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The Future of Audio Programming in NationStates; Where does the future lay? [A Mixlr Supplement of Skeptic or Believer: EuroAnniversary]
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The Future of Audio Programming in NationStates A Mixlr Supplement of Skeptic or Believer: EuroAnniversary
NationStates has always been home to some type of audio programming, whether it be by people who run broadcasts, talk-shows, or play simple music. Europeia is another one of those regions who use audio programming to further its communications strategy, as well as a foreign medium, as seen with the interviews already completed with the likes of Xoriet, former TEP Delegate, and Tim Stark, Pharoah and Delegate of Osiris. Whilst Europeia has succeeded at it, does this mean audio programming will spread across NationStates, bigger and better than ever?
 President Sopo Answers the Question of the Future of Audio Programming (47 Seconds, Youtube)
History of NationStates Audio
Gateway Radio Gateway Radio is looked upon as one of the beginning audios in NationStates history, and was created by Biyah in 2004. Gateway Radio was run on IRC, and was much different than what we would consider radio today; it consisted of an IRC channel where people would sahre music in a “radio-like” fashion. Looking past this, Gateway Radio can still be looked upon as something that began a bigger audio era in NationStates.
The Malicious Broadcast Jumping to October of 2012, the Brotherhood of Malice began their own broadcasts using audio technology. Their “shows/broadcasts” were titled “The Malicious Broadcast” and became a semi-popular show. The last show was posted on March of 2014.
The Rejected Radio The Rejected Realms also launched the Rejected Radio in August of 2013, which started out as purely music, and continued as a “music” station.
Radio was also used on much larger platforms over the years, a prime example being during the 2013 World Fair where it was used for interviews and music.
Audio news and music stations can be found throughout the history of NationStates, but the consistency and focus of them could be what didn’t allow most of them to last as long.
Current Usage
Audio is semi-used in today’s NationStates world, with most people certainly favoring the likes of the written format over the audio one. However, over the past year more and more regions are beginning to develop audio communication, such as Europeia and The Communist Bloc.
Europeia Prior to Mixlr, we saw a number of “radio’s” open up, however, the common assessment for them is that they weren’t very successful. In Anumia’s term, he recorded his speeches on an audio platform while having it in text form. Was this the “beginning” of successful audio in Europeia?
In Europeia, Mixlr began to flourish during President Malashaan’s term in the fall of 2014, where we saw the upheaval of audio communication. At the Winter Ball, it was used as a foreign communication outlet when Europeia interviewed Josh Sebastian. Mixlr also hosted games such as ‘Skeptic or Believer' and 'What's the Catch', creating a varied platform of foreign communication and cultural advancement.
This trend continued throughout the Mousebumples administration where interviews with Tsunamy and Penguin were set up on Mixlr. In addition, even more recently, we had a presidential debate run on this platform.
Europeia is leading the charge in the formation of more interactive radio rather than the prior static strategy, and could be driving NationStates towards an audio future.
The Communist Bloc Much is still not known about The Communist Bloc’s radio plan, however, there is one that will be put forth. In a message from their President, Zenny Fominov, in their NS Forum embassy, it was noted that:
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“We have a LOT we want to do with it in the future, including housing our radio program (we are still on schedule for the 15th being our first show).”
The Future of Audio
Much of the future of audio is still up in the air. When looking at the rather inconsistent background of audio communication one must wonder the effectiveness of such a strategy. One must truly wonder if people just prefer written work that much to where they despise audio communication. However, when taking a look back at older audio communication strategies in NationStates, the problem can be pinpointed on two things.
Content The content must be interesting, and attractive to foreigners. Yes, you can have a domestic radio, but to influence the wider game you must have content interesting to it. For example, The Rejected Radio was largely music, which isn’t very attractive to foreign audiences. When taking a look at other more successful radio show’s, you find interesting content. An example of this is The Malicious Broadcast, where the hosts discussed current gameplay events in NationStates, and, at times, interviewed foreigners.
