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Originally posted by YaleTrance I reckon that he apologized and that this thread was practically dead, but I was standing up for my friend because it angered me to see someone like Yoepus attack his character like that. In my experience and from what I've read, Yoepus spews hate and shallow anti-European propaganda. I have respect for conservatives, but not for one that demeans my culture (like he did on the Madrid bombings thread). No, but I find it awfully suspicious when someone registers on TA and posts exclusively on this forum. I admit that this will strike me more when I read a post that I find offensive. There is a sincere amount of immaturity in this forum as well. Actually, this is the reason why I don't post in here as much as I could. Politics is my second passion after music. And also, music discussion has been host to many deep and meaningful discussions regarding music history and the musicology of edm. These discussions make TA the important medium that it is, as a useful way to discern global trends in music and edm culture, having a huge impact on the current evolution of the scene and general taste. Most of the posts might seem useless, but many have a useful purpose. I think it's great that this forum exists. And I would post more if it weren't for time constraints. You're one of the few people that I agree with most of the time, so I feel kind of bad that you have attacked me. To each his own, and please understand the context of my criticism of Yoepus. Frankly, I think it's fine if people post mostly on Political Discussion. But I can't help being suspicious of the intentions of someone like Yoepus. Every TA should have a connection to edm culture, even if it's remote or minimal. It wouldn't be very constructive to see random football or basketball fans registering to TA just to post on the sports discussion if they don't have any interest in trance or edm culture. That's my only point.

Fair enough, sir. I have to admit I do agree with you about the certain degree of immaturity in this forum, which renders my point somewhat moot. I also must agree with you in regards to the Music Discussion forum. No doubt there has been a great wealth of historical info. posted, as well as interesting discussions about the music itself as well as its culture.

But as I said, much of the conversations in other forums are just not my cup of tea anymore, yet the topics in this forum still peak my interest. I also have a tendency to puff out my chest and defend this forum and it's regulars at any cost, so my apologies for my tone.

But I do think you should give Yoepus or anyone in here the benefit of the doubt. I certainly can't speak for him, but I suspect he has similar interests to most others on Tranceaddict, and I highly doubt he only came here as a means for debating politics and promoting his conservative viewpoints. Truly there are a high number of internet forums for such means. But even if he did come here for the sole reason of politics, I personally still embrace his viewpoints, despite my constant differences.

Peace, and may the Schwartz be with you YaleTrance.

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