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I used to be one of the morons who used musical tastes as a basis for judging others, now I honestly don't care.
If on the offhand chance someone asks me what kind of music I'm into, I usually just tell them I like whatever I think sounds good, then tell them what kinds of music I don't like-opera, contemporary pop-country, polka, bar band blues-rock, and harsh noise.
I like a lot of "mainstream" artists like Nirvana, Pink Floyd, and Tool, so maybe I don't have the same issues dealing with "people not educated in music" as some of you others here.
Now, what I do have a problem with is when people ask me what kind of music my band plays...I've settled on telling people to just listen and judge for themselves, which is a much healthier attitude towards the subject than our singer has, as highlighted by the following exchange between him and a guy from a typical bar band a few months back:
Bar Band Guy: So what music do you guys play?
Singer: Well, I don't really know what to call it.
Bar Band Guy: Is it like rock?
Singer: I guess, sort of...not really...I can't really tell you.
Bar Band Guy: Then describe it for me!
Singer: I DON'T KNOW!! Just go ask our drummer and leave me alone!
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