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A comment I don't need to make, but feel as if I want to, as if an overbearing over-opinionated blowhard can talk about me, then I should at least respond.

People have a lot of opinions on everything to do with this site and the music I cover. I welcome those opinions and because I make myself easily available, I do hear all those opinions.

One thing I don't have any time whatsoever for, is people talking shit about my reviews. Not the fact that some can have a differing view (I welcome that at all times), but when someone deliberately tries to slander my reputation and my integrity...then I get fired up.

Of course, we are talking about good ol' Rockindeano here, so I'm confident few will take any of his rambling seriously, but the following comment was brought to my attention, as posted on another forum.

Mr. RND says: "Dude, you can call me bias on many of my favourite bands, but you know the 'Bat gave Magic an 89 because it was Springsteen, and the comments he "wrote" I saw later on in a newspaper review online...haha, the Bat just said "fuck it" copy this here, and paste it here, done, Mate! 89 sounds good to me."

Let me be VERY clear in that I completely and utterly scoff at these comments and this tired old tirade is not based on any fact whatsoever.

Should another writer choose to lift whatever I write on this site and pass it off as their own is up to them and their conscience, but my reviews (whether you agree or not) are word for word 100% my own and have been since day 1 and will be until the day I croak.

I spend more time writing and deliberating over reviews than all other sections combined, so I take my role very seriously and won't have a jackass like RND try and taint my reputation on other forums.

Ok, back to normal business. Thanks for reading...

For the record – Bruce Springsteen rules and last I checked 89 was a very good score. Sigh…

I doubt RND stands for Research 'n Development in this case!

Deano - I saw your "rebuff" of my reply.

For the record - yours is not what I would categorize a "dissenting opinion". Just to educate you a little....a dissenting opinion is when you disagree with the score or comments I gave.
So, you would give Magic 975%. That's beautiful mate....glad you love the album that much. THAT is a dissenting opinion and one I would never argue with.

However - you straight out accused me of copying text from another review and using it as my own. That is NOT a dissenting opinion, that is a blatant attack on my integrity.

And while we are at it – you also state you read a newspaper review AFTER you read my review. Send me that link to the review you speak of. Sounds like some asshole needs to hear from me about plagiarism.

Doesnt Deano only like 3 artist anyway?

Go get em' Andrew.

We're behind you all the way!

No way you EVER "copy and paste".

No way.

In Dean's defense......he was drunk

I'm sorry this happened, Andrew. I've never thought that your words were anything but your own. Dean if you're reading this, accusing a writer of plagiarism is a very serious charge that I'm sure Andrew would defend himself against very actively. If you had a question about the integrity of his work, why not ask him about it privately first?

Behshad wrote:In Dean's defense......he was drunk

What bullshit. He's still going... More mindless rantings... Best thing I ever did was can him from this site.

people will be more inclinded to give an artist they like a good review if the product is good.
im sure i would review the journey a bit more favorably because im a fan, and its good,
where as , im not a grunge fan and it would really have to stick out for me to give it a good review.
reviews are just a jumping off point to form your own
keep up the good work bat

Behshad wrote:In Dean's defense......he was drunk

Deano being drunk and posting crap is just plain wrong.

lights1961 wrote:

Behshad wrote:In Dean's defense......he was drunk

Deano being drunk and posting crap is just plain wrong.

WRONG? YES , UNUSAL? NO

Behshad wrote:

lights1961 wrote:

Behshad wrote:In Dean's defense......he was drunk

Deano being drunk and posting crap is just plain wrong.

WRONG? YES , UNUSAL? NO

You go right ahead and allow Dean to trash Andrew who you supposedly respect so much.

Behshad wrote:

lights1961 wrote:

Behshad wrote:In Dean's defense......he was drunk

Deano being drunk and posting crap is just plain wrong.

WRONG? YES , UNUSAL? NO

true...but still crappy...

Not everybody is going to agree with "reviews"........they are that persons opinion of what they hear.....nothing more, nothing less.

Saying that....I've never read a review where I have ever repeatedly uttered the word "YES!" so many times as on your TMG review. Agreed with every single word, the only tiny thing I would have changed if it was my review is an extra "*" beside Trapped under the track listing at the bottom.

http://www.melodicrock.com/reviews/tmg-tmg1.p3

RedWingFan wrote:

Behshad wrote:

lights1961 wrote:

Behshad wrote:In Dean's defense......he was drunk

Deano being drunk and posting crap is just plain wrong.

