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My comments were not directed at any one person ... It just seems that people on any forum like to debate on bands and all too often things hit a level where things get annoying to the other posters.
It is rare that I'd even read a debate between others unless the topic really hold an interest for me.
People (in general) are too sensitive about things that they like or don't like and many can't move on or let things drop after they've made their points.
People take things they like personally. Music/bands are a part of people so of course we will take a stand and back up the things we like. It's like if someone says they don't like the way you dress. The way you dress is a reflection of you and your tastes. Some people do go a little far with being offended but everyone will naturally be at least a bit offended when someone says they don't like something you like.
I love debates myself but only if the people involved have a good debate, not 'well, you're an idiot, go away' type of thing without presenting any good points.
There are other times when I just e-walk away from it, like last night in another forum, where some guy was saying old school metal bands like Judas Priest aren't even close to being metal. I know right there to just bite my tongue and refrain from e-tearing this guy to shreds.
It all just has to do with being offended by something that is personal to you. Some people are more passionate about what they like than others. I know I can be passionate about things at times and I don't mean to sound rude when I do it but I get a bit frustrated when people have an assumption about things and don't know the facts but are willing to throw poo over it just because they have little knowledge on whatever it is but still choose to say what they say.