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Seriously many people wishing to be ranked almost always wind up with a perfect 10 on this site even though their singing may remind of you of moaning ghosts and those strange sounds only cats produce.  The good news is it seems lately people are being a bit more discerning in what ranking they give, so that's a novelty.

I still think my "<" idea could be used in the name of all that is good around here.

I would hate to see what kind of score my subs would bring in a more critical venue.

Again, the important criteria is: if you ask for a critique ("C") and a ranking be prepared! As mentioned throughout, you will ALWAYS get that one oddball that you know nothing about who will drub you thoroughly and go their merry way.  Like most, I'd prefer any critical points being made by someone I've heard or who I know has some solid (even semi-solid) musical training.  Some of us do have formal musical training (being a pianist before getting into singing myself and there are several other musicians whose submissions appear regularly whose critiques I would take seriously) and some of us hopefully just have discerning ears.  And as Steven and others mentioned here, just telling someone they were "pitchy" and "all over the place", etc. is not doing much help.  Be specific, try to point out exactly where the problem areas are and most definitely, if possible, give them some suggestions on HOW to improve the problem area.

I watched "American Idol" this evening (only because it was featuring talent from Minneapolis where I live) and some of attitudes of these kids before they came in told me no one really had told them the honest truth about their voices or they never listened to anyone who was trying to help them in a constructive manner.  Needless to add, these were the same that were devastated by the judges' opinions (and those people are more than heavy handed in delivering the verdict as it is).

guaranteed 6 points higher than mine  LOL ..  But hey,  I'd start off knowing where I stand, and what's better is I'd be able to look forward to improving, and I wouldn't fear people backstabbing me because they'd just be continuing their laughter from the minute they heard me trying to sing and gave me that well deserved 3 and would be laughing as they say "sheesh, when we told Kappy he should sub, we assumed he had enough common sense to know not to emit such foul sounds in a public coed "G" rated venue"..  (and of course I do exercise such common sense and descretion despite the 4AM phonecalls "Kappy please sub in SS").  Honesty in SS would first be met with in a hostile manner as it has been all along.  In time honesty would set precedent and breed honesty... Problem is does Karaoke Scene administration wish to risk membership dropping by having SS become a critical site ?  Think about it.   What brings more members ?  Fluff and niceities ? or Critical intensity ?    My guess is things are as they are for a reason, and getting back to the original heading....   "It takes what's in the best interest of KS as a business as well to make a change".   This is how I'd want it if this were my site... SS isn't broken, it's HUGE....   What some want sounds ideal until you really view options from as many perspectives as possible

I suppose I view it this way.  Why blame SS if the problem is too many people submit to a category {Critique} with NO understanding of what that term means and entails ?  Then they complain, and sub yet again in C thinking the problem is OTHERS attitude towards them.  Realistically the site isn't broken,  My feeling is people should at least look the term Critique up in the dictionary prior to submitting to the category... "Scrutiny" is implied..   Yet still, DOES this category belong in a place SO MANY exploit it ?  I dunno.. I think NOT

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Northeast United States runner up for the "Singing Hall of Shame".

Steven you say goodnite to me then you exchange mucho typo with someone else? I am devastated

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"Be who you are and say what you feel... Because those that matter... Don't mind...And those that mind... Don't matter."

I got my second wind en route to the bedroom [strike]?[/strike]


I got ALL caught up in this stuff, and I'm royally screwing myself..  As I've stated, the things I get into to get out've my head !  ...  I should NOT be here !!!!   This is part of the addiction stuff, and lack if discipline..

Actually I never stopped yacking in here VIcki... My Fingers are the decision makers, not my mind..  OK,   I'm going to bed now,,, REALLY

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Northeast United States runner up for the "Singing Hall of Shame".

yeah right just when I have finished the dishes, finished transfering the perishables from the defunct freezer to the new one...and now you are finished  :bawling:

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"Be who you are and say what you feel... Because those that matter... Don't mind...And those that mind... Don't matter."

Now that's not fair Vicki,  I've been conditioned to respond to guilt stuff... (I have a jewish mother).   OK,  Can I go to bed now ?     without feeling guilty ?   or at least TOO guilty ?

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Northeast United States runner up for the "Singing Hall of Shame".

go already

oy vey or however its supposed to be said

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"Be who you are and say what you feel... Because those that matter... Don't mind...And those that mind... Don't matter."

ATTENTION LONNIE AND PHILL


It was just brought to my attention that I unintentionally hit the report button.  I goofed !  Plain and Simple..  I had NO clue I even hit it..  Jian was kind enough to ask me about my complaint, and naturally my response was...'

"HUH ..  What complaint ?  "


I DO NOT request this thread or ANY thread get pulled..  I'm just a few geese short of a gaggle tonight..

 My apologies all !

Yes Vicki,  I'm going before I break something else.

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Northeast United States runner up for the "Singing Hall of Shame".

Hey Steven,
Let me ask a very fundamental question first.  If Admin would agree to listen to SS member suggestions, do you think it is possible for us to come to some kind of agreed upon suggestions for change?  Is the idea of action instead of just inconclusive discussion possible?  Also, how many troops should be sent into SS if the conflicts continue?

Let me sleep on it
don don
Let me sleep on it
Let me sleep on it
I'll give you an answer in the morning !

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Northeast United States runner up for the "Singing Hall of Shame".

Jian,  I just figured out what happened,  the way these boxes are stretched on my screen,  my top scroll arrow falls right on the report botton.

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Northeast United States runner up for the "Singing Hall of Shame".

OK Steven, don't over do it on the meatloaf sandwich before bed!  We don't want any nightmares now!  :)

,  Actually that goes back about a year.   I DID in fact have nightmares or dreams as I recall after having meatloaf sandwiches..  Or something like that.  I THINK I mentioned that in here..
Something  bizarre as I recall involving both Meatloaf and meatloaf..  Vaguely anyway

At least you didn't respond with  "I gotta know right now"  LOL


later Don

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Northeast United States runner up for the "Singing Hall of Shame".

PMSL did you report me Kappy? you wouldnt be the first  LMAO

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"Be who you are and say what you feel... Because those that matter... Don't mind...And those that mind... Don't matter."

That was sooo funnyy Odie !! I needed that !! Thank you  :)

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Kelley
Star Sounds Karaoke & Mobile Recording Studio


[shadow=black][scroll]You have to respect your audience. Without them, you're essentially standing alone, singing to yourself....KD Lang[/scroll][/shadow]

Thank you Michael, I didn't know you could do that.

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Mornin' all  :wave:



Yes, there are many personalities on this site and because of that there will always be some sort of conflict.  Differing ideas are good and welcome, but knocking down one's spirit is not.  There will always be those that don't play fair.  And even the most mature of us can get incensed if provoked.  This is definitely about control.  We NEED some here.  I'd like to put some of it in the member's hands for a change.  And change we NEED cuz this place is going to hell in a handbasket.

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Right on, Sister Luly!!!    :worship:


I wrote a book on your poll thread..... did you happen to see that?  

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