quoted 6 lines CAN THE PLAYLISTS PLEASE STOP, THEY'RE USELESS!
>>> > CAN THE PLAYLISTS PLEASE STOP, THEY'RE USELESS!
>>>
>>> I've got to say that I agree with this. I haven't ever really
>>>cared
>>>about any of the playlists ever posted to this mailing-list. Useless
>>>information really. What's the point? A vanity post for self promotion?
since I'm one of the offenders, I'll say.... yes. Self promotion is the
point. Because when I do a show that is completely webcast (i.e. no real FM
band presence), I like to publicize the broadcasts to my target audience,
which is IDM fans on the web. I think this list qualifies under those
criteria, and it's a lot easier than typing in 50 email addresses just to
not have it go to the few people it really seems to bother. After all, who
wants to DJ to no one?
I additionally enjoy reading other set lists. It informs me of when new
things are out, if there is a release I missed, etc.... and when I listen to
some webcast shows, I don't have time to sit and keep track of what I'm
hearing, but I can refer to a list that's posted here to learn more.
Because, as anyone on this list knows, informational posts about the _music_
are few and far between. Maybe if there were more interesting posts about
music and artists other than whether Aphex Twin made an .mp3 or not, I
wouldn't have to resort to playlists as one of my primary sources of info on
this list.
If you don't want to read playlists, then just delete the posts or filter
your mail. God knows I delete about 50% of the threads since they're usually
about "is ______ IDM?" or "how do you pronounce Autechre?"
This may come off as attitude more than a constructive reply, but
realistically, trying to cater to everyone's tastes on this list is an
impossibility. Sorry if the playlist posts come to you as unwanted noise,
but I for one appreciate the time that goes into playlist posts from others.
later
matt
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