Yes, requesting music through PMs when you have not reached 4 stripes is against the rules. This is explained very clearly in the rules:

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These restrictions include both public and private means of communications through Drumlines.org. Private communications include‚ but are not limited to‚ private messages‚ emails‚ and instant messenger exchanges between fellow members of Drumlines.org.

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And don't think that just because it's in a PM or IM we won't find out about it. We have many members on our side that are willing to pass information to us.

Im sorry but im my opinion....just a random person thats just signed on to this site asking for sheet music is kinda rude. I mean...its almost as if they are just here to use it and not help with the sharing process. Ive been a member awhile, i just wasnt active there for awhile. I dont feel as if i have given enough to the site to request music...people become friends on here and then they begin to share their "secrets" with each other....and if they wanted just anyone to know they would post the sheet music with it...but thats my opinion...if anyone disagrees, please feel free to let me know...i wont get offended.

Im confused. Isnt that why we created this Sticky thread; to make known that if you dont contribute you dont get the perks? Im not sure if I understand your post. Thats what we all think. At least all of us who have posted on this thread.

yeah....i guess what i was trying to say is i think its not only breaking the terms that the members have agreed to but its kinda rude....like people that ask when they are getting promoted....i dont get it...sorry if my post was not really necessary.

Naw, your post was okay. I was just looking for some clarification because what you were saying was right along the lines of what we have been discussing. If you feel like further discussing this. We should do it in PM. Okay? I dont monkeyman would appreciate us using this as a chat space.