Originally Posted by DakLander
I think too many have a goal of having as many "friends" as possible and automatically approve everyone. I don't. I screen every one who sends a friend request and frankly, if they are not involved in music in some way, or are a known factor, I do not approve them. That keeps out the scams and the spam so many seem to have.


Like Dak, I don't approve a friend request unless it's music related. Or, family or friends from work.I do get requests from promoters sometimes. I take them on a case by case basis. But I screen all requests.

It's been a good way to promote our music. The best part is local bands that like our sound have contacted us to share gigs. It's also a good recruiting tool when looking for players.

What's irksome is going to a site filled with so much code the things take forever to load. I might keep them as a friend but don't waste time visiting their pages.

http://www.myspace.com/2coolplay
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pageartist.cfm?bandID=89641
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pageartist.cfm?bandID=89684