Hi all,

This is on topic re: Code of Conduct (C of C), but off topic as it is in reference to an instrumental session group which has been in existence (through various evolutions along the way) for over 40 years.

The core group don't need any guidance on C of C, but sometimes a newcomer or two need to be sheep-dogged into a more comfortable place for the rest of the group's benefit. (Guess who gets to play the part of the sheep-dog!!)

My first issue was that a few people were inviting newbies and giving out the private residential address of the session, without asking the residential owner (i.e. me) whether it was ok.

Mostly not a problem, until lately when the latest newbie has been making a nuisance of its self in the session by *talking during tunes*, including arguing about the best key or how fast or slow the tune should be played, making edicts about "better" chords i.e. 3-chords only even in minor parts of the tune, trying to convince another guitarist to use it's own chords instead of the ones which suit the music, arguing about the correct rhythm for unusual tunes (e.g. Crested Hens/Les Poules Huppées composed by hurdy-gurdy player Gilles Chabenat), and playing guitar really loudly in a rhythm which sometimes does not suit the tune.

The sheep dog is getting revved up to pounce, I'm afraid. I'm trying to get into a diplomatic frame of mind for the showdown, but I'll keep you posted on the outcome.

So, this thread is very timely for me.

Alpha male, huh, Joe? Including choosing - and keeping - the best of the females. Well done, you!! :-D

Helen