Quote Originally Posted by Czech. Republic
Might I start by saying that this is a very brave thread to make, even if it did get a little personal eventually. This was always going to turn in to a controversial issue, but at least there's some good debate mixed in there as well.
Honestly, I wish people would make threads like this more often. But current board rules don't allow too many topics that spawn flamers. It keeps the boards more interesting, but since these forums are not owned by me, I can't really make those changes. It's much better to have threads like this than "What did you have for breakfast?"

I knew right before I made this topic that I would not only step on some toes, I would nail them down. But I don't really see it as too controversial, many people think I'm against rock/alternative, yet many of them fail to read some of my posts. I'm more of a rock fan than rap.

I'm glad more of the recent comments in this thread signified that rap isn't all about hoes and <img src=http://forums.eyesonff.com/images/smilies/rpg_009.gif><img src=http://forums.eyesonff.com/images/smilies/rpg_009.gif><img src=http://forums.eyesonff.com/images/smilies/rpg_009.gif><img src=http://forums.eyesonff.com/images/smilies/rpg_009.gif>, and rappers do have bands and lead singers of bands are no better "singers" than rappers, for the most part.

What's frustrating of all is how people never see your implied intent. Like when I say "You can say that rock is repetitive too", they think I mean all bands. I thought many of the people here were old enough to know that the implied meaning is that "most" is repetitive...but whatever, 90% of all people never fully understand what others are saying.

Lastly, people should read what I posted in my Rants section on my website. It tells you all you need to know about my views, because maybe my frustration didn't portray them very well. But I get the feeling that once people read what I've said on my website and understand what I mean, you'll agree.

*Snip* That bit would have been better as a PM instead of a post. Although no one has asked you for one, if you know that you shouldn't have posted it publically, then an apology whould have been the correct thing to do in any case. ~ Leeza