Reply To: I don't really belong in the CR

Aries, I think you’re right. Sometimes it’s difficult to know which threads are pleasant and informative discussions and which are simply just there to get under people’s skin, but I’ll use my judgement. I definitely gain a lot here, especially from people like you, and it’s great for me. I’ll try to stick around and contribute when I can.

bpt, your’e right. I’m sure most posters here do have others’ best interests at heart. And I understand that sometimes one has to stand up strongly for what he or she believes in. And that is wonderful, so long as it doesn’t come at the expense of another poster’s feelings. And about the whole music thing, I do understand the distinction you are making. It just so happens that the music I discuss and appreciate is not pop, rap, or anything in connection with today’s pop music scene. Since I am a musician (I play the guitar and drums), I appreciate any music that incorporates those instruments, and really anything that I consider complex and skillful in terms of musical ability, which includes many genres, mostly dating back into the 70’s and 80’s.

Queen Bee, I do hope to be around, and I do agree with everything you said. I really do enjoy discussing things with you, as you are always respectful and are also a bit different from many posters here. I mean that in a good way!

ayc, amen.

smartcookie, you are definitely right.

adorable, thanks, and I do plan on staying.

To everyone else that posted here, I’m sorry I’m not personally responding to each of you, but thanks for all your posts.