 Chief Justice hyanygo Discusses Audio Content (Twenty Seconds, Youtube)
So is this the strategy needed? Does content have to be partially geared towards a foreign audience in order to ensure more interest in the station?
The facts say yes, it does. This can also be backed up with a recent trend seen at the EuroAnniversary event, with mixlr interviews of large foreign figures such as Tim Stark and Xoriet. These interviews has broken viewing records at these events. What does this say?
This shows that this type of content, content geared towards foreign audiences, attracts a wider amount of people. Going forth, in order to have a more popular and noticeable audio communication outlet, more content must be geared towards foreign audiences.
A Clear Purpose Most of the time, these audio outlets don’t have a clear purpose; a clear what and why. People must realize that a large portion of players would rather read articles than listen to two people chatter for an hour. Why should they come to this audio platform and listen?
What is the purpose of this platform? Going back to the Rejected Radio, the purpose of that radio, from the start, was unclear and it shifted from focusing on music, to RL news, to NS news, and back again. While diversity is good, too much diversity can cause boredom in listeners of these programs.
What? What is this audio program intended to do? Is it going to be used for foreign communication and discussion of gameplay? Is it going to be used for casual music? Is it going to be used for cultural advancement? Is it going to have a harmonious blend of all three? What do you want out of this? These are the what questions that need to be answered.
Why? Why should people listen to this radio rather than read an article? Why is audio better than text? These are common why questions that must be answered to give audio a clear purpose.
 Chief Justice hyanygo discusses the "Why" and the "What" (35 Seconds, Youtube)
So where does the future lay? Audio platforms have a bright future in NationStates, as seen with the interest in a handful amount of foreign listeners and the expansion of them into other regions such a The Communist Bloc. However, looking back at the past these audio strategies need interesting content towards a foreign crowd and a clear purpose in order for them to flourish, rather than fade out. While some people will always prefer reading texts audio does have a place, and if a clear what and why is set up than audio will thrive.
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Mar 14 2015, 09:08 PM
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I think they are always going to be less popular than written articles and always more of a novelty. There is a reason why audiobooks haven't replaced books and why much of social media is still based on reading and writing (twitter etc).
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I think they are always going to be less popular than written articles and always more of a novelty. There is a reason why audiobooks haven't replaced books and why much of social media is still based on reading and writing (twitter etc). While undoubtedly that is true, there are advantages and drawbacks to both forms of media. Audio media it much easier to convey what one s feeling and if someone queries a point they don't understand it is easier to expand on the explanation. Similarly a written piece is usually much clearer on the first run without the need to go back and clarify points (if it is properly edited to begin with). The written media will never be replaced and the goal of this isn't to replace it, but to work along side it and hopefully cause both to expand and reach new heights. Certain elements of character are not easy to catch in a written piece and are evidently clear in a voice conversation. Written works are also more practical when it comes to comprehension, as accents and quirks in pronunciation aren't carried over and usually everyone follows the same rules when writing and for those who don't use English as their primary Language, and might not be comfortable with it, it is much easier to have it translated. Text is simply far more accessible it requires little input from the reader, no need to start, pause or rewind, and the reader dictates the pace.
I think it is a mistake to consider the two options as being in competition. When you are reading a written article you are focused on the article and if you need to stop at any point you can pick up precisely where you left off, whereas with an audio programme it is tempting to do other things while listening which can cause fine points to be missed and you have to re-listen to make sure you didn't miss anything important.
Ultimately we have a strong sense of community here, we are all friends, for the most part, lured here by common interests and we have fun, or at least we should. The Mixlr stuff while it will likely never match the written media adds to our sense of community and is a fun thing to do. We learn a lot about each other as we play around with it, no one has to be a part of it, and, if it isn't someone's cup of tea, no-one will force people to listen. It is another dimension of this community and a way to get to know our friends better, to flesh out the characters we see on the forum. People need to ask why they are here; are they here to play a political simulator, are they going to just stick to that side of things, or do they want to be a part of the community and form friendships which, while separated by thousands of miles, are still very real. Should we not be looking for ways to further our appreciation of the community? That is something the radio can do very well. And I feel that should be the primary aim of the Mixlr channel, to bring us closer together.
