The thing that I have noticed since I have been on this message board is that some people just go from thread to thread looking for something to bash, words to analyze, or something to fight about. I learned this when I started the "Who's the Most Talented" Thread. I was trying to celebrate all of Fleetwood Mac's members and their varying talents. I was not trying to pit the members against each other. Many people were tactful with their thoughts, but several weren't. Soon, some people started acting like this. Some people missed the point that I made in the first place.
Same here, I think that Janet's point at the beginning was a good one. Stevie does stir up a lot of emotions in people. She just hoped that everyone could feel an emotion that strong from music, maybe Stevie's music. Some people just understand where Stevie is coming from. They can relate on some or all levels. To say that she is untalented or uncreative or discuss her personal life/problems was not part of the thread. I don't even know how it got to that point.
Janet made a positive, emotional statement. She just wanted people to know how she felt. She was not saying that you lack something if you don't like Stevie. I think that she would hope you got that emotion from someone's music. She just personally thinks that Stevie does it well.
I happen to personally agree. Stevie has a way of bring forth emotions (This thread proves that.). I think that is part of her appeal, and part of what draws people to her.
I think that a lot of what has been said here was to make people mad. It was to get people arguing. We just have to remember that. Also, it is good to be open minded and to hear all opinions, but those opinions should be expressed tactfully with other people's feelings in mind. Of course, this is just my humble opinion to be taken if wanted.
