Leave it to me to follow the beat of a different drummer but I really like Brian. Don't agree with about 95% of what he writes but that doesn't phase me. Also, I know the guy hates about 95% of most of the music that I like but that doesn't phase me either. There are many others here who don't like it either but I'm not going to hold it against them as well. I don't like a large amount of music discussed on this board but I too keep coming back. It's the general love of music itself and some of the other banter I enjoy. Occassionally, I even stumble across something new that I like, thanks to you all. Brian makes me laugh...a lot. Maybe it's just my warped sense of humor. Those who know me know I love the crazies anyway.
Brian has never, ever insulted me personally so I don't take his slights against any given music as a personal affront. Even his Baby Boomer cracks don't bother me. I just perceive them as more misguided thoughts of a misled mind. Period. I can't help but think that some people take him too seriously. Or more importantly, maybe too personally. Unless he's pulling one on you, you ought to just let it ride. When he does that, it's usually after another board member has already taken him to task first then it just snowballs. Not that I'm keeping score but the guy is often just shooting back, often in delay mode. You all should learn to get a sense of levity and loosen up a bit. You too Brian.
Like NKOTB said, it's great to read different points of view regardless of whether or not you agree.
Signed;
Ba Ba Black Sheep from the other side of the field