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Popular opinion makes sense but is it sensible... ...to agree with majority rule when it comes to Prince?
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No way. Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
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pejman said: I agree and disagree.
For example, Pej?  | |
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Anji said: ...to agree with majority rule when it comes to Prince?
Of course not "Climb in my fur." | |
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rdhull said: Anji said: ...to agree with majority rule when it comes to Prince?
Of course not But why, Rd?  | |
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Anji said: rdhull said: Anji said: ...to agree with majority rule when it comes to Prince?
Of course not But why, Rd? get that carrot away from me  "Climb in my fur." | |
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rdhull said: Anji said: rdhull said: Anji said: ...to agree with majority rule when it comes to Prince?
Of course not But why, Rd? get that carrot away from me It's a parsnip actually. | |
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Anji said: ...to agree with majority rule when it comes to Prince?
 How do you mean, Anji?... | |
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Anji said: pejman said: I agree and disagree.
For example, Pej? Well if your into popularity and always agree then those that think like you will think it's sensible...but some aren't into popularity therefore they don't always agree with the ones that always do...make sense? -------------------------------------------------
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We can analyze this to no end but if the general public isn't interested in Prince, then they aren't interested in Prince. End of story. That's life. | |
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BelleBeyond said: Anji said: ...to agree with majority rule when it comes to Prince?
How do you mean, Anji?...My responses really depend on what y'all think. You wanna freestyle, Belle?
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Tom said: We can analyze this to no end but if the general public isn't interested in Prince, then they aren't interested in Prince. End of story. That's life.
If, as you say, the general public aren't interested in Prince these days, I can see why. However, the question is whether it is sensible for them to do so, or for you to side with such thoughts?
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pejman said: Anji said: pejman said: I agree and disagree.
For example, Pej? Well if your into popularity and always agree then those that think like you will think it's sensible...but some aren't into popularity therefore they don't always agree with the ones that always do...make sense? What you been drinkin' Pej? | |
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Anji said: pejman said: Anji said: pejman said: I agree and disagree.
For example, Pej? Well if your into popularity and always agree then those that think like you will think it's sensible...but some aren't into popularity therefore they don't always agree with the ones that always do...make sense? What you been drinkin' Pej? More like what haven't I been drinking yet? Countdown for the weekend. I'll bet after the second I can give you a tangible answer...  -------------------------------------------------
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A tangible, popular opinion...
* Prince is weird and has lost touch with the world that surrounds him. 
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Another tangible, popular opinion...
* Prince's funk doesn't quite cut like it used to.  | |
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Yet another tangible, popular opinion...
* Prince doesn't make music for radio anymore.  | |
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Anji said: BelleBeyond said: Anji said: ...to agree with majority rule when it comes to Prince?
How do you mean, Anji?...My responses really depend on what y'all think. You wanna freestyle, Belle? Musically...No, I don't think it makes much sense at all, really. I do believe that there are probably many more people in the general public who would appreciate Prince for his artistry then do, actually, if it were not for following the fold, so to speak...in 'making' Prince 'un-popular'... And, if that's supposed to be a good thing, I disagree with that as well, I suppose... | |
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The sensible thing would be for people to educate themselves.
Then we'd live in a culture where quality was respected over the superficial. Radio would sound completely different. The best selling books wouldn't be pulp fiction. Television wouldn't be filled with bug-eating shows. And you'd actually be able to see an intelligent film in a theater with comfortable seats and great sound.
And no, I’m not a non-conformist who thinks that everything that’s popular is bad, in fact some of it is quite good. But a good deal of what happens in the mainstream is mediocrity when compared to what has to happen outside the mainstream due to market forces. Call it elitist if you so desire, but everyone has a brain, it's just that some have no interest in putting theirs to use. We're all ignorant on countless topics, so I'm referring to everyone when I talk of gaining knowledge before you speak or spend your money.  [This message was edited Fri Apr 25 12:52:58 PDT 2003 by Brendan] | |
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Brendan said: The sensible thing would be for people to educate themselves.