WRONG? YES , UNUSAL? NO

You go right ahead and allow Dean to trash Andrew who you supposedly respect so much.

I thought Behshad was pissed at Dean for making up users on that forum.

Andrew wrote:A comment I don't need to make, but feel as if I want to, as if an overbearing over-opinionated blowhard can talk about me, then I should at least respond.

Whew! My heart stop for a second, I thought you were talking about me. But I never talked bad about you so I know that wasn't me. Plus, I'm not overbearing or a blowhard.

Andrew wrote:For the record – Bruce Springsteen rules and last I checked 89 was a very good score. Sigh…

I couldn't disagree more. He blows dog. You should be bashed for the 89 score.

RedWingFan wrote:

Behshad wrote:

lights1961 wrote:

Behshad wrote:In Dean's defense......he was drunk

Deano being drunk and posting crap is just plain wrong.

WRONG? YES , UNUSAL? NO

You go right ahead and allow Dean to trash Andrew who you supposedly respect so much.

Did you even read all the threads over there? Or are you just using this as an opportunity to trash B and the site cause you can? I think B has made it clear over there that trashing Andrew is not allowed.

Tito wrote:

Andrew wrote:A comment I don't need to make, but feel as if I want to, as if an overbearing over-opinionated blowhard can talk about me, then I should at least respond.

Whew! My heart stop for a second, I thought you were talking about me. But I never talked bad about you so I know that wasn't me. Plus, I'm not overbearing or a blowhard.

Andrew wrote:For the record – Bruce Springsteen rules and last I checked 89 was a very good score. Sigh…

I couldn't disagree more. He blows dog. You should be bashed for the 89 score.

you are a caveman... and you have been living in a CAVE all these years, that answers a lot of questions!! :D:D

Springsteen kicks live...but really doesnt have the best studio voice---his thing is the e street band is what gets him the HIGH MARKS.

lights1961 wrote:
you are a caveman... and you have been living in a CAVE all these years, that answers a lot of questions!! :D:D

Is that who that is? I though it was someone else.

Tito wrote:

lights1961 wrote:
you are a caveman... and you have been living in a CAVE all these years, that answers a lot of questions!! :D:D

Is that who that is? I though it was someone else.

Your mom ?

StevePerryHair wrote:

Tito wrote:

lights1961 wrote:
you are a caveman... and you have been living in a CAVE all these years, that answers a lot of questions!! :D:D

Is that who that is? I though it was someone else.

Your mom ?

Nope.

Tito wrote:

lights1961 wrote:
you are a caveman... and you have been living in a CAVE all these years, that answers a lot of questions!! :D:D

Is that who that is? I though it was someone else.

Deb wrote:

Tito wrote:

lights1961 wrote:
you are a caveman... and you have been living in a CAVE all these years, that answers a lot of questions!! :D:D

Is that who that is? I though it was someone else.

Deb wrote:

Tito wrote:

lights1961 wrote:
you are a caveman... and you have been living in a CAVE all these years, that answers a lot of questions!! :D:D

Is that who that is? I though it was someone else.

ROTFLMAO

StevePerryHair wrote:

RedWingFan wrote:

Behshad wrote:

lights1961 wrote:

Behshad wrote:In Dean's defense......he was drunk

Deano being drunk and posting crap is just plain wrong.

WRONG? YES , UNUSAL? NO

You go right ahead and allow Dean to trash Andrew who you supposedly respect so much.

Did you even read all the threads over there? Or are you just using this as an opportunity to trash B and the site cause you can? I think B has made it clear over there that trashing Andrew is not allowed.

Thank you.

And the regrettable actions have been dealt with.

Cat

RedWingFan wrote:
You go right ahead and allow Dean to trash Andrew who you supposedly respect so much.

Fuck you. Seems like you take any chance given to blame me for shit,,,,
You are a member there and you know what is going on there. How dare you be a member of a place where Dean is posting against Drew???

Andrew knows what is going on and he knows I have nothing but respect for him.
For a punk ass kid like you to come in here and try to stir some shit up, knowing what was said at both forums, you have a lot of nerves dude.

Behshad wrote:
Fuck you. Seems like you take any chance given to blame me for shit,,,,

Tito wrote:

Behshad wrote:
Fuck you. Seems like you take any chance given to blame me for shit,,,,

but of course, I had a feeling Tito would get offended over the fact that I upset his 'buddy'.,...

Would you relax and get a sense of humor. Jesus.

Tito wrote:Would you relax and get a sense of humor. Jesus.

Your avatar goes perfect with that post.