Grateful Dead

My reply was only meant to magnify the rediculousness of the argument.

NOW CAN WE TALK ABOUT WICHITA!??! OR Spring '90 even!?!?

Did you really say that to Marye? The nicest lady on this website who has helped so many people... I know you're joking... ...but Im a little embarrassed.

Just in case some folks didn't quite catch it, my last post 'two things I can't stand' is a paraphrased quote from the comedy movie Austin Powers 'Goldmember' which I had hoped would illustrate the sheer ridiculousness of arguing about which era of the GD is better. It is not my intent to throw more gasoline on the fire.

Congrats "danc". You win. You get the free pass to call fans of the '80s stupid for liking what they/we like with absolutely no repercussions what-so-ever. I have more important things to occupy my time with. I'm done here.

The new Garcia is fantastic. This is kind of difficult to explain, but a strange impression I get when listening to it on headphones is Jerry's guitar is very far right in the mix. Like panned overly to the right. It's not a criticism really, just a sort of unique presentation I need to adjust to. Or maybe it's just my mistaken impressions. Anyways, it's an outstanding release.

That is hilarious!!!! Made my day after dealing with the all crazies at work. Wish I could leave them all behind in the Chips aisle.

Space, Honestly, I'm not trying to hurt your feelings, but it might be helpful if you took a step back, and came back and looked at your own posts objectively when you've cooled down. So many people have taken offense or had a problem to what you've said; a vastly larger number than have shown support of your plight. Rather than thinking that so many tens of people are wrong-headed, cruel, or out to get you, the whole situation might be a more easily explained. Maybe instead of something being wrong with all those people, there is in fact just ONE person who has terrible self-awareness and says inflammatory things that piss people off. The simplest explanation is often the correct one. It might be more productive than the whole "poor me" shtick that happens here from time to time. You might brush off my recommendation, as we have had our disagreements in the past, but I assure you, I'm just trying to help. Like someone else here said, you obviously know the music, and you could be a great contributor to this thread, rather than a instigator of bad vibes.

So what I'm seeing here is that when some people (the author of the post I responded too isn't the only offender btw) call fans of the latter eras of the Dead "stupid" for liking what we like, it's like crickets in here. These guys get a pass every time, and some even applaud and cheerlead the negative commentary directed at others because of their/our opinions. I'm not the only recipient of the bullshit here, though I may be one of the more outspoken against it. Before I address some posts... If you don't like later era Dead, fine. If you don't like the MIDI sounds, then also fine. Do I honestly think you are stupid for not liking those things? No. Should I just sit back and let the same people call me stupid over and over again throughout every new release thread that comes along for liking what I like? Hell no. Do some people get a free pass to insult other people here based on their preferences of later eras? Damn straight they do. In no particular order... unkle sam - thank you for acknowledging what has been going on around here for far too long. The cliquish negativity by a small handful of people here is really making this place not so fun to visit anymore. Getting bashed for having an opinion, stating constructive criticisms and standing up for principals is really souring this place for me. Thankfully, there are many more cool people here. Sorry that you may have opened yourself up to a barrage of negativity for defending me. Syracuse78 - I appreciate your analysis of my post, but did you catch the part where I said it was in response to somebody else? I didn't notice whether you gave the same "deader than thou" spiel to the guy who says fans of the "wheezing '80s" are stupid. Perhaps you did at some point on another thread somewhere, I don't know. I didn't see anything like that here though. reijo29 - you said..." But people will defend themselves and call out an insulting remark (or opinion if you see it as that) all day long."... Then I go back to post number 20 on the DaP10 thread where you said..."Not an 80's show. Next year I am done & will probably have to subscribe to Spacebro's picks..."... Nothing double standard-ish and condescending there huh? Like Vguy72 on this thread, you took the liberty to be the first to take a personal dig and post some negative commentary on that thread. In both cases, not a peep from those here responding to my post. estimated-eyes - you said..."Sorry to load up on you, Spacebro, but I didn't see any post directed at you that called for your antagonistic post-- and that is what it was. Don't deny it either, people have pulled out the quotes and paraphrased its meaning quite well. Really, to claim to be the victim after that is laughable."... Perhaps when I have more time, I'll post the full dirty laundry list of negative commentary that seems to selectively get the free passes, while others get piled upon. If it's "laughable" to you that somebody thinks I'm stupid for liking what I like, I hope you have a good chuckle. It's not so funny though when the tables are turned, now is it? dantian - you said..."I'm beginning to suspect these misleading statements of yours are completely intentional." Is that some kinder gentler way of calling me a liar? matchewy - even though you've specifically singled me out about this in your post without mentioning any other names, I do fully agree with the part of your post where you stated..." I think many here will agree the issue is not one of differing opinions, but the personal attacks and disrespect among comrades is just a bit too much. Let's all get over our cheap selves and discuss what we like, and especially why we like it. But, let's stay away from condemnation for our reasons. "... ...which is precisely why I address the negativity and disrespect and sometimes serve back what is dished out. Perhaps we should start a pool to guess who will be the first person to post an insult and/or negative comment on the DaP11 thread when it gets rolled out, and how many of those currently piling on me will address that when it does happen. "Now watch as the ball revolves and the nighttime falls And again the hunt begins and again the blood wind calls By and by again, the morning sun will rise But the darkness never goes from some men's eyes"

No, Really ! Give that show a listen.