Originally Posted By: Pat Marr

In a nutshell, this is an INCLUSIVE environment, while TAXI is an EXCLUSIVE environment.


I participate in about 4 different forums. Each one has it's special purpose and a different objective and reason for being.

That's probably a fair way to describe it.However, I've seen plenty of really well spoken and gentle comments over there. They are in fact, focused on the art and skill of song crafting and that is certainly the place to get a relatively unbiased opinion of your song's commercial potential. You don't have to be a registered member of TAXI to participate in the forums. That, I think, is a good thing.

Just like here, they tend to be kind to even the most obviously beginner songwriters. The goal is to help one another excel and learn the craft.


That has gotten me into hot water when for example I offer unsolicited songwriting advice or production advice and ideas on the user forum here.... oooops.... sorry... just trying to be helpful......

I now, try to remember where I am, and make my comments accordingly and based on what I believe to be that particular writer's level of progress with not only writing but production chops.... and sometimes that goes horribly wrong.

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