[microsound] anti-intellectualism

[Kim Cascone <kim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

there is a rampant anti-intellectualism displayed by people on this  
list who have somehow misjudged its purpose

the purpose of microsound is to foster philosophical discourse about  
digital music
not just weigh in on topics with personal opinions

there is a very important legacy in aesthetics of Marxist critique
[good place to start BTW is Macdonald Daly's -- 'A Primer in Marxist  
Aesthetics']
and I see no reason not to discuss the foundation of Marxist  
philosophy with other list members
in order for them to gain a better understanding and further engage  
in discussions that might include Marxist thought

I find that most of the anti-intellectualism on this list can be  
attributed one thing:
people's desire to turn the microsound list into a fanboy  
trainspotting list
because they would rather be 'entertained'
and don't want to challenged by philosophical discussions
because it is uncomfortable for them

if you want the fanboy sort of thing
I implore you to unsub from microsound and go start your own list on  
yahoogroups
there you will be free to announce your new mp3s, post software  
reviews, chat about all the cool new CD packaging
and send each other MySpace URL's
ad nauseam

I'm sorry to keep repeating this over and over but...
that is not why the founders started the microsound list

rigorous discussions on digital aesthetics are welcomed and  
encouraged here
you want fluff? go elsewhere