Its good to hear that someone hasn't encountered any elitism or snobbery. I must say that I've had my share of awkward experiences (ain't sayin' no names!). Some people swear that everyone should know & appreciate who they are, what they've done, & what they stand for. I came from a background of mostly hip hop when I began mingling with tech types, hardly knew anything about C2 when he signed me. It was cool 'cause he didn't take it all weird or anything. I was just a dude experimenting with whatever sounds he felt like.
People need to make up their minds: either you love something and want to foster an environment where other folks can discover & learn to love it also, or you're an a**hole who wants to decrease the size of the pond in order to be a bigger fish. I graduated high school & I like it that way! I also realize that for someone relatively new to this milieu, I came with my own set of insecurities that amplified any ill vibes, and occasionally I created or imagined them when there were originally none to be found. But anyway, a person should never have to endure being chuckled or snarled @ for inquiring who someone is, or what their contributions are to the tiny little electronic music universe, sheesh! JPH. From: "T.J.Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sat, 09 Nov 2002 10:51:28 -0800 (PST) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED], 313@hyperreal.org Subject: Re: (313) 8-Mile - Detroit music history The funny thing is, I've never noticed any elitism in the Detroit techno music business until I joined this list. It's interesting how the internet helps shape the world...
