This is correct, i know a few people who have stopped using the forums just because of the amount of shit people talk and because of the negativity towards most things.UNIFITE wrote:X200000nikkita wrote:Easy! Here's what you can do that goes a hell of a long way:FunkatronicDingus wrote:How else can we support artists besides occasionally buying their albums and liking them on Facebook? It's lot like we'll donate 50% of our paychecks to them in order to show "support."
What: stop using their names when bashing other artists. IE: "Thera is WAY better than this crap", etc.
Why: It turns people off entirely, because nobody likes being wrong. This means stop with the "early vs nu" bullshit, stop with the "ugh your music is totally lame, my tastes are totally superior" nonsense, too. Be more positive, and people will be more receptive. Someone posts they like "raw" music? Don't bash them -- just go "Hey, I saw you like raw music!! If you do, check this track out it's really cool". If they don't like it? Shit happens, but at least it is out there.
What: you think they deserve to be at Defqon/local party/whatever? Write to the promoters, even local ones, using a well thought out message, and encourage your friends to do the same. Use examples. IE: "I was at this party, and it was totally awesome!!! Here's the video, I'd really love to see these guys over here!"
Why: Promoters pay attention. Maybe on or two messages might vaguely register, but when 10 within a month along with a reason why goes a long way. People want to see if they can rock a party.
What: LIKE THEM ON FACEBOOK. Like their status updates, and if they post a track: SHARE IT. Are they having a give away? FUCKING SHARE THAT SHIT.
Why: When you interact on someone's wall/post, it'll show up for many people on your list. Comment on it. It's an easy click through for the people from your wall. When it's shared on your wall: that's showing for everybody subscribed to your updates and can encourage sharing from there.
What: link through any time you mention.
Why: when you post a track, because let's say you just really like it... link through to the artist page on Facebook -- it's an easy way to generate traffic from your friends, and encourages a growth in audience.
--- other things:
- if you really want to be generous, find a way to donate: $30 towards a paid campaign on facebook can do a lot to get the "image" out there.
- message them and ask them what they need help with. See what artists are on the label that are being overlooked: I can think of a few off the top of my head that have such a small amount of fans right now, despite the obvious talent.
- if there is a local gig: print off a bunch of flyers, they don't even have to be super fancy... but take an hour or two of your day (or heck you can even do it to/from the grocery story/work/school) and put some up.
- buy merch, take pictures, post it! tell everybody where you got it from, too.
There is quite a bit, but I am hungry and I'm going to eat chicken fingers.
-What the lady said.
To add some extra info: One of the reasons that well known producers are staying away from forums like these are because they know they have to face lousy comments and unworthy sayings. Most artist would be happy to interact with their base of fans, followers etc. but they also demand it to be on a mature level. I think its really fair.
Sometimes the negativity can't really be helped though, but people could probably stop posting stuff like "this is shit" or whatever