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One of my pet peeves is when fans who copy video’s then put them on their sites and call them their own get pissed if they find them on another blog or site. Clearly they are not getting the point. First off, it’s not yours unless you filmed it yourself. Don’t steal someone’s hard work than lay claim to it. I can guarantee you didn’t contact the filmmaker of photographer that actually did the work and ask if you could use it. I can also guarantee there is probably 10 more just like it that other people copied.  The same goes for screen shots and what not. Do you take the pic yourself? fine, I’ll give you credit. If you don’t like that it’s even out in the interweb then don’t post it.

If someone does take a screen cap I’ll give them credit and if I forget then you should remind me and I’ll post it. Personally I have no problem with people using my stuff. Quotes and pics that I’ve created are all over the place and to tell you the truth I love it! I think it’s great, not for my ego but because it means 1. they enjoyed it, 2. they are helping to spread the word about a great musician and 3. what’s the point? Why do you need the validation for something you didn’t even create or get permission to change anyway? Do you think your superior copying skills will be honored and praised? Do you think maybe a band member will see it, take note of your name and then call you and say “your video copying skills are the best out their, let’s be besties”.

People who are that competitive and desperate for validation are really missing the point. Once again it’s about the music. It’s about spreading the word and sharing what you love. I for one consider myself a fan first. For me it’s about sharing with other fans and supporting one another, when it turns into arguments or accusations I’m not engaging in that noise. Same goes for the band, if they start talking smack especially about their fans then I’m gonna defend the fans. Because they are most likely my friends and I take my friendships seriously.

So next time you get pissed because someone didn’t mention your name when you posted a video or a picture of someone else’s hard work or created a gif that you didn’t have to pay for not to mention posting it for anyone to swipe; think about the blogs that are left with dead links when you take them down and about the bands that you love and if you’re really posting this stuff because you want to share their talent with others and watch them succeed and become the best or if it’s because you want attention.

just sayin’.

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Celebrity Tweeters- The good the bad and the annoying. – Philadelphia Social Media | Examiner.com.

I found this really interesting and can completely relate. Maybe people will understand us introverts better after reading it.

Myth #1 – Introverts don’t like to talk.
This is not true. Introverts just don’t talk unless they have something to say. They hate small talk. Get an introvert talking about something they are interested in, and they won’t shut up for days.

Myth #2 – Introverts are shy.
Shyness has nothing to do with being an Introvert. Introverts are not necessarily afraid of people. What they need is a reason to interact. They don’t interact for the sake of interacting. If you want to talk to an Introvert, just start talking. Don’t worry about being polite.

Myth #3 – Introverts are rude.
Introverts often don’t see a reason for beating around the bush with social pleasantries. They want everyone to just be real and honest. Unfortunately, this is not acceptable in most settings, so Introverts can feel a lot of pressure to fit in, which they find exhausting.

Myth #4 – Introverts don’t like people.
On the contrary, Introverts intensely value the few friends they have. They can count their close friends on one hand. If you are lucky enough for an introvert to consider you a friend, you probably have a loyal ally for life. Once you have earned their respect as being a person of substance, you’re in.

Myth #5 – Introverts don’t like to go out in public.
Nonsense. Introverts just don’t like to go out in public FOR AS LONG. They also like to avoid the complications that are involved in public activities. They take in data and experiences very quickly, and as a result, don’t need to be there for long to “get it.” They’re ready to go home, recharge, and process it all. In fact, recharging is absolutely crucial for Introverts.

Myth #6 – Introverts always want to be alone.
Introverts are perfectly comfortable with their own thoughts. They think a lot. They daydream. They like to have problems to work on, puzzles to solve. But they can also get incredibly lonely if they don’t have anyone to share their discoveries with. They crave an authentic and sincere connection with ONE PERSON at a time.

Myth #7 – Introverts are weird.
Introverts are often individualists. They don’t follow the crowd. They’d prefer to be valued for their novel ways of living. They think for themselves and because of that, they often challenge the norm. They don’t make most decisions based on what is popular or trendy.

Myth #8 – Introverts are aloof nerds.
Introverts are people who primarily look inward, paying close attention to their thoughts and emotions. It’s not that they are incapable of paying attention to what is going on around them, it’s just that their inner world is much more stimulating and rewarding to them.

Myth #9 – Introverts don’t know how to relax and have fun.
Introverts typically relax at home or in nature, not in busy public places. Introverts are not thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies. If there is too much talking and noise going on, they shut down. Their brains are too sensitive to the neurotransmitter called Dopamine. Introverts and Extroverts have different dominant neuro-pathways. Just look it up.

Myth #10 – Introverts can fix themselves and become Extroverts.
Introverts cannot “fix themselves” and deserve respect for their natural temperament and contributions to the human race. In fact, one study (Silverman, 1986) showed that the percentage of Introverts increases with IQ

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Check out this interesting look on female musicians as powerful role models in pop music.

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April 16 is the fourth annual Record Store Day. A day dedicated the small town record shops that are struggling to hold onto the dying art of vinyl records. If the hip-hop DJ community can’t save them than leave it to the die-hard hipster types to embrace their love of vintage and fuel the resurgence of vinyl with all their skips and scratches.

All this talk about records has brought back some memories of visiting my favorite stores in a time before anything digital existed. So in honor of the day I thought I’d share those stories with you.

I have fond memories as a kid visiting the record stores and spending an hour flipping through each album. The sales bins usually didn’t offer up much of a choice a 12-year-old would really want. It usually was filled with something your parents would most likely buy such as a Steve and Edie, Robert Goulet 45 or who ever was performing on the Laurence Welk show at the time. I’m sure the Trololololo guy had a few singles in that bin.

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Thought this was a pretty good list. Tell me what you think!

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