Mark2 -> RE: Proposition concerning lurkers (Dec. 5 2007 18:40:39)
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I'm not a lurker, but I have no problem with lurkers, newbies or anyone else. The foro is different things to different people, and it serves all those functions well, IMO. It's nice to listen to uploads, and view the instructional material. Read about new cd's , check out you tube stuff I'd never have seen. And to read the perspectives of other flamenco aficianados. Sometimes I come up with an idea for an upload but never seem to get around to doing anything about it. I don't feel guilty[:D] I mean, doing all that video recording and editing takes time, and that is in short supply in my case. I salute the guys who have taken the time to do so, no matter if it's to promote themselves, out of a genuine desire to help others, or both. I have to admit, there was not much help available when I started, and none of it was free. Maybe that's why I don't feel guilty for not contributing more substance. I'm pre napster, when people paid for music, and music instruction had more value. My first flamenco teacher told me of the incredible difficulty and sacrifice his entire family went through in Spain in order for him to study with a flamenco teacher. He told me of guitarists who would hold back their best falsetas, and of guitarists who would teach bulerias falsetas with thirteen beats. All that mystery and difficulty was part of the attraction. "Learn the SECRETS of flamenco guitar!!!" They really were secrets at one time. Now it's all free on the net! Well, not really ALL. I try to offer my opinion when I think it might be interesting or informative. So, if my or others main desire here is purely entertainment, fellowship, or free lessons, that's all ok IMO. Serious students and players will seek out the info, instruction, and experience they need, and will eventually have to do so beyond an internet forum.
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