But Ian, you are posting this statement on soulsource, & 'soulsource' IS all about the 'scene'. It's a scene that is full of all different types of people, from all types of walk of life. You'll never be able to change peoples minds & beliefs, you know that. Surely it's better to accept it for how it is.
I know you've invested a huge sum of money in this dvd venture, plus a mountain of hours. But at the end of the day, that was your choice. Now you're looking to recoup your outlay, you are obviously under pressure to do so, the result being all this pent-up HATE that you are displaying. Carry on like this & you'll make yourself ill.
Look, if your product is as good as you imply it is, then it will sell, end of story. But you must face facts it wont be everyones cup of tea, & the sooner you come to terms with that the better. Stop going off on one if someone doesn't turn round & complement it.
But when you come out with a line such as "I love Northern Soul music but I phucking HATE the scene", well, think about it, what does that sound like to all us lot reading it. Will it be a case of when you've recouped your 80k, or however much it is, that you'll just walk away yet again? I honestly hope not, because you were an important part of this 'scene'. But somehow, hand on heart, I think you will.
Be happy,
pottsy