Guidelines for this forum

• Most certainly: honest and unbiased feedback. Thats's what this forum is for.  No hand-holding, clique-forming or back-scratching is allowed!  Members may give useful reviews on all aspects of your new song.  Anything from the song content and arrangement through to recording quality.  Don't take what people say as a given; it is merely their opinion, but everyone's opinion is valuable.  If many people agree on the same thing, then it is probably the case. 
• Don't take exception to what anyone says.  If you receive comments from someone you don't know, you may choose to weigh the comments up against that person's own songwriting and production capabilites by checking out their own songs.  You will probably value that person's opinion more if you respect their own work.  Above all else, it is important that anyone may post their opinions or review without fear of reprisal.  If you don't agree with someone's opinion, just ignore it.  One bad opinion isn't the end of the world.
• Don't expect ratings or nominations on your song.  Members may give still them if they feel the song really warrants it, but this forum is the place to post if you feel the song isn't quite ready, and people will tell you if they think it is.  It is not the place for hollow praise.  If your track can be improved upon, it is surely better to refine it before you release it properly, so it can achieve a higher chart position.
• If there are any specific areas in which you'd like feedback, its a good idea if you mention them.  For instance, if the track is fully constructed but you aren't sure if its mastered properly, request feedback on that point.  Or if you're not sure if the vocals are loud enough, ask for comments on that.

• When artists/bands post their new or unfinished works in this forum they are only after honest views.  There is no need to just post to tell a friend that their track is great.  Its probably best save that praise for when they post the track in the New MP3s section.  Instead you are encouraged to tell them where you think there is room for improvement, no matter how small.  You don't need to be harsh, but you are encouraged to be fair.
• If the track is labelled as a Work In Progress (or WIP), or linked from this forum, it probably not a good idea to rate or nominate the track unless you feel it is beyond improvement.  Otherwise, that track may end up in the chart before it is ready and the artist/band may miss a chance at greater chart glory.

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