One of the reasons I became a cop is,I don't like bullies,and I don't like passive/ aggressive behavior,when it's directed at a weaker personality,or at myself..Weak, is something I'm not,and I won't tolerate insults and outright character assinations on an open forum.I refuse to stick my head in the sand,and just go away or surrender.Respect must be earned.
I also became a cop,to fight for others,who couldn't fight for themselves.When you brag about having the ability to get others banned from a forum,...someone needs to give to a dose of reality.Others sit back,and do nothing.
I do on to others ,as they do on to me.I'll remain civil,beyond the norm,but I'll only tolerate agressivness to a point,and then,all bets are off.
I also don't understand some peoples thinking that opinion is either right or wrong,and ONLY, their opinion is always right.It's an opinion,some are more informed,and well constructed that others,but the TRUTH...is grey,not black and white.
I tolerated Stick4drums,while he was here,all 7 or 8 times,and even supported him.That fact is proven out by my posts.
In the end....he needs to learn tolerance himself,and that giving, and respect are a TWO way street.If and when that day comes,I'll be first in line to shake his hand,and call him ..friend.
Back OT,I think if we look at the drummers we admire,we also have to take a good look at the drummers that influenced ..them.Lots of pros,like Portnoy,Bissonette,and our own Bermuda construct their own drum parts,with Ringo(or as I call him,Swingo) in mind,and have said so in print.There has to be reason ,other than just the Beatles ,for that.
At some time,any particular drummer,or music that we didn't like at a certain time,needs to be revisited.Our tasts are transient,and what our ears like,will change over time.Never nail the coffin shut.
Steve B
Steve B