MTV - Real Music or Just Mainstream?

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I'm new here and I don't want to step on anyone's toes. But, since that's what this site is based on, let me start stompin'.

Over the years, MTV has grown in popularity to an international fan base. My question is this: do you think MTV still features new and cutting edge music and talented artists? Or, do you think MTV has limited itself to Pop stars, not-so-hard rock, and second-rate rap?

My thoughts: Every once in a while, an artist is featured on MTV that (I think) shouldn't be there. There are two main reasons for not being on MTV:

#1. The artist is too good that the 14 year-olds watching MTV won't understand your talent.

#2. The artist is too bad, but can only survive because of their "generic" behavior (ie "bling Bling" rappers, "Love rock" bands, "boy bands" etc.)

You should be there if you are strictly pop, one hit wonder. MTV will make you into a star, based on one video. If you're lucky, which most aren't, you might survive.

MTV, in my opinion, has horrible long term effects on the artist. It squeezes the creative juice out of you and then tosses you away when demand is down.