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Originally Posted by Lateralus
I suppose, but should musical importance come into it at all? So many times people have been flamed in this thread for voting against a band and then others come up with "oh but look at their musical importance and influence!" etc. I swear that in most decisions I've read people generally downplay personal interest and instead talk about their musical importance in more general terms.
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I honestly don't get the mentality that an influential band HAS to be respected. If I don't like a band, why should I suggest that they would make MY hall of fame?
In your example, most of the people spouting 'But look at their influence' are by the people who actually genuinely like the band, and are looking for a reason for people to vote similarly beyond personal preference.
EDIT - Or else you get a situation that people were complaining about before... Only the Sacred Cows making into the HoF, and no one of interest or variation making it through.