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Originally Posted by Monstro
... seems like we've forgotten that we're all here for the same reason and despite our differences are more than capable of interacting in an acceptable manner.
And now the bit that'll cause uproar ... whilst it's one hell of a bonus Meat posting here I really don't think it's the be all and end all and by saying that it is is detracting from what this site has to offer and the quality of the forum members here.
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Great post.
Having just reread the Leno thread (where I think all this started ... ) it appears to me (at least) that Meat's reaction is disproportionate to what was said ...
The timing issue, leaving aside whether he was actually in or out of time, is hardly important - its not the be all and end all of the performance - and we all know Meat sings everything in his own 'time' anyway.
The fact the issue was raised, and the 'offence' was 'caused', by someone who, on the evidence of posts here and on YouTube, couldn't be more positive towards Meat Loaf, I think shows how over sensitive Meat can be ...
So if we are saying that in order to keep Meat here, similar views and opinions need to be edited or deleted by the Mods (as is suggested above), then I suspect all we will end up with are 'approved' views and opinions, and the site will cease to be a forum in the true sense of the word ...
Surely the purpose of moderation (and I'm sure the Mods will correct me here if I'm wrong) is not to moderate the 'opinions' of posts, but to moderate the 'tone' of posts. A case of not what you say, but how you say it ?
While its sad that Meat may not post here again, (but it wouldn't be the first time that he has said this, only to reconsider), this is surely a site primarily for the fans (of all opinions, or 'camps' if we have to use a less than helpful term ... ) and not necessarily for the artist.
I don't think this site needs fixing at all ... and if it does need fixing then the 'solution' - (censorship ?) - may be worse than the 'problem'.