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Just saw this. Hello everybody. My pandas and I are well.
Ford is correct, I got very busy with a big project. But honestly, I think my absence showed me that I’m better off away from here. Of late, I found that I was consistently rubbing people the wrong way. I was accused of arrogance, of obsequiousness to the labels, and one member seemed to believe I held a personal grudge against him.
I noticed on the Internet a few years ago that nobody hates “Star Wars” more than “Star Wars” fanatics, and I see the same paradox here. I have not lost my passion for film music, but I have lost interest in reading outrage that some label has failed in its moral duty to release a score that might sell 200 copies, or else it’s not in the format we most want, or it’s come in an eco-pak, or has crossfades.
And so I left. I said nothing about it, because I didn’t expect anybody would notice, but I guess a couple of you have. Sense-memory still brings me back here on occasion. I debated whether to post this at all, as I’m sure it’s not going to do me any favors with the crowd that finds me arrogant. I still look forward to all the wonderful releases that miraculously make it out of the studio vaults from our beloved labels, but I have lost the energy to argue with people about them.
Is that a collective sigh of relief I hear? Yes, I figured.
Be well everybody!
The Schiffy Valedictory (?)
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I'm sure Schiffy will be back if only to read my " tea leaves"
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May 13, 2019 - 1:21 PM
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CCW1970
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Schiffy,
FWIW, your posts are always some of the most interesting to read, in particular when I may disagree. You get me to think.
I can’t imagine an honest person reading any of your posts and coming away thinking you’re arrogant. Ignore the Debbie Downers, they’re not worth the time.
I can understand the toxicity of social media, especially in the small niche of film music, which does tend to bring the fanatic out in some fans. Again, I think the folks that can’t ever be pleased are best ignored.
For my part, I hope you come back from time to time. Otherwise, the terrorists have won 
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Posted: |
May 13, 2019 - 1:32 PM
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Essankay
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...I got very busy with a big project. But honestly, I think my absence showed me that I’m better off away from here. Of late, I found that I was consistently rubbing people the wrong way. I was accused of arrogance, of obsequiousness to the labels, and one member seemed to believe I held a personal grudge against him.
And so I left. I said nothing about it, because I didn’t expect anybody would notice, but I guess a couple of you have. Sense-memory still brings me back here on occasion. I debated whether to post this at all, as I’m sure it’s not going to do me any favors with the crowd that finds me arrogant. I still look forward to all the wonderful releases that miraculously make it out of the studio vaults from our beloved labels, but I have lost the energy to argue with people about them.
Is that a collective sigh of relief I hear? Yes, I figured.
Be well everybody!
Sorry to hear this and no sigh of relief from me. You are one of the people in this burg whose contributions are consistently informed and informative, cheerful, level-headed, and straight-shooting, blissfully free of pontificating, self-aggrandizement, and game-playing. Your voice will definitely be missed by me, and others as well it appears. If this decision is irrevocable, best of luck to you in all your endeavors. And apologies if I've been any part of the cause of your leave-taking!
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Is that a collective sigh of relief I hear? Yes, I figured.
Well, ya figured wrong, you jackass. Most of us (and certainly anyone that matters!) love you, love that boppy little head avatar and its pandas, and love your voice of reason and logical temper. Don't leave us, Schiffy!
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That important SchiffyM work keeping him busy, by the way:
Pandas always look ;-)
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Didn't Schiffy get hired to be Sam Tarleys stunt double?
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The worst thing you can say about The Schiffman is he is long winded , at times.
The second worst thing is he refuses to believe in my powers of prophecy.
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Pompous.
Arrogant.
Self centered.
Belligerent.
Annoying.
Good riddance to bad rubbish.
In other words, he knew what he was posting about and that annoyed some folks like you.
Ford A Thaxton
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