What are you guys talking about? I don't remember saying much about band in a box. I am all for using whatever gets you writing and get your ideas flowing. Band in a Box is something some people use and do fine, just like Masterwriter and all those other programs. Each have their own usage. I don't particularly care for it as an end result tool and think that songs should be demoed properly at the right time. But up until then, you do whatever you need to.
And yes, Kevin, Open mic is supposed to be for unfinished works. I don't think I have ever told any of you NOT to use whatever works for you. I believe I always talk about Activity, being the most important thing. If band in a Box helps you, go for it.
I think what I am talking about is for web sites and things that represent you to people that don't know you, not as much for this particular web site. For that I would suggest sounding more professional.
I think that is what I've always talked about. And doing things like that for pitch purposes.
MAB