I don't understand why some on this list think it unhealthy or >unacceptable to criticize Sting. I consider myself one of his biggest fans, but I don't worship the man. He's not above criticism. If he releases a bad song, I'll say he's released a bad song.
I personally think the issue really isn't that no one should criticize him, or that he's above it. Rather, the issue seems to be how the criticism is expressed. I don't worship him either, though I've been a fan for many years. However, to me it does seem unfair criticism (there is a line to be crossed) when someone just says a song is "bad" or especially "it sucks". Myself, I prefer a more articulate response--whatever the opinion. I've found that generally those on the positive side tend to be a little more explanatory, than those on the negative. All I ask is that someone just say that they don't like it and here is why--and leave out those potentially offending bursts. It's just good netiquette, and makes less people feel defensive. Then, no one will feel the need to respond with those words "I'm entitled to my opinion too". Of course, it's totally unnecessary for anyone to ever say that.
Art, after all, is a freeform expression open to individual >interpretation, thereby necessitating disagreement.
True words. Anyway, just a few thoughts. Teri ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!