There’s a video of Nuno Bettencourt where he asks the crowd something like, “how many guitarist out here”. Of course there is a loud cheer and he was all “ah i get it”… “you all are saying to yourself, ‘I can play that better.'” A funny joke and so true in guitar circles. I don’t know how many times I’ve heard guitarists talk smack about other players. A petty competitiveness that’s just part of the culture and I have to admit that I have participated from time to time.
YouTube Channel and TikTok Surprises
It’s been a year since I resurrected my YouTube channel, I’ve posted almost 300 videos. I was certain that the internet crossed with that guitarist sh@t talk, I would get some interesting comments. However, I’m pleasantly surprised how nice everyone has been. I was expecting a few cynical or negative comments but all I’ve received 100 percent positive posts; minus the bot comments….
“The idea is top notch This deserves recognition.” Makes no sense on a music post. SMH
TikTok, where there are countless trolls, I have received nothing but positive feedback. It’s refreshing and nice to see that the internet isn’t completely full of negative energy. I’m sure, if my channel gets more popular, I’ll get my fair share of negative comments. But that is a tradeoff I’m willing to make.
The Infamous Thumbs Down
Technically, getting a thumbs down on a post is negative feedback but it’s a right of passage of sorts. I even wrote a tongue and cheek post about receiving my first thumbs down. There are some posts where, I get it. It wasn’t that good and don’t blame them. There are other posts where, I’m like “What the?!?!” Either way, it’s interaction and I’m enjoying it all.
