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I dig the "Catching Up With" thread on the AAJ Forums. They have a good discussion with Greg Osby right now and have had some other good ones. I wondered if we could try and do the same thing here. Personally, I'd like to get a discussion going with some of the older cats still around. Maybe it's a generational thing since those guys may not be as computer savvy. But certainly, some are.

Anybody have any thoughts on this?

Posted

Actually I'm opposed to it - I like the fact that great players are just "regular folks" here and aren't obligated to do the whole promotional thing like at other sites. Turn on the spotlight, shove the microphone in someone's face and you might lose something even more precious.

Mike

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AFAIK the "artists" responding on AAJ are paying customers of the site. I recently received a rude reminder that I could not "dis" people who paid for ads on AAJ. I was told I'd be banned if I did it again.

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Well, if that's the case, they just moved down another notch in my book, though not at all unexpectedly - that's the feel I have about that whole production.

Isn't this just shilling? Or is it a new twist on payola?

I guess you would need to *purchase* some "free speech" on that board, Chuck. What would happen then?

Mike

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AFAIK the "artists" responding on AAJ are paying customers of the site. I recently received a rude reminder that I could not "dis" people who paid for ads on AAJ. I was told I'd be banned if I did it again.

"dis"?? :rfr

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Here is a copy/paste of the PM I received from M Ricci:

Chuck,

I caught your comment under my Lorraine Feather announcement and I can’t say I was happy about it.

First off, if you visited the website, you’d see Lorraine was a paid advertiser. I posted that announcement on her behalf.

Your primary board is Organissimo—you’re a guest on the AAJ board and I expect you to conduct yourself as a guest.

Taking a future shot at an AAJ advertiser or at me on my board will result in an immediate suspension of posting privileges.

Michael

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Klaatu Barada Nikto!

Posted (edited)

Wow is right.

I also didn't know we had "primary boards"....

and...You mean Jim doesn't make ya'll pay to be on this site! I knew I was getting screwed. :cool:

Well....just a thought. I thought it might be cool to get some of the older cats that maybe don't get a lot of press or chance to talk about their projects, ect. a place to come and hang a little bit, ect....

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Here is a copy/paste of the PM I received from M Ricci:

Chuck,

I caught your comment under my Lorraine Feather announcement and I can’t say I was happy about it.

First off, if you visited the website, you’d see Lorraine was a paid advertiser. I posted that announcement on her behalf.

Your primary board is Organissimo—you’re a guest on the AAJ board and I expect you to conduct yourself as a guest.

Taking a future shot at an AAJ advertiser or at me on my board will result in an immediate suspension of posting privileges.

Michael

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Klaatu Barada Nikto!

It's taken this long, but my first/worst gut-level feelings about that place have finally been confirmed.

Posted

Chuck:  Please tell me that was your last post and visit to AAJ.

I think so, but I might have answered a question - don't really know but I deleted it from my bookmarks.

You're not missing much.

Posted

Yet another wow. As someone who has spent the vast majority of my time on AAJ, Ricci's PM really makes me wonder.

One thing I have noticed about this site, which I like a lot, is that more people seem to be interested in "old" jazz. That's a big plus for me. Two examples would be the Diz/Bird Uptown release, which got major press here, with hardly any attention on AAJ, and the current Don Ellis thread here. I couldn't imagine a Don Ellis thread at AAJ. Still, I have many friends over there.... I suppose I'll just have to try to keep up with both. Don't confuse the guy who runs AAJ with the members-- there are lots of great people over there.

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Personally, I think that the "catching up with" feature is great idea and is certainly one which belongs..........................................on AAJ. My initial thoughts when I saw the thread title were - leave it on AAJ - no need to duplicate it here. I like the atmosphere here and I like the fact that musicians, jazz critics/authors/producers and regular guys like me can co-exist in an atmosphere that is free of stratification.

I've checked out some of the Catching up withs on AAJ. The Osby one is very good. The Tom Evered one sucked. Some of the other guys I'm not too familiar with. Nonetheless, my opinion remains the same - it's nice...............for AAJ.

Then, upon hearing about the adverstising link and Ricci's comment to Chuck. all I can say is thanks to Jim and Organissimo for this board and to Jim Dye for the Back Room. :cool:

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