Posted by the other god on February 05, 1997 at 23:11:53:
In Reply to: Re: Ginsberg sucks posted by GOD on February 05, 1997 at 11:20:48:
I think we've all heard the "keep an open mind stuff" before, and I suppose that for *some* people it's good advice. (I used to think that way.) Of course, everyone must go by first impressions occasionally -- no one can find the time to read work by every author, listen to a complete album by every band, etc. (Hmmm... the first time I heard Throwing Muses I liked them -- immediately.)
How odd -- I'm quite surprised that you were able to conclude from my message that I am, in fact, an artist.
I think that as far as labeling people, many people seem to place themselves in categories, though sometimes unconsciously -- It's difficult not to label individuals when they dress and behave like others. I simply find it much easier to use the term "hippie" than to say "a person who does not bathe more than once a week, has very poor taste in clothes, and cannot communicate in a coherent manner because of that 'kind bud' (or whatever)." I guess I should tell you that I really didn't make the assumption of your being a hippie; I just happened to ask.