On Tue, 2 Jul 1996, and-e wrote:
quoted 111 lines ok, I'll clarify.>
>
> ok, I'll clarify.
>
> On Tue, 2 Jul 1996, jabberwalqee wrote:
>
> > > oh, I see, you can attempt to be funny, but I can't, that must be becuase
> > > you are part of the "underground".
> > you were funny, i laughed hard. he was funny, i laughed hard. i advise
> > not to even step to derek, he is very underground and knows his shit
> > better than anyon e except *maybe* teep. look before you leap kid
>
> oh, thanks. I have a mix Teep made, it has some "mainstream" stuff on
> it, I wonder what Derek would think of this, maybe Derek is more
> underground than Teep eh?
>
> > > >It is called economics. Rephlex has the right to print as
> > > blah blah blah... I doubt this has anything to do with economics
> >
> > what in the world would make you say that? OF COURSE IT DOES
>
> what made me say this: if Rephlex is planning on releasing this
> again later, fine, but if they are releasing only 1500 copies, prove to me
> that it has only to do with economics.
>
> > > > many of them as they want big or small. Respect to labels like Rephlex who
> > > > respect and preserve the Underground!!
> > > huh? could you clarify this? what is the underground? how do I join?
>
> > dumb
> well, I think people who think they are better than others becuase they
> are more "underground" are dumb. I especially respect anyone interested
> in idm, regardless of how knowlegeable they are, and would be glad to
> impart any info I could, rather than looking down upon them.
>
> > > >Fuck labels that are just trying to
> > > > make money or their only aim is to sell as many records as they can. Maybe
> > > > you should shell out $30 bucks and by a used turntable, cause you are
> > > > missing out on a hell of a lot of vinyl only releases from many labels that
> > > > are excellent, and judging from your list of c.d.'s you were selling you
> > > > have something to learn about techno and idm that is not so mainstream!
> > >
> > > alright, first off, the list of cds I was selling was for a friend,2ndly,
> > > if you took a look at James' sale list (Steady J guy), I think he would have
> > > "mainstream" stuff, some "worse" than I was selling, that you incorrectly
> > > assumed was mine and I'm sure he knows a great deal more
> > > about techno than you ever will, and can probably dj better than you.
> >
> > VERY VERY VERY VERY doubtful. like i said look before you leap. derek
> > knows his shit, dont just talk shit for no reason, outta anger, we dont
> > like that shit here
>
> I don't care who Derek is, or how "undergound" he is,
> he was disrespectful, and doesn't appear to be a very nice human.
> Granted, I was angry, but I wasn't talking shit, I don't care what status
> Derek has in the world you inhabit, I simply put out a message as a joke,
> and he was mean.
>
> > > But you're right, "moses", its a good thing to judge people based on
> > > , well, nothing, and to make sweeping generalizations...(like I just did)
> > > you know nothing about me. I could possibly know more than you about
> > > your precious techno "underground".
> > > I have a turntable.
> >
> > unh unh. derek doesnt normally do this either, i think he has close ties
> > with rephlex. the man knows what he speaks.
>
> can you clarify what you mean by this? He normaly isn't judgemental? Fine.
> Then I guess you are replying that he was so disrespectful becuase he
> "has ties with Rephlex" and couldn't take my joke?
>
> > > > Part of the fun of trainspotting is that this music is not always the
> > > > easiest to get, and therefore when you do find of real gem, it makes it all
> > > > worth it.
> > >
> > > agreed. but there comes a time when an artist becomes popular, and it
> > > seems only fair to meet the demand(look in your "economincs" books).
> > > there will still be plenty of "underground" stuff for trainspotters to
> > > look for.
> >
> > *buzzzzzzzz* wrong answer pal, you dont get it>
>
> ok, so enlighten me.
> Furthermore, what happens when an artist becomes "mainstream" like
> RDJ? The record label should still release small quantities of thier
> stuff to satisfy only trainspotters? I don't think that's right, maybe
> you do. I would rather good music reaches everyone who wants it.
> There are still plenty of "non-mainstream" artists on small labels that you
> can hunt down, and older RDJ stuff.
>
> > > >If you are serious about this music you should be able to
> > > >line up
> > > > a place to hook you up with the goods. Many stores have been mentioned
> > > > before.
> > > what does it take to be serious "dr. giggles"? please tell me o' wise one,
> > > becuase
> > > obviously, from your obnoxious, condescending post, you don't percieve me as
> > > serious.
> > >
> >
> > your post was a joke you fool, stop making a goddam ass of yourself!
>
> sorry, I feel like this was unnecessary, but, I guess you were offended
> by my remarks about your little "underground". go back there.
>
> > this is not a flame, i'm just telling you....you better step back!
> fine. well, I felt it necessary to respond to you so I wouldn't look like
> the fool you claim I am.
> take care
> a.
>
If you don't like the way Rephlex runs there opperations, I suggest you
stop your bickering and lay off. It is people like you who make Grant
and Rich want to make a Ltd. release. Why don't you be thankful with
what you have that Rephlex has released.