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Originally Posted by Julie in the rv mirror
I know where you're coming from, Caryl. However, I think you're asking people to post in a way unlike how they would talk to one another over a few drinks at some get-together. I think comments such as "rap is crap" is something like we would actually say to each other. I think people come here to relax and have fun, without having to worry about how they word every little thing they say. Imagine a room full of work colleagues; even if most generally like their jobs, there are most likely going to be complaints about something, and people can share and commiserate. Now, imagine the boss walks into the room- that's what we have here.
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Thanks
But that was really my point, ie that we're not talking to each other over a drink. We're posting written words .. and they will echo loudly after we've left the bar for others to hear when they come in. And it's not merely about "the boss" walking in imo .. it's about many fans who don't all feel the same. I've never found it that onerous to consider the likely response to what I say, whether face to face or in writing. I tend to do it automatically to attempt to get the best response I can anyway. But in writing you can't see, as you can face to face, the immediate response and add something immediately to further explain or to take a perceived sting out of what you've said.
Yes, that this is an issue and that the artist is interested enough to come and post here is fact, and one worth bearing in mind I think. I still believe those who have said think 'before you hit the button' offer wise advice, because we're not chatting face to face, we don't all know each other as well as we might some friends we regularly meet face to face .. and I really don't feel uncool to think before I post, or avoid words to describe all or even aspects of the artist's work as "crap" or in any other terms which might not be meant to be discourteous or inflammatory, but which can easily be taken to be when read some hours or days later.
Caryl