PLEASE READ THIS:
I do not sell these recordings. I do not know -- nor associate with -- anyone who does. Ask about it and expect to be ignored.
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PLEASE READ THIS ALSO:
If you decide to contact me for any reason, PLEASE understand -- I get many, many emails. History/trivia questions, inquiries from some of the artists mentioned here, etc. I do try try to respond to all (except as noted above) but this isn't my "day job." Sometimes I get busy (life, work etc.) and fail to reply at all. Don't get your feelings hurt; feel free to try again if you've gotten no response.
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Please Read These Discussion Terms Before Contacting Me!
First things first...
I most certainly do not own the recordings referenced here, and I'm sure you don't own any, either. All we're doing is discussing these recordings neither of us owns, right? And we don't discuss in an open forum. We discuss one-on-one. And I only discuss CDs and DVDs (i.e. not tapes).
As you may or may not discern from viewing my discussion list, I have heard a fair amount of stuff. If you are considering initiating a discussion with me, this fact may affect you. Y'see, time does not permit me to engage in as many discussions as I might like. You might be surprised at the number of e-mails I get on the subject. I wish I could answer each and every one; I do try. However, some emails are more likely to receive a reply than others. If you would like to increase your chances of hearing back from me (no guarantees here, folks) the following suggested guidelines might be helpful. It's not intended to put anyone off; on the contrary, it's here to encourage good, mutually beneficial discussion of some really groovy music.
- First and foremost, be prepared to exhibit a working knowledge of what's on this page. If I get the sense you haven't read (and understood) this page, I will not take the time to engage in a discussion.
- Always send a list of stuff you have to discuss. A note saying "I am interested in that recording of Gentle Giant from 10-15-1972, and I have lots of things you might like," is almost guaranteed to fall on deaf ears (so to speak). I haven't the time to dance back and forth to find out what you've "got."
- Ideally, you should send said list within the body of the message. If it's in spreadsheet format, go ahead and send as an attachment. The BEST way is to send me a note with a link to your website where I can view the list at my leisure. No website, you say? Why?
- Please please please do not bother e-mailing me if there is only slight overlap in our tastes. The web is full of people willing to discuss (even trade, perhaps). If the only common interest we share is, say, that Negativland concert from 1993, you might do better contacting someone else. Explore this site for an idea of what I'm into.
Again...
I most certainly do not own the recordings referenced here, and I'm sure you don't own any, either. All we're doing is discussing these recordings neither of us owns, right? And we don't discuss in an open forum. We discuss one-on-one. And I only discuss CDs and DVDs (i.e. not tapes).
Trading?
Who said anything about trading? Not me, that's for sure. OK?
I knew an individual once, a long time ago, who knew someone else who DID trade. That individual had a list of standard 'rules,' if you will. You know what? That might be an interesting discussion topic.
While I will never admit that I am a trader (I'm not, really...trust me), I am in favor of the practice (from a theoretical perspective only, you understand). If you're a trader, well, I'd enjoy discussing about how you trade (not that I do; perish that thought).
I Get Tired of Responding to This One...
Also...if I *did* trade, I would NOT trade for blanks. Please DO NOT bother asking. I WILL NOT reply.
And finally...Bootleg Sales = BAD.
Anybody reckless enough to sell unreleased recordings is asking for lawsuits from music publishers and harrassment from those busybodies at the RIAA. From a moral standpoint, they are profiting financially from an artist's work (someting traders are NOT guilty of). For myself, I am philosophically opposed to bootleg sales, and will not engage in a discussion with anyone selling or attempting to buy. You would be surprised how many clowns try anyway.
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