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Motivations Desiderata ~ By Max Ehrmann Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love, for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy. - By Max Ehrmann The Thousanth Man ~ Rudyard Kipling 0NE man in a thousand, Solomon says. Will stick more close than a brother. And it's worth while seeking him half your days If you find him before the other. Nine hundred and ninety-nine depend On what the world sees in you, But the Thousandth Man will stand your friend With the whole round world agin you.
'Tis neither promise nor prayer nor show Will settle the finding for 'ee. Nine hundred and ninety-nine of 'em go By your looks, or your acts, or your glory.
But if he finds you and you find him, The rest of the world don't matter; For the Thousandth Man will sink or swim With you in any water.
You can use his purse with no more talk Than he uses yours for his spendings, And laugh and meet in your daily walk As though there had been no lendings.
Nine hundred and ninety-nine of 'em call For silver and gold in their dealings; But the Thousandth Man he's worth 'em all Because you can show him your feelings.
His wrong's your wrong, and his right's your right, In season or out of season. Stand up and back it in all men's sight With that for your only reason!
Nine hundred and ninety-nine can't bide The shame or mocking or laughter, But the Thousandth Man will stand by your side To the gallows-foot - and after!
"Get these Motherfucking Anumias out of my Motherfucking region!" - Noto, whilst operating heavy weaponry during the June 2016 Civil War
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Well said, Carrot.
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Well said, Carrot. Sometimes I wonder if the stuff I say actually makes sense, particularly at that length
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"Tell me, is there anything worn under the kilt?" "No, lassie, it's all in good working order!"
Motivations Desiderata ~ By Max Ehrmann Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love, for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy. - By Max Ehrmann The Thousanth Man ~ Rudyard Kipling 0NE man in a thousand, Solomon says. Will stick more close than a brother. And it's worth while seeking him half your days If you find him before the other. Nine hundred and ninety-nine depend On what the world sees in you, But the Thousandth Man will stand your friend With the whole round world agin you.
'Tis neither promise nor prayer nor show Will settle the finding for 'ee. Nine hundred and ninety-nine of 'em go By your looks, or your acts, or your glory.
But if he finds you and you find him, The rest of the world don't matter; For the Thousandth Man will sink or swim With you in any water.
You can use his purse with no more talk Than he uses yours for his spendings, And laugh and meet in your daily walk As though there had been no lendings.
Nine hundred and ninety-nine of 'em call For silver and gold in their dealings; But the Thousandth Man he's worth 'em all Because you can show him your feelings.
His wrong's your wrong, and his right's your right, In season or out of season. Stand up and back it in all men's sight With that for your only reason!
Nine hundred and ninety-nine can't bide The shame or mocking or laughter, But the Thousandth Man will stand by your side To the gallows-foot - and after!
"Get these Motherfucking Anumias out of my Motherfucking region!" - Noto, whilst operating heavy weaponry during the June 2016 Civil War
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Well said, Carrot.  Sometimes I wonder if the stuff I say actually makes sense, particularly at that length  Part of it did.
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Sometimes I wonder How carrot could ever make sense. It;s like dropping a quarter and having It land on its side statistically and logically it should never happen. Maybe this happened after he regenerated like a starfish. He also gains a new personality like the doctor. This personality is too articulate for carrot, *loads shotgun* There is only one way carrot *Bang* It only stings a lot carrot! *bang* considering im aiming a shotgun point blank on top of a carrot this may seem like overkill but this is for the good of us all carrot *Bang! Bang! Bang!* *pulls out minigun* FOR DEMACIA *Riddles hhim full of bullets* that was tiring
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I'm pretty sure that violates every clause in the Geneva Convention.
