Here's my take, and I'm not here to make a "fuss" or disagree with anyone, but only to share some of my insights.

First of all, OurStage is a great FREE resource! Since I'm not paying a penny to use any of their services, I can't really complain about anything. Also, they are amazingly open to suggestions, input, feedback and discussion. Danny has done a great job trying to make everyone "happy", but the bottom line is that as much as he'll try, it may still not be a "perfect" system, probably the closest thing to perfect to is enjoy replaying your favorite music by your favorite artist or composer, even if that includes your own tunes. wink

If I'm paying $30 (or whatever) per song entry, I might expect & demand the best possible service. I would want a fair judging pannel and preferrably an experienced, professional one at that.

Amazingly, this is what Just Plain Folks offers, and though it's completely FREE (told you it's amazing!), it only comes around once every 2 years or so because it's gotten so huge.

So really there's plenty of choices for all of us to get our tunes heard here, there or yonder. There's paid contest services and FREE ones. We need to choose wisely and then try to learn from all the feedback we're getting, whether good, bad or indifferent.

Generally, music does have to be good to attract and sustain a long-term relationship with our "fans", otherwise they'll lose interest and support other artists.

Best,
Michael

There's nothing remarkable about it. All one has to do is hit the right keys at the right time and the instrument plays itself. -- Johann Sebastian Bach

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