Blindfold Test Procedures

[Dan Gould]

OK, here's the summary of Blindfold Procedures (Use or B-3er, can this be "pinned" please?:

1. As with the Album of the Week, the current chooser (or compiler, in this case) names the next test giver.

2. When that person is ready, he will solicit interested parties to give him their mailing particulars.

3. Members who are able to make burns may be asked to help in sending out burns so that the expense is shared, so please tell the compiler if you have a burner. This is particularly important outside the US where the mailing costs might get prohibitive. Fortunately we have had a number of fine individuals step up and help with European distribution. (And don't worry if you do not have a burner, "free riders" are allowed).

4. The compiler will probably stagger his mailing schedule so that his assistants and folks outside of the US will have their copies mailed early, so that hopefully most people will get the blindfold test relatively simultaneously.

5. A new thread will be posted-"Blindfold Test #___ Discussion" where everyone should post their guesses/impressions/comments. This thread may be started by any participant.

6. After a certain period by which most people have had an opportunity to post their guesses, or the discussion of the tracks has exhausted itself, the compiler will post a new thread-"Blindfold Test #____ Answers and Further Discussion".

7. The compiler will choose the next compiler and round and round we go.