What You Can Do For Our Local Underground Scene
By: Ian Masters
Congratulations and thank you for frequenting Organized Mayhem. By now you should know that we appreciate and accept all view points on this site. We go out of our way to cater to the needs of our artists, and we care deeply about each and every one of you.
Organized Mayhem began as a “social project” between Travis and I. We knew we were different from the majority of our peers. We dreamed of having a place where we could revel in that difference. We dreamed of having a place to critique, discuss, share, and analyze our thoughts, art, and beliefs with others like us.
Well, as one might not be surprised by being familiar with Oak Glen High School, there was no such place. This did not discourage us, it instead made us realize that we had a great opportunity. We took it upon ourselves to create such a place and Organized Mayhem was born. It became a sanctuary for art. It became what we had always dreamed of having.
Organized Mayhem has come a long way since then, but the goal is still the same. Organized Mayhem is here for all, and it has helped many people (none as much as us). Anyone who knows Travis and I knows that we would do anything we could for another person in our shoes. “Peace, Love, Empathy” as Kurt Cobain put it.
Now Organized Mayhem is growing rapidly. This is no surprise to us, due to the need and demand that it has filled. However, we see the overwhelming potential and this is where you come in.
At this moment you may be thinking, “What the hell can I do? I just post my work” This is my point exactly. Each person is able to do something, some just aren’t sure what to do.
A few simple things you can do are:
Tell Your Friends- This tried and true method may sound a little cliché, but why not mention OM to a friend you think may be interested. This method can get rolling quickly when a friend, tells a friend, tells a friend.
Place a Link to OM in you AIM Info or on a Message Board- Another simple thing one can do to spread the word is to place links to the site online. AIM profiles and Message Board signatures are two high-traffic spots to do this
For the more motivated:
Email:- Ever get an annoying email from a “Cut Rate Mortgage Company”? Everyone has. Most of them are chain spam mail. These companies send their messages out to hundreds of email addresses at once. When you receive one of these messages the addresses are all displayed. Instead of becoming annoyed, look at the possibilities. These companies have just given you a pile of viable addresses to send the OM message to.
Flyers / Other Advertising- Going someplace with huge crowds, such as a concert or a football game? Write up some quick flyers. You can either hand them out to people or place them in bathrooms or post them. I did this recently, at Rolling Rock Town Fair 5 and the site received a noticeable amount of traffic.
Remember, we don’t expect or demand anyone to do anything. We just want to capitalize on the huge amount of potential OM possesses at this moment, and give some suggestions about what willing contributors can do. Anything you do will be appreciated more than we could ever say. Don’t do it for us, do it for you, your art, and the principles that OM stands for.
The dissident himself,
Ian Masters