ShredAstaire Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I'm just copying this from a post I made on MLP...wanted your thoughts on it. It happens here too...people post a whole thread about "This band sucks" or "Am i the only one who hates this band?"... Here are my thoughts on the subject. I think its because they want to know they are not the only ones that dislike it. They need some comraderie in their negativity. They need someone to agree with them and the more the merrier. Often these threads are laced with positivity I.E. "Sure he's a great guitar player and he's been around but (verbal eraser) I can't stand the way he plays and his outfits are stupid. But hey he's doing something right because people like him and he's still making records"...but from where I am from, we call that a "****" sandwich...and the buns (positive thoughts) are only there so you don't get your hands all shitty. I try not to talk crap about artists (except with Steve cuz its fun)...for me, every artist has some redeeming value if I spend the time to listen to it enough. That said, there is so much stuff I like on the first listen that I tend not to have the time to explore the stuff I "don't like"... But hey sometimes you get caught up in the mob mentality. It happens to everyone...I ain't perfect but I try and remember two things when i'm about to throw a diss to an artist: 1) They are doing what they love to do and entertaining people - someone likes it or I never would have heard of it. 2) Who the hell am I to judge? LOL! Edit: Similar to these statements are the "Help me understand X band"... It's just a creative (sort of) way of throwing a dis the bands way. You can't explain the appeal of a band to someone. You either like it or you don't and either way is cool with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Only young people can: 1. Spend(waste) valuable energy on something they dislike and don't even listen to. 2. Believe that anyone actually gives a crap about their dumb opinion of some even dumber pop star, metal band, country bumpkin, whatever. So at the very least, if not age maybe maturity has something to do with it. In most internet arenas like this one and usenet, I do it to get a rise out of someone. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShredAstaire Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 Not true at all rct. Most of these threads I see are from older members....both forums. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daryl M Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Probably for the same reason that 90% of the blogs and reviews you read on ANY product is negative. It's the unhappy people that have an ax to grind. People happy with a product or service rarely take the time to say, "This is awesome." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Why do people spout off and bands they dislike? Cause they suck. Awesome thread, BTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 IMO there is an unfortunate tendency on the internet in general To spout negatively about any subject or people It quickly becomes boring and repetitive, often including gratuitous profanity U Tube disappointingly contains much of this 'up yours' attitude regarding comments on posts Some inadequate people have found their outlet Although some negativity can be appropriate and truthful at times As the man with vertigo said...'It's all a question of balance' V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I don't get it. Why hate a band? Just don't listen to it and that's all. I don't hate any band, I love some and listen mostly to those, but I do listen to everything (and I mean EVERYTHING, including stuff that would make Justin bieber and the jonas brothers look like bad *** rock gods). I laugh every time I see people wasting hours of their life hating on stuff and writing about it... or posting comments on videos on youtube like "take a look on minute 4:56 he gives a girly look" ... all I can say is WTF? They not only don't like the band/artist but they hate it, and then they go and watch the entire video and give a report on it second by second? Crazy g00fy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namvet Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 The jealousy factor maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfox14 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 You know what they say about opinions......that and a token will get you on the subway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Because, they run out of interesting things, to say/talk about?? CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShredAstaire Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 I should mention....this happens alot when someone posts something that they like...people feel the need to bust into the thread and tell the OP that the band sucks, or they don't like them because of X reason. This happens usually in Steve's threads so maybe some people are just reverse trolling him but some aren't. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikekefr Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 It seems the majority find it easier to bash,downplay,and point out all the reasons they think a band or musician is horrible,stupid,unworthy of any praise/recognition.And not just in a forum.Take a few of the current pop stars,Lady Gaga,Beiber,Katy Perry etc...they may not be your style of music,you may think they make stupid songs,or cant stand something about them.But in reality,they are doing what millions would like to be doing,"selling out arenas".I wonder how many guitarists <in this forum> would set thier music likes/dislikes to the side and go tour w/ any of the 3 mentioned artists? Hell,lets pick the worst of the 3 imo,lets say Beiber has a guitarist spot open and he comes to the forum and puts up an ad,how many would turn thier noses up at the chance to buy a new gibby every month/week? but the catch is ya gotta go play Beiber songs for a living.A forum member replied the phrase "buttrock" when i mentioned Daughtrys name once.Buttrock,craprock,stupidrock, it doesnt matter what ya call it/him,the dude is filling stadiums and arenas and living the dream.You can always dislike someones music,but how much can ya really bash any artist selling out arenas singing his 'own' songs? It'd be intersting to see the replies or the lack thereof on a thread titled "I'm Touring With Beiber".Id be willing to bet the thread gets removed in a day due to the bashing,nevermind cheering on your forum member for getting the gig,lets bash him for playing buttrock lol.Bad news sells,always has,always will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I guess they are the same people who post in someone else's "I like this artist" thread. You know, someone posts a vid of their favorite artist playing, and at least one person has to poop on it and tell you how much that artist sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 It hits on that old saying, "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all". And for the life of us, we find that incredibly hard. I usually try my best to stay away from that sort of thing (I have struggled with it in the past). Heck, if you post something I like... well I'll let you know! Sometimes I think people just need to relax... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I'm of the opinion "if you don't like it then don't listen to it!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahKeen Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I suck. I can't stand my kind of stuff! I ought to crawl in a hole in the deep sea and breathe Bikini Beach sand! Is that allowed? :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShredAstaire Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 I suck. I can't stand my kind of stuff! I ought to crawl in a hole in the deep sea and breath Bikini Beach sand! Is that allowed? :P Self-deprication is always appreciated...as long as you are willing to hear people tell you different. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Queen sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Queen sucks. Got that right. I hate on bands that do it for the monearen't arent true to themselves/steal other musicans idea. I'll let Led Zep go on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buxom Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Because Nickelback is terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmonics101 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Cuz it takes less typing when yer critical of something. Take for example: DISCO SUCKS !! LOL I just disparaged an entire genre of music in 10 characters. Not including the space bar Harmonics101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringrazor Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Why? Because they can. Slightly more seriously, and on a positive note, music appreciation (and even more so playing and performance) is emotional so I think it's natural that people who love music will react strongly to what they like and dislike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Cuz it takes less typing when yer critical of something. Take for example: DISCO SUCKS !! LOL I just disparaged an entire genre of music in 10 characters. Not including the space bar Harmonics101 Actually I get the "____ sucks" comments, I feel sorry for those who make them because those comments show how little they know in the way of words. But, at least they keep it simple and easy and do not waste an entire day posting about it... I don't get the 3 page long easy on how Nickleback sucks and JB (justin bieber or jonas brothers, your pick) is the worst show ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I don't go into long drawn out tirades about bands I dislike I just say that I dislike them and usually leave at that unless there just one or two things about them that turns me off,for instance Rush.Although I respect their musical content on the whole and acknowledge the fact that each one of them is a very accomplished musician in his own right,however Geddy Lee's voice is so high pitched and almost girlish and it just grates on me so much that it takes away from the music as far as I'm concerned.It should take a person just a sentence or two to explain why they can't take to a band. There really is no need for a dissertation along the lines of an epic novel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmonics101 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Totally agree with Thundergod, If you don't like something, just get to the point and move on. Or like BonzoBoy states, if you think they're good 'cept for one or two minor annoyances, move on and be done with it. Like, JUSTIN BIEBER SUCKS ! 'Cept, I think his haircut's kinda cool Harmonics101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.