In another thread we are having a lively discussion about how to move chipmusic forward and then I come to this thread and it's the usual bashing of "don't do stuff your way, do it my way instead."
What really gets me is reading this from people that would probably have a fit if I told them how to do things, but they see nothing wrong doing the same thing to others. And worse, in a forum where this really isn't outside the realm of possibilities (see any release thread by ant1).
well, i think that depends on what entails "moving chipmusic forward", doesn't it? to some, it means withholding critical comments. as for me, i believe it's a disservice to withhold those opinions - if something rubs us the wrong way, why not speak up? it's healthy to have that kind of a regulatory mechanism (even in the form of criticism by the community) in my opinion, in order to sift through product that is legitimately crap and to promote the music that is legitimately good.
it's interesting that you mention ant1 because on the surface he has a kind of trolly style, but others might argue that he also manages to do it with good enough taste - mixing an appropriate amount of irony and subtlety and nuance that people "get it". it's a tricky art and you can't just write off something categorically merely by the presence of all-caps or leet speak. ultimately it's we, the audience + fellow chip musicians that determine whether someone deserves to be praised or blasted (or both). we get to be the tastemakers.
it's pretty clear that most people here support the product of brandon's efforts, but i don't think anyone here is bashing his style in order to shut down his project, but rather in the spirit of not wanting him to alienate his potential audience. nothing wrong with that.
and to his credit, he's received the criticism well enough and has also explained his rationale. it's up to him to decide what to do.
Last edited by bryface (Oct 2, 2012 5:27 am)