Hi guys..
I'm going to add a slightly different perspective here. I consider myself as a contributing member even if I drift away and come back linked to my musical activity at home. I love to support others and hear new music on here and I really appreciate the feedback I get on the music I post.
I've always like the anonymity of a forum - I am who am I at home, with my friends, even when I perform, but I come to a forum like this to connect with like-minded individuals who understand me, understand what I'm trying to do with my music, can offer me advice on songwriting, on arrangements, on production etc.
That doesn't mean that I want to get on zoom calls, record myself answering questions, do podcasts (
@PaulAds I am in awe of your confidence and wit and talent, but I could never ever do that but I will watch and enjoy every single one of yours).
Just because I'm not comfortable with contributing "in person" doesn't make me any less committed to the forum, to you guys as musical mates, it just makes my drivers different. Would I do a written Q&A? Absolutely! Would I do a recorded Q&A, absolutely not.
If that isn't acceptable then so be it - I just think that judgement of enthusiasm and support shouldn't be tied to either in person contribution, or enthusiasm for contests / challenges, which frankly have never worked for me.
I love that you are trying to re-invigorate the forum and I would love nothing more than for it to take off again but PLEASE don't judge everyone by your own drivers.
So for me, I'm interested in seeing more of the items you've tabled
@Paul V but would urge you to understand that we're all different and we can contribute in different ways.
K