America's music taste is degrading

They're obvious getting high ratings so they won't stop any time soon with their formula, no matter how terrible it is, it's for the money.

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="GreySeal9"]

The notion of some music being "better" than other music certainly is abstract. That's what I was refering to.

But yeah, I'll agree that the actual art itself is not abstract.

GreySeal9

My categorization of what?

As for reasons, I know you have them, but I'm willing to bet that most of them are absract as most ideas are abstract and by extension, most reasons for liking things are abstract.

[QUOTE="GreySeal9"]

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"] Well as to the first....would you consider your categorization to be abstract? If we are sticking with the subjective here for the moment...I can assure you I have reasons for what I like/dislike. Nothing abstract about it.:PLJS9502_basic

My categorization of what?

As for reasons, I know you have them, but I'm willing to bet that most of them are absract as most ideas are abstract and by extension, most reasons for liking things are abstract.

Because they probably are not quantifiable. I mean, some of your reasons might be more conrete, but I'm willing to bet that most of them have alot to do with preferences and things you like about your favorite bands' sound, which is abstract.

Abstract doesn't neccesarily mean not real.

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="GreySeal9"]

My categorization of what?

As for reasons, I know you have them, but I'm willing to bet that most of them are absract as most ideas are abstract and by extension, most reasons for liking things are abstract.

GreySeal9

Because they probably are not quantifiable. I mean, some of your reasons might be more conrete, but I'm willing to bet that most of them have alot to do with preferences and things you like about your favorite bands' sound, which is abstract.

Abstract doesn't neccesarily mean not real.

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="GreySeal9"]

My categorization of what?

As for reasons, I know you have them, but I'm willing to bet that most of them are absract as most ideas are abstract and by extension, most reasons for liking things are abstract.

GreySeal9

Because they probably are not quantifiable. I mean, some of your reasons might be more conrete, but I'm willing to bet that most of them have alot to do with preferences and things you like about your favorite bands' sound, which is abstract.

Abstract doesn't neccesarily mean not real.

Are you guys even talking about anything? i think it would be easier to just say "The Cure sucks", and insight a flame war.

[QUOTE="GreySeal9"]

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]If I have reasons.....and I know the reasons...how can that be abstract?LJS9502_basic

Because they probably are not quantifiable. I mean, some of your reasons might be more conrete, but I'm willing to bet that most of them have alot to do with preferences and things you like about your favorite bands' sound, which is abstract.

Abstract doesn't neccesarily mean not real.

So what are your reasons?

[QUOTE="GreySeal9"]

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]If I have reasons.....and I know the reasons...how can that be abstract?Shmiity

Because they probably are not quantifiable. I mean, some of your reasons might be more conrete, but I'm willing to bet that most of them have alot to do with preferences and things you like about your favorite bands' sound, which is abstract.

Abstract doesn't neccesarily mean not real.

Are you guys even talking about anything? i think it would be easier to just say "The Cure sucks", and insight a flame war.

[QUOTE="GreySeal9"]

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]If I have reasons.....and I know the reasons...how can that be abstract?Shmiity

Because they probably are not quantifiable. I mean, some of your reasons might be more conrete, but I'm willing to bet that most of them have alot to do with preferences and things you like about your favorite bands' sound, which is abstract.

Abstract doesn't neccesarily mean not real.

Are you guys even talking about anything? i think it would be easier to just say "The Cure sucks", and insight a flame war.

Probably not. :lol:

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="GreySeal9"]

Because they probably are not quantifiable. I mean, some of your reasons might be more conrete, but I'm willing to bet that most of them have alot to do with preferences and things you like about your favorite bands' sound, which is abstract.

Abstract doesn't neccesarily mean not real.

GreySeal9

So what are your reasons?

[QUOTE="Shmiity"]

[QUOTE="GreySeal9"]

Because they probably are not quantifiable. I mean, some of your reasons might be more conrete, but I'm willing to bet that most of them have alot to do with preferences and things you like about your favorite bands' sound, which is abstract.

Abstract doesn't neccesarily mean not real.

LJS9502_basic

Are you guys even talking about anything? i think it would be easier to just say "The Cure sucks", and insight a flame war.

I never said anything bad about The Cure as I do like some of their music. :?No reason to insult my tastes.

You know what's a good album?

This is a good album.

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="Shmiity"]

Are you guys even talking about anything? i think it would be easier to just say "The Cure sucks", and insight a flame war.

GreySeal9

I never said anything bad about The Cure as I do like some of their music. :?No reason to insult my tastes.

[QUOTE="GreySeal9"]

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"] I don't consider my reasons abstract though. They are specific.LJS9502_basic

So what are your reasons?

Those are all quite vague.

I mean, those are reasons I like my favorite artists too, but they are rather abstract.

[QUOTE="GreySeal9"]

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]I always consider the source of those statements and am generally pleased after noting the music taste of said individual that they don't appreciate The Cure.LJS9502_basic

I never said anything bad about The Cure as I do like some of their music. :?No reason to insult my tastes.

"Music taste of said individual?"

How could that not be refering to anyone? :?

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="GreySeal9"]

So what are your reasons?

GreySeal9

Those are all quite vague.

I mean, those are reasons I like my favorite artists too, but they are rather abstract.

[QUOTE="GreySeal9"]

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"] Melody, arrangement, skill, lyrics, atmosphere....LJS9502_basic

Those are all quite vague.

I mean, those are reasons I like my favorite artists too, but they are rather abstract.

I think we should probably just stop talking about this as we are probably talking about nothing much. :P

I'll just say that I think opinions are mostly abstract.

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="GreySeal9"]

I never said anything bad about The Cure as I do like some of their music. :?No reason to insult my tastes.

GreySeal9

"Music taste of said individual?"

How could that not be refering to anyone? :?

[QUOTE="GreySeal9"]

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"] :lol: I wasn't talking about anyone in particular currently....LJS9502_basic

"Music taste of said individual?"

How could that not be refering to anyone? :?

I'm still kind of suspicious, but I'll let it go since I'm in a pretty good mood right now. :P

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"][QUOTE="GreySeal9"]

"Music taste of said individual?"

How could that not be refering to anyone? :?

GreySeal9

I'm still kind of suspicious, but I'll let it go since I'm in a pretty good mood right now. :P

[QUOTE="GreySeal9"]

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"] Ah well you are new to OT. I used to get trolled in threads by individuals making that statement in lieu of making a point about the discussion. And generally I had already seen them post in music threads so I knew what they considered "music". And I did not.LJS9502_basic

I'm still kind of suspicious, but I'll let it go since I'm in a pretty good mood right now. :P

That's impossible. My selections can't be critiqued. They are objectively the best. 8)