What people are saying
Here's what some new members of the SynthSights discussion group had to say by February of 2004:
"I'm really excited about this list and I am definately looking forward to seeing what comes of it in the future.. I think that having a place to talk specifically about creativity issues could be really good for all of us."
"I think your list idea will be a harder road, but certainly a needed road, in the dilettante's paradise of electronic gear."
"These people, so far, are smart and focused enough not to degenerate into random noise, and moderation prevents spammers or spambots from getting on. That's not a bad place to be, to be honest."
"I recognize many of the names here from other lists. This is shaping up to be a real community!"
"The posts I've read on SynthSights have already pricked up my ears and I look forward to many stimulating discussions."
"I'm very glad to see a list dedicated to the creative side of EM as opposed to either talking about albums or the tech side of things."
"I was invited to this list a while ago and have been increasingly impressed with the quality of the content... I can easily see printing that out and keeping it around the studio for random inspiration. You have all already given me much to think about, and that is (like the credit card ads) priceless."
"I'm really happy with the list. If someone throws up a topic, it gets discussed intelligently, by many people, without descending into personal attacks. This can't be the internet."
"I cannot any longer take the flood of senseless drivellings that are beginning to clog-up my inbox !"
Additional comments from SynthSights members up to August 2006:
"I was invited to this list a while ago and have been increasingly impressed with the quality of the content...I hope somebody is thinking about capturing the best of these thoughts in some form. I can easily see printing that out and keeping it around the studio for random inspiration. You have all already given me much to think about, and that is (like the credit card ads) priceless."
"I'm really happy with the list. If someone throws up a topic, it gets discussed intelligently, by many people, without descending into personal attacks. This can't be the internet."
"I'm amazed by the knowledge base on this list ... Lists like this for me make the difference between knowing absolutely nothing about technical things like this and at least finding out what I need to find out about, which is an important thing in itself."
"In any event, this is my opportunity to thank you for your visionary work on this group...My longtime collaborator friend...and I often discuss the latest threads from your group when we get together. There is always food for thought here, and in the deli case called SynthSights, the food is definitely gourmet."
"Regardless, its a good group that outshines most, because the mix between good tech info, debates on the abstract underpinnings of getting it right and the smart-alecky toppings is well off the path of the same-old. You've come to a 'right place!' Welcome."