> 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
You should listen to a lot of different music and decide for yourself.
