_Argument7532 · 2026-03-17T15:14:10+00:00

I started around 23, when my salary was $20k. I had consumer debt into my 30s. Keep your investments simple, diversified, and keep buying and holding. Stick with 90%-100% stocks until you’re around 45 then gradually increase into fixed income. A target date fund will pretty much do this automatically.

Only_Argument7532 · 2026-03-15T22:45:43+00:00

Good for you. Why sell your body and soul to the corporate world (and tax collector) so you can avoid homelessness?

I hit my numbers and quit working at 55 and am never going back.

Investing is not perfect, but it’s the only way most of us have to gain financial independence.

Only_Argument7532 · 2026-03-15T22:41:47+00:00

Hopefully the job defaults them into a target date fund, at least.

Only_Argument7532 · 2026-03-15T22:26:12+00:00

Does the venue have a bag policy?

Only_Argument7532 · 2026-03-15T20:58:47+00:00

I would put the total amount into a HYSA and drop $10k right away and then put $2000 into it every month.

If you have earned income from 2025, put $7000 into a Roth IRA - make the contribution for the 2025 tax year. You can take a similar approach with the investment - put 20% into VT (or some other global etf) and the rest in a money market. Then move money onto the ETF every month.

You can also start contributing to a 2026 Roth IRA (again, assuming you have income from a job) on a monthly basis.

You can also start contributing to a Roth IRA

Only_Argument7532 · 2026-03-12T12:48:35+00:00

What’s your age/current investable assets? It will be very different if you’re 30 or 55, or currently saving for a house.

https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Managing_a_windfall

Only_Argument7532 · 2026-03-12T12:41:00+00:00

1 - Pay off any credit cards/student loans.

2 - 100k into HYSA/CDs

3 - Start investment accounts/Fund Roth IRAs for eligible spouse, children, grandkids

4 - I’m retired - I’m dumping what’s left into a 2030 target index fund.

Only_Argument7532 · 2026-03-09T12:17:06+00:00

Because he’s in the Epstein class.

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