Life, the Universe, and Styx

[Cassie May]

I don't think that's true. Back then there were enough people to carry on a conversation with about Styx without the constant crap. Most of them are now gone so now it is filled with crap in EVERY Styx thread. So, it makes attempting any decent conversation a worthless effort. So, yes, I think I have changed how I post here...I know every single thread about Styx is a wasted effort and is always going to be shit on by you and Toph, with others joining in. So, really, there is no point in looking at this as anything other then an anti-Styx forum for anti-Styx fans.

This is so true.

I'm late to the party, in joining this forum, but not late as far as being a Styx fan is concerned (have been since '77). I discovered this forum over a year ago and was really happy to find it--until I began reading all the posts. Occasionally, there are some really good reads here, and very intelligent posts, but for the most part, it is just constant, never-ending mudslinging at not only the band, but other posters, as well. And, it's not only here, but anyplace Styx is written about; the negative nay-sayers always take over with their determination to have their final say in how the band sucks, how they are just a cover band w/o DDY, etc., etc., ad nauseum. Yes, everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion on things, but not to the point where folks can't even say anything good about the band without fear of being trampled on. It's a shame, and a disgrace.

[Boomchild]

Ah, one of my favorite posts...came up when I was searching for a different post....just felt like bumping it to be a bit annoying.

So little has changed in the past 7yrs.

You got that right. Styx still doing the same types of shows over and over with the same songs over and over. No real new music in sight and to make things worse a feeble attempt to "create magic" by retreading songs from their back catalog. You could include Dennis as well however, he at least has changed up the format by doing orchestra and unplugged shows.

All you are is a Styx critic. 90% of what you post is repetitive critique of Styx. You say hardly anything constructive and are almost exclusively destructive to reasonable conversation. Your posts below this one are proof of that. In fact, all you have done is prove exactly what the top post in this thread is describing. Thank you...as I said, nothing has changed.

So what? I will be critical of whatever I wish to be.

Being critical is one thing...but intentionally being destructive is another. That is what you and Toph both do.

Speaking of constructive conversation, 98% of what you do is come here to turn someone's post or reply into a personal attack on that person simply because you do not share or agree with their viewpoints.

To certain people, yes, that is true...because all they are doing is being insulting towards the band and are wothless to any decent conversation anyway.

Nothing has changed because Styx hasn't changed

That isn't true either. They now have Ricky Phillips instead of Glen...but I know that's not what you are talking about.

Regardless of what they do, you will critique it and turn it into a negative and be insulting towards it. That is what you do - nothing else.

Nothing has changed with how you post here either/ at least since i have been reading and posting here.

I don't think that's true. Back then there were enough people to carry on a conversation with about Styx without the constant crap. Most of them are now gone so now it is filled with crap in EVERY Styx thread. So, it makes attempting any decent conversation a worthless effort. So, yes, I think I have changed how I post here...I know every single thread about Styx is a wasted effort and is always going to be shit on by you and Toph, with others joining in. So, really, there is no point in looking at this as anything other then an anti-Styx forum for anti-Styx fans.

There's been nothing from Styx that makes me want to speak positively about them. Some may like what's going on and others may not. This is what happens when you have a split in the fan base. My question is, if there are not decent conversations here and it is a worthless effort, why are you still here? Seems to me you are wasting your time, right? Nothing you have to say or do here is going to change my opinion on the current Styx. Only if they change things to something that i like will my opinion change. If you don't like what I have to say then don't read it. Andrew is in charge of this board as you are fond of pointing out so if he feels that I am out of line in any of my posts or replies I am sure he will let me know. But thank you for your concern.

[Boomchild]

I don't think that's true. Back then there were enough people to carry on a conversation with about Styx without the constant crap. Most of them are now gone so now it is filled with crap in EVERY Styx thread. So, it makes attempting any decent conversation a worthless effort. So, yes, I think I have changed how I post here...I know every single thread about Styx is a wasted effort and is always going to be shit on by you and Toph, with others joining in. So, really, there is no point in looking at this as anything other then an anti-Styx forum for anti-Styx fans.

This is so true.

I'm late to the party, in joining this forum, but not late as far as being a Styx fan is concerned (have been since '77). I discovered this forum over a year ago and was really happy to find it--until I began reading all the posts. Occasionally, there are some really good reads here, and very intelligent posts, but for the most part, it is just constant, never-ending mudslinging at not only the band, but other posters, as well. And, it's not only here, but anyplace Styx is written about; the negative nay-sayers always take over with their determination to have their final say in how the band sucks, how they are just a cover band w/o DDY, etc., etc., ad nauseum. Yes, everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion on things, but not to the point where folks can't even say anything good about the band without fear of being trampled on. It's a shame, and a disgrace.

If someone has a fear about being trampled on by posting their opinions or views in a online or public forum then they are in the wrong place. The fact is not everyone is going to share the same view. In my opinion, one viewpoint is not more important then another. While I may not agree with someone else I respect that they have the right to say it and don't go down the path of name calling and personally attacking that person because I do not agree with them.