I recently read an article in a book, about how forums and online communities spread 'negativity' and deviate us from what magic really is "a performing art". and after reading I agree to a slight extent.
On forums we generally discuss about the performance of gimmicks, the ratings on products such as cards, and which effects will make us a better magician and will give us the best reactions etc etc.
In actual fact what we really should be doing, is going out and trying out each effect, trying to find our personal style of performing and perfecting our effects until they can generate the results we want because ultimately Magic is about growth.
What do you think? Do you think that forums are a waste of time and distract us from what we are supposed to be doing?
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My opinion is as follows, Forums can be helpful, and in a way do help us to become better magicians, but also spreads negativity, here are a few of my pet peeves.
1) Avoid stupid posts such as "What do you think of Brian Tudor" because seriously..why does it matter?
2) Cut the negative attitude. If you don't like another persons flourishing/magic style, state ways that they can improve and not give idiotic comments like "I didn't like that, you suck". A rule of thumb is...If you can't do it better, don't give criticism.
3) Know that everyone has different opinions, and that there are two sides of the argument. So many people on forums are so thick in the head, that they can't accept other peoples opinions on a subject.
4) Don't waste time looking for re-assurance, because generally you won't find it, just go out there and do it!
-DL
On forums we generally discuss about the performance of gimmicks, the ratings on products such as cards, and which effects will make us a better magician and will give us the best reactions etc etc.
In actual fact what we really should be doing, is going out and trying out each effect, trying to find our personal style of performing and perfecting our effects until they can generate the results we want because ultimately Magic is about growth.
What do you think? Do you think that forums are a waste of time and distract us from what we are supposed to be doing?
..........................
My opinion is as follows, Forums can be helpful, and in a way do help us to become better magicians, but also spreads negativity, here are a few of my pet peeves.
1) Avoid stupid posts such as "What do you think of Brian Tudor" because seriously..why does it matter?
2) Cut the negative attitude. If you don't like another persons flourishing/magic style, state ways that they can improve and not give idiotic comments like "I didn't like that, you suck". A rule of thumb is...If you can't do it better, don't give criticism.
3) Know that everyone has different opinions, and that there are two sides of the argument. So many people on forums are so thick in the head, that they can't accept other peoples opinions on a subject.
4) Don't waste time looking for re-assurance, because generally you won't find it, just go out there and do it!
-DL