tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957911.post1972212242936289630..comments2024-03-28T12:59:05.739-07:00Comments on Iron Tongue of Midnight: Why I Don't Belong to the Music Critics Association of North America Any MoreLisa Hirschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14014924958428072675noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957911.post-41341561558440239782013-10-27T18:47:48.638-07:002013-10-27T18:47:48.638-07:00See? I put someone from the membership committee i...See? I put someone from the membership committee in touch with John Robinson back in 2011, and nothing happened. Amazing, because they could have added 20 or more writers to the roster.<br /><br />I agree with useless geegaws and requiring late model browsers, but most web designers are aware that a shocking number of people are still on IE 6 and 7 even though they are full of security problems, even patched.<br /><br />If something were flashing, or if there were four or five more fonts, that would be worse.<br /><br />Chanterelle, yeah, the junkets could be worth it. I expect to go to Bayreuth via my local Wagner Society . Of course, will have to pay for that. :)Lisa Hirschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014924958428072675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957911.post-23568855723452106192013-10-27T08:42:37.886-07:002013-10-27T08:42:37.886-07:00I didn't even know there was a Music Critics&#...I didn't even know there <i>was</i> a Music Critics' Association of North America. They've certainly never solicited me, though I guess I'm eligible. I'd be open to something that shared news and tricks of the trade, but I'd have to be shown that's what it does.<br /><br />Oh no, that's not the worst web site imaginable. The worst web site would have to begin by having lots of useless geegaws requiring it to be viewable only in the latest and greatest browser, despite having nothing necessary to the purpose forcing this to be so.<br /><br />It is, however, one of the worst written, worst organized, and non-useful sites I've seen from a writers' group.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957911.post-29781249326617602502013-10-27T03:24:22.193-07:002013-10-27T03:24:22.193-07:00I'm a member. I joined years ago under pressur...I'm a member. I joined years ago under pressure from a friend, even though at the time I had barely published anything, and I stayed for the annual meetings, some of which have been pretty great. But the organization frustrates me for many of the same frustrations you enumerate.<br /><br />They're trying, really they are (poor dears). But there's a mysterious technological barrier which can't be attributed entirely to the average age of the membership. Much of the politics at play has its origins from events that date back decades.<br /><br />But here's the thing: beyond the networking benefits, the real reason to belong is the Institutes, aka junkets. That's how I got to go to Bayreuth last year. 'Nuff said.Chanterellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15718940408471760091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957911.post-65518912627484593892013-10-26T17:05:22.776-07:002013-10-26T17:05:22.776-07:00I suggested a real mailing list (Yahoo, Google Gro...I suggested a real mailing list (Yahoo, Google Group, or Listserv) up there in point 2. The absence of this is a sign of MCANA's difficulties.Lisa Hirschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014924958428072675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957911.post-49127749731787543942013-10-26T16:06:13.706-07:002013-10-26T16:06:13.706-07:00Serious question: Would a google group, et al., be...Serious question: Would a google group, et al., be useful? I have belonged to one for women rock critics for years and, though it has been less active in recent months, it's still great for when you need a pro hand on tracking down a PR lead or room to vent about that stupid/insulting VV post. Also a solid way to mentor up-and-comers and toss them job and internship leads, etc.Molly @WonderlandKhttp://wonderlandkitchen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957911.post-90252268342207510492013-10-26T11:26:45.702-07:002013-10-26T11:26:45.702-07:00EXACTLY. Or Weebly.EXACTLY. Or Weebly.Lisa Hirschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014924958428072675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957911.post-59982002369847506772013-10-26T11:23:23.123-07:002013-10-26T11:23:23.123-07:00Goodness that's an ugly site. That's Hall-...Goodness that's an ugly site. That's Hall-of-Fame ugly.<br /><br />They could pay me $50 and I'll spend ten minutes setting up WordPress or Squarespace for them or something. If only they knew enough to be embarrassed. Dave MacDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05180129872686447490noreply@blogger.com