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"nobody wanna hear that ching-chong music" "why u be listenin to dem Chinamen?" "they make music in Japan???" "they could be singing 'i hate niggers' and you wouldn't even know it!!!" Just a few examples of the ignorant things ppl have said in the 20-something years I've been listening to Japanese music Granted, I can understand why they'd be perplexed. I still don't understand why a poor little black boy in the late 90's took a liking to Japanese music. My only explanation for that would be: "I just like it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯"

Honestly, I hang with a buncha G's that wouldn't want to be associated with VK in the least Granted, some of them look at me sideways for enjoying Japanese music in general anyways 🤣

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ahaha, i feel ya. Well, VK is not really my wheelhouse, but if you need any non-VK J-rock recommendations, I gotchu all day!

Hi there! Your introduction brought a smile to my face, so you seem like good pplz already! Welcome to the forum! I went ahead and followed you back on last.fm btw! Make yourself at home, and hope to see you around!

Yeah but fuck the police. Everywhere.

Probably my favorite Memai Siren song thus far!

ahahaha, maybe. You're sharp as hell, whatever the case. 😛 Anyways I CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS BAND TO RELEASE NEW MUSIC!!!!!!

@nekkichi - sis, I love you, but you just completely missed my points, and now you just debating for debate's sake. I feel where ya commin' from overall tho. Me personally, i'm good on all that gossip stuff. I would never recommend it, but aye, do what works for you - i ain't mad at it!

There's a difference between gossip and simply sharing knowledge, and it lies in one's intent. Gossip is usually driven by ill-intentions. The brain/body is built to do many things. However, the manner in which those things are done matters a great deal. The intent matters. For instance, it's probably not a good idea to defend someone's cocaine addiction by saying "well, the brain is built to secrete dopamine anyways!", and just leave it at that. In similar fashion, that would be like explaining away the actions of a rapist by saying "well, science says you were built to procreate, so, it's all good." That's an interesting article you linked, but this is a spiritual issue. So intent matters. You can either try to bring peace and understanding to a matter or you can sow discord and seeds of contempt and condemnation . Gossip tends to do the latter.

lol, I can imagine. Gossip is inherently toxic. I used to indulge in it and hang around others who did as well, until I realized A) It's dull, life-less chatter that doesn't benefit anyone or anything and B ) I'm a grown-ass man. And any grown man that sits around gossiping is not much of a man at all. That's some simp shit. Ancient wisdom tells us a few things like: "A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much." "A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends. " and I've found these both to be true. The same people I used to gossip with are the same people who are quick to talk shit about me (behind my back) today. As these types of ppl have no integrity and are basically fake as hell. And I've also literally lost friends (or ppl i thought were friends at least) over things that other ppl said about me. As truth doesn't matter to these kinds of ppl - they'll take one side of a story and run with it, instead of diligently seeking into a matter. So yeah, gossip is just toxic. It's a like a black hole of drama and chaos. But I can definitely say that I've been much more productive and my life has been much more positive since I made a conscious effort to avoid gossiping and gossipers alike!

And I'm %100 cool with this. I mean, I was never HUGE on certain kinds of harsh vocals to begin with, but in many cases I just find them pretty frivolous. And it's kinda like the older I get, the less inclined i am to listen to other grown-ass men impersonate the boogey man.

These dudes is on another level. I fuckin love it.

tbh It's not really ridiculous if the vocalist and his fiancee plan to continue their relationship. As if the affair itself wasn't a big enough offense, continuing to work with "the other woman" would just be throwing salt on the wound. Affairs are hurtful, messy business and they usually have these kinds of negative ripple effects. That said....who the fuck is this band anyways????

For Vk, these two, always:

People will try to pull you into their drama, and get you to take their side without even knowing the full story, but learning how to remain objective and truth-centered is VITAL, at least in my experience. Because it's often the case that people are being motivated and blown in directions by winds they're not even aware of - and if you're not careful, they'll try to push you into the same direction in which they're being blown. In those moments, I just try to remain objective and truthful...and ofc people won't like you for not siding with them, but those are usually the same people being unknowingly carried away by the winds of anger, spite, vengeance and god knows what other chaotic entities. In short. I like my peace. Take that other shit elsewhere 👉