Symphony x is far from my favorite band, and i haven't listened to them for about a good year now. I still respect them, but at the moment i'm into more thrash and old school death metal. THAT SAID, this is one of the three forums i go to (SilentRealm's being one of them, as well as the abrasiverock.com forums) and i don't see myself stoping just because i don't listen to symx much and my music tastes have changed.
Though i respect macy for stating her oppinion (or his?), an announcement is a little odd. Best of luck macy. You might wanna change your avatar as well.....