Dan, you're a longtime member and a straight shooter, too, based on my dealings with you (I've done business with Dan in the past). But you can't allow yourself to feel like a victim because no one responded to a tune you posted. How would you respond if you actually got a negative review? I think that if you absolutely want feedback, then you should specifically ask for it, but be prepared to accept any and all criticisms. Ask responders to be specific about positive OR negative critiques; "YOU SUCK" doesn't cut it (except in one or two cases ) so we, as responders, also have a responsibility to offer our criticisms in as constructive a manner as possible. I also think one can do oneself a disservice by proclaiming their 'superior' talent up front (aka 'bragging).

There are many levels of talent on this board and I personally think that so-called 'working pro's' and 'home players' should be measured with a different yardstick. On a personal level, I tend to be MUCH, MUCH harder on a self-proclaimed 'pro'. Speaking of that, I'd like to see someone start a thread on what it means to be a 'pro'. Not a definition, exactly, but a very good example (IMO) is that guy that plays guitar in Ricky Minor's band on American Idol. Ohmygod, that guy plays EVERYTHING, IN EVERY STYLE, and flawlessly. I gotten to the point of just waiting to see him switch from country to rock to latin to .......without missing a beat. Now THAT's a pro. Anybody know who I'm talking about? It's (almost) worth suffering through 'idol' just to hear that great band. hmmmm, getting a little off topic here. Anyhoo..


chas



[This message has been edited by cgiles (edited 03-06-2008).]