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"Did I stutter?"

Giving My Bones to the Western LandsNow and then, people make contact. Some people have obscure questions, while other people wants me to consider a review or a coverage. I think it's appropriate given the nature of the website. But, I'm only a Swedish civil servant with an internet connection and free time. And, not insignificant, with a certain appeal to flattery. I think we can establish that my impact in the world is limited. But, I would rather be a big fish in a small pond than a small fish in a big pond. I have no problem with people contacting me with suggestions for reviews or coverage. My main concern is the low accuracy. The mission statement of the website is: "To explore and promote gothic country, southern gothic, gothic americana, american gothic and dark americana and ...whatever". A mission statement should be concise, clear, and memorable, outlining purpose and guiding principles. I think the requirements are fulfilled. However, almost all suggestions fall outside the mission statement. In fact, way outside the perimeters. I don't know which is worse. Do people atually think that their music fall into gothic country, southern gothic, gothic americana, american gothic or dark americana? Or is it non-precise "carpet bombing". The cost of bulk email is very low compared to other marketing methods, especially if you do it yourself. Or have I, after all, failed in communicating what the website is all about? Did I stutter?            


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