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TameasDust	Date: January 5, 2004 @ 8:56 AM as in which is more helpful to you as an artist ...
musicpicks	Date: January 5, 2004 @ 9:20 AM Whether a song is good or bad is subjective. If you write a really good song to you it shouldn't matter what others think. On the other hand, if you think it sucks you may want to know how to improve it before totally scraping it. I think what is important is finding the potential in a song for growth and to learn from.
withering	Date: January 5, 2004 @ 9:32 AM , "If you did this, it'd be even better", or even "You need to straighten your guitar playing!". Anything that doesn't kill you makes you stronger..." id="77764">That's rather obvious, isn't it? The most constructive thing in the world is when somebody says "Hey, this or that, I really didn't enjoy much.", "If you did this, it'd be even better", or even "You need to straighten your guitar playing!". Anything that doesn't kill you makes you stronger...
utopiauk	Date: January 5, 2004 @ 1:57 PM I prefer the negative comments from people I dont know. That way I know they are honest and they help me to improve my stuff. I take notice of the positive stuff aswell but it just helps to boost your ego. The worst are comments from people you know because they are never going to say anything bad about your music but I think that happens alot here.
Arthen	Date: January 5, 2004 @ 2:22 PM "The worst are comments from people you know because they are never going to say anything bad about your music but I think that happens alot here." That's great in many ways, haha seems like it's different in my culture here, I NEVER let anyone I personally know hear a piece of music before telling them that was me. At first they'd go "wow, this is cool" and then after I tell them that it was by me, they sort of pause there, look thoughtfully; and just say "well then actually this or that needs improvement" or "oh...okk" It just doesn't seem to sound that fresh and good to them anymore once they know. I still say the best form of RELIABLE feedback is from people who don't know shit about you, nor even seen your face. That way, their mental impression is the freshest; and it's the best way to park your music into their open ears.
Arthen	Date: January 5, 2004 @ 2:30 PM Another kind of people I really hate is those who listen to music that's solely based on blind combined conceptualization. Any song, piece or score that has a cross-breed of instruments, for example like heavy distortion guitars played with an orchestra and chinese instruments with loud japanese taikos together (or whatever), they immediately go "THIS is COOL! Interesting sound! This is refreshing, and that's my kinda stiche, my style, I'm attracted to cool concepts like that and THAT makes me cool! " And they basically are into all kinds of music that just has that "concept combination" appeal to them. Oh i'm sure you know those guys. When they recommend you a song of their favourites they will go "hey dude, check this out. It's sooooooooo amazing, combining the chinese violin with electric guitars!" And whether the song is ACTUALLY good in terms of the WRITING, ARRANGING, or melodic BUILD, they don't care. As long as they are hearing unique combinations they're as happy as cows. I know a few personally, which is why I'm irritated. But oh well, again the fucking irritating phrase "to each his own". hehe.
johnnygnote	Date: January 5, 2004 @ 4:57 PM I prefer honesty, what ever level a listeners intent is on Honesty is all I ask. Some listeners simply respond to what they like, others are more intelectual about it and critique the song. Honesty is all I ask
KevBrock	Date: January 5, 2004 @ 5:15 PM yeah, what johnny said, all I want is honesty too. What I really hate is when negative people come along and bash your music just for the pure fun without even listening to the songs. When negative people say things like "Your music sucks", "You don't have talent worth a shit", and all those negative one liners, you aren't really giving an honest opinion. That will get the musician thinking that the listener didn't even listen to the music. When listener wants to give negative opinions, they should give some insightful feedback, things like "The song is not that bad but could be used for some improvement, keep up with the timing, make the song sound clearer. The recording sounds very distracting". Those are honest negative opinions and that's what I like to see. If you explain insightfully of why our music sucks, then we'll respect your opinion and we'll try to improve. Whether people hate my music or love my music, that's great. I could care less. I do music because it's something that I've always loved to do. All I want is people to hear whether they love it or hate it. My music isn't for everyone.
cryo-e	Date: January 5, 2004 @ 5:33 PM constructive critiscm is always useful. I must admit I find it hard to criticise people if the song is really bad, so i don't tend to comment if it's a terrible track (imo of course). i will occasionally leave a comment like "if you did this...".
