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I agree, there's nothing wrong with this list, as it is. I think it could be more successful as a forum, but that's just me. The good thing about a forum is that you can segment it in topics like "Live Performance" or "OT" and just let it go. You need moderators though, IMO. Kim expressed a deep distaste for the forum format and I respect his decision. While he no longer posts here, he pays the bills to keep this running so it's entirely his call. My recent post in response to Rick, was just that. A response. I never had any intention of airing dirty laundry like that on a public list, but I guess that wasn't satisfying enough. I had been happily ignoring his goading me into this, but the "open letter" hit me first thing in the morning and I was at my lack of coffee full on cranky best. I hope you all enjoyed the episode of "LOOP HOUSE." Note to all LD'ers: If you think I have a problem with you and I'm not answering your personal email, do not attempt to get me to explain myself on a public forum. ;) Although an American, I'm not into the protracted "ground war" that seems to be in fashion these days. I'm more old fashion, drop my biggest bomb and move on. Honestly I was more than happy of just ignoring them and going for a live and let live. So I'd like to restate that I never said or felt that performing or festivals were bad. I enjoyed my time at the loop fests, especially the San Luis Opisbo one back in the day. I feel the structure of the Santa Cruz fests isn't for me and I've stated it many times. This is nothing new. But it's not my fest, and like this list, since Rick puts out the effort to make it, it's entirely his call. I don't know why, but expressing my opinion and politely passing on offers to play it wasn't enough. But more than that, my life is a lot different now. I have a much more intense job and it's very satisfying creatively. My work is now published and goes out to hundreds of thousands of people. It's a lot of work but it's very gratifying! I'm very lucky. Between that and spending time with my wife there's not a lot of slack. I keep fewer friends and spend less time with them. They're great close friends though, and I'm sorry if time with them end up crowding out time with internet looping acquaintances at fests. I still love you crazy kids, you know that. Except the ones that I don't. :D :* On Sun, Jul 19, 2009 at 8:28 AM, Per Boysen<perboysen@gmail.com> wrote: > On Sun, Jul 19, 2009 at 4:40 PM, Matthias Grob<matilists@gmail.com> >wrote: >> Anyone is free to say on this list that they don't like to travel or >play >> live or exchange their music and only want to exchange tech infos or >have >> fun... but it may not be very useful... >> ... or don't you agree that this list should mainly serve for those who >do >> want to play in public and spread their music? >> ... or should we create a separate list for the professionals > > > I think one list is fine. That is because I believe that most players > that do not pursue the ambition of being able to make a living from > playing livelooping music do still want to discuss the same topics as > those who might seriously look into the commercial depths. > > I really love the openness and astronomical headroom of this list. > Thank you, Matthias, for the heads up on the historical records. That > was great to get! > > Greetings from Sweden > > Per Boysen > www.boysen.se > www.perboysen.com > >