On Jul 4, 3:27 pm, Nil <rednoise+n...@REMOVETHIScomcast.net> wrote:
> On 04 Jul 2008, Flinstoneyerfired <mmu...@onlink.net> wrote in
> alt.guitar:
>
> > Yeah, Nil, but you know what they say about opinions- if an
> > opinion is not substantiated by what informs it, it's not invalid,
> > but it's just not worth very much in a meaningful discussion. If
> > someone won't substantiate their opinion articulately, they're
> > either trying to push buttons or they're simply not well-informed
> > enough to articultae what they mean. It doesn't affect what you
> > value one iota, unless you let it. It's just noise- filter it out!
>
> Yeah, you're right. I've made my point and I doubt if it makes any
> difference to anyone, so I'm about done. It's funny, people discuss
> things face-to-face and often come to understanding, agreement or
> compromise. But I can hardly recall anyone admitting to changing their
> mind or position after a newsgroup "conversation." In forums like this,
> most people are just talking to hear themselves talk. Very little
> listening going on.
Actually, that's not true- at least not AFAIC- I'm much more inclined
to listen to FZ again bearing in mind what you guys have said, because
I respect your opinions on stuff here and maybe I need to see if I'm
missing something you guys are into. I'm not saying my opinion will
change, but I like to keep informing my opinions and don't really
enjoy being dismissive about any music. I believe there is something
to appreciate in every piece of music that exists. If I sound like a
loony, I apologize.
Mike