KevBrock	Date: January 5, 2004 @ 5:36 PM Even though people may think the track is really terrible they should give an honest opinion on it anyways. It doesn't hurt to give people honesty even though you think the song sounds like the worst you ever heard in your life. Look at Simon Cowell. He gives honest opinions to the most terrible songs he's ever heard on American Idol. Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul are not as harsh as Simon is.
Slurgi	Date: January 6, 2004 @ 12:18 AM Arthen I think someone who can find a good combination of instruments is a good thing. If the listener likes it/hears emotion, who are you to say its a bad song? I happen to like those odd combinations (as long as its tasteful... and the song is well-written of course) It cuts from the same "Oh ok a pentatonic scale over some distorted powerchords - great "
sepidman	Date: January 6, 2004 @ 1:30 AM I believe there should be no bad or blatent negative and rude comments made about someones work. A constructive critisim is better. Musch better..... If the listener does not like a track then perhaps it would be more useful if that person made a constructive and not a destructive comment. How would you improve upon the lyric, or music, arrangement etc.
Arthen	Date: January 6, 2004 @ 2:06 AM Slurgi, u missed my point. There's nothing wrong with being interested in songs that have unique combinations. HOwever, you listen because the song ITSELF is GOOD, and not just SIMPLY for the sake that "whoa, harmonica with the indian sitar" thing. That's the kind of people I'm referring to. I'm not critisizing the music here Slurgi. I'm critisizing the people who listen such music not because they genuinely feel for cross culture breed music; more for just THE SAKE OF IT.
Slurgi	Date: January 9, 2004 @ 10:41 PM Ahhh ok, in that case I agree
DanLSweZ	Date: January 16, 2004 @ 4:34 PM I HATE COMMENTS!!! WHEN SOMEBODY LEAVES ME A COMMENT I"M LIKE... WHAT THE @$# DID YOU DO THAT FOR/ Did I ask for your opianion? NOOOOO! I didn't.... YOU CR(@#)ER. WELL I OUTTA LEAVE YOU A COMMENT. COMMENT THISSSS---(i say it like a snake cause I like to sound slithery) Then I show them a picture of my #_). THEN I'D SAY... SMOMA&CMS...
mawcs	Date: January 16, 2004 @ 4:36 PM ........further down the spiral..........
TameasDust	Date: January 16, 2004 @ 8:07 PM well fuck you dan
redrasta	Date: January 16, 2004 @ 11:26 PM I see Mr Swez has been slack with his meds again....
dantys	Date: January 20, 2004 @ 3:39 AM Bact to topic, Like for boxers, either to beat or be beaten, both are good.. As musician, we need positive comment to lift confidence as well as critiques to improve the quality
victorsskull	Date: January 20, 2004 @ 12:05 PM any comment is good to me good bad even ugly
torndownunit	Date: January 20, 2004 @ 1:25 PM ya any comments are good. If people really like it that is great, but if people have constructive critsism then that can be very helpful as well. As long as it's not something useless like 'it sucks'. That isn't really very helpful, just ignorant.
myzteryandsneek	Date: January 20, 2004 @ 3:00 PM any type of feedback i prefer. If theres something that needs worked on ,let it be known. If its good is it really or is it someone you know who doesnt want to say " it sucks". either way http://mands.dmusic.com
ChucKieX	Date: January 27, 2004 @ 9:26 PM i prefer honest comments that way u kno wat to do improve on n wat ur doin right
Svensta	Date: January 27, 2004 @ 9:38 PM I prefer cash contributions to my entertainment fund
Woof	Date: January 28, 2004 @ 2:50 AM Here's my policy. If a song doesn't really hit me, I'll say nothing. If someone asks for their song to be critiqued... y'know, the good and bad points mentioned, I'll message or email 'em with what I think... but I wouldn't put it up on their band page. Why should potential fans be exposed to all kinds of negative shite, when the band's the only one who really needs to know what they're doing wrong?
