Comments on: What Artists Should Know About Jango http://passivepromotion.com/what-artists-should-know-about-jango "Set it and forget it" music promotion Fri, 06 May 2011 03:30:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Brian Hazardhttp://passivepromotion.com/what-artists-should-know-about-jango#comment-1876 Brian Hazard Fri, 06 May 2011 03:30:00 +0000 http://www.passivepromotion.com/?p=1696#comment-1876 I've done my best to keep an open mind, going so far as to research your claims myself, but at this point I feel comfortable dismissing this as a wild conspiracy theory.Feel free to comment further using Facebook Comments. As promised, I'm closing Disqus comments, effective now. I’ve done my best to keep an open mind, going so far as to research your claims myself, but at this point I feel comfortable dismissing this as a wild conspiracy theory.

Feel free to comment further using Facebook Comments. As promised, I’m closing Disqus comments, effective now.

]]> By: Stripedbass1234http://passivepromotion.com/what-artists-should-know-about-jango#comment-1875 Stripedbass1234 Thu, 05 May 2011 22:50:00 +0000 http://www.passivepromotion.com/?p=1696#comment-1875 Brian...I can assure you that a 65yr. old man has better things things to do in his twilight yrs. then to make up a bunch of stuff for no good reason. I can't give out info. on how to get into systems to see whats really going on...that's a gift. Again..look for yourself. You won't hear from me anymore.striper01001010001110011101010011101101 Brian…I can assure you that a 65yr. old man has better things things to do in his twilight yrs. then to make up a bunch of stuff for no good reason. I can’t give out info. on how to get into systems to see whats really going on…that’s a gift. Again..look for yourself. You won’t hear from me anymore.

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]]> By: Brian Hazardhttp://passivepromotion.com/what-artists-should-know-about-jango#comment-1874 Brian Hazard Thu, 05 May 2011 22:33:00 +0000 http://www.passivepromotion.com/?p=1696#comment-1874 Thanks! I totally understand where you're coming from, but I'd really appreciate it if you'd explain how you determined that dreeves commented "Mellow" on 212 artists profiles, and how we can check it out for ourselves. Right now all we have to go on is your word, and the fact that you've chosen to remain anonymous doesn't bolster your case. Thanks! I totally understand where you’re coming from, but I’d really appreciate it if you’d explain how you determined that dreeves commented “Mellow” on 212 artists profiles, and how we can check it out for ourselves. Right now all we have to go on is your word, and the fact that you’ve chosen to remain anonymous doesn’t bolster your case.

]]> By: Stripedbass1234http://passivepromotion.com/what-artists-should-know-about-jango#comment-1873 Stripedbass1234 Thu, 05 May 2011 22:05:00 +0000 http://www.passivepromotion.com/?p=1696#comment-1873 I actually have nothing personal against Jango. I think it's great to expose people to music they would other wise never hear. My problem is, I don't like the fact, that they are taking advantage of the artists who keep paying them more money every month thinking they are getting legitimate fans when they are not, at all. Like I said some are real, there is no doubt about that, but a lot are computer generated to keep you paying. Lets say you just take the 100 free plays and pursue fans on your own through the site and other places, then I think that's GREAT! The problem is that many artists and bands think they have this huge Fan Base and that's just not the truth. If you had a real fan base with 7000+ fans that means every time you release a new song on Jango you should receive a pretty good amount of sales, but you won't, because at least 50% are padded through Jango. (vague comment fans). Brian I wish you a lot of luck with your music and again I'm not against the premise of Jango , I'm just against some of the practices. I don't know who your PRO is(ASCAP,BMI,SEASAC etc.), but you can give them a call and see what they have to say about the site and independent artists..just a heads up. SoundExchange currently pays .0018 cents per play, you probably no that and to answer your question about if I'm a musician, the answer is, I was a very successful songwriter in the 80's and early 90's, along with my computer ambitions. I charted on Billboard 7 times. Goodluck!! I actually have nothing personal against Jango. I think it’s great to expose people to music they would other wise never hear. My problem is, I don’t like the fact, that they are taking advantage of the artists who keep paying them more money every month thinking they are getting legitimate fans when they are not, at all. Like I said some are real, there is no doubt about that, but a lot are computer generated to keep you paying. Lets say you just take the 100 free plays and pursue fans on your own through the site and other places, then I think that’s GREAT! The problem is that many artists and bands think they have this huge Fan Base and that’s just not the truth. If you had a real fan base with 7000+ fans that means every time you release a new song on Jango you should receive a pretty good amount of sales, but you won’t, because at least 50% are padded through Jango. (vague comment fans). Brian I wish you a lot of luck with your music and again I’m not against the premise of Jango , I’m just against some of the practices. I don’t know who your PRO is(ASCAP,BMI,SEASAC etc.), but you can give them a call and see what they have to say about the site and independent artists..just a heads up. SoundExchange currently pays .0018 cents per play, you probably no that and to answer your question about if I’m a musician, the answer is, I was a very successful songwriter in the 80′s and early 90′s, along with my computer ambitions. I charted on Billboard 7 times. Goodluck!!

