Is there something like a "why tag my files with MusicBrainz data?" doc that goes into the benefits? (MBIDs, constantly improving data, performance & work info, etc)
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CallerNo6
If there is one, I can't remember coming across it.
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Clint
i dunno, but add "not looking incompetent to people viewing your scrobbles"
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CallerNo6
other people can see my scrobbles? akk!
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CallerNo6
oh, wait, I don't have any scrobbles. crisis averted.
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Freso
CallerNo6: Maybe making such a document would be an alright GCI task? Research/documentation. :)
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Freso
And I'm sure sampsyo would appreciate such a doc too.
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Freso
(I mean, it isn't a rare question in #beets for someone to ask why its coupled so tightly with MB when they just want to use e.g., Discogs as a source.)
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Freso
It might even be good for a beets blog post.
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sampsyo
+1!
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CallerNo6
+ another 1
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CallerNo6
Ideally, this would lead into "why should I make my music player MB-aware?"
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CallerNo6
well, player or library
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chaoss
Hello, I am adding a new artist, and I am not sure how to find the IPI code for an artist. I have found the artist, but there is no IPI number, only their works.
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Freso
chaoss: Not all artists have IPIs.
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chaoss
Thank you, so I should leave a blank space then?
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Freso
Don't be afraid to leave fields blank/empty if you can't find the information. "If in doubt, leave it out." – as I usually say.
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Freso
chaoss: Are you a GCI student?
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chaoss
Thank you very much! Yes, indeed I am. My second task.