MickeyBreezy	Date: January 28, 2004 @ 2:01 PM im w/ chuck, as long as they're honest i dont care good or bad.
kredd	Date: January 28, 2004 @ 2:19 PM yep. good or bad doesn't matter...just honest and even criticism as long as its constructive.
shadeofblue	Date: January 28, 2004 @ 2:30 PM i think it depends on if it's a helpfull crit. if someone already said it, ignore me, but i'm too lazy to read.
MickeyBreezy	Date: January 28, 2004 @ 2:49 PM we all r shadeofblue
YaBoyDrew	Date: January 28, 2004 @ 7:40 PM doesnt matter good or bad just the truth
djfacemachine	Date: January 29, 2004 @ 9:02 AM i'd rather get an honest, even critical, comment than the "this is good" comments that some people leave. that doesn't really tell me what particular things they liked or what i could change to make it better... or if they even listened. but of course it sucks to see someone really bash one of your tracks. being constructive is always the best.
905laogurl	Date: January 29, 2004 @ 7:33 PM SELL CDS IN HAMILTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
dennytate	Date: March 11, 2004 @ 10:49 AM Dere sum wackness goin on up in here yall yo !
smooka	Date: March 11, 2004 @ 9:54 PM Woof said it all.
ronnie71	Date: March 12, 2004 @ 2:47 AM doesnt matter good or band the ones i hate are the ... this is cool so come check my band out at kwiver.dmusic.com ... god i hate those
pog	Date: March 13, 2004 @ 2:49 AM yeah, it looks like a lot of forethought goes into their post when you get that
pog	Date: March 13, 2004 @ 2:49 AM it's like they think you can't find their page or something
robbydadrummer	Date: March 14, 2004 @ 6:10 PM I don't mind either because you can tell the people who really listened to the song from what they say. Lack of specific details generally means they didn't listen. Being able to handle criticism is a requirement in this business, and many times what another listener says can be constructive in what you do with your music.
Dexter	Date: March 14, 2004 @ 6:17 PM I'm not a musician - but I do act. I prefer to recieve sincere negative comments than insincere positive ones.
robbydadrummer	Date: March 15, 2004 @ 2:56 AM Yeah, exactly rh...
blubat	Date: March 16, 2004 @ 11:19 AM yeah i definetly agree...i much prefer receiving constructive negative comments then bullshit fake good ones...i dont care if you tell me my music sucks...so long as you tell me wy you think it does...
TameasDust	Date: March 16, 2004 @ 1:44 PM if I like it I like it if I don't I will tell you why if I'm in da mood too
mindseepage	Date: August 10, 2004 @ 10:04 PM The Truth.
Bloodstaind-...	Date: August 13, 2004 @ 11:15 PM be fake and post good comment, thats what i learned so far.
StefanieNewport	Date: August 14, 2004 @ 1:57 AM "Being able to handle criticism is a requirement in this business, and many times what another listener says can be constructive in what you do with your music." Hear Hear~ i concur with Robbydadrummer
leflaw	Date: August 14, 2004 @ 2:59 AM I agree with blubat.
acousticgrrl	Date: August 16, 2004 @ 7:56 AM As long as it is constructive, I'm thrilled to receive any comment at all. Comments like "I don't like this" or "that's good" irritate me. If someone is just going to be nice, I'd rather they not comment at all. Encouragement is one thing but a false sense of achievement is another.
chrismacmanus	Date: August 16, 2004 @ 8:09 AM That's a good comment
Maffmatix	Date: August 16, 2004 @ 1:25 PM Yea... as long it's not "YOU'RE WACK" or the popular "FUCK YOU AND YOUR CRAPPY MUSIC."
moam	Date: August 16, 2004 @ 1:30 PM Any comments float my raft. I especially like positive feedback more but I appreciate honest feedback the most. I enjoy getting good feedback more than bad and I'm sure everyone can agree on that matter.
