Hi all,
Many of your screen names are delightfully familiar. It's great to see you here, in a place that seems to want to celebrate Clay rather than sulk and moan about what could be better. I'm tired of the anger, the hatred, and despair. I didn't become a fan to find ways to depress myself. I became a fan because I love the guy and his music. I'm so thrilled to find other kindred spirits.
Samtaycai, Playbiller, and all of those who make an effort to bring a positive tone to other boards--I salute you. I know it's not easy, but you do a great many fans a tremendous service.
Like others, I find it difficult to understand why so many seem to want to wallow in the angst. It's not just that these anti-RCA rants are declared, it's that they're declared repetitively, continuously, and virtually identically. I leave the boards for a week and when I come back, it's as if I never left the conversation. I want to scream, "Get over it, people!" but instead, I sigh, log off, and pick up a book.
I have missed talking with other fellow fans. I have missed sharing the sharing the joy. But every time I take a peek at the boards, I run into the same old arguments. Until I was pointed to this place.
So thank you, Samtaycai for directing me here. I really needed it.
