coldplayfan_115 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 So, after seeing the number of crude/hateful remarks on the YouTube page for Viva, I had to bring this up. Why do people insist on putting down others who listen to an artist that they don't like? Voicing it is okay, but anything farther than that... For instance: I don't like Justin Bieber, but I don't go around calling him or his fans gay. The whole point of music is to express yourself creatively through it. If you can't do that, then what's the point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italian Plastic Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 people take music too seriously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the scientist is dead Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Yeah, I always get upset about those comments too....:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coeurli Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 people take music too seriously :nod: Music can get very personal, and so people take it too seriously. Since I'm a fan of Coldplay I've been taking their music seriously, too much sometimes I have to admit :lol: In the end, music is only entertainment, after all. (and that's what the band tends to say lately) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HesterJulia#42 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 As Christopher says: No one's forced to listen to Coldplay. (or other music you don't like) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coeurli Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 ^:nod: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italian Plastic Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 the real issue in this thread is why she doesnt like justin bieber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobalt Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 it's youtube for christs sake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Whenever someone mentions this topic, I think of this... [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfQY8_jFZKU]Hilarious Dara O'Briain Moment - Guilty Pleasure - YouTube[/ame] The sounds you put in your ears doesn't make you a better person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domscientist Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 lol bieber is so gay lol lol but that's okay cuz i wanna marry him :love: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Radio Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 ^I can't let you do that, as he's already engaged with my classmate. He would kill both you and me if you married him. :whip: ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest howyousawtheworld Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Whenever someone mentions this topic, I think of this... Hilarious Dara O'Briain Moment - Guilty Pleasure - YouTube The sounds you put in your ears doesn't make you a better person. :D I love Dara O Briain. The bit he talks about "guilty pleasures" is so true as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldplayfan_115 Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 You're all right. :) I'm just coming to the realization that there are more idiotic people in the world than I previously thought. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzanafg Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I think it's fair to say that youtube comments are a reflex of a more general attitude people may have towards music (or other domains involving personal views).Some people (or people in general, in different occasions) may think that expressing your negative opinion (meaning 'dislike') on something imply degrading it and degrading things external to it. Eventually, it may end up as hatred, straying too far away from a 'simple' question of likes and dislikes, which, for not being objetive, is not a question of right and wrong. Unfortunately, once things get heated, it can be forgotten. For example, someone may say that they hate U2 because they think Bono is a douche. While I do understand that the way you think the artist as a person is can affect your views on their work, how is that even a comment about music? Sometimes, people may resort to that sort of comment to uphold something as simples as 'well, U2's music is not really to my taste'. I don't know, we may get a bit defensive when expressing views of that nature. I think you guys meant that taking music too seriously may cause endless and unreasonable quarrels. In that point, I do agree with you. However, I think I take music seriously because it helps me to view things in a way different from what I'd without certain songs. And I think it does affect me somehow, so it's not just harmless entertainment. (I admit I'm overstretching what you guys said, but I'm doing it just to make it easier to express what I'm trying to say.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Rez Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Why do people insist on putting down others who listen to an artist that they don't like? Voicing it is okay, but anything farther than that... People tend to put down other's favorites that they don't like mainly because for a few reasons: 1.) To piss you off. 2.) They're arrogant. 3.) They're assholes. 4.) Screw #4. :P Trust me, I know how you must feel on this issue. My oldest brother worships Bowie and Bjork, and never had I heard him make a positive note on the artists I like. Not only that, but I listen to a Japanese band (Asian Kung-Fu Generation), and whenever I listen to them, or even mention them, he acts all xenophobe... I guess he thinks that I listen to them because their Japanese, but if so, he's wrong. :\ As for voicing an acceptable opinion, I'm also okay with that, but as far as to tell you to stop wearing the shirt of a band you love is as far as crossing the North Korean border; it ain't gonna happen. To wrap up this rant, don't listen to the pointless statements people say about the music you listen to, as they probably haven't heard enough of your favorite artists to even like them. Ultimately, you are the judge of what you listen to. Don't let anyone get to you, and... Express yourself freely through music. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Bauer Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 People tend to put down other's favorites that they don't like mainly because for a few reasons: 1.) To piss you off. 2.) They're arrogant. 3.) They're assholes. 4.) They don't want to admit that the artists they like aren't as successful as yours. Trust me, I know how you must feel on this issue. My oldest brother worships Bowie and Bjork, and never had I heard him make a positive note on the artists I like. Not only that, but I listen to a Japanese band (Asian Kung-Fu Generation), and whenever I listen to them, or even mention them, he acts all xenophobe... I guess he thinks that I listen to them because their Japanese, but if so, he's wrong. :\ As for voicing an acceptable opinion, I'm also okay with that, but as far as to tell you to stop wearing the shirt of a band you love is as far as crossing the North Korean border; it ain't gonna happen. To wrap up this rant, don't listen to the pointless statements people say about the music you listen to, as they probably haven't heard enough of your favorite artists to even like them. Ultimately, you are the judge of what you listen to. Don't let anyone get to you, and... Express yourself freely through music. :D I don't think success should matter I think that all that should be important is the quality of the music and how it relates to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnspieler1012 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 People tend to put down other's favorites that they don't like mainly because for a few reasons: 1.) To piss you off. 2.) They're arrogant. 3.) They're assholes. 4.) They don't want to admit that the artists they like aren't as successful as yours. Because there's absolutely nothing arrogant or assholish about saying this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Rez Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I don't think success should matter I think that all that should be important is the quality of the music and how it relates to you. I did took success out of context... :\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James. Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 The title of this thread made me think of this video... :laugh3: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KyQX45c3Qw]Minecraft - Simon reads an e-mail sent to Notch - YouTube[/ame] Anyone here who watches these guys' videos is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Rez Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 The title of this thread made me think of this video... :laugh3: Anyone here who watches these guys' videos is awesome. Oh wow... Hahah I haven't played Minecraft in what feels like ages. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reilly Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 "IF YOU DONT LIKE COLDPLAY YOU CAN FUCK OFF" -Chris Martin :veryangry2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldplayfan_115 Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 Just to clarify: I'm not talking about me personally... I really don't care if someone tells me they don't like the music I listen to. It's the fact that someone on YouTube told another person to go kill themselves over music. It just shocked me. :P It just didn't make sense to me, why would you tell someone to die, just because they didn't like the music you listen to. People are nuts. :nod: Edit: Music is an art of expression. Why doesn't it matter what type of music you listen to, as long as it means something to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 That person is being a troll. It happens all the time. You can't take people like that seriously. Don't feed the trolls, kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italian Plastic Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Trust me, I know how you must feel on this issue. My oldest brother worships Bowie and Bjork, and never had I heard him make a positive note on the artists I like. Not only that, but I listen to a Japanese band (Asian Kung-Fu Generation), and whenever I listen to them, or even mention them, he acts all xenophobe... I guess he thinks that I listen to them because their Japanese, but if so, he's wrong. :\ the older brother thing probably has more to do with your relationship with your brother, not because of the bands. I used to hate everything my brother listened to, just because he listened to it, and i hated my brother! but now that we're older etc i respect what he listens to and he has introduced me to some of my favourite artists :cheesy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reilly Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 That person is being a troll. It happens all the time. You can't take people like that seriously. Don't feed the trolls, kids. I don't appreciate you putting people off our artwork. "IF YOU DONT LIKE COLDPLAY YOU CAN FUCK OFF"[/color][/font][/u][/b][/size] -Chris Martin :veryangry2: :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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