i'm not saying they don't, i just remember back in my heyday (message boards, myspace, soulseek, irc) my indie music passion was stoked so hard, steeped in all sorts of deep discussions and camaraderie
i never gave up that passion for music, i'm always checking out new bands and going to a lot of shows. i used to meet so many fellow fanatics and talk and get to know people at shows, now everyone scrambles for the exit before the encore is over. i find new bands with sizable followings, but there's NOWHERE to discuss the music. you have to go to super niche subreddits and hope there's enough genre crossover to hint at a discussion. no one buys albums anymore, it's all singles and streaming
are we just atomized and consumed by the spur of the moment, or am i just suffering from a case of the olds?
edit: btw i'm down for more recommendations, i listen to a little bit of everything
Yeah for sure, in this case I think it would be better if she didn't say anything because she seemed cold and indifferent, but my reaction is also a consequence of expecting artists to put on an act and be super grateful
Yeah I think our brains are broken to expect everybody to act like the cashiers at Chick-fil-A where they thank us for existing with a smile because the Customer is Always Right.
That's kinda it, but then in this case it's an artist's fans, I can't imagine not at least being polite towards those who appreciate your creative work.