I figured I'd use the space here to say that yeah, there were very clear issues with the previous theme and a notable amount of grief came out because of that. I am sorry for this, and ideally for those who elected to not join because the theme was unappealing or difficult to find options for I hope that this new contest will be significantly easier (although I still do ultimately understand if the backlash and arguments surrounding what has happened has turned you off on joining altogether, I wish there was another way but I do not hold ill-will towards you).
In regards to the rules: And, in regards to theme:
ALBUM OPENERS
Notes:- The song you nominate should ideally be the first track on its given album. There will be some leniency granted which will be placed in a different note but in general, please try to go for the first (or close-to-the-first) track of an album.
- If possible, when submitting, it would be appreciated if I received a tracklist to the album, just so double-checking is easy.
- If you wish to nominate a track that fulfils the criteria but isn't technically the first track of its album, or if you want to nominate a track that isn't from an album, feel free to talk to me about it and give justification as to why you think it fits the theme of "album openers," and if the justification is strong enough I will grant leniency.
One more note, separate from the theme: a lot of grievance was aired at me personally for the previous theme, and while some of it was warranted because I did not think things through, I feel like what some people said went way over the line, to the point where my mental health was not in a great place. I particularly felt that the criticism and response from Emprexx Plush was handled in non-constructive and aggressive fashion, both in their statements in chat and in their decision to submit this as a "song" for the previous theme, and as such am barring them from participating in this round. I'm always open to feedback and appreciate the many people who politely and constructively helped me understand and deal with the flaws of my original concept. In this particular instance, however, the manner and method crossed the line and felt decidedly mean-spirited, so I'm opting to not stand for it.
Other than that, I have no issues, and people are free to sign up as they please. Slate is going to be wiped clean for submissions, so if anyone wants to submit something they submitted for the previous theme they're going to have to restate their submission, sorry.
(as always, people in italics have not signed up with a song yet — in addition, once I feel like it I'll put an official timer on submissions, although the first semifinal will be unlikely to go up anytime on or before the 16th my time, as a general statement)
Players:
1. Brackie
2. jimmydalad
3. Kotorikun
4. Laurels
5. Slam
6. Deamon
7. Jilly Shears
8. Maraoone
9. Frozen Smoke
10. Rugga
11. mk kilmarnock
12. TheLordofAwesome
13. Kermit
14. RC
15. Pancapples
16. Shiola
17. Dr. Freud
18. Pippi
19. CrossBowPig
20. Riki
21. Espi
22. Ohm
23. Skraal
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