RaXDaCapo	Date: August 16, 2004 @ 3:01 PM Positive and Negative comments... The only negative comments that I don't like are those short comments like this song sucks. If it sucks then give me your opinion why it sucks so that next time I won't make the same mistake again. Just tell me what you think of it, like oh this sucks because that the singer was singing off beat and the vocals was screwed up or that the flow was off. When I give a negative comment, I will tell you why I don't like that particular song. I do agree w/ moam though because everybody does enjoy that good feedback.
TameasDust	Date: August 16, 2004 @ 5:34 PM Gad is this still goin ...
imemine	Date: August 16, 2004 @ 10:12 PM Yep, Not only is this still going but it’s been done before. Perhaps even more than this link. http://www.dmusic.com/forum/general/10242 - 95 My two cents. Follow the link and read what woof has to say about DMUSIC and our community. I’m not saying it’s right for you but I personally have an entirely different point of view about this little community now than I did when I first joined.
YaBoyDrew	Date: August 20, 2004 @ 3:51 AM I PREFER good comments but bad comments help me more.......
Rodrica	Date: August 20, 2004 @ 6:50 AM Both types are helpful...so long as the bad ones are constructive and not just an excuse to be personal or for someone to try making a name for themselves at someone else's expense. And so long as the positive comments are genuine The good comments give me the confidence I need...the contructive criticism tells me where I may be going wrong, and picks up stuff I may have missed. I still believe that any harsh criticism should be done on notes and not in public. My theory being that we are on site to promote ourselves and displaying negative stuff about our music is not good for business. Mud sticks, and I believe there are people out there who will abuse that facility purely to harm an artist's publicity/promotion. (a bit like those people who do a thumbs down and don't send you a note to tell you why)
hueseph	Date: August 21, 2004 @ 3:35 AM While I do agree that harsh criticisms should be dealt with on a private level, I don't think they are in any way harmful other than hurting a persons feelings. As it's been said before. Why get angry at someone who you've never met nor likely ever will. I've tried private messaging when someone took one of my comments the wrong way only to have that person continue to try and publicly defame me. Much to their chagrin I think it backfired. Regardless, if we start basing our opinions on music by other peoples comments, maybe it's time we look in the mirror and ask ourselves; "Why am I such a mindless sheep?".
Woof	Date: August 21, 2004 @ 6:30 AM Just for the mentioning, comments, picks, and chart position actually have little or no influence at all, on who I listen to, or whether I decide if I like it or not... I usually don't even read the comments, until after I've already listened to somebody's track, and decided I liked it enough, to make a comment on it... So how DO I find artists? Usually, I just find myself getting curious about somebody, either from something they posted on the forums, or some comment they left on somebody elses' song that I liked... If they liked something that I also thought highly of, I figure I'll probably like them, as well...
hueseph	Date: August 21, 2004 @ 3:06 PM I'll take harsh criticism, if it is honest, over false praise any day. The sooner I find out I wuck, the sooner I stop making a fool of myself. The shorter the fall the less it hurts.
blacklieder	Date: August 21, 2004 @ 7:53 PM I prefer good comments. Anybody would, right? Of course, negative comments are sobering as well, although personally, I take negative comments real seriously, moreso than I should. It's not healthy. Even famous people have detractors, so there is no way of avoiding negative criticism, unless you shield yourself from it by hiding behind people who will only praise you. That's not healthy either.
hueseph	Date: August 21, 2004 @ 11:08 PM The sooner I find out I (suck), the sooner I stop making a fool of myself.
