A Suggestion For TAXI Regarding Returns

[zacnelson]

Gee I would have thought it would be possible to have a sensible discussion about this suggestion without that kind of trash.

[kclements]

I understand what you are saying. I simply disagree with you.

Cheers
kc

[zacnelson]

That's cool KC! It's alright, you spoke politely and didn't make any cheap shots.

[funsongs]

For interest-sake alone, 'been following this thread.
If I had to wager a guess as to how "admin" might respond, my $$ would be that the subject in question will get addressed briefly, on-air, on a Monday Night Taxi-TV show; rather than a written reply/explanation/rebuttal... whatever might be forthcoming... here on the forums. And, I could still be incorrect about that.

fwiw, and from the cheap seats in the peanut gallery, everything that's come from headquarters resonates that the success of its members is always in the forefront and focus; and the integrity is impeccable. Other than that, there's room for improvement in just about everything and anything.

Cheers,
Peter R.

[Len911]

Sorry Zac, I apologize for being rude, cheap and trashy!

[kclements]

...everything that's come from headquarters resonates that the success of its members is always in the forefront and focus; and the integrity is impeccable. Other than that, there's room for improvement in just about everything and anything.

Cheers,
Peter R.

I could not agree with you more, Peter. I hold Taxi (and Michael in particular) in the highest regard when it comes to integrity and looking out for its members. They are consistently putting us first and doing the right thing.

Please don't misunderstand my comments. It is only MY way of looking at the screening process. I don't know how Taxi views it, and it really wouldn't change anything for me to find out. When I get a return, I take the opportunity to learn what I can from it, and move on to the next. I don't consider that I could have changed one simple thing and got a forward. I'll get it next time. Or not.

I can say this, because of Taxi I don't have much time to submit to listings anymore - 95% of the stuff I write is already for a publisher I met via the Taxi process.

Write. Submit. Forget. Repeat.

Cheers
kc

[hummingbird]

You know the best way to deal with this might be to put together links to 3 or 4 tracks that have met all the requirements of the listing except one simple easy to fix thing, and forward the links along with the listings and screener comments, to TAXI with a clear and polite explanation of your suggestion.

IF TAXI were to implement this, they would need to set up a rescreening process for the 1 or 2 tracks that might have this issue. I'm not sure how you could resubmit to a closed listing online, so they'd have to create a new listing and restrict submissions to only the members concerned... the logistics of how they would do that escape me, unless they had an FTP upload for that specific "fix & resubmit" listing and only those members involved got the information , and were required to upload the replacement track within 12 hours.. but then TAXI wouldn't get the additional screening fee.

[zacnelson]

I really think you're overcomplicating it Hummingbird!

[VanderBoegh]

I've got a better idea.........

Forget about it and write more stuff.

~~Matt

[Gypsygal]

Hi Len & all - I just thot I'd jump in here and ask you to read the original suggestion again as it's a very, very simple point. The simple point that I got from the post and wholeheartedly agree with is that for minor changes/fixes it would be practical to request the composer do that fix. Just like any profession, you get requests.
And if you want to please the client, which one normally does, you do them as requested.
When I was a construction site sweeper, (true story) if I missed a section, or they suddenly wanted the back room done for some reason, I was not told to simply pack up my broom and go home, it was pointed out, and naturally I was asked to take care of that, and then my job was satisfactorily done.
I really don't see it as any different.
I'm too old to be doing everything in life as some kind of exam. This is about moving a career forward.
If I can do the job, I'll do it, and gladly. If you need me to do minor changes, heck just ask.
The only point here is, if the song was perfect (according to the screener) except for something reaaaaaallly minor, then
I would personally appreciate the opportunity to provide a product that answers what is needed. That's what it's about,
it's not about me. It's about putting what the client wants in their hands. Why should there be any resistance to that?
So that's my other 2 cents. That's 4 altogether. ha ha better stop here before i go totally broke.
I love Taxi and the team work. This is just a point of practicality, nothing more, nothing less. I think it's brilliant.
And yes, I would pay the extra fee for the screener to re-review. Gladly.
Cheers, Diane