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From:
Jason J. Tar
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Date:
Tue, 24 Aug 1999 09:23:38 -0400
Subject:
(idm) Got Knowledge?
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quoted 1 line wake up on the wrong side of the turntable?>wake up on the wrong side of the turntable?
No, just wondering what the point of this list is if people are gonna be greedy with their info.
quoted 2 lines without magazines like grooves (and e.x.p), the electronic music we listen>without magazines like grooves (and e.x.p), the electronic music we listen >to would not get exposure (especially in the states).
Maybe I'm just cynical, but I doubt small zines really add that much exposure. (Though I guess if we stopped spreading info via word of mouth and simply said "Have a question...BUY the mag!", then maybe.) More like "Preaching to the converted".
quoted 1 line The idm list does not compromise the buying public. For two dollars and>The idm list does not compromise the buying public. For two dollars and
fifty cents you can
quoted 1 line get the mag. That is hardly money grubbing.>get the mag. That is hardly money grubbing.
Or for free, I could get the info via the list. My point wasn't to slag the zine. My point was that it is rather pathetic that someone's question gets answered with "The answer to your question is here...buy it!", instead of simply answering the question. Does everything have to be an advertisement?
quoted 1 line Support indies (in all art forms) or start listening to something else...>Support indies (in all art forms) or start listening to something else...
Again being cynical, but most indies are simply money grubbing bastards as well. Screw the labels, screw the magazines, screw all those riding on the backs of the artists. Support the people making the sounds and help those looking to find good sounds, and then things will be all right. JJTar. --- Peace Hugs and Unity Jason J. Tar W. W. J. D? (What would Jason Do?) http://www.msu.edu/user/tarjason ICQ@13792120