I was referring to all fans not just yours. It is incredibly naive to think that any fans are impartial, a fact of life, a human failing, call it what you will but people are influenced by favouritism and nepotism even subconsciously and with all due respect and the best will in the world all fans are guilty of human nature. It may be true that your fans are more impartial than others but my point is still valid. You have obviously not considered that other peoples fans are not so honestly inclined as yours and it was them I was referring to.

This is not a personal attack or pigeonhole or calling honesty or friendliness into question. I have no idea why you have taken this so personally. I am stating my opinions generally on Ourstage not pointing fingers at anyone in particular. I see flaws in the system and am trying to bring these to peoples attention to try and improve the system for all of us.

You are entitled to agree or disagree with these opinions and suggestions on how to improve these things. I have a feeling that I am not alone in my feelings. Perhaps I just am a bit more outspoken than most folk.

I would appreciate it if you could point out what it was about my complaints you found insulting or offensive. I only made general points and made no personal references.

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