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Beardedone · Post by **Beardedone** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 4:39 pm

What we are not voting?

You™ · Post by **You™** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 4:42 pm

Because democracy isn't working?

emdot_ambient · Post by **emdot_ambient** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 4:49 pm

Beardedone wrote:What we are not voting?

You™ wrote:Because democracy isn't working?

Because pHz has decreed it:

amended rules wrote:5 - voting will not take place this month ... but CONSTRUCTIVE reviews in the GOSSIP and REVIEWS threads are encouraged and MORE than welcome ...

Beardedone · Post by **Beardedone** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 5:41 pm

OK fine! Thanks.

You™ · Post by **You™** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 5:52 pm

I was just trying to be amusing.

As to WHY: I think it's fair to say that several members were becoming increasingly concerned that the monthly contest - which was supposed to be for the fun of it and possibly to learn a thing or two (you've been here longer than I) - was becoming too achievement-oriented with several incidents recently involving members impetuously accusing each other of foul play of one sort or another. In light of those events and the general supposition that the voting process is marred by individuals who don't make a good-faith effort to consider all entries and/or misinterpret the spirit of the enterprise as well as the growing charge that prizes actually taint the endeavor seem to have forced our weary moderator to temporarily suspend the competitive aspect of the monthly competition.

I think that's the longest sentence I've ever written.

griels · Post by **griels** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 5:58 pm

You™ wrote: I think that's the longest sentence I've ever written.

Yes minister

emdot_ambient · Post by **emdot_ambient** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 6:09 pm

You™ wrote:I was just trying to be amusing.

As to WHY: I think it's fair to say that several members were becoming increasingly concerned that the monthly contest - which was supposed to be for the fun of it and possibly to learn a thing or two (you've been here longer than I) - was becoming too achievement-oriented with several incidents recently involving members impetuously accusing each other of foul play of one sort or another. In light of those events and the general supposition that the voting process is marred by individuals who don't make a good-faith effort to consider all entries and/or misinterpret the spirit of the enterprise as well as the growing charge that prizes actually taint the endeavor seem to have forced our weary moderator to temporarily suspend the competitive aspect of the monthly competition.

I think that's the longest sentence I've ever written.

It was actaully 2 sentences, and the first one beats the second one by 6 words

Khepira · Post by **Khepira** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 6:16 pm

Beardedone -- Excellent entry! On a lot of your contest pieces, I find there's too much bass / low tonality that muffles the overall sound for me. This is nice and clear, so the tune's qualities are all there to be heard. Very nice use of subtle sounds and rythyms, plus the usual strong melodic work. Nice to see someone making full use of the 4 mins., too.

Beardedone · Post by **Beardedone** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 6:22 pm

Thanks Kephira!

I spent more than the usually amount of time fussing with the mix, especially onthe Square 1 (polymod patch) sound. Fortunately Inspector XL was big help. I have a pair of Event Studio Precision 8 acitives that have a very good bass response and I have found that it is easy to overdo the bass - I am learning that a little bass goes a long way.

Cheers,
Gordon

pHz · Post by **pHz** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 7:02 pm

You™ wrote:As to WHY: I think it's fair to say that several members were becoming increasingly concerned that the monthly contest - which was supposed to be for the fun of it and possibly to learn a thing or two (you've been here longer than I) - was becoming too achievement-oriented with several incidents recently involving members impetuously accusing each other of foul play of one sort or another. In light of those events and the general supposition that the voting process is marred by individuals who don't make a good-faith effort to consider all entries and/or misinterpret the spirit of the enterprise as well as the growing charge that prizes actually taint the endeavor seem to have forced our weary moderator to temporarily suspend the competitive aspect of the monthly competition.

erm ...

slainte

rob

pHz · Post by **pHz** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 7:04 pm

slainte

rob

pHz · Post by **pHz** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 7:05 pm

...

slainte

rob

Marc JX8P · Post by **Marc JX8P** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 7:11 pm

Ok, I have been putting my curiousity on hold since joining this forum but now I really got to know - what in Minimonsta's name does 'slainte' mean?

You™ · Post by **You™** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 7:13 pm

What's all that Rob? Have I missed something again?

Gordon, did you do the Inspector XL 1.0.1 update? I didn't notice any problems with headroom readings, but I really like those displays. I get mesmerized just watching them.

Beardedone · Post by **Beardedone** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 7:23 pm

Yup. I don't understand all of the various tools but the neadroom and stereo image displays I find very useful - but I still listen in the dark to see if the image is good.

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