Hey Mike,

Thank you for your detailed rssponse. I think this sums it up for me.

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I explained earlier in this thread what I believe the marketing value can be if used correctly. As to those who pay only to make themselves feel good why not? A couple beers make me feel good and they are rarely free. Value is in the eyes of the beholder as well as need.


Time for a coldie I think. smile

Although I value what you're trying to do, and passion aside, I'm still getting the impression that this a venture created to meet the own personal desires of it's directors.

If I could compare and contrast with the Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR), for example ( you've noted that I'm Australian by now I guess ) http://www.air.org.au/ , you'll see a world of difference.

AIR's Mission Statement - AIR is a national industry association, proactively serving and representing the interests and development of Australian independent recording labels across Australia and the world.

Their charts are calculated as follows http://www.aircharts.com.au/about-the-charts/how-the-air-charts-are-compiled

All above board, and almost all indie labels are represented. And soon, small self release artists will be able to join as well.

So, I can join AIR, a professional industry body, or I can join IAIRA.

On the basis of the information provided on both websites, as a recording artist, which would you join ?

I think you may have a good business model ( perhaps ) but I'm getting a pretty clear impression of whose interests are being served the most.

cheers, niteshift

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