Rick Beato really, really dislikes Fender...

[Doc McCoy]

Normally I enjoy this guy, but this rant really set me off.

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[MisterE]

I'm not a fan of his, but I respect his right to state his piece, a right which we don't have on this forum since the thread discussing this topic was abruptly closed on this supposedly independent forum. I don't buy the explanation, YMMV.

Fender shenanigans

The music industry seems to be crumbling thanks in part to buy outs and private equity firms. For anyone not following what Fender is doing in their 'mainstream' guitar business sector. They are trying to get other competitors who make a Fender Strat type guitars to 'cease and desist'..Nice...

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[Brop]

What's wrong with his rant?

Catching up on this here

https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/electric-guitars/fender-speaks-out-on-cease-and-desists

It does seem that this whole thing isn't as drastic as it was initially reported. So I can see Beato is being a bit over dramatic maybe.

 

[Olorin]

 

[sintil8]

My 2 cents
A few nails some rusty wire and a hub cap.

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[Craig Anderton]

a right which we don't have on this forum since the thread discussing this topic was abruptly closed on this supposedly independent forum

Moderators have to make judgement calls about what furthers the goal of a forum, and what doesn't. On my Sound, Studio, and Stage forum, the Fender flap fits in naturally and has been a topic of conversation. But, it's a very general forum where no topics are taboo. The only exception is if threads that mention politics or religion show up. I have no problem closing or deleting threads if in my opinion they get out of hand. There are plenty of other places to discuss those things.

I understand your point that to some degree, Studio One's health may depend on Fender's health. But that's not always the case with an acquisition. Acquisitions that are financially healthy on their own are sometimes immune from what's happening with parent companies.

This forum is dedicated to Studio Pro, not peripheral topics like the music business, corporate ownership, etc. To keep the forum on track with its intended purpose, IMHO it made sense to close the thread and concentrate on topics that involve making music with Studio One.