Read the post entitled 'Anyone else hate Sign?' and you'll see what I mean. I - as well as a few other members - was labelled as 'dumb' by the ever charming Dewmass simply because I stated that I preferred Emancipation over Lovesexy. This kind of arrogance and snobbery is what puts myself and many other fans off posting on this board. Since when has someones taste in Prince albums been a representation of their IQ? Now making that kind of judgement on someone based on something so trivial really is DUMB!

MattyJam said:

he's right. you're dumb. why? not for your musical tastes. but because you should know that SkletonKee will come on this thread and tell you that it's in the wrong forum
[This message was edited Fri Sep 20 14:42:13 PDT 2002 by Beast]

Well someone has to tell him he posted in the wrong forum - why not Skeltonkee?

Beast said:

LOL!

It was in this forum where the issue was raised and it is in this forum where the issue will remain.

Unless the mods go on an ego trip and move it.

Well I went back 5 pages & can't find this offensive post but you seem a little oversensitive if being called "dumb" has got you in such a dither. I've been called much worse so "dumb" seems trivial to me.
I think you need to get over your big pants.

There are several "musical snobs" on this site.Don't get upset about it.You're entitled to your own opinions,no matter who may disagree with you.

MattyJam said:

Be glad for snobs..it balances for the fact that some like Emanicipation over Lovesexy etc. Plus I think youre just saying some things for shock value etc. And what the heck is all this "thats why Im put off from posting" crap everyone is stating recently. People are that intimidated by words on a screen? Shit--if you want to praise junk like Emanipation etc then do it...but have the balls to stand your ground etc. And dont be so wishy washy as to boo hoo the expected backlash to cosmically stupid opinions. Defend them and be prpoud of them nevertheless..but dont start tripping making extra posts because obvious reactions were parlaywed on ya.

MattyJam said:

doesn't matter. he'll say it anyway.



now THAT you can count on. except they seem to be suspiciously absent lately.

Beast said:

WRONG FORUM!!! WRONG FROUM!!! WRONG MORUF!!!





so does that make me an org elitist because i keep pointing this out? :O

Hey, does "dewmass" sound like "dumbass?" Just wondering.

MattyJam said:

I do understand a little of what you say, but there is no need to worry. If someone disagrees with you, then rest safe in the knowledge that you are right. No one else can tell you what you like and don't like. They might be able to tell you what is technically better but that doesn't mean you have to like it more.

Don't forget though, Dewmass does seem to have an above average intelligence. That Prince albums as a football team thread was nothing short of genius!

rdhull said:

also, that someone would label the people who think he's dumb for liking Emancipation over Lovesexy must mean that he knows in his heart that Lovesexy is better, or he would say that they were just mean. to call them a snob shows that he too thinks their opinion is more valid, but he's just offended by their tone.

Hell, I'm fairly new to this site and I've gotten really interested in what U guys have had 2 say.

Now this shit. What the hell?

I respond 2 this guy saying that Lovesexy is a piece of shit apart from Anna stesia, Alphabet St + Glam Slam by telling him that in my opinion he is dumb by viewing Emancipation as a better record than SOTT or Lovesexy. What do I get? This shit...

What do people want here? - Opinions? oe people like this guy?

Am I a musical snob?
I don't like Backstreet Boys, well then yes.
I like and have supported this little guy all my life as well as other stuff that in my time has never been cool or hip like Beatles + Dylan - if that makes me a snob - Then Fuck the guy who started this shit + fuck the rest of ya...

I rest my dammed case

Beast said:

Agreed.

dewmass said:

Dewmass, you are a cool fucking cat. Dont worry what some crybaby who has no sense says..not that you were. Besides I fully admit in some aspects Im a music snob. I like crap too as well so I am allowed to have my snobbish moments.

tommyalma said:

Alexander Dumas

Dumbass - Shawshank Redemption

If anyone disagrees with me that Emancipation is better than either SOTT or Lovesexy, then you too must belong to this little band of people in need of Q Tips.

MattyJam said:

You are dumb! ...JUST KIDDING I say to ignore such stupidity. Now as for hating Sign...I'd say that's dumb!

Okay I did find the offending post and I must say never has so much been made over so little.
I beg the moderators to close & seal this post shut forever.
Why?
Because its DUMB!!!

People need to recognize that taste is individual. So what if I like Rave more than ATWIAD? The purpose of music is to enrich and fulfill. If someone is truly enriched and fulfilled by something, should it matter what it is?

Moonbeam said:

Now thats DUMB...

(Holds hand up to face, giggles a bit and then says)

Whatever man, please don't start a thread against me...

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dewmass said:

What? To suggest that taste is not uniform? I don't hold any hostility toward anyone here, but making people feel unwelcome because they hold a different opinion about something is silly.

I just realized this is "Everyone has lost their sense of humor Friday."
It explains a lot.

Moonbeam said:

This used to be Bart's job exclusively. Seems others have rushed in to take his place

dewmass said:

You don't pronounce the "s" in Dumas, dumbass. And picking on Moonbeam is dumb.

Moonbeam said:

I agree with you,Moonbeam.But at the same time,I can't understand why MattyJam is so upset by this.A person should stand behind their opinions and not worry about what somebody else thinks.I was bold enough to admit that I'm not too crazy about 'ATWIAD'...lol...and I also have many other unpopular opinions.I don't get upset or offended when somebody disagrees with me.

DavidEye said:

True, true again DavidEye! Rave is one of my top 10 Prince albums, and I catch a lot of flack for it. But it doesn't bother me. The music speaks for itself, in my opinion!

dewmass said:

Nothing dumb about it. Moonie is always astute, peaceful, states his opinions quite well and is very intelligent. His quote above couldn't be more accurate. Learn it. Live with it. Make it a part of your life...

Editing should be done in private...
[This message was edited Fri Sep 20 16:10:38 PDT 2002 by Supernova]

Moonbeam said:

I think that time he was joking.