| After this sad announcement, I've revisited Earbits. I love the listening experience as I did before. Sure some technical details where a show stopper for me, i.e. no email account, gamification/social currency had no effect on me and the lack of a proper mobile app. But I overcame those obstacles: I’ve created a Facebook account for Earbits and I was automatically recording the playlists during the day so I could listen to them during my commute. I think that the loneliness was far more important.
I never met or connected with other users that were listening Earbits too (I’m in London, UK).
Maybe the traditional listening radio experience was missing; with a DJ, a voice, a brand (Earbits) we can stick on.
It’s one thing asking people to connect with an artist, but clearly it’s another to create an Earbits community. That said I’ve discovered : - extraordinary artists It’s one thing to help listeners to discover new artists, it’s another to help them to discover good new artists! To me that’s the curation miracle :-) - extraordinary founders I’ve been inspired by your journey like no other. I really wish you the best for the aftermath of 16 June. :-) Thanks again for all the work you’ve done. |