- Mar 9, 2004
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Thanatopsis said:So, I joined this forum when it began, and I posted in it fairly regularly. Then more people joined, and I lost interest because its seemingly gone towards a younger fanbase it seems and less and less "mature" not like this board is mature by any standard, haha. The Off Topic forum had gone way beyond ridiculous. But with threads like: http://www.scythes-of-bodom.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=756 or http://www.scythes-of-bodom.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=544 or http://www.scythes-of-bodom.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=764 it made me wonder if Bodom's largest constituency of fans lies in the younger teen age group. I realize that many people become fascinated with a band, and thus want to know everything about them including tatoos....or are merely ignorant as to the music and can post on a forum for a band yet not know who is really playing in the band, but here is my point....do you ladies and gentlemen think that Bodom's fanbase lies in these "kids"? Maybe I a being a little harsh on these people, but some of them are just....stupid. And by the way, all the mods at SOB, you're probably some of the most patient people ever, haha. Gavin, I know you're familiar with that board, you were going to do some guitar lesson crap in the musicians sub forum, right? I know a couple other people post there too. What are your opinions on that forum and on my original question?
this is a really long post...sorry everyone, haha. I am just in a pondering sort of mood right now
Thanatopsis said:no, you're right, some of bodom is catchy. I also have a feeling that the younger generations have some feeling that they are superior to those above them. An "anti-authority" or "anti-establishment" type of mindset. It seems to me that Bodom, or hardcore, or rap with trash lyrics makes them feel better about themselves or somehow more powerful. They think they're being "bad" or something. Its the stereotype from any high school show or movie, the cool kids are smarter than their teachers, or the younger kids outdo their parents. In my opinion, that only shows immaturity. Its the same with being a "goth" they want to be different in a way that makes others seem less than they are. Not that all or any goths are or try to be, but I am talking about those British kids, Shadow Mercy etc. Punk bands that are political, and youth that think they're an "uprising" or some kind of "smarter generation" are in my mind the most blind and most stupid of all. In the past few centuries, things have moved from trying to appear older and more mature "white wigs" etc, to youth being the advertised and desired state of being. Reputation and wisdom no longer hold any meaning in life, making money quickly and being envied are the idols of our time. If people admire and listen to Bodom for their music, as I believe many and probably most do, then that is fine and dandy, but I can't believe so many people think that they're better or understand life better than those older than them.