Re: [bomp] FORWARD: I am possibly not "cool enough" for The Music Machine...

["BlackMonk" <BlackMonk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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From: <RedFabian@nc.rr.com>
To: <bomp@xnet2.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 7:58 PM
Subject: [bomp] FORWARD: I am possibly not "cool enough" for The Music 
Machine...


>
> Hi Gang,
>
> I always liked The Music Machine, and I still do. But apparently, they 
> don't think I am cool enough to be "friends" with them on MySpace. An 
> explanation is in order. In early August, I spotted The Music Machine on 
> MySpace. Of course, liking them, I decided to submit a "friendship 
> request" on their MySpace page. Since early August, my "friendship 
> request" was always pending. This happened on three separate occasions of 
> resubmitting a "friendship request." Yesterday morning, I decided to email 
> them to find out why. To make a long story short, they replied back. And 
> it looks as if I am not cool enough for them. What the fuck? Take a look 
> at the email I recieved from Sean Bonniwell.
>

Well, you might not be, but it sounds like he just wants people to include 
the Music Machine in the music list or mention them somewhere on the profile 
before adding them.

His choice, but it doesn't really matter. I'm evidently not cool enough to 
have the Television Personalites as a friend, but I got over it.


> Happy Holidays!
> Melvin Little
>
>
> FROM SEAN BONNIWELL::::::>>>>>>>>
>
> Melvin -- 
> First let me say your interest and support is highly valued and very much 
> appreciated -- as is the fact that you took the time to 'message' your add 
> request (would that more would do so, as personal contact allows for the 
> courtesy of an explanation).
>
> While the BMM profile is owned and operated primarily by me, it represents 
> all members -- past & present -- of the Music Machine, our various Record 
> labels, and associated representatives. As such, certain policy guidelines 
> have been agreed to and are in place (with no personal judgements endorsed 
> and/or intended).
>
> Due to the unlimited number of 'Friends' allowed (many have multiple 
> thousands), its been decided (by the aforementioned committee) that:
>
> 2. The MM or BMM (preferably) must appear in some form or fashion within 
> the requesting profiler's page.
>
> This may seem arrogant and/or unduly presumptuous, but you'd be amazed by 
> how quickly "fans" of the MM (who tout the Fuzztones and other imitators 
> as "garage rock originators") become insulted by this fair, simple (and 
> historically noted) acknowledgement. As an aficionado of the genera, we're 
> hopeful you agree...
>
> Sincerely grateful for the privilege;
> Respectfully,
> Sean Bonniwell
>
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