While Jelusick might be considered a slightly above-average vocalist by some American standards, Coverdale has completely lost the plot with this move. Is he really expecting Jelusick to patch things up on some farewell tour, and then just assume Whitesnake can carry on for another 10 or 15 years with some new kid acting as his successor? I’d probably rank Whitesnake in my top 10 bands, but I think the man has truly lost his mind with these plans. Personally, I find Jelusick's vocals a bit grating—which makes me biased, sure—but even so, I think Coverdale is making a massive mistake here. At some point, you have to face reality: you're 70 years old, you've spent over 40 years in a legendary band, and it's time to wrap things up. Maybe his ego just won't let him let Whitesnake go, so now he's just pushing nonsense. Don't get me wrong, it's cool that an American is part of Whitesnake, but in my opinion, Coverdale is thinking totally irrationally and has completely lost touch with reality.
Carl Cox3 said:You have been presented with the facts and the truth. Now, you must learn how to live with them.
I was just as naive a few years ago, believing that people I had known for ages truly cared about me and that we were "friends for life." Then reality hit: I realized that for 99% of people, I was nothing more than a temporary link in a chain—someone they would step over or abandon the moment a better opportunity arrived. It took me a year or two to process the shock, but eventually, I accepted it. Now, I don't expect anything from anyone. I put in the effort as long as they do, too. If things start to cool down on their end, I walk away and move on. Life is far too short to waste energy trying to salvage connections with people who clearly don't value us that much.
I have learned not to take life so seriously. Instead, view it as a beautiful, engaging story that remains independent of others, because you are the protagonist of your own life. Beyond that, I suggest meeting new people whenever the chance arises, but without becoming overly attached to anyone. New connections bring freshness to life and protect against loneliness.
It’s only high-quality connections that actually help with loneliness. Shallow relationships just make you realize how lonely you really are. When it comes to solitude, quantity doesn't mean a thing—it’s all about quality.
Raymond Booth40 said:I have zero interest in finding someone else. Honestly, men have completely soured the whole idea for me.
Sure, and every heavy rock band is just Metallica. In life, everyone is essentially the same kid, and we’re all just leaves blowing in the wind.
The guy is decent; he told you straight up how he operates, and he hasn't played you. He’s doing exactly what he promised. If that doesn't work for you, then go find something better. It's on you if you settle for something that doesn't satisfy you.
Besides, why deal with a guy twelve years older than you? Find someone your own age.
Nice one, Brenda Green62. Those stats don't really reflect my actual behavior; I just went through a phase where I felt like I was spending too much time over there. Plus, I jumped on the bandwagon after Ruby expressed something similar. I made that move pretty impulsively, almost like I was trying to prove something to myself by making such a sudden change. As it turns out, I wasn't nearly as happy in the other subforums—I actually had a much better time over on OFF and Men's Corner.
By the way, I still have some activity recorded in the Women's Corner, but I won't bother coming back there to clog things up. I'm only thinking about it for the sake of the statistics, just so it looks like I'm a completely free agent on the forum. Not that it matters much; I don't really have anything to contribute there. It’s more about that neatness factor—keeping everything tidy so that, on paper, I look like a totally independent user.
On May 17th, I requested to have my access restricted from the Men's Corner and OFF subforums. To be honest, I haven't felt any happier being away from them, which wasn't quite what I expected when I first made the call. By November 17th, it will have been six months since I decided to take this self-imposed break, and I don't feel like my participation in those specific areas has improved at all. I actually have this great, long-read story based on true events that I'd love to share, but whenever I'm around those guys, I just feel like an outsider—it’s pretty obvious they don't really get me and mostly just talk nonsense. Is it possible to rejoin the Men's Corner and OFF after a six-month hiatus, even if my initial decision to step back was probably a bit of a miscalculation?
Carl Rivera43, the guy is just way too hyper and high-energy. You can tell he’s a huge Led Zeppelin fan. Bonzo was easily the greatest drummer ever, and Plant? The most charming frontman out there. You put on some Zeppelin, step outside your apartment, and suddenly you just want to go smash half the office.
On Reddit, I mostly dive into my specific obsessions—the kind of stuff I don't think people would find interesting in person, or things they just wouldn't have the bandwidth for. If I brought those topics up in real life, I’d probably go from being a chill, easygoing guy to someone who's just exhausting. In person, people generally like me, and I see no reason to jeopardize that by forcing subjects on them that they aren't wired to care about. Online, people can be pretty judgmental and negative, so trying to win them over feels like tilting at windmills. Honestly, the best move is to just talk about myself. You aren't going to "win" against internet commenters anyway, and besides, there’s way more satisfaction in just being completely authentic. People tend to like me more in person, but that version of me is a bit of a curated performance compared to my Reddit profile, which is a literal map of my core interests. I often feel like those topics would be "too much" for most people. What I talk about in social settings sounds great, but it isn't what truly drives me. So, I come here to geek out on my real passions without worrying about losing anyone's approval. For me, Reddit is the true reflection of my priorities, whereas in person, I play along with topics that are trivial compared to what I actually want to discuss. People like me in the real world, but it feels a little staged because I'm sticking to safe, reasonable topics instead of the stuff I actually love.
quietbison86 said:Of course I wasn't implying anyone should just copy someone else's life. I just meant you can pay tribute to a musician with a single drink; there's no need to go overboard with alcohol, obviously.