The intent isn't to use him, it is to have him and not use him... very deliberately and clearly not use him, but let everyone know that we could use him if we so wished but we don't want to use him... because everyone is so nice and we appreciate how nice everyone is... :evil:[/quote] cpt.carrot How I host a barbecue with cpt. carrot - Cpt.Carrot
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I do dabble in inter-dimensional rifts as well. Have you tried going to the void? I own real estate there. Oh! Don't do hell though. Without cell coverage (no cells in hell) you need to get a copy of the necronomicon from Cthulu but he wants item A. and to get A you need to trade for B which you get from another guy for C. One large fetch quest. Do you have vegan interdimensional tears?
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Now wasn't that a fun chapter! *looks around to see the audience has turned into shriveled up corpses, All roughly the size of an actual doll. You can see what looks to be dried blood which had previously been running from their eyes, mouth, nose, and ears. They have been dead for a long time.* good when you won Mar 16 2015, 03:23 PM Cpt.Carrot: That is a Fabrication of your twisted and Brilliant (  ) imagination Mar 16 2015, 03:26 PM Fortunado: oh good job patronizing me... but for not conceding anything I might have to send thanatos after you again to literally rip your soul from yo-- yeah you remember what happened. (X) The Kraken-Sloth War - Quote:
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Mar 17 2015, 11:38 PM
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Well said, Carrot.  Sometimes I wonder if the stuff I say actually makes sense, particularly at that length 
Part of it did.  Fair 'nough
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Sometimes I wonder How carrot could ever make sense. It;s like dropping a quarter and having It land on its side statistically and logically it should never happen. Maybe this happened after he regenerated like a starfish. He also gains a new personality like the doctor. This personality is too articulate for carrot, *loads shotgun* There is only one way carrot *Bang* It only stings a lot carrot! *bang* considering im aiming a shotgun point blank on top of a carrot this may seem like overkill but this is for the good of us all carrot *Bang! Bang! Bang!* *pulls out minigun* FOR DEMACIA *Riddles hhim full of bullets*  that was tiring
I don't know how to take that... I am articulate, I just prefer not to waste it in this place case it's limited.
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Drummer Captain Carrot!  "Though I try to cheer my comrades and be gay." HEM be sillyMy reputation & other quotes That's right Hodge-podge of stuff Some funny things that caught my attention - Lao-Tzu
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It is only when you see a mosquito landing on your testicles that you come to realize that there can be value in solving problems without using violence
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"Tell me, is there anything worn under the kilt?" "No, lassie, it's all in good working order!"
Motivations Desiderata ~ By Max Ehrmann Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love, for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy. - By Max Ehrmann The Thousanth Man ~ Rudyard Kipling 0NE man in a thousand, Solomon says. Will stick more close than a brother. And it's worth while seeking him half your days If you find him before the other. Nine hundred and ninety-nine depend On what the world sees in you, But the Thousandth Man will stand your friend With the whole round world agin you.
'Tis neither promise nor prayer nor show Will settle the finding for 'ee. Nine hundred and ninety-nine of 'em go By your looks, or your acts, or your glory.
But if he finds you and you find him, The rest of the world don't matter; For the Thousandth Man will sink or swim With you in any water.
You can use his purse with no more talk Than he uses yours for his spendings, And laugh and meet in your daily walk As though there had been no lendings.
Nine hundred and ninety-nine of 'em call For silver and gold in their dealings; But the Thousandth Man he's worth 'em all Because you can show him your feelings.
His wrong's your wrong, and his right's your right, In season or out of season. Stand up and back it in all men's sight With that for your only reason!
Nine hundred and ninety-nine can't bide The shame or mocking or laughter, But the Thousandth Man will stand by your side To the gallows-foot - and after!
