Enigma869 wrote:fred_journeyman wrote:The "holier than thou" crowd here will turn this into Back Talk part II if they are allowed to. Believe it.
That would never happen, because there are too many individuals like yourself here who for some ungodly reason prefer the Dark Ages to the Enlightenment.
Fred...are you fucking nuts, dude? You refer to BT as "the Enlightenment"???? Listen...I try to keep an open mind about things, and I honestly think you made some good points (although, I think you're taking this shit WAY too seriously). I was with you 100% that the AIDS comment Deano made simply doesn't belong here, or anywhere else, period, end of story. That said, Dean brings a whole lot to this board, whether you like the guy or not. This board is about Journey, and some of the best Journey music I've gotten off of this board has come from Dean!
Just save the "enlightenment" shit when referring to BT. Which threads did you find so "enlightening"? Was it the "Who is with me on the Augeri Wiggle" thread? Was it the "I love Stevie Awesome" thread? Was it the "Let's send out positive vibes to Stevie Awesome" thread? Was it the "I won Stevie Awesome's shirt" thread? Was it the "positive energy for Augeri part 2" thread? Was it CJ's daily "rules" posting that "enlightened" you? Perhaps it's the daily "H2H" threads that you find so "enlightening"? BT is a disgrace of an internet forum. Sure...everyone writes in a manner that follows proper etiquette, but really, who gives a fuck. You can scour a week's worth of postings on that site and not find one single thread that says anything! It's the only internet site I've ever visited where nobody is allowed to have an opinion without CJ and her minions emailing you a cease and desist order!
Honestly, if this place is really that offensive to you and your sense of righteousness, and you truly find BT to be such an "enlightening" place, there is a pretty obvious solution to your source of frustration. Stick to BT so MR doesn't offend your senses, and you'll feel more "enlightened" (by the way, that's the funniest shit I've ever read about BT...thanks for the 15 minute laugh!) I just don't really see the point to hanging out on a board that you find to be a vulgar cesspool.
John from Boston
I have to agree with John here.
When the present tour was announced, I wandered over to the "other" board, mostly to catch up with Journey news/stuff, and to meet some of the fans. I enjoy talking with other people into music like I am.
Now, having said that, the only thread that I even look at now is the one pertaining to the show I'll be attending ( Orlando) as I'm sort-of organizing the pre-show party. The rest of the stuff on there is just too..."sanitized" ( for lack of a better word!).
I also wandered into this forum. And to be frank- I learned/got more here in one week than I did from the other place in.. well, since I signed up there!
Is there profanity/bodyparts/crazy shit here? Yes- of course there is! And do I agree with all of the insults/crap that is thrown around ( the aids comment comes to mind right now) NO- HELL NO! But I just ignore it. I do agree that perhaps the X rated pics should stay in one thread. Heck, I have kids that come up behind me here, and I sure as hell don't want them to get an anatomy lesson via the web! But I'm NOT the moderater here. This is Andrew's place- and he makes the rules. And while
SOME think they are too loose, that's the way it is- and quite frankly I go by the old adage:
If you can't stand the heat- get the hell out of the Kitchen
Rant over
Peace, KC
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive well preserved body,but rather to skid in sideways,wine and chocolate in hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "what a ride!"