Unpopular Opinions AKA "there, I've said it"

[sambo9]

Just because an artist or group doesn't play their instruments does not mean that they aren't "real" music.

[Skelofect]

a lot of rock music is crap too - indie turned into just a bonus to pop music, something for pop fans to feel like they listen to something more "serious" too. Scouring For Girls? Kooks? Nickelback? pop music

I don't think that's fair.

There are artists who are huge pop music fans so they want to write pop music but at the same time they are a band writing their own stuff - so they become a crossover, I don't think they exist for pop fans to feel like they like a bit of rock, they make that sound as it's what they set out to do.

Why would music be in black and white. People can combine dance and rock music these days to great effect.

But that said those artists you mentioned are rubbish to me so...

[DC34ever]

*People whose music taste includes The Beatles, Metallica, Simon & Garfunkel, Rolling Stones, etc., think that just because they love this music, anyone who doesnt like it and likes new or more poppy stuff... has no music taste/doesnt appreciate lyrics/takes no depth or meaning from music/is uncultured/is unmoved

thanks for sayin what i think!

some friend of mine loves Queen and he always says that noone of my favourites will be so successful like Queen!

[Wayne]

Just because an artist or group doesn't play their instruments does not mean that they aren't "real" music.

Thankyou! Also, because an artist doesn't write all of their songs, they are less credible

Complete bullsh*t IMO

[sambo9]

Just because an artist or group doesn't play their instruments does not mean that they aren't "real" music.

Thankyou! Also, because an artist doesn't write all of their songs, they are less credible

Complete bullsh*t IMO

I just think that if a singer doesn't write their own songs, then that's okay because they're still doing their job. A singer is a singer. Their voice is their instrument, and their talent is their vocals. They do not need to write or play an instrument to be a great singer.

I think sometimes, people forget that music is supposed to be enjoyed, and as long as the music is good, then what's the problem?

[SholasBoy]

Just because an artist or group doesn't play their instruments does not mean that they aren't "real" music.

Thankyou! Also, because an artist doesn't write all of their songs, they are less credible

Complete bullsh*t IMO

I just think that if a singer doesn't write their own songs, then that's okay because they're still doing their job. A singer is a singer. Their voice is their instrument, and their talent is their vocals. They do not need to write or play an instrument to be a great singer.

I think sometimes, people forget that music is supposed to be enjoyed, and as long as the music is good, then what's the problem?

This is a good point. Good actors aren't criticized for not writing their parts.

[urbanmusik]

Just because an artist or group doesn't play their instruments does not mean that they aren't "real" music.

Thankyou! Also, because an artist doesn't write all of their songs, they are less credible

Complete bullsh*t IMO

I just think that if a singer doesn't write their own songs, then that's okay because they're still doing their job. A singer is a singer. Their voice is their instrument, and their talent is their vocals. They do not need to write or play an instrument to be a great singer.

I think sometimes, people forget that music is supposed to be enjoyed, and as long as the music is good, then what's the problem?

This is a good point. Good actors aren't criticized for not writing their parts.

'Tis an excellent point!

[Loose]

Should a model also sew her own clothes or what?

[Skelofect]

Should a model also sew her own clothes or what?

Yeah, I agree here.

I only have a problem with singers who don't write their own material if it's passed on that they do...or they're basically people who dont actually have a huge musical talent even vocally.

I love Girls Aloud but it's always in my mind that it's Xenomania that are what makes them amazing.

[Loose]

I differ between singer and artists. That's the easiest way and it shouldn't offend anyone.

[John]

We seem to have drifted away from the point here. It's not "things other people think which I disagree with", it's "things I think which other people disagree with". Subtle difference.

Like, for example, my opinion that everyone under the age of 18 should be thrown into a quarry and nuked. Certain exceptions would be spared, but only two: my nephew and my mate's brother, the former because he's like a trainee version of me, and the latter because he's a bit like Tourette's in human form, you never know what he's gonna do next and neither does he... top bloke.