8111	Date: September 6, 2004 @ 10:25 PM I thank all of you that have left comments, I appreciate the kind words. When you point out certain aspects of a tune it shows you listened, and it's obvious many of you are pretty well-versed in music theory,etc. And I always appreciate an informed insight and/or criticism. If I like your song I will definately tell you so, though I may not tell you that I liked the way you arranged the part before the coda,etc., (Because honestly, I don't even know what the hell a coda is). I'm really interested in knowing how my mix sounds on your system, wether or not I have too much bass or not enough, drums are buried or repetitive sounding...that kind of thing, I could use input on recording techniques since I've only been working with decent equipment at home for about two years. I'll never tell someone how to write their song or tell them how I would have arranged it if it were MY song (unless they actually asked me) I can be quite the long-winded bore, when it comes to my opinions.
8111	Date: September 6, 2004 @ 10:26 PM Obviously.
djfacemachine	Date: September 7, 2004 @ 11:16 PM constructive criticism ROCKS. seriously. its way better than someone just saying "this is good" or posting some emoticon groovin yes, oftentimes people just don't have anything to say about a track besides the fact that they liked it. that's fine! the one thing i really don't like though is saying "mean" things just for the sake of it. ex: * PeteRyan Date: September 5, 2004 @ 8:29 PM Man, this really blows. Use some compression on that beat and throw in at least one thing that's interesting. Some structure may help a little too! But hey, at least you've got your looks, right? www.soundclick.com/infinium ... you could learn a thing or two." * ...and he didn't even listen to the remix
DevonPowell	Date: September 7, 2004 @ 11:34 PM What face said... However, at this point I'm happy with people simply listening. Comments optional. I do like hearing how a song made someone feel...if it conjured some imagery. If it connected. Though that may not necessarily be "constructive" it tells me that I've done a decent job of crafting a song, either in the lyrics or the sounds, that evokes emotions in someone else, too.
ChadAffe	Date: September 8, 2004 @ 3:16 AM doesnt matter bad / good. sometimes they dont give comments.........
onewhodreams	Date: September 8, 2004 @ 4:24 PM You don't grow as an artist if people don't tell you what you can do better Sometimes criticism hurts but if you take it in and learn from it it only benefits you.
Dizeazed	Date: September 8, 2004 @ 6:34 PM I like a little mixture of both...
Jennae	Date: September 8, 2004 @ 8:55 PM ac/dc huh diz
sqrlcub	Date: September 9, 2004 @ 8:58 AM I don't mind either way as long as the comments aren't mean spirited. If you're gonna say what someone can do better use some tact otherwise you just sound like an asshole.
Jennae	Date: September 9, 2004 @ 12:19 PM but only for you toots
DevonPowell	Date: September 9, 2004 @ 1:24 PM Here's a little story: My brother is a graphic designer. He's exceptional. His work is amazing. He recently applied for a job with a major firm in Atlanta. During the interview, they reviewed his portfolio, and said, "This stuff is ok...you got anything else?" He was freaked out. He was pissed off. His best work was in there, and they diminshed it with a wave of the hand. They asked him to come back with more "stuff" for another interview in a few days. He went home, pissed off and ranting to his wife about the whole thing. She's an artist too, having worked on Disney movies and currently working on a full-length feature film (animated CGI) www.delgo.com . She said after listening to him "Do you think maybe they're testing you?" He hadn't thought of that... He went back, not pissed off, and with some guile. They checked his next portfolio of work...at the end of the interview they asked him a simple question: "Are you married to your work?" And that was it. He got the job. We are all "married" to our work to varying degrees, with our work here being our music (or our song lyrics/poems in some cases). The more open we are to other opinions and ideas, the more we can grow. If we think of our songs as children, and try and protect them from all harm...they'll never grow up, never learn new things, have new experiences. They'll be locked in a closet. So tact-less comments, asshole comments, "love ya, babe!" comments...it doesn't matter. If you listen to something and go "eh...that was ok i guess" and that's what you really felt...cool! If you think "not my bag"...cool! Say what you feel. I do agree that beating on people/mean spirited comments aren't necessary. If you really feel that way, that's one thing, but there is always a way to tell someone you dislike something without being abusive to the point of hurtfulness. over.
