Not checking the Gustin community as much

Old26 and I were discussing that as well. Two things can happen - it's an opportunity for the next wave of Gustinites to step up in the community, or maybe the traffic slowing down over there will bring more awareness to concerns or items that have been vocalized by many.

Or we'll all flock back over there when they up their game to compete with the up and coming brands...

Truthfully, I think the change will only be noticeable on their end if the mainstays (most of whom are in here) slow or stop backing Gustin altogether. I don't see that really happening. I do like my Gustins and I'm sure I'll really like my LDs but I only need so many jeans and I'm purposefully picking and choosing my new denims carefully to create an eclectic collection (14 and counting)...I think Ickes it up over 20 (need to confirm) - while a lot of us view this as a collection, the point of diminishing returns is inevitable unless some newbies start buying in.

If they are slower I don't know if it has anything to do with us. It seems to be vary as to how busy they are based on new releases and sometimes how much the posters have been drinking.
If it does slow down maybe it will free Gustin from having to watch so many posts. More time to make cool products.

We don't want to have any negative inpact on any brands or take way from what they have established.
I will say that Cody from Gustin has just said he would come on for an interview/chat. We are very thankful for him to take the time. Will keep everyone posted on a day and time.

I like that Cody is going to contribute here - it's a great opportunity for the "focus group" to provide praise, ask questions, or get a greater sense of some of the things that Gustin is working on.

Thanks for making that happen Winterland.

I've noticed the G community has slowed down since we've migrated and I do believe it is a direct result of that. I don't believe it's disrespecting G in anyway and it won't concern them much honestly unless sales start to be affected. Sure they enjoy having us and they enjoy the culture we've created there, but as long as we didn't migrate here to bash G 24/7 I think they will be fine with it and hopefully they will stop by to visit us frequently.

I will continue to support G and will continue to order products, but I haven't been spending as much time there as I used to and I probably won't. It has nothing to do with disrespecting G AT ALL, it's simply the fact that I'm only one person and there is only so much time in the day so my time will now be split.

That is so true. I was thinking the same thing the other day

yeah it was only a matter of time and I thought we actually did really good overall regarding keeping the Lawless talk to a minimum, considering the Lawless kickstarter started in June.

I think G did exactly what he needed to. Just like if you talk about boots all day in a food forum the mods will eventually tell you to get back on track. G's site lacks true moderation the way some have stepped up here

agree x 2

Just to be clear to all, we absolutely did not and will not come here to bash G-Unit or any respectable vendor.
It was about respecting their space and being able to talk gear with cool brahs.  DenimBrahs if you will.  

Yes things could get ugly with no moderation. We are trying to keep from slapping any hands but we do have to have some rules. Hopefully we will find a good balance between anarchy and Mr Randal. For those who missed the whole Mr Randal debacle we will just say a forum was run very uptightly if that is a word.

I know now why freedom of speech is so freaking important..... Loving this format. It is priceless to not worry about what denim brands that we want to talk about.