]]> By: Brian Hazardhttp://passivepromotion.com/what-artists-should-know-about-jango#comment-1872 Brian Hazard Thu, 05 May 2011 21:37:00 +0000 http://www.passivepromotion.com/?p=1696#comment-1872 Stripedbass1234 - I'm continuing our conversation here, since our reply thread was getting too squashed to read.I actually did try to check it out. I found the profile and clicked through to the bands he/she likes, and couldn't find any comments. That user has not shared an email address with me, and most messages inside Jango go unnoticed, so I have no way to make contact myself.How did you determine that dreeves commented "Mellow" on 212 artists profiles? How can I or anyone else check that for ourselves?p.s. I've been thinking about converting to 100% Facebook Comments, and you've cinched it. I hope our discussions here will be more honest and open when everyone knows who they're talking to. I have no idea who you are or what your agenda is. Are you a musician? Do you have a site or profile I can check out? Stripedbass1234 – I’m continuing our conversation here, since our reply thread was getting too squashed to read.

I actually did try to check it out. I found the profile and clicked through to the bands he/she likes, and couldn’t find any comments. That user has not shared an email address with me, and most messages inside Jango go unnoticed, so I have no way to make contact myself.

How did you determine that dreeves commented “Mellow” on 212 artists profiles? How can I or anyone else check that for ourselves?

p.s. I’ve been thinking about converting to 100% Facebook Comments, and you’ve cinched it. I hope our discussions here will be more honest and open when everyone knows who they’re talking to. I have no idea who you are or what your agenda is. Are you a musician? Do you have a site or profile I can check out?

]]> By: Stripedbass1234http://passivepromotion.com/what-artists-should-know-about-jango#comment-1871 Stripedbass1234 Thu, 05 May 2011 21:17:00 +0000 http://www.passivepromotion.com/?p=1696#comment-1871 Send dreeves an email and ask him. I'm sure he'll get back to you..NOT!! I have to tell you ..I think you do work for Jango or you would be checking all this stuff out yourself, but all you keep on doing is asking for more proof and links and facts ...PLEASE my friend lets be serious. Go on Jango and look at some other artist pages for yourself , you don't have to be a genius, to figure it out. Although my IQ is 160... Send dreeves an email and ask him. I’m sure he’ll get back to you..NOT!! I have to tell you ..I think you do work for Jango or you would be checking all this stuff out yourself, but all you keep on doing is asking for more proof and links and facts …PLEASE my friend lets be serious. Go on Jango and look at some other artist pages for yourself , you don’t have to be a genius, to figure it out. Although my IQ is 160…

]]> By: Brian Hazardhttp://passivepromotion.com/what-artists-should-know-about-jango#comment-1870 Brian Hazard Thu, 05 May 2011 20:30:00 +0000 http://www.passivepromotion.com/?p=1696#comment-1870 Is there a way I can verify that the same artist gave the exact same comment on 211 artist pages? Link please? I admit, that would be very suspicious.No, I'm not on the payroll, but maybe I should be! :) Is there a way I can verify that the same artist gave the exact same comment on 211 artist pages? Link please? I admit, that would be very suspicious.

No, I’m not on the payroll, but maybe I should be! :)

]]> By: Stripedbass1234http://passivepromotion.com/what-artists-should-know-about-jango#comment-1869 Stripedbass1234 Thu, 05 May 2011 20:26:00 +0000 http://www.passivepromotion.com/?p=1696#comment-1869 Here's a FACT for you...You just got a comment from *dreeves* he said "Mellow" about your music, dreeves also said that same thing on 211 other artists pages. I guess he just thinks all music is "Mellow" and yet, on his profile page he has never rated any songs that he likes,well..that's a bit odd. Why don't you send an email to him and the other Vague Comment Fans and see how many of them get back to you.I can give you hundreds of facts, but the question is are you willing to listen or are you on the Jango payroll and part of this whole thing. How many of your fans from your FAN BASE, as you put it, are purchasing your songs?? I can guarantee you that all vague comment fans are not purchasing anything, because they're NOT REAL!!!!!!!! Here’s a FACT for you…You just got a comment from *dreeves* he said “Mellow” about your music, dreeves also said that same thing on 211 other artists pages. I guess he just thinks all music is “Mellow” and yet, on his profile page he has never rated any songs that he likes,well..that’s a bit odd. Why don’t you send an email to him and the other Vague Comment Fans and see how many of them get back to you.I can give you hundreds of facts, but the question is are you willing to listen or are you on the Jango payroll and part of this whole thing. How many of your fans from your FAN BASE, as you put it, are purchasing your songs?? I can guarantee you that all vague comment fans are not purchasing anything, because they’re NOT REAL!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Brian Hazardhttp://passivepromotion.com/what-artists-should-know-about-jango#comment-1868 Brian Hazard Thu, 05 May 2011 02:02:00 +0000 http://www.passivepromotion.com/?p=1696#comment-1868 You have yet to present any facts, but I'll share one with you: I've been using Jango for over two years now, and it's been my #1 source of new fans. You have yet to present any facts, but I’ll share one with you: I’ve been using Jango for over two years now, and it’s been my #1 source of new fans.

]]> By: Stripedbass1234http://passivepromotion.com/what-artists-should-know-about-jango#comment-1867 Stripedbass1234 Wed, 04 May 2011 22:54:00 +0000 http://www.passivepromotion.com/?p=1696#comment-1867 You must be in with Jango..so I'll bid you farewell...Blind to the facts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You must be in with Jango..so I’ll bid you farewell…Blind to the facts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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