OK, based on these last few posts and some further comments I got via phone calls and PMs I guess there are people paying attention and I will return to posting here.
But seriously guys comments in this thread can be short and sweet saying that you tried the album and liked it (streaming is a great way to sample things you see here, or even just a
to say you like that music or artist.
The posts don't have to be elaborate, but any acknowledgement at all will at least let me and anyone else who posts here know that people are at least paying attention.
Of course in my mind the best kind of follow-up post is one that says "if you liked that you might want to check out this......."
In my mind the best part of this thread is learning from other people's musical experience and using those hints to broaden my own musical horizons and enjoyment.
Because in the end, although we all like to play with gear, isn't the bottom like of this hobby the enjoyment of music in the home?