[microsound] FB redux

[Dara Shayda]

In early 90s the promise of Internet was MASS-CUSTOMIZATION, now it is reduced to MASS-AGGREGATION which was the old model of media monopolies  in 1960s. 

So we are conditioned to believe, that a site with more members or hits is a terrific site, superior to others with lesser traffic. 

As an example the tiny traffic here is wonderful, every couple of weeks some genius posts an awesome work of music or related techs. Why do I want a social group which is nothing more than HMV or MTV in a browser. 

I prefer little traffic of very smart capable people with ground-breaking ideas in composition of music and acoustics electronics and software.

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On 2014-01-21, at 12:05 AM, Roger Mills <roger at eartrumpet.org> wrote:

> Well the list hasn't been this active in a while..
> 
> There have been so many valid points made and although I use FB, I think it would be a shame to exclude those who don't.
> Unlike some it seems, I also enjoy the announce list for looking at the sort of events that people are putting on and engaging with..posting their mixes
> The occasional spam doesn't deter me,  and posting media is just a link way..we don't need to see a thumbnail..
> 
> In my mind, it is up to us as a community to keep it active rather than complain at its demise...
> 
> Roger
> 
> On 21/01/2014, at 10:46 AM, Dan Graham wrote:
> 
>> (Sorry, this !@#$ phone)
>> 
>> It is true that Facebook, as of more recently, has been a more effective platform for me in both discovering new music that interests me, as well as providing a forum for my ideas that seems to generate more immediate feedback, albeit without any real intellectual and honest discussion (where on .microsound there is some).
>> 
>> However, in the past, I found quite a lot of interesting and wonderful music  sifting through the various projects that .microsound has hosted - pi, bufferfuct, etc. - and it was very stimulating to be a part of them as well. This is where I feel lies the true benefit of .microsound, as it brings people together for a mass collaboration while at the same time leaving a nice little archived legacy for others to discover.
>> 
>> I know that .microsound projects don't always yield a descent turnout of participants, but when they do, it is so worth it!
>> 
>> So, please keep the projects coming...you never know if we may have something that will be as substantial and successful as, say, the 'parasite' project was - a great collection of material there, to be sure.
>> 
>> Sincerely, 
>> Dan
>> On Jan 20, 2014 3:12 PM, "Dan Graham" <danalogue at gmail.com> wrote:
>> I joined .microsound because I like to find out about as much new and interesting digital electronic computer  -oriented music as I possibly can, as well as have a forum for sharing stuff that I come up with in an immediate way. It is true that Facebook
>> 
>> On Jan 20, 2014 1:53 PM, "Alexander Thesing" <aspsound at googlemail.com> wrote:
>> Hey all,
>> 
>> sounds like an compromise. The good thing is that this mailing list returns to our memories alongside this discussion. Maybe it will refresh our communication in a way which we all are comfortable with.
>> 
>> During my exam last year this mailing list gives me great input, so i really hope the communication continue in the same way.
>> 
>> Happy new year to you all. Best whishes from Germany!
>> 
>> Alex
>> 
>> 
>> 2014/1/20 Kim Cascone <kim at anechoicmedia.com>
>> I understand the reluctance to migrate to FB - but this list is *not* going to stop
>> it will continue in its present form - so please feel free to use it instead of FB
>> no worries!
>> 
>> I just wanted to invite people who might be on FB to join the FB .microsound page
>> 
>> just a heads up
>> kim
>> 
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