...this opinion may be (read: is) inspired by the fact that I can hear next door's brat screaming through the wall.

[tcatron565]

Like, for example, my opinion that everyone under the age of 18 should be thrown into a quarry and nuked.

No. Parents just need to learn to control their kids.

[Thriller]

But you can't always blame the parents. A parent can't stop their 16 year old son/daughter going out, getting drunk and beating somebody to death if they choose to do that, regardless of how good the child's upbringing has been.

[jason2379]

But you can't always blame the parents. A parent can't stop their 16 year old son/daughter going out, getting drunk and beating somebody to death if they choose to do that, regardless of how good the child's upbringing has been.

My parents could....so could anyone's

[Thriller]

How? Physical restraint? You can't keep kids or teenagers under lock and key all of the time and when they're out of sight how can a parent control what they do? People under 18 are still responsible for their own actions.

[jason2379]

Parents have the biggest influence on their children especially under the age of 18. Parents have the responsibility to teach their children what's right and wrong. It's not physical restraint it's discipline.

[Colin]

Why wasn't "Proud" #1?

[Wayne]

Why wasn't "Proud" #1?

I agree

Why was Bob the Builder no1?

PS does anyone else think that the angry face icon looks kind of constipated

[Colin]

Why wasn't "Proud" #1?

PS does anyone else think that the angry face icon looks kind of constipated

That's such a random change of subject, I love it.

I agree actually, though.

And I think the confused one looks more angry instead of confused. --->

The evil one is just too evil.

[gaz_uk]

But you can't always blame the parents. A parent can't stop their 16 year old son/daughter going out, getting drunk and beating somebody to death if they choose to do that, regardless of how good the child's upbringing has been.

My parents could....so could anyone's

But that could say a lot about your character, rather than just your parents' parenting techniques.

My parents were quite strict on me and my sisters when we were growing up and neither myself nor my sisters would ever disobey them because it just isn't in our character to do so. But I also know some kids who have had exactly the same type of upbringing but choose to rebel against their parents anyway.

I think that a lot of young people are more often influenced by their peers, rather than their parents.

[Skelofect]

One word:

BEALE

[AyumiH]

But you can't always blame the parents. A parent can't stop their 16 year old son/daughter going out, getting drunk and beating somebody to death if they choose to do that, regardless of how good the child's upbringing has been.

My parents could....so could anyone's

But that could say a lot about your character, rather than just your parents' parenting techniques.

My parents were quite strict on me and my sisters when we were growing up and neither myself nor my sisters would ever disobey them because it just isn't in our character to do so. But I also know some kids who have had exactly the same type of upbringing but choose to rebel against their parents anyway.

I think that a lot of young people are more often influenced by their peers, rather than their parents.

Yes, exactly. They can always try but the teens will always find ways around. Parents can only influence them the best they can, because once they get out of the house it's the teen who makes those choices based on who they are.

[westhammer]

But you can't always blame the parents. A parent can't stop their 16 year old son/daughter going out, getting drunk and beating somebody to death if they choose to do that, regardless of how good the child's upbringing has been.

You should see the kids in America! They stuff they do at 16 is appauling I think! The kids in Ireland arent half as bad (dunno if I can speak for England though ) I guess despite that, the ones I met who were 'out of control' were actually very under control of themselves and very nice, but drugs and sex is disturbingly big among young teens here. Or maybe Im just naive at home

[sambo9]

And I think the confused one looks more angry instead of confused. --->

I completely agree. The confused smilie is frowning more than anything, and I'm often stuck what to do for a confusion emoticon.

[gaz_uk]

And I think the confused one looks more angry instead of confused. --->

I completely agree. The confused smilie is frowning more than anything, and I'm often stuck what to do for a confusion emoticon.

And whilst on the subject of emoticons, I always think the laughing one ( ) looks a little bit dodgy. Like he's high on something.