RosLen	Date: September 14, 2004 @ 4:34 PM I like that story Devon. I probably would have been giving that company my entire *ss to kiss. It's good when someone level-headed can get u to see things from a diff perspective. I agree with djfacemachine. Constructive criticizm is healthy & necessary. I like criticizm esp. when it's positive. Matter of fact that's the only time I wanna hear it! (just kidding) Any comment, as long as it isn't hurtful/abrasive is fine by me. LJ
ryanwilliams	Date: September 15, 2004 @ 4:01 PM I like the truth. Truth is a good thing. I go back and forth loving and hating my songs, so hearing other people talk about them is helpful.
Droquen	Date: September 15, 2004 @ 5:12 PM Any advice that can make me improve the song is good. Good constructive criticism is always good, if they don't like it, atleast provide a reason so I know where your coming from.
povertystricken	Date: September 15, 2004 @ 5:15 PM simple answer: YES
novuselysium	Date: September 16, 2004 @ 6:10 PM I like constructive criticism. I don't like 'This sucks' type of stuff. I'd rather someone say 'I liked xxxx but I think xxxx could've been better'...I dislike 'Great job' and other useless/undetailed comments.
Izekial	Date: September 17, 2004 @ 1:05 AM I like horny comments. Nobody ever leaves horny comments! I just get stuff like, “This is really fuckin’ killer!” or “This song is going on my favorites list!” Those are flattering remarks, but what the heck. I never get any, “This track is giving me a hot spicy boner!” or “Gonna turn the lights down low for this one baby!”
hueseph	Date: September 17, 2004 @ 1:46 AM "sqrlcub Date: September 9, 2004 @ 8:58 AM I don't mind either way as long as the comments aren't mean spirited. If you're gonna say what someone can do better use some tact otherwise you just sound like an asshole." In that same respect you've got to learn to just take it. You just can't take to heart a comment made by a person you'll never meet in your life. And, then again if it makes you upset and you start giving a thumbs down to everything that person posts at least give a reason. If you're gonna make an arguement back it up. Don't do anonymous ditties like a coward. You can't expect everyone to like what you do. And if you don't like what they say. You can always choose to ignore it. It shouldn't have any bearing on your self opinion. Security based on other peoples opinions is false security. Becoming incensed because of it is shear INsecurity. But, what really bugs me about mosquitos is that they bite and you don't feel it and then all of a sudden ya gotta scratch. You try your best not to but ya just can't resist. And before anyone gets offended, yeah i suck at guitar and my voice is like nails on a chalkboard. Oh well. I'm having fun.
MCCUBED	Date: September 17, 2004 @ 12:10 PM SO I DON'T REPEAT WHAT HAS BEEN SAID IN DIFFERENT WORDS I'LL JUST AGREE WITH MOST OF YOU.
koiulpoi	Date: September 17, 2004 @ 9:58 PM Hmm... How about either one? I seem to have no comments now, so I'll take either happy goodness, or constructive criticizm (which is a hard word to type)
sqrlcub	Date: September 21, 2004 @ 5:51 PM I don't ever give anyone a thumbs down when listening to them. If I don't like it, I either pass it by or give a reason on why I don't like it. I try to be tactful because I know that music as all art is subjective and what I don't like can be someone else's complete cup of tea. I never mind tactful comments. Mean spirited comments are like farts...both are the voice of assholes.
hueseph	Date: September 21, 2004 @ 8:44 PM Dude you just can't admit that someone could listen to you and not like you. I know enough people that don't like what I do. That's just the way it goes. I mnade a comment laced with humeor that you took to heart because you can't fathom the idea that someone would not like what you did. So was it you or not? if it wasn't I apologize otherwise at least make an effort to comment as to why. I can live with you not liking it. I just want to know WHY?
sqrlcub	Date: September 21, 2004 @ 9:29 PM It's really tacky to try to keep fighting in a public forum.
