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I am not accusing anyone of anything. I am just stating my opinions on Ourstage. I apologise if anyone has got the wrong end of the stick but that will not change my opinion. There has been some weird voting and not always does the system seem fair IMO. I am only suggesting ways in which the system can be improved. I am not alone in exposing a number of flaws in the system and pointing these out. I always maintain that anything can be improved. This is usually done by complaining or making suggestions as to how it can be improved. To state that complaints will not change things is an insult to anyones intelligence and counterproductive especially Ourstage. We have been encouraged to make comments and suggestions and promised that all will be considered. Is this suddenly now not the case?
It has to be pointed out that due to the fickle nature of the human being and a wide spectrum of taste there is no perfect system of music competition. That said we should all pull together to try to improve Ourstage to be the best it can. I will also repeat that it is naive to expect fans of any individual to vote fairly and impartially. That being the case measures should be taken to prevent judging abnormalities and irregularities. I am not convinced that there is enough being done at the moment.
Please do not get the wrong idea I do not have sour grapes about winning or not winning competitions. That part of music is not very important to me at the moment. However I am positive in attitude and like to see fair play for all. I will fight for a cause and ways to improve it for others as well as myself.
So far I have only entered a couple of songs as a bit of fun and to test the waters so to speak. Debatebale if there is much mileage in taking it as serious as some people. However as was stated previously extra exposure and a wider audience for your music is important but personally I would prefer to sell my music than give it away.
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