I think Matt makes an excellent point!
Peace,
Chad
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>>>> > 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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