In article <8dcc75dkqpnabatfcpogkv7ttqif6t9dq6@4ax.com>, NP-f31 wrote:
> Dear Kittens and Tungboy,
>
> I can see both sides of the issue on this matter. And here is why:
>
> First, I absolutely believe in rewarding hard work and talent. I am
> one of the few people who still buys CDs. If I like an artist, I get
> all of their CDs, and I go see their concerts. Neil Young alone has
> almost bankrupted me.
>
> However, there are times when posting songs like those of young Tom
> helps bring an artist to a wider audience. There is no chance in hell
> we'd ever hear Tom on American radio or TV. To find him on YouTube,
> you first have to know what to look for, right? I hadn't heard of Tom
> until our Kittens introduced him to The Fort last week. I checked out
> his website and got some great pictures. I was waiting until I some
> time to dedicate to him to listen to a couple of his clips online.
> Tungboy's post (and the subsequent squabble) gave me the opportunity
> and reason to listen to one of his songs.
>
> OMG! He has a MUCH more mature and soulful voice than I ever could
> have imagined. I was blown away and instantly understood why both of
> you are attracted to him. I am going to purchase his CD and everything
> I can get ahold of from Tom.
>
> A case in point: I had never heard of Libera. In 2004, someone posted
> one of their songs for me. I was dumbfounded. I'd never heard anything
> so beautiful before. I quickly bought up every Libera CD available.
> But that's part of the problem, Libera CD's aren't that easy to come
> by in America, just as Tom's aren't yet. So when they would release a
> new CD I would download the songs in the groups and enjoy them because
> it might be a couple of months before I could get my hands on a copy.
> But I bought them, I gave them away as gifts, I bought their DVDs, I
> saw them in concert, I met some of the boys and spoke with them, I'm
> even friends with one of them in real life. At first Robert Prizeman
> was angry that the songs were available on usenet. Then he came to
> realize that it brought the boys to a wider audience. Their CD sales
> are extremely strong worldwide and folks flock to their performances.
> They are International stars. THAT is what we want for Libera and that
> is what we want for Tom. This isn't the first time boy's songs have
> been shared here. This is where I met Joseph McManners, Michael Jr.
> has played The Fort and posted here too! And let us not forget Aaron
> Carter!
>
> As far as I can tell, so far Tungboy has sold at least four CDs for
> Tom, including the one he bought. I am willing to bet that many others
> will be turned on to Tom K after hearing one of the CD cuts.
>
> So, I guess I'm on the fence about sharing songs in the groups. I see
> the upside and the downside. Ultimately, I believe that the exposure
> that Tom is receiving in The Fort will boost his sales and broaden his
> appeal.
>
> So as a fence sitter: Thank you Tungboy for sharing the wonderful Tom
> Klijbroek CD, I'm buying a copy too. And thank you to the Fort Kittens
> for bringing Tom K to our attention and standing up for him
> vociferously. Right now he is hearing the *cha-ching* of hard currency
> in his dreams.
>
> Have A Beautiful Day,
>
> Doc
> NP-f31
If you see upside and downside when your on the fence I don't want to
think what might be *inside* the fence! LOL
You can see? Is the grass really greener?
I think your post is good and reasonable and fair. I think thats why
people ignored it. I keep wishing for better of us but nice wishes
aren't popular here either I think.
I'm thinking of posting some jokes and sayings to try to break the
gloom a little in some groups. As soon as I think up some jokes that
won't be groaned to death.
Here is one I modified from a sig/tag:
(Yes I know its not funny but I'm not a humor wrist.)
"Don't anthropomorphize computers or when you boot them up they might
give you the boot in return."
I can imagine DS would reply to it "are you shoe about that?" and I
would have to groan instead of him. I really miss him. He took a lot of
our light and soul with him when he left.
--
Grant
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