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On Monday, June 2, 2003, at 11:38 AM, Tim Nelson wrote: >> I think the internet is good at augmenting social >> groups, but not a replacement or alternative to them. > > No, I don't think it replaces them either, but it can > sure be instrumental in strengthening them, > particularly when it comes to bringing together people > with non-mainstream interests from a wider > geographical area than would otherwise be the case. Exactly, I think we totally agree on this "fact" (I used to have a friend who'd say "the difference between your opinion and my opinion is that mine is based on fact!") I also think as things progress human interaction via computers will come closer to physical proximity, similar to the way a phone conversation can add another level of communication with vocal inflections. > How many people have as a result of being on the > Looper's Delight mailing list have: > 1) Gotten gigs you wouldn't otherwise have gotten? One that I can remember. > 2) Travelled to and/or performed at an event > planned/described on-list? (eg. Loopstock, one of > Rick Walker's events, etc.) Yes, I've found out about a bunch of these here. > 3) Socialized and/or collaborated with other > listmembers? I have, but not all that frequently. Under 5 times since I joined this list in 1994. Local word of mouth has worked way better. > 4) Influenced musicians you already knew to become > listmembers or take up looping? I gave out the LD site address to everyone who inquired about my Repeater that I sold recently. Not sure if any have joined because of me. > 5) Met your significant other? If you were a woman trolling for music geeks, this would be the place! > In my case, I'm five for five; I'd say LD's been a > pretty significant part of my concept of 'community'. No one here would deny that it's not a good tool for communication, but I think our community could use a bit of time out of the Matrix. Just my thoughts... Mark Sottilaro