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From:
Ernesto Ikerd
To:
Visions Of Bubba , International Damage Machines
Date:
Wed, 24 Nov 1999 12:11:30 -0600
Subject:
Re: (idm) newbie here
Msg-Id:
<199911241813.MAA23275@cliffy.lmtas.lmco.com>
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quoted 4 lines i've> i've >been looking long and hard for people with intelligence and things to >say about idm and i'm glad i finally stumbled upon a list that appears >as though it will cultivate my interests.
Bubba, First let me say welcome to the list. If you have been looking long and hard for people with intelligence and things to say about idm, then I can assure you that it does sometimes happen on this list, if only a couple of times per week in between the combat and negativity.
quoted 2 lines i'm wondering what i should> i'm wondering what i should >expect from this list.
Well, you can expect lots of people working out their hatred for each other for all to read, with heavy doses of petty infighting, name calling, bickering and general moodyness sprinkled with smug name-dropping. If you stick around long enough, you may even get front row seat on a witch-hunt, but even if you cant take it anymore and decide to unsub straight away, Im certain youll still get to witness various trainspotters belittle each other over all manner of minutia. Oh yeah, almost forgot! Every now and then sometimes people post reviews of music they like, and you can get the latest scoop on exciting new labels, new output from more established labels, webcast announcements of cool radio stations playing IDM, and updates on artist's live performances around the world. If you can dodge the flying bricks we toss at each other, you can catch people selling and trading all kinds of music and maybe obtain rarities youd never find within a thousand mile radius of where you might physically live, and pass on (or trade) music you dont listen to for more than the $3 dollars the pawn shop may give. Just remember- if someone calls you a name, call them 2 or 3 names, and if they slam you privately, then by all means copy the message to the whole list so that your carefully crafted retort can be enjoyed by the 900+ people on this list who wanna hear what clever zinger youll toss at your opponent next! Take inventory: Youll need a thick hide, a solid sense of humor, and an endless supply of cash to buy all the new stuff you would have never heard of before you subbed here. IDM is that bittersweet mailing list youll be dying to get off of, in between the times it connects you to that sublime 12" or CD that makes the whole year worth living. Your mileage may vary, ernie Ernesto Ikerd, (817) 763-4795 Company Graphics, Dept 17, MZ-1156 Lockheed Martin Tactical Aircraft Systems Fort Worth, Texas --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: idm-unsubscribe@hyperreal.org For additional commands, e-mail: idm-help@hyperreal.org