This is all I’ve been talking about the whole time, but struggled to convey in text format. Digital applause. Not my own personal validation, which is how this all got misconstrued & misdirected.
What I’m questioning, or rather, boldly bringing to the forefront of our consciousness, is
what are the performance protocols are in this digital format?
- Upvotes can be nice, but aren’t really a form of applause because art isn’t about money and upvotes can be bought and sold in Steemit.
- comments could be considered applause because it’s a more genuine form of interaction like clapping is.
- resteem I guess is a bit like enthusiastic, fervent applause.
- honourable mentions I guess could be considered like a standing ovation.
- top 5 I guess could be like a standing ovation with an encore.
What do you guys think?
The dynamic between performer and audience, including all its tiers, has been a protocol or etiquette for thousands of years in the performing arts, which would be arrogant for us to ignore or dismiss, so it is important for us to establish how that etiquette plays out in this Steemit Open Mic digital arena.
I think that makes perfect sense, brother! In light of such, might I suggest to all of my musical brothers and sisters, and to all those who love music and follow the Open-Mic or any other online musical venue:
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