by xjsb125 » 1/30/2009, 5:58 pm
Geez, I'm glad I didn't have a stressful day at work. I don't know that this should have been split off, since I thought that myself, Neil, and Lando were all heading towards being on the right page. Now there is more chaos. Fighting breeds fighting. I think I said that somewhere, but not before stealing it from someplace else. Sarah and Saman did what they thought was best in my absence. Please don't fault them for that. I actually like the title because it sums up the topic at hand. I can see both sides of the argument about it, but I think it fits. I'll try and work backwards here.
Brian, agreed with part of what Neil said, no need to kiss ass. You don't have a dog in this fight, or car in this race, I think the latter is for you, but thank you for stating your opinion. I probably will make the decisions that I think are best, and that are in the interest of keeping peace on the board.
I make mistakes from time to time, and if I'm called out on them I'll man up and admit it. Hopefully I've established that in the last day. Laurel stated their is a hierarchy here, and I would say that is true, and has been for a long time now. I am absolutely more partial to those of us out on the East side, probably because I have met most all of them in person, and have had great experiences with them all. On the other hand, I have yet to meet any of you from Alberta/Saskatchewan/Minnesota in person. I have no real idea what you are like on the other side of the screen. Hopefully someday I get to. I've also never met Sarah or Saman. I think that lack of personal bonding alienates to a degree. So we feel that friendship on a different level, and naturally feel inclined to defend our buddies until the end. I'll probably always feel more inclined to side with those I'm close to, just as Laurel will feel inclined to side with Lando (as an example).
Neil, you misspelled pedestal. I thought one of the girls would have caught that. You're slipping!
On the subject of criticizing OLP, your opinion is welcome. I think it would be taken better if some of the comments broke down exactly what it is that isn't liked about the song, instead of general comments. Do you not like the lyric structure, the guitar, Raine's voice, the drums, is Duncan's hair getting too thin and no one really wants to say something about it, etc? Pointing the blame at Bob Rock and saying the Mike was the reason they lost what they had is a tired and worn out argument. Not a single one of us sat in on those sessions where the music was made, or sat with them in front of Sony, so it's not a fair method of assessing blame. The evidence seems to point in that direction, but no one will know for sure. In short, make your criticism, but please break down your case so everyone can understand.
If any of you have personal issue with someone else, please, please, use the private message system and duke it out there, or have rational discussion about the problem. I can't read what you say in PM, nor can anyone else. There you don't have to worry about having your stuff deleted or moved. Don't take it to the point of harassing the other person. Talk it out like the adults that all of you are, with the exception of Shanae and Jen, though they are pretty mature for their ages.
What it all boils down to is, we all want to come here as a means of enjoyment and expressing ourselves. Please give each other the respect you want in return. Myself, Josh, Sarah, and Saman (and Melissa and Al when they visit) will do our best to keep things friendly and fair.
Thanks for voicing what you have to say. Now get out there and win that trophy for old Oskar!
<nam_kablam> I'll be naked holding a ":O" sign while pumping their door