If you`re going to post an ad, post an ad, not a rant. It`s just as likely he`s turning off qualified people.
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Craigslist never ceases to amaze me
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If you`re going to post an ad, post an ad, not a rant. It`s just as likely he`s turning off qualified people.
Exactly. There's nothing honorable or very smart about posting that ad.
Exactly. Anyone that understands basic marketing or human interaction should get that.
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That's his choice, right?
In fact, the people who would be "turned off" and avoid him are doing him a favor. He created an awesome filter, but to think that no one would be intrigued and even respect his focus and standards is a big mistake. I know a lot of musicians (from all genres, well beyond "bubblegum pop") who share his worldview.
Look, it's obvious that ad ain't for everyone. That is the precise point of it.
That's his choice, right?
In fact, the people who would be "turned off" and avoid him are doing him a favor. He created an awesome filter, but to think that no one would be intrigued and even respect his focus and standards is a big mistake. I know a lot of musicians (from all genres, well beyond "bubblegum pop") who share his worldview.
Look, it's obvious that ad ain't for everyone. That is the precise point of it.
No serious musician. I’m sure he could find a few fellows that share his world view, but no active, serious musician would follow up on a rant like this.
lol, and you are the arbiter and gatekeeper for all "'serious musicians"???? lmfao.
The irony. Something so arrogant used to accuse another of arrogance.
No...I just know enough to be pretty certain that rants don’t work. But hey, It’s cool if you’d think this ad is worth chasing.
That explains it. ABQ and Santa Fe have more than their share of LA-grade players who had their opportunity for "greatness" and traded it in for a slower pace in NM. Bar bands aren't really high on their list of things to do.
But don’t take my word for it. How about someone in his market??
I know you find this hard to believe, but I know many musicians who are trying to do something other than the average overweight dude with a goatee and dressed like he just finished his yardwork after dropping his kids off at soccer practice. That's what the ad is shooting for, and he's making it clear up front.
Don't like it? Move along, no snark required. I personally respect people who are trying to raise the bar and I give this guy a lot of credit for saving us soccer dads from wasting our time with his project.
And I wear my hair pulled straight back in a pony tail. I still respect what he's doing and feel no impulsive urgency to assert my false sense of superiority. I guess I'm secure in my own skin.
Yeah, me too.....but none of them would waste their time on this fellow. There’s a few thousand musicians here, ya know...zz
Yeah, me too.....but none of them would waste their time on this fellow. There’s a few thousand musicians here, ya know...zz
Redundant, but thanks again for helping me make the point: He WANTS to filter out people who think exactly like you. And he's banking on meeting people who don't.
No...he wants a professional that looks like a rocker. Given your age and the slicked back pony tail, he apparently wants to filter out guys exactly like you based on looks alone.
No...he wants a professional that looks like a rocker. Given your age and the slicked back pony tail, he apparently wants to filter out guys exactly like you based on looks alone.
"No...he wants a professional that looks like a rocker."
Bingo!!! Crime of the century!!!
Fine with me, and I wish him only the best in finding what he's looking for.
Wow, it's so easy to say that. Makes the personal umbrage even harder to understand.
And it’s quite easy to wish him well, while acknowledging that his rant won’t attract real talent or stable personalities. Like I said above, he may find a match, but his methods go against his end goal.