Otherwise, Nirvana goes great with a drink, while Hendrix fits better with other substances (but let's not get into that 😁) It's common knowledge that music created under the influence often pairs best with those same substances.
Substances just aren't my thing. When I'm having a drink, I usually lean toward glam metal, but when I'm sober, I stick to hard rock, metal, or Lana Del Rey. Everything else feels dull or unappealing to me. Though, I'll admit, maybe my tastes would shift if I were heavily intoxicated. But I won't bet on it—I'm too cheap for that. 😁
Most musicians out there were high or under the influence when they created their work, so I don't see why you wouldn't toast to them. 🤷
Because it's about respect and paying attention to the artist. I want to be completely sober and focused when I listen to something I truly value.
It's a good thing I don't listen to Doorse or Nirvana, otherwise you'd be asking me why I haven't overdosed or committed suicide yet. Respecting an artist doesn't mean copying their mess; it means taking the beauty and the positive energy from them and rising above their mistakes. Isn't that what would actually make those artists proud—that they left something behind for us? It’s not about me getting wasted trying to mimic Jimi Hendrix or Lana Del Rey. I want to learn from artists, to grow, and to fix what they couldn't, driven by the power of melody, vocals, and composition rather than being numbed by alcohol or drugs. I'm at my happiest drinking nothing but water while a performance moves me to tears. That's how I know it's real and that I'm not just faking it.
I don't usually drink while listening to music I truly respect. It feels like a lack of respect toward the artist. When I'm drinking, I prefer stuff that’s just fun and catchy, rather than something I hold in deep reverence. I wouldn't say I have a profound respect for glam metal, but after a few beers—and if there happens to be a pretty woman nearby—I can't deny it hits the spot. On the other hand, I could never get drunk to Lana Del Rey; she's practically the woman of my dreams, and my conscience just won't let me.
I’m firmly in favor of maintaining the status quo here. In fact, I’d probably establish a forum version of the CIA just to shut down any attempts at peasant uprisings.
And since you brought up enlightened absolutism, I think Nice would make a perfect empress of this forum, with me serving as her advisor. To those little peasant revolts, I’d simply whisper, "If they have no bread, tell them to eat cake—then we'll just throw them off the balcony."
Glam metal is basically drinking music. It’s high energy and built around that whole lifestyle—partying, chasing women, just letting your brain switch off after a few drinks. I’m not talking about something played out and tired like Guns N' Roses, but more like Ratt, Dokken, or those lesser-known bands. When I'm having a few, I usually put on those channels where they play glam metal clips featuring Playboy models in bikinis.
But once you're buzzed, even Lady Gaga's Alejandro can sound pretty good.
On the other hand, something overly heavy or intense like Pearl Jam or Motörhead wouldn't hit the spot, even after half a liter of Jacky. Some music is art, while other music is just meant for sipping; at the end of the day, it all comes down to catchy vocals and solid riffs. That singer from Pearl Jam isn't going to do it for me, unless I'm under some serious influence, but after a couple of drinks, I'll admit Lady Gaga at the piano has a great voice—even if she isn't my go-to when I'm sober.
I've decided to move my discussions toward some more serious topics on other subforums. I'm just not interested in the mindless chatter over on off topic anymore. I don't visit the man cave very often, but the women posting suggestive photos there really get on my nerves, so I'd rather just stop seeing them. It's clear to me that the lack of substance on those specific boards isn't just an issue for Alexander Adams94, but for anyone else who might be browsing. With this move, I am stepping away from participating in writing on both the off topic and man cave subforums.
rustydrifter10, can I insist on getting some partial moderation duties for myself over on the off topic and man cave subforums? Honestly, I just can't stand reading or listening to them anymore.
Math intelligence: 6. Social intelligence: 10. That puts the average at an 8. But honestly, I measure things differently—to me, being cool and unique matters way more than just being smart. I find plenty of high-IQ people totally unappealing and boring, so I don't really view them as the gold standard for intelligence. For instance, I wouldn't point to the lead singer of Opeth as my example of a brilliant mind; even if he is smart, the guy is just dull and lacks inspiration. I tend to judge people based on their vibe and how interesting they are rather than strictly by their IQ. That’s always been my main metric.
briskbison55 said:Do you really think David and his CEO aren't still right here among us? 😁
I haven't seen the CEO in quite a while. It’s been since sometime back in 2019. I remember playing around in her DMs back then, pretending I was head over heels for her and wanted to woo her.