The Game, ver. 2

Well, a year passed since The Game was begun. A new friend of mine (Matt) suggested we do something like the now-defunct Game. I thought it was a great idea, so here we are. These are the modified rules:

1. Goal
   It's impossible for one person, single-handed, to expose himself to all the good music out there. Through a partnership, two people have a better chance of finding music they truly love, while at the same time diversifying their musical tastes.
   
   
2. Concept
   Each player will send the other a single MP3, exposing the recipient to either (a) a new artist, or (b) an unknown song from an artist the recipient has heard of but is not familiar with.
   
   
3. Frequency
   Weekly. There is no specified interval, but the file must be accessible within the week.
   
   
4. Transmission
   FTP, HTTP... Whatever protocol both participants deem apropriate. (We're using a MyPlay locker at the moment, because Matt's computer refuses to do FTP for some reason he has yet to fully comprehend.)
   
   
5. Unique Artist
   Multiple MP3s from the same artist within six months are invalid, with one exception: if the recipient doesn't like a song (if it receives less than a +1 rating), two more chances are allowed before the artist is retired. Once retired, an artist cannot be resurrected.
   
   
6. Scoring
   
   • (+3) The choice blows you away. You can no longer imagine living life without this song. A plus three denotes extreme excellence.
   • (+2) The choice is really great. You definitely want to hear more from the artist.
   • (+1) The choice is good. You like the song and may be interested in other songs by the same artist.
   • (0) The choice is all right. The song doesn't evoke any sort of emotion one way or the other.
   • (-1) The choice is bad. You don't like the song.
   • (-2) The choice is very bad. The song gives its genre a bad name. Just this side of terrible.
   • (-3) The choice is abhorrent. You are insulted that artist wasted 3-6 minutes of your life, and you'll probably end up suing someone for damages.
   • (-4) If a player misses a week, they are penalized with four demerits.
   
   Justifications for scoring are always required.
   
   
7. Amending the Rules
   This may occur as the game progresses, but only at the agreement of both players.
   
   

Special Format Key

Soundtracks

Comedy

Under 1:00