hueseph	Date: September 21, 2004 @ 9:41 PM You brought up the mean spirited one. Whom I assume is myself. It's almost a direct quote from one of your postings on my page. And hey I didn't even mention your handle. You're the one that stepped up to the plate! So? You're at bat. Just answer the question and it'll be over. I'm not asking you to kiss my feet. I just want an answer.
kingo	Date: September 21, 2004 @ 10:14 PM :boing: :explodingpopsicle: :rubberduck: :fire: Fight! Fight! Fight! :quack: :armchair: :barbiedoll: :faceplug: :gangrene: You're it.
imemine	Date: September 22, 2004 @ 1:09 AM Hehehehe! :CLANKETYCLANK: :LlamaMcNuggets: :defectivecondom: :quackernitchen: :farfignuggen: :gijoe: :Bolognawagon: :undershorts: TAG!
sqrlcub	Date: September 22, 2004 @ 8:16 AM What question? I answered the Original post of this one. I don't mind tactful comments as long as their not mean spirited. It is a general statement that I think pretty much applies to everyone and not just you, you just seem to be the current perpetrator.Your humour is mean spirited, total trollery. No one would have known I was talking about you if you kept your mouth shut. Is that the question you wanted answered?
hueseph	Date: September 22, 2004 @ 10:13 AM Man you just want to avoid the subject don't you? you posted to stab at me, so I dropped bait and you bbit. Was it you that gave me a thunbs down without a reason? Just give me a reason is all I ask.
ryanwilliams	Date: September 28, 2004 @ 6:40 PM So you got a thumbs down. JUST FUCKING TAKE IT. I'm no virgin to the thumbs-down myself but you know what? i really don't give a fuck who it was that did it, because people are, as you have implied in your own statements, allowed to not like your music. And before you counter my quote by referencing that bit you wrote about being anonymous, I don't know if you noticed this, but anybody who drops by this site can give you a thumbs up or thumbs down independent of leaving of a comment. I could go to your page and give you nothing but thumbs-down and you would never really know it was me. Likewise, Little Suzie that doesn't even have dmusic membership (and CAN'T) comment) could come along and do the same. The thumbsup/down were MEANT to be anonymous, so, to quote you once again, "just take it." Suffice it to say, that this whole argument is really petty. It's not worth taking sides on, and I'm not, I'm just calling what I see, and you definitely started this on your own by mentioning things that ultimately aren't relevant to the topic at hand. " id="113732">Hueseph, I'm going to quote you right now, so pay attention. "In that same respect you've got to learn to just take it. You just can't take to heart a comment made by a person you'll never meet in your life." So you got a thumbs down. JUST FUCKING TAKE IT. I'm no virgin to the thumbs-down myself but you know what? i really don't give a fuck who it was that did it, because people are, as you have implied in your own statements, allowed to not like your music. And before you counter my quote by referencing that bit you wrote about being anonymous, I don't know if you noticed this, but anybody who drops by this site can give you a thumbs up or thumbs down independent of leaving of a comment. I could go to your page and give you nothing but thumbs-down and you would never really know it was me. Likewise, Little Suzie that doesn't even have dmusic membership (and CAN'T) comment) could come along and do the same. The thumbsup/down were MEANT to be anonymous, so, to quote you once again, "just take it." Suffice it to say, that this whole argument is really petty. It's not worth taking sides on, and I'm not, I'm just calling what I see, and you definitely started this on your own by mentioning things that ultimately aren't relevant to the topic at hand.
hueseph	Date: September 28, 2004 @ 8:42 PM Don't get me wrong. I don't mind the thumbs down. I just want a reason. That's all I wan't. Mr. Sqrlcb spent a week hounding my on my page because I made a comment on one (that's 1) of his songs that was less than what he expected. He didn't even acknowledge that I complememnted him on his playing. When I tried to elude that fact he dismissed it. Yeah it's petty. And to tell you the truth I really don't care but I enjoy prodding him the way he prodded me for an appology. You wanna know the whole story? Check out the comments on "Loves Mantra" on my page. Or don't If I offended anyone else in doing this my apologies. I'd thoroughly forgotten about this thread until you posted. Lastly I don't claim to be a great musician. I know that I'm no slouch but there are many better. Again my apologies.
