I have chubby fingers too, pjw; maybe it helps that what I do professionally requires a lot of finger dexterity. Those trips to Asia are a little tough, but back on the ground now.
I completely agree with your comments. Not only should we feel free to express dislike of any music posted in a respectful manner, but its even better if specific details can be given for the reasons why. And that has, unfortunately, been the cause of a lot of unnecessary defensiveness and bickering here. For instance, if someone dislikes the music simply because the playing is sub-par and gives details why, the fact that the technical details can be provided are automatically equated by some with the inability to “feel the emotion” of the music. The person who can describe the technical elements or technical flaws is thought to be incapable of feeling the emotion (perceiving”?); ever. What a bunch of nonsense and copout. Sheer intellectual laziness and so unfortunate since it is just the opposite.
I completely agree with your comments. Not only should we feel free to express dislike of any music posted in a respectful manner, but its even better if specific details can be given for the reasons why. And that has, unfortunately, been the cause of a lot of unnecessary defensiveness and bickering here. For instance, if someone dislikes the music simply because the playing is sub-par and gives details why, the fact that the technical details can be provided are automatically equated by some with the inability to “feel the emotion” of the music. The person who can describe the technical elements or technical flaws is thought to be incapable of feeling the emotion (perceiving”?); ever. What a bunch of nonsense and copout. Sheer intellectual laziness and so unfortunate since it is just the opposite.