The End to Controversy on the Internet
For the uninitiated, it can be difficult to understand why people love a cappella. Heck, even for those of us who do actively enjoy it, it can be difficult to put into words why we enjoy this art form so. While we’ll never have a truly comprehensive list of everything cool about a cappella, 200 Reasons to Love A Cappella is our best attempt at assembling a list of what makes it great.
Reason #171: The End to Controversy on the Internet
In the preceding edition of 200 Reasons to Love A Cappella, I discussed the benefits of Internet controversies because they demonstrate just how passionate, opinionated, and in informed the a cappella community can be.
Just the same, controversies over Facebook, Twitter, and the comments sections of web posts—particularly when they get drawn out and heated—have a tendency to get ugly, as people grow personal, digging skeletons out of closets, devolving into name-calling, and creating hard feelings.
Thus, one of the great joys of being an a cappella enthusiast on the Internet is the moment when controversy dissolves and we move on with our lives. The thing is, at its best, the a cappella community can be remarkable for how readily people support each other—sharing advice, sharing feedback, or just plain sharing each other’s music to broadcast it to a wider audience. When controversies settle into the background, the a cappella community has a tendency to bounce back, stronger for the experience.
I love it!