I don't care if someone doesn't like the artists I like. Robin Thicke used to get dogged here. Robin Thicke is Robin Thicke. I like his music and just like you said, I'm not saying he is a genius or his songs are materpieces. He music makes me very happy and that's all I care about.

Vendetta1 said:

shit. i saw him live, and he damn near had ME wanting to throw my "panties" at him.

CHIC0 said:

I made Robin laugh at a concert last year because of the way I was acting in front row at a show while he was singing a sexy song. I kept sliding out of my seat onto the floor.

awesome thread. And I agree.

I used to be guilty of doing this myself here and I finally grew up. I may not get why someone like this or that artist but I am not going to call someone stupid or other negative connotation for liking an artist I don't like.

Vendetta1 said:

i went with my co-worker and though i like him and have his albums, i was wondering why all these women were going ape-shit.

then he starting singing and well i got a little moist.

ultimately, you listen to the music you listen to because you like it, not to please other people

BlaqueKnight said:

Regardless of what people think, there's no reason to shit on someone just because they like an artist you don't, or shit on the artist.

Also, just because someone's not technically talented doesn't mean I shouldn't like them, or people should consider them any less of a musician or artist. Music taste varies by person. I love David Byrne, but there are people who think he's a talentless hack who just half-sings through his songs. Guess what? That's their opinion, and I respect that. But they don't shit on me just because I like the man. All I'm asking is for people to respect the fact that people have individual tastes.

BlaqueKnight said:

Yeah, but if you don't like someone, why waste your time talking about them? I can understand saying you don't like them, but I don't get why people have to go out of their way to complain.

i'd like to add a couple other things:

when someone is listening to someone like say Britney Spears (obvious choice), or 'bubble gum' pop of the day...people assume that the listener is taking that as some kind of masterpiece. heaven forbid they just MIGHT be listening to it for fun. nothing more nothing less! if they think it's a masterpiece then to them it is. no one is right or wrong.
those "snobs" usually don't know much about music if they're putting that much effort into thinking people are having some kind of epiphany or revalation while listening to Britney, Jonas Brothers, or whatever they deem trash. i think for some of those "snobs" they think EVERYTHING has to be sooo deep and spiritual. everything has to be hard or thought provoking. perhaps they're lacking that in their life and need everything to be deep and meaningful. sometimes people need to listen to fluff or something just fun and uplifting without all the pretentiousnous. and guess what? IT'S OK. CALM DOWN!!

and yes..if all you fill your ear/brain with is 'fluff' then there might be a problem. lol.

during my time on this forum; i've made threads about classical music, world music, underground, jazz etc. and 99% of the time, those threads fade into the 10th or 100th page with little or no response. doesn't bother me. obviously pop music or hit radio is what is, oh what's the word... POPULAR around here. lol.

while online i usually listen to pop or something fun. it's candy. i have just as much music in my collection that i bet a lot of people here have either never heard of or would prefer not to discuss.
the thread as i understand it isn't about what is "good music and bad music", but why people act like anything that's not in their collection is shite and always feel the need to tell others it's shite!? maybe take time to think that that person listening to a peppy boy band or cheesy one hit wonder might need something fun to listen to.

unless the question is asked "What do you think about such artist", if i don't like them i usually don't post or pay much attetion. now if that question is asked, well then have at it. lol. i feel fortunate that i grew up with everyone in a household that had different musical tastes, worked in music stores for years, sang, played instruments, experienced all types of music in my life that i don't care what anyone thinks. if you don't like it fine. feel happy that you didn't contribute in supporting it. whatever. there's an entire universe of music out there. explore it.

and don't assume that because someone likes or posts about an artist a lot or one type of music that they don't know about much else.


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if you don't like someone, why waste your time talking about them? I can understand saying you don't like them, but I don't get why people have to go out of their way to complain.

Hands down,,,the best post in this thread

I think music, no matter what scale its on, triggers people differently. Thats the beautiful thing about human beings, we're def unpredictable,,,,and it kills any sign of redundancy

Ok, not to mention names or anything but when someone comes in saying Chico Debarge is a greater talent than Dionne Warwick, it goes beyond just letting people have their opinions. Some things need to be SHOT THE HELL DOWN!

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

You're itchin' to start some shit again, ain't ya? :

Ok, not to mention names or anything but when someone comes in saying Chico Debarge is a greater talent than Dionne Warwick, it goes beyond just letting people have their opinions. Some things need to be SHOT THE HELL DOWN!