I guess this isn't over.......

So now a third party has entered what has become the most delusional and honest discussion to ever grace the internet this week. He hides behind the username Mikerios Zero. 'Rios, as I'm told he prefers, surely feels he has taken Western Mass by storm with his most recent blog post.

On the one hand, I must commend 'Rios for acknowledging a demand for additional perspectives on the local music scene of Western Mass. For some, this was a discussion that need not have ever occurred. If the pot's not black, don't fix it. But 'Rios is so adept, so in tune with the public outcry for squabble that he has decided to put himself in harms way just to satisfy the needs of the people.

It pains me to admit, for it is fault of my own I am admitting, but 'Rios is correct. Some of us don't denigrate the way we once did. Those were younger, more free-wheelin' days. In re-reading my blog posts, I found that I am guilty of this watered down denigration that 'Rios so eloquently addressed.

My blog posts were vague, cryptic and never named names. I should be ashamed of myself. Fortunately, Zero Fun John gave us a taste of the way things used to be, taking aim at me personally and even attempting to elicit an emotive reply by taking jabs at my self esteem and credibility.

I promise I will try harder next time, 'Rios. I promise.