7.9.11 Adam News & Info

I'm not stressing over Adam's Twitter silence. I don't feel entitled to communication from Adam. For me, it's not about what I want, or about feeling bored or pissy. I was thinking of his best interests, not about placating me or feeding fandom's addiction. It's about reaching the other 98 percent of fans who clicked "Follow" or "Like" and never returned to his page since then, who don't follow anyone else he follows and so never see his @ replies, who never search his name on Twitter or Google, who only see the news from him that shows up in their feed, and who never visit a message board and never think of him unless they hear his music or come across a message from/about him. He's had sporadic contact recently with those fans. I want him to do what feels right for him, including concentrating completely on his music and his personal life before things get crazy if that's what he needs or wants to do. Maybe he'll make more effective use of social media later--or not, whatever he chooses. It's certainly not the only, maybe not even the best, way to reach the public. I just think it's an easy, no-brainer way to do it. It's just another tool. For the impact it seems he wants to make with this new album (and as a still relative newcomer), I think he needs every tool in his arsenal. He's smart, so on second thought, I'm sure he'll tweet more often down the line, on his own timetable, when the creative process is over and marketing gears up. I guess I was just hoping--again for his sake, not because I'm personally anxious for tweets--that it would be a natural build and feel less like "promotion" because I think people are more receptive when they associate you in their mind with more than a link to purchase a single or buy concert tickets or to watch your latest music video. If you can develop a connection, bring a smile or a laugh or something thought-provoking or sexy into someone's life, or have them frequently think of you as cool or fascinating or just friendly, as a someone they "know" and dialogue with, then I think you have an advantage--at least in terms of getting their attention, which is the first step. I think there's a chance that people are more willing to support an artist in an enthusiastic grassroots way when they've developed/reignited ~feelings for that person. Maybe those associations won't happen until his next twenty tweets. Some people (like me) don't check Twitter daily so might miss his infrequent posts. Isn't there some marketing adage that consumers have to be exposed to a message X number of times before it begins to make an impression? That's why I want Adam to tweet--not 'cause I'm nosey or restless.

But it's only a suggestion into the void. I'm a fan and my only job is to enjoy, so from now on I'm just gonna wait for the fun stuff to start!