I do think that comparing the various songwriter organizations is like apples and oranges; there are some really good groups and they all do very different things. JPF offers many great unique opportunites -- for free-- that no one else does...but....some things are also worth paying for, IMO. I'd pay for JPF if I had to!! [Linked Image]

For instance, in the Los Angeles area, Songsalive, and SongNet, ASCAP and Los Angeles Women in Music are very active all offer some great opportunites. My own personal experience with some of them has been quite positve.

It's my hope that the new message boards will have some kind of specific guidelines.
I feel strongly that guidelines could serve as a clear way of letting people know that the lyric boards are for lyrics and critiques only, not a platform for political
issues or an advertising venue!

Brian, I totally agree with you that it's a good idea to stop responding to lyrics that are posted by those who never give back to the boards.... I also use that standard when I post on the other forums. There are some long time members that never put energy into supporting their fellow musicians/writers, and I have stopped reponding to their posts and threads as well.

Emily



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