Why is everyone picking on me - The truth

LOL - You're no pansy. I would love any info or links to the studies that you have found with better stats - If there is better info out there then I will post it - I just haven't been able to find it.  I think you're smart and articulate and we both understand that we don't have to agree but we also don't have to call each other names.

I would never bash someone for choosing the band - its a personal choice and once its been made I respect that persons decision. I do not know their medical history, financial history, or the other reasons behind their decision and if they feel it is the best one for them the I am glad they at least made a choice - hoping that it was a well informed choice!!  Based on my experience and the information I have been able to find I will continue to advise people that are still looking at their options that based on what I can find, there are better options. The ultimate decision is up to them.

I would never tell someone that there band is going to fail - but if it does I will be here to support them - well most of them.

It kinda drives me nuts when newbie bansters jump up and down, curse, call names and tell me I don't belong here. I do know what I'm talking about I've lived it - I have studies to prove it happens much to often. Does that mean it will happen to everyone? NO, but its a high percent and if I can prevent one person from suffering then its worth it. They've already made their decision so its time for them to move on to a new post or provide their story as a counter point instead of calling me names (that just makes them look like a jackass).

See ya around!!

I think as newbies we feel like we have to defend our choices and get all huffy about it. Later on it seems to be less threatening when we disagree. Up until a few years ago I couldn't handle conflict of any kind and more or less fell apart when it hit. Then I turned in a real ***** on wheels. Now I am a more comfortable mix of both.

Again, this has been a good dialog, for the most part. We must part ways now lest someone think we are buddies.  We can yell at each other later and I can even call you something, I don't know what right now but I will think of something.  It has gotta be good though.