Six Questions with BornTalent on The Golden CD Treasure Hunt

[Jenny]

I'm looking forward to this hunt! Great Sounding

Here is a Six Questions with BornTalent telling us all more! Enjoy!

mysteriouswritings.com/six-questions-with-borntalent-creator-of-the-golden-cd-armchair-treasure-hunt/

[GeneticBlend]

I saw if you pay extra, you can get the lyrics, which is really where the clues are. I guess that saves you time from straining to listen and then writing out the words.

But then I saw that you can get a 15 minute skype call with the author/musician to ask questions. THAT is a HUGE turn-off for me. I don't care for the idea of those who have more money to spend, can ask private questions.

I understand the need to make money for the prize pool, but as far as I'm concerned, that doesn't keep it a level playing field.

I try to support almost ALL of the treasure hunts that come along by purchasing them and participating in them. I was excited to find out about a music-based hunt, but after reading the details, I think I am going to skip this one.

[borntalent]

Thanks Jenny... I really appreciate the interview, and love the write up.

GeneticBlend: It is not a skype call to give out extra clues. Anytime I decide to give out a hint.. it will be publicly on my site, youtube, and here on this thread. The purpose of the skype call is comparable to a "drop" (music world) or "autograph" type thing. I have gotten emails from fans of my music over the years wanting to talk, discuss music, give them a shoutout/drop (ex: Hi.. this is Born Talent and I am listening to my buddy (enter name) on so and so station), ask non-specific questions such as Jenny did in the interview, etc.. It's a way to give back while also earning more money for the prize pot. I am not giving out any clue specific hints. If anything, being on this forum would be more of an advantage as I see you guys often ask questions of authors... and I will be on here. Again, I will never answer something "specific" to a clue, but if someone asks something that I feel should be said .. I will post up here and publicly.

PS: This is my first hunt.. so if this is something someone else brings up... I'm more than open to eliminating that option.  But be assured, I would never give someone a hint that I would not share with everyone.  I want a completely even playing field.

[GeneticBlend]

Thanks for addressing that and making it clear. It is very much appreciated. As per your website, it sounded as though you would be answering private questions about the hunt.

It is good to get issues such as that out in the open so that there will be no misunderstanding.

[borntalent]

I actually just got rid of that option. I looked at it from your point of view and it could look that way that someone is "buying info"... so I got rid of it all together.
thanks.

[GeneticBlend]

From a treasure hunter's perspective, I think removing that option was probably a good move. Hunters would be suspicious of any private conversations that were "bought". You would just be setting yourself up for disaster.

Thanks.

[dianaprince]

I just ordered the USB with lyrics! Can't wait to start working on this one!