"what?? we've had 200 posts on a thread in the past"

200 posts!!!!!!!!! Was the poster selling $10 bills for $5?

A few of you have mentioned exchanging notes about playing music (as compared to talking about the equipment). I've seen this in other groups also. Can anyone tell my WHY no one talks about "playing" as in playing technique, songs they are working on, how they're going about it, ideas to play certain songs (in certain ways), etc?

I've posted in other groups, and I find that everyone is very conversational and willing to share information until they find out I'm a professional. That brings email interaction to an immediate halt. I used to take it personal until I started thinking that everyone talks up a storm about how much expertise they have until they find they're talking to someone who DOES have expertise. I say this not egotistically, but factually.

Anyone else experience this? I, myself, would like to exchange notes on playing. I still work on improving every day and practice 2-5 hours daily on the keyboard. The equipment posts are secondary for me.