To Jans and Goofle,
Of course I am aware that such opinions can be completely earned, honest and legit. Do I really need to point that out? I am more interested in discussing when they aren't is all.
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Originally Posted by Urban Hat€monger ?
There's a saying I heard that I think applies to this.
The reason that clichés are cliché is because a lot of the times they're true.
A lot of the stuff you listed I feel the same way about.
I formed some of those opinions you listed long before I came on the internet and knew anybody else felt that way.
I think this whole 'wanting to look cool with an opinion' thing is overstated.
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I don't think it is overstated. I think people trying to live up to some (cool) idea of who they want to be, f.ex someone who appears knowledgeable about music (more than he/she really is), has a profound effect on peoples opinions and the way we discuss music, here and elsewhere.
I think personal taste in music is something that is very strongly tied to ones identity/self-image and if you want to appear cool, that's something one can groom as well.