Do you think having a vocal jazz category would be a good idea? Some vocals don't fit into any of the present jazz categories

in fact I am seeing this site tranforming into AnythingButSwing and it's upsetting me.
I am rethining this project...

Yeah hun - I have been thinking that swing is missing in some posts too - but I'm talking about a vocal swing/classic jazz category. I love this site Luiz and it saddens me to think you are feeling upset This is the happiest place I've ever belonged too and I appreciate your efforts and those of other mods so much

Love ya Luiz

Susan

luizoak wrote:in fact I am seeing this site tranforming into AnythingButSwing and it's upsetting me.

You've created a monster. Luiz, and it's out of control now

but serious, that's the problem with a forum: it's hard to keep it just the way you like it (otherwise it would be a blog...) but in my humble opinion you're still doing a great job. The only thing that's bothering me sometimes, so many members but so less comments...the funpart of a forum is to talk about the music but there are not that many active members...a forum is not only about sharing music but also sharing your thoughts...wow that was deep...

About the music I have not that big of a problem with other music but I know what you mean...before you know it there are topics of Britney Spears and Marilyn Manson...and even more important: the more the forum is going popular, the bigger the chance it will be closed or files will be deleted...

But he, you're the man, what do I know?

Dan I agree with you about the number of lurkers here. That really annoys me that people just come and leech and never even say thank you, let alone post. Maybe we need a newbie system Luiz where people have to have a minimum post number before they are trusted enough to have access to the whole board. Just a thought. I reckon if you don't like what is being posted you and the mods need to talk about what is unacceptable - it is your board and it should remain within your vision

Dan, Susan, you both are exceptions...
forget about my previous topic reply, I was specially upset that day :)

As for the jazz vocal category, I will try to insert it.

Luiz,

You did a great thing putting this together. I know we have gone FAR outside the music categories that actually do swing at times, but all that aside a lot of it still does fit the description, and there is NOWHERE else like this on the net.

Please don't get so frustrated that you pull the plug ... it would be a huge loss.

Thanks for all you do.

Oh, and have you noticed how few spammers we've seen lately? Must have done something right.

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Dan, you are hella funny. [:)]

Stve, I wont pull the plug, if I ever wuit this site, I would give the managemente to you and all rights also (as iif we were legal)

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Hi Luiz,

can't add much to what has already been said, but I think you're doing a great job keeping things fluid. I'm really happy with the amount of swing here--even in the lulls there's more here than I'll ever get a chance to properly listen to. One thing I've particularly enjoyed is the opportunity to check out whole subgenres that I know little or nothing about.

Chris

uhwelluh wrote:Chris

aHA!

He DOES have a name .... try and hide now you little desert monkey.


Man ... I gotta cut down on the coffee.

Oh, and I agree.

Luiz im going to chime in also. i agree with steve in that everything has far exceeded expectations, but when you allow anyone to post your at the mercy of whos a member. i have thoroughly enjoyed all the wide variety of music even though i might not have liked all of it,and there is alot of swing and hopefully enough. you have done an amazing thing putting this whole thing together. credit goes to you. i have learned alot and made friends. so keep a stiff upper lip buddy, and if things get to otta hand you could change things easily.and there is no place like this on the net..THANKS from me and i"m sure from everyone else.

Hi Steve,

that must be some strong coffee indeed!

I had a conversation with U, LUIZ. You need that I explain more? I think not. All members think that THANK YOU we have a beautiful place where spend hours, days, nights and WEEKS!!!!! Mywife hates all of You guys, hahaha. I´m everyday in front of my computer because anyswing.com. In some post, Susan says the same (and I think all members too)
I love yo...no!, better I love Oh! marie, Jazzluv, martind28, Fernanda y Checha.
JouJoux loves you LUIZ...
I like women, but at 3a.m. if IT is women, BETTER!!!!!

I hate you cuz you changed your avatar picture. =(

God I love you guys - it is so much fun having wonderful online brothers and sisters

I would certainly hate to see this "project" go under. I consider it a great and noble endeavor.

Luis, I'm glad to hear you're feeling a bit less irritated (hey, we all have bad moods).

jazzluv: With all respect due a Jazz Semi-Master, is it really all about the number of posts? Within a few weeks of joining this forum, a member was kind enough to post (at my request) a record I've loved since childhood and couldn't find in a digital format ("Who Who Who" by Doris Day with the Paul Weston Orchestra -- sublime!); and at the request of another member, I posted Chris Connor's "All About Ronnie" CD (tragically out of print and currently unavailable through amazon). I'll admit to being a newbie, but I don't feel I should qualify as a "lurker" because I have only posted one album. Is it really preferable to post willy-nilly for the sake of posting, whether or not anyone is looking for a particular record?

I do think Luiz's concern about diluting the original premise (swing jazz) is a valid one. Maybe the "Blues", "Rockabilly", "R&B" and "Other Music You Like" categories should be eliminated? Not my decision to make, of course.

And to circle back to the initial question/suggestion, I do think a "Jazz Vocal" category is a good idea.

Swing out, sisters and brothers!

Larry D