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archmusicman

on the joys and pains of modern technology

May 04, 2003 23:28

band practice today was pretty cool...finally got a grasp on the MOTU so we are able to record all at once, makes things so much easier, getting the tightness and energy to transfer to the recordings will come along smoothly. now the next challenge is mic placement, getting that art nailed ( Read more... )

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smousey May 5 2003, 00:53:41 UTC

I find it amusing, because more and mroe people I know fall for someone over the net. Someone they've never met, and probably never will. It's easy to be happy with them, because you basically invent them in the sense they are exactly who you think they are, and the image you have of them in your head is what you fall in love with. It just seems the easy way out to me, and I'm not impressed by it. It's one thing to meet over the net, but if you don't actually meet in person, it's still the image of a person you have your heart set on. If you finally do meet them, boy what a disappointment that is, because you have no idea who they are. I wouldn't ever actually do it, but hey if that's the person you want, then go for it.

nefariousjareth May 5 2003, 02:07:32 UTC

i know exactly how you feel. when my friends are happy, i usually act bitter or jealous instead of being supportive of and glad for them.

it's pretty sweet of you to be so down on something that brings joy to a good friend of yours.

smousey May 5 2003, 11:39:53 UTC

And you'd know he's a good friend of mine how?? I don't recall talking to you in person or telling you anything about my life. And again, it's MY opinion, and it is stupid as far as I'm concerned, because there's real people out there that aren't on the net. As far as acting bitter and jealous, well no I don't phrase things in ways to make people feel all warm and fuzzy. I tell it like it is, and if you don't like it either don't talk to me or ignore me. Like I just told Natalie, Adam's well aware of how I am, so that's too bad you 2 don't like it. I have no need to be fake and pretend and say something that's a lie. I'm as real as they get, and I'm not afraid of what people think.

nefariousjareth May 5 2003, 14:50:09 UTC

you don't "tell it like it is," you go out of your way to have something negative to say even when response is unnecessary ( ... )

Thread 19

tone deaf thatsatallbitch May 5 2003, 12:23:37 UTC

Brittany, if you don't intend for anyone to misconstrue your message, including those who know you pretty well, then perhaps you should refrain from posting it on a public forum. While I understand the concept of freedom of speech and all that, all of us, including myself, run the risk of not getting our point across in the manner that we intended. It's the internet, it's impersonal. But I too detected some nastiness in the tone of your response to his post. I'm sure you mean well in Adam's case and for as long as I have known him, I'm know he's not offended. However, what's happened here is that while you plead the case of Natalie or Michael not knowing you, you in turn have made some sweeping generalizations about them. That itself is a contradictory action on your part. you three hardly interact with one another so anything you know about each other is only hearsay. Insulting someone personally as a reaction to them pointing out a mistake is not the right way, I assure you. The fact is, your response DID come across as snarly and ( ... )

smousey May 5 2003, 23:01:22 UTC

I hear what you're saying, Lisa, and I appreciate your maturity, but in all honesty, I don't care what either of them think. I'm sorry, but it was meant for Adam and Adam only. He knows it wasn't rude whatsoever, and didn't even take offense. It's those two that of course did. Neither one knows or understands me, so therefore they're going to think I meant it in a bad way. You hardly know me at all either, and so that would make sense for you even to think I meant it in a nasty way. I realize that that's how you would handle the situation, and that's great, but I'm not you. As far as you accusing me of not thinking before I speak is ridiculous, since you have no idea what was even meant by that statement. That's fine though, that's how you see it, and you like everyone wont change their mind, so whatever. I never said Adam acted on impulse, and if you read what he said, he doesn't even agree with it. My response is critical and unsupportive, because I don't agree with it. It's MY opinon, and it's how I handle things. Not ( ... )

thatsatallbitch May 5 2003, 23:21:08 UTC

I made the statement that ALL of us need to watch what we say, not just you in particular. I also said that I'm sure there was no bad blood between you and Adam. And of course I know exactly what you meant to say to Adam, your message was loud and clear. You are certainly entitled to your opinion. What I keep reading here, is that you believe I am putting words into other people's mouths, including yours. Regardless of how well I know you or even if didn't know you at all doesn't change the fact that the tone of your statement appeared to be nasty. I wasn't the only person who perceived it that way ( ... )

thatsatallbitch May 5 2003, 23:23:04 UTC

Correction:

I meant to say that opinions ARENT objective.

Thread 17

hello everyone archmusicman May 5 2003, 13:01:20 UTC

i've known for a while that brittany disapproves of this sort of thing...

hell, *I* disapprove of it - that was kinda the reason behind mentioning it in the first place...

...all two sentences of it

Re: hello everyone thatsatallbitch May 5 2003, 13:03:44 UTC

And so...
expression of one's disapproval should be privy to the person it's being directed to.

Re: hello everyone nefariousjareth May 5 2003, 14:57:52 UTC

it's difficult to find someone you really care for and connect with in this world, and i think it's silly to limit yourself in any way that you don't have to. you may not be able to choose your sexual orientation, but you can at least give yourself the best chance possible of finding something good by not being picky about where someone lives or how you meet them. well done on your part, and fuck anyone who doesn't have the grace to say so.

NO NO NO! paridine May 5 2003, 15:14:21 UTC

I can care less about what adam does with females online.

I think that adam really needs to just stop messing with all that high tech musical equipment.

I mean come on...He is a Pianist? I mean.. ANYONE can play the Piano. Jeezzz.. it isn't like he is an important part of the band. ;)

peace.

THANK YOU FRANK!!!! archmusicman May 5 2003, 18:12:09 UTC

thanks for reading the other 99% of my post

Re: THANK YOU FRANK!!!! nefariousjareth May 6 2003, 00:19:22 UTC

i'm sorry. if i understoond electronics/recording equipment as well as i understand interpersonal relationships, i might have had something to ad. as it is, i try to speak only from a position of either supplication or authority.

anonymous May 7 2003, 23:21:49 UTC

I think all of you are stupid fucks who can't mind your own god damn business. Why don't each and every one of you grow the fuck up and get a life, and quit living vicariously through one another?? Since you're all so god damn stupid and keep misinterpretting what the other says, whip out your boxing gloves and take it into a ring and beat the shit out of one another until you're satisfied. Better yet, get OFF lj and do something useful like donate some old clothes or volunteer at a shelter. Especially you angelcore. You started this whole thing, and you're the biggest fucking moron on here. Is it that time of the month or what?? good lordy!!