I want to be clear on the question I asked Jim.

I know Attaboys are important. They are fun to give and receive. In a place where people are sharing songs they are proud of and just having fun.

All I am asking, is this:

Is there a reason or a place to have a SEPARATE forum for songwriting feedback that has a different set of rules, where people do spell out what their concerns are, what their goals for songs are, and what they want in feedback in order to improve a work in progress.

The existing showcase seems more like a place of joy where people are just having fun, and sharing, and that is great.

Also, I do believe some kind of "like button" there might be of use, given the avalanche of material. It is just a thought. Not to take anything way. Just to add another option. And again, just a thought.

What I am asking is whether anyone else sees value in a separate forum that is more focused on songwriting structure, rewrites, song development, and so forth, in a smaller population with a more limited scope.

Not to take away from the current showcase, which again, seems to be a place for people to happily showcase the FINISHED songs they are proud of among friends.

Hope that clarifies.

Also, one thing would seem to be a cardinal rule for the idea I am thinking of:

You really wouldn't join in such conversations unless you yourself were posting songs that you obviously had put a lot of work into and had also established yourself as a trusted and trustworthy mentor of others.

David Snyder
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