Comments on: Two Articles http://www.marathonpacks.com/2006/01/two-articles/ someone warn the plains! Sun, 23 Oct 2011 22:04:43 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Kevin http://www.marathonpacks.com/2006/01/two-articles/comment-page-1/#comment-300 Kevin Fri, 13 Jan 2006 21:55:00 +0000 http://174.132.200.226/~marathon/mpax/2006/01/two-articles.html#comment-300 Eric,<br/><br/>Thanks for the link. I found the PopMatters article interesting, if not a bit dispiriting to anyone who runs an mp3 blog. <br/><br/>I've definitely gotten caught up in the collect-first, listen-later mentality. But Horning also seems to be grouping ALL mp3 bloggers into one group, of people simply trying to impress others with their collection. And not all bloggers upload FULL albums for people to just download willy-nilly.<br/><br/>I agree there are many sites that practice one-upsmanship, or who can break this band first. <br/><br/>But I'm not sure I see anything wrong with wanting share or spread music (one or two songs at a time) from which you've derived pleasure. That's somewhat the purpose of blogs, isn't it? <br/><br/>He makes interest points, but I also think he's overthinking the whole concept. To me, his writing seems to be saying that by running a blog, you're just trying to show off or be a "personal curator to the world." And the same goes for collecting LPs/CDs/etc. <br/><br/>Maybe I'm missing the point entirely. But I fancy myself a record collector, not because I want to show off, but because I want to share. Because that's what we're supposed to do with music. Eric,

Thanks for the link. I found the PopMatters article interesting, if not a bit dispiriting to anyone who runs an mp3 blog.

I’ve definitely gotten caught up in the collect-first, listen-later mentality. But Horning also seems to be grouping ALL mp3 bloggers into one group, of people simply trying to impress others with their collection. And not all bloggers upload FULL albums for people to just download willy-nilly.

I agree there are many sites that practice one-upsmanship, or who can break this band first.

But I’m not sure I see anything wrong with wanting share or spread music (one or two songs at a time) from which you’ve derived pleasure. That’s somewhat the purpose of blogs, isn’t it?

He makes interest points, but I also think he’s overthinking the whole concept. To me, his writing seems to be saying that by running a blog, you’re just trying to show off or be a “personal curator to the world.” And the same goes for collecting LPs/CDs/etc.

Maybe I’m missing the point entirely. But I fancy myself a record collector, not because I want to show off, but because I want to share. Because that’s what we’re supposed to do with music.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.marathonpacks.com/2006/01/two-articles/comment-page-1/#comment-296 Anonymous Fri, 13 Jan 2006 17:57:00 +0000 http://174.132.200.226/~marathon/mpax/2006/01/two-articles.html#comment-296 cool article that one White Like Larry. I grew up outside of Boston and have seen the 'greats' play in the era of the 70's, Havlicek, Cowens, JoJo White.. the game in those days was a finesse game - hardly ever saw the slam dunk crap you do today in the NBA. The old school vs new school comparison is definitely spot on. & who can ignore the great Larry Bird... many can come close but..<br/><br/>Love Horning's eloquent opine, definite words of wisdom and ranks a close second to your Morningwood vs Scientists post.. But then again I am biased...<br/>Keep up the good work bro!<br/>D cool article that one White Like Larry. I grew up outside of Boston and have seen the ‘greats’ play in the era of the 70’s, Havlicek, Cowens, JoJo White.. the game in those days was a finesse game – hardly ever saw the slam dunk crap you do today in the NBA. The old school vs new school comparison is definitely spot on. & who can ignore the great Larry Bird… many can come close but..

Love Horning’s eloquent opine, definite words of wisdom and ranks a close second to your Morningwood vs Scientists post.. But then again I am biased…
Keep up the good work bro!
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