The one place where I slightly disagree is writing vocalists off as non-musicians.
I didn't say that.
It's just that almost all the people trying to scam this contest are entering either a karaoke or acapella entry. If there is musical value there, and it doesn't have to be a stellar performance as much as we all like that, and they are not just singing for 20-seconds to scam some rewards, then they will be included, but if not they will be ignored.
That's why there will be exceptions. Trust me guys, Open Mic is going to get better because of this.
I'm not trying to exclude singers at all and value their contributions. I'm just pulling some weeds that are growing in this contest.
You're right, you didn't - didn't mean to put words in your mouth. Apologies for that. Over the first read it had certain implications maybe that I misinterpreted but I should've reread.
But regardless, I do agree with you anyways.
Yea, some people started thinking we were banning singers. But no, just scammers. LOL