Izekial	Date: September 28, 2004 @ 8:50 PM Hold on Ryan, you sexy beast. I've had some problems with Sqrlcub too, but we resolved it privately, quietly. He did the same thing to me, took a dump on my stuff without an explanation. I think Hueseph suspects him simply because of that, and that we don’t get too many “random” passerby types that blindside the voting system. It happens, but it’s not an everyday occurrence. I stayed out of this argument because it seemed unnecessary. Hueseph’s going after what I consider a reformed noob. Sqrlcub speaks respectably enough now, though he WAS a bit of a tard when I first butted heads with him. Keyword: Was. Moving on... Hueseph, if it was Sqrlcub that ninja bombed your stats, or even if wasn’t, you shouldn’t get too bent up out of shape. Whoever it was, they’re yellow, bored or insipid. I never use the thumbs up or thumbs down buttons. I just comment if I want to. Anonymous individuals are either just strangers who don’t care enough to register or they’re out to start trouble... some of them end up being good eggs, but good Lord. Let’s just calm down and eat pancakes. I make a MEAN mother fuckin’ plate of peanut butter and jelly pancakes.
hueseph	Date: September 28, 2004 @ 8:55 PM I've long since mellowed. But thanks for the advice. Peace and respect. Can we move on now?
hueseph	Date: September 29, 2004 @ 1:42 AM Gah! I hate my typos.
sqrlcub	Date: September 29, 2004 @ 12:16 PM Izekial, you got me and Hueseph confused. I see that you replied to me in my shoutbox about it. Thank you, hope that you clear it up here as well.
Izekial	Date: September 29, 2004 @ 6:17 PM I actually DID get you two confused. Jesus. Once again, I swear I haven't been on the sauce.
hueseph	Date: September 29, 2004 @ 6:23 PM Yup. Twas me that trashed Izekiel. But as I said the whole story would probably shed a bit of light. I did PM Izekiel to clear that up. Yeah I admit it.
GTLive	Date: October 3, 2004 @ 6:58 AM There is a weird bit of socio-psychology behind the reviewing of online music. I have noticed a distinct pattern in the way people comment on your stuff. I believe that you get more in the way of "negative" comments on your music when you solicit the listen directly to another member. When people come to your page on their own, you are providing them entertainment, and they tend to reward you for this. When you invite someone over for a listen, the attitude changes, they are now doing you a favor, and are way more likely to rip your stuff apart. Same music, different feedback depending on how the person came to hear it in the first place.
plungerboy	Date: October 10, 2004 @ 4:42 PM a purely good comment can mean two things: Their trying to make you feel better about your crappy music or they really like it. A bad comment can mean either you suck(techinaclly speaking) or its just not their taste. I prefer a bad comment because it allows me to rethink my music a bit and find the sense in the criticism.
gumbee	Date: October 11, 2004 @ 2:04 AM I am a newbie at dmusic, but I have been listening and commenting for many years on musik that unknown artist are producing. I am very blunt and honest in my comments, which has, at times, has had artist "throwing darts my way". I see no reason why artist(s) should become upset after a derogatory, negative comment was made on a trak. Artist(s) know, "UP FRONT" when they upload their musik, that listeners like myself will comment either way. Artist(s) who can not take negative comments, in my humble opinion, should take their musik and upload it to a site that does not have the options of anyone commenting. Remember, comments are like A$.H...., we all got one.
povertystricken	Date: October 11, 2004 @ 4:14 PM I wish they all had one
acousticgrrl	Date: October 12, 2004 @ 5:17 AM ^^ I agree with Gumbee except where he says "derrogatory, negative comments." You can post negative comments without being an asshole about it. Either way, people should use tact and be honest.

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