I had a great conversation with a friend recently that got me thinking...yes on occasion that does happen for me. wink

In reviewing what I want 2017 to be I had to ask myself what my purpose is in coming here. My name was to be a reminder of my intentions. However, it seems a bit selfish to only be "here to learn." To listen and not give back. It's a community after all.

I do not belong to any other forums. I am on facebook, but for professional reasons. It's not a social thing for me. I prefer voice conversations for that, so you get intent MUCH better.

I have realized over my time here that intentionally my comments where probably considered "harsh" or "bold." In person, I believe they would not have been so much. So I learned to back off. Even then, I felt my contributions became more distractions from the point I was attempting to make.

One thing I have felt fairly consistently over the time here is there are certain genres of music that really are not accepted here. I feel that's too bad; because I believe so much can be learned from people who are different than yourself. I personally never want to limit myself to "just me."

For the life of me, I can't imagine going into someone's thread and saying how bad that style of music is. Why comment if the intent isn't to help in some way? Perhaps you feel you are, but it's really just an opinion complaint.

I'm at the point where my comments are pretty much "great job" or nothing at all. It's slightly encouraging but not really productive for anyone.

Since I've been here I have posted a grand total of 1 song. I did get compliments that I appreciated for sure! However, that song is not my normal genre I write in. It is a genre I like, and was a blast to write, but I don't think my other work would be received well.

To be clear, I'm thick skinned enough to not be insulted; but I also self aware enough to not want to bring a double quarter-pounder into a Peta rally wink

I get it's not like the forum is really impacted at all if I were not to participate. I just can't seem to find the reason to.

Just curious thoughts from everyone. I receive enough PM's from people, so if you are more comfortable that way, I'm good with that as well.

Thanks all! Happy 2017!

Chad (Hope that makes it easier)

TEMPO TANTRUM: What a lead singer has when they can't stay in time.