This is too interesting a thought to leave untouched, Brendan. Is it actually the case that they have no interest in developing themselves or that they have not been shown enough interest by others in developing those characteristics within themselves?
Then we'd live in a culture where quality was respected over the superficial. Radio would sound completely different. The best selling books wouldn't be pulp fiction. Television wouldn't be filled with bug-eating shows. And you'd actually be able to see an intelligent film in a theater with comfortable seats and great sound.
And no, I’m not a non-conformist who thinks that everything that’s popular is bad, in fact some of it is quite good. But a good deal of what happens in the mainstream is mediocrity when compared to what has to happen outside the mainstream due to market forces. Call it elitist if you so desire, but everyone has a brain, it's just that some have no interest in putting theirs to use. We're all ignorant on countless topics, so I'm referring to everyone when I talk of gaining knowledge before you speak or spend your money.
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Anji said: Brendan said: The sensible thing would be for people to educate themselves.
This is too interesting a thought to leave untouched, Brendan. Is it actually the case that they have no interest in developing themselves or that they have not been shown enough interest by others in developing those characteristics within themselves?
Then we'd live in a culture where quality was respected over the superficial. Radio would sound completely different. The best selling books wouldn't be pulp fiction. Television wouldn't be filled with bug-eating shows. And you'd actually be able to see an intelligent film in a theater with comfortable seats and great sound.
And no, I’m not a non-conformist who thinks that everything that’s popular is bad, in fact some of it is quite good. But a good deal of what happens in the mainstream is mediocrity when compared to what has to happen outside the mainstream due to market forces. Call it elitist if you so desire, but everyone has a brain, it's just that some have no interest in putting theirs to use. We're all ignorant on countless topics, so I'm referring to everyone when I talk of gaining knowledge before you speak or spend your money.
. [This message was edited Fri Apr 25 13:02:34 PDT 2003 by Anji] I think you just nailed it with your latter thought. In addition, we've all lacked confidence in some area of our lives and have just gone along with the majority because it was "cool" or it was the path of least resistance. It isn't easy to stand out on your own, but with practice it becomes quite natural. If more people were encouraged and indeed inspired to use their brain at an early age and more stood out on their own the marketing world would be turned upside down and inside out in very short order. | |
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Brendan said: Anji said: Brendan said: The sensible thing would be for people to educate themselves.
This is too interesting a thought to leave untouched, Brendan. Is it actually the case that they have no interest in developing themselves or that they have not been shown enough interest by others in developing those characteristics within themselves?
Then we'd live in a culture where quality was respected over the superficial. Radio would sound completely different. The best selling books wouldn't be pulp fiction. Television wouldn't be filled with bug-eating shows. And you'd actually be able to see an intelligent film in a theater with comfortable seats and great sound.
And no, I’m not a non-conformist who thinks that everything that’s popular is bad, in fact some of it is quite good. But a good deal of what happens in the mainstream is mediocrity when compared to what has to happen outside the mainstream due to market forces. Call it elitist if you so desire, but everyone has a brain, it's just that some have no interest in putting theirs to use. We're all ignorant on countless topics, so I'm referring to everyone when I talk of gaining knowledge before you speak or spend your money.
. [This message was edited Fri Apr 25 13:02:34 PDT 2003 by Anji] I think you just nailed it with your latter thought. In addition, we've all lacked confidence in some area of our lives and have just gone along with the majority because it was "cool" or it was the path of least resistance. It isn't easy to stand out on your own, but with practice it becomes quite natural. If more people were encouraged and indeed inspired to use their brain at an early age and more stood out on their own the marketing world would be turned upside down and inside out in very short order. | |
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Yes, it's sensible.
Be a robotic zombie. What have you got to lose? Eh? This post not for the wimp contingent. All whiny wusses avert your eyes. | |
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