That's actually what I'm talking about, except for one detail: I think the same could be said for most genres. If that's the case, why are they there? They are still a descriptor. So there's gotta be something similar between them if the original idea is gone and now it has turned into a popular genre. Plus, I'm not worried about other people's definitions. If I disagree on something being alternative, I'll disagree. Yes, alternative has strayed from its original point.
As far as subjectivity goes, I think everyone has their own idea of what a genre sounds like, and if the vast majority agrees on most of the aspects, it's become almost definite. Alternative is still heavily debated. Still, my definition is my definite definition, and I'm not bothered by other people's ideas as long as I'm not being called pompous or anything like that. I'm not looking for people who agree with me. But I still debate it, partially because it's a very engaging topic. As such, I'm not gonna define modern alternative by the past. As far as I'm concerned, the past and the present are just in the same scene, even though they are so different.
That's all I wanna say.
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