"Get these Motherfucking Anumias out of my Motherfucking region!" - Noto, whilst operating heavy weaponry during the June 2016 Civil War
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Mar 17 2015, 11:50 PM
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Sommelier and sacrificer of Individuals To The Old Gods
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HES DELUSIONAL! BRING OUT THE HEAVY ARTILLERY
*pins carrot on wall bounded by mythral chains used to bind the titans.* now that you are secure. Here is a pleasant recording I saved of our last book reading. The words enough should cause your brain to burst into pieces. Im glad I recorded this session for when I read The malleus malleficarum and the ars goetia... Hope nothing gets loose
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I consider myself an idealist, mostly because realists are just pessimists who don't do anything. Check out the latest article from the EBC here! 11/12/15
These edges make me bleed! WHY! memories Geneva Convention - Kraken
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I'm pretty sure that violates every clause in the Geneva Convention.
The intent isn't to use him, it is to have him and not use him... very deliberately and clearly not use him, but let everyone know that we could use him if we so wished but we don't want to use him... because everyone is so nice and we appreciate how nice everyone is... :evil:[/quote] cpt.carrot How I host a barbecue with cpt. carrot - Cpt.Carrot
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*twitches* Why is there always someone wanting to eat me (  ) or severly injure me?
Fun for the whole family! I got deep sea friends - kraken
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- Fortunado
- Mar 16 2015, 05:24 AM
I do dabble in inter-dimensional rifts as well. Have you tried going to the void? I own real estate there. Oh! Don't do hell though. Without cell coverage (no cells in hell) you need to get a copy of the necronomicon from Cthulu but he wants item A. and to get A you need to trade for B which you get from another guy for C. One large fetch quest. Do you have vegan interdimensional tears?
I really like this guy
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we have much planning to do for you carrot. you have sealed your fate *begins reading necronomicon. The gates of hell open up go reveal tentacle-like horrors of the deep as they swell up from the grave and drag Cpt.Carrot kicking and screaming. He continues to try and hold on as the written inscriptions from the necronomicon reverberate and echo louder and louder in the sky. The terrors from the deep slowly drain both his willpower but sanity (points) and in a second it is over.* I am beginning to see a beautiful friendship svunbrink. 
Now wasn't that a fun chapter! *looks around to see the audience has turned into shriveled up corpses, All roughly the size of an actual doll. You can see what looks to be dried blood which had previously been running from their eyes, mouth, nose, and ears. They have been dead for a long time.* good when you won Mar 16 2015, 03:23 PM Cpt.Carrot: That is a Fabrication of your twisted and Brilliant (  ) imagination Mar 16 2015, 03:26 PM Fortunado: oh good job patronizing me... but for not conceding anything I might have to send thanatos after you again to literally rip your soul from yo-- yeah you remember what happened. (X) The Kraken-Sloth War - Quote:
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"Thank you for your many posts, Defender of Krakenism." -Kraken
William Farell, Priest Our Google, which art on servers, Hallowed be thy page; Thy domain come, Thy search be done, On Chrome as it is in the cloud. Give us this day our daily lolcats And forgive our trolling, As we forgive those who troll against us; And lead us not into spam, But deliver us from malware. RAMen.
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Rach
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Mar 18 2015, 12:17 PM
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At Least 5% Sugar
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I'm not saying that they are in competition, just that audio will always be less valuable than writing in NS particularly. Thus, we should be careful not to sink too much time in a program when the time could be better spent somewhere else more productively.
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Mousebumples
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Mar 22 2015, 05:24 PM
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If you give this mouse a cookie, she'll probably ask for some cheese.
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- Rach
- Mar 18 2015, 12:17 PM
I'm not saying that they are in competition, just that audio will always be less valuable than writing in NS particularly. Thus, we should be careful not to sink too much time in a program when the time could be better spent somewhere else more productively. Depends how you look at it. I'd argue that we've had more international interest in some of our recent audio ventures than we've had in our written Europeian publications. Just because someone views a thread doesn't mean they actually read or retained the knowledge. While I suppose someone could login to Mixlr to sit in the channel but not physically be there, that requires an extra step, and participation in the Mixlr chat is an additional form of engagement that we don't seem to get with written content on the NS forums.
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