tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17174057.post7067732381848302872..comments2023-08-12T09:06:19.561-04:00Comments on english-tamil: Consuming Music: School daysSuresh EThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634417697318636500noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17174057.post-67803450272742614142008-11-09T19:34:00.000-05:002008-11-09T19:34:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jaideephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10030531125307754671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17174057.post-3264235335986736002008-11-04T07:59:00.000-05:002008-11-04T07:59:00.000-05:00Interesting post about how music at the adolescent...Interesting post about how music at the adolescent age.<BR/><BR/>Great post actually, I was able to relate.<BR/><BR/>I have to admit, that I like the controversies, and how things you say, piss people off, and the discussions, it springs. It's interesting to read how both parties handle themselves. :) Will wait for your next post. That will be really interesting.O Rellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05537205375459011123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17174057.post-18379501425892181422008-11-04T04:48:00.000-05:002008-11-04T04:48:00.000-05:00*at your sentence ABOUT -(Sorry about the typo.)*at your sentence ABOUT -(Sorry about the typo.)Sudhirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08735353922574499151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17174057.post-14386143318603214222008-11-04T04:25:00.000-05:002008-11-04T04:25:00.000-05:00Oh, looks like I'm familiar with quotation marks a...Oh, looks like I'm familiar with quotation marks after all. The link didn't have anything new to tell me. It was refreshing to read about the basics, nevertheless.<BR/>And no, my comment on Rock wasn't directed at the sentence at your sentence about rock music, alone. In fact, I don’t think I took it all too seriously. It just triggered thoughts of the number of times I’ve heard people say, “Oh, rock. It’s that music that is loud and causes a headache, isn’t it?” It picks on a part of the whole, and attempts to generalise the whole on the basis of that part. Something I don’t entirely subscribe to. Not that you particularly care, but I wasn’t offended one bit. Just in case you thought I did. It’d take a really frail ego and gross neglect of your quotation marks to get offended. The rock bit, I don’t think had any quotation marks, anyway.Sudhirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08735353922574499151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17174057.post-15274946773525103772008-11-04T03:19:00.000-05:002008-11-04T03:19:00.000-05:00Note: I think I've spoken enough about caste in my...Note: I think I've spoken enough about caste in my podcasts and in the comments section of some of my other posts. But since this post has been reduced to perceived Brahmin bashing, I'll make a brief post tomorrow and expand my stance on caste just for the record. At least I'll have a post to link to in future. <BR/><BR/>Until then, all the people who are "offended" hold your horses (I know the whole world is against you, isn't it?).Suresh EThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06634417697318636500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17174057.post-35965502439678314212008-11-04T02:44:00.000-05:002008-11-04T02:44:00.000-05:00Anon, Who is a Brahmin? How are you one?If you're ...Anon,<BR/><BR/><BR/> Who is a Brahmin? How are you one?<BR/>If you're going to say that certain values characterize a Brahmin, I have already followed your rationale for criticizing a "section of the society", haven't I?<BR/><BR/> If you don't believe in "drawing lines", then pretend that I'm talking about those who do.<BR/><BR/>Besides, there's a reason why quotes are used. Spend some time here: http://www.englishclub.com/writing/punctuation-quotation-marks.htm<BR/><BR/>I don't subscribe to any caste or religion anymore. Nevertheless, as a social indicator -- something that formed my habitus until a few years ago and contributed to my understanding of the world a certain way -- Gounder is the caste that I belonged to. You can say whatever you want about the caste, I wouldn't be "offended". <BR/><BR/>I never pick on people's anonymity. And don't worry, I won't mention the number of times you've been wrong either.<BR/><BR/>Sudhir,<BR/><BR/>Rock music isn't usually something that people -- at least that ones that I grew up with -- liked immediately. It was just like some of the cuisines we have trouble getting around initially. It's a case of acquired taste.<BR/><BR/>On a different note, I think you should visit the link on quotation marks too. (Or were you just stating the obvious?)Suresh EThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06634417697318636500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17174057.post-74284587246537426062008-11-04T01:52:00.000-05:002008-11-04T01:52:00.000-05:00Fun post. It kind of makes me uncomfortable though...Fun post. It kind of makes me uncomfortable though, when people instantly assume rock to be hard rock and in turn, to be noise. I mean, there's so much rock out there that hardly sounds as chaotic as say Metallica's Enter Sandman or whatever. But well, I guess you were just generalising based on what you'd had heard at that time. Just like you said 'Madras Brahmins known for their ginormous gobs'. So, it probably needs to be left alone, without much poking.Sudhirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08735353922574499151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17174057.post-40548057320369296452008-11-04T00:56:00.000-05:002008-11-04T00:56:00.000-05:00I am a Brahmin and offended by your posts. If you ...I am a Brahmin and offended by your posts. If you hate a particular section of the society, describe them by their values and not their caste.<BR/><BR/>By the way, you seem to be a kind of guy who was bullied in school and the only way for you take it out is a blog like this, where you can post your most opinionated views. <BR/><BR/>Its guys like you who draw lines based on caste/religion. Going by your own standard, Why don't you tell us all what caste you belong to.. so the rest of us (or rather, I) can judge the people of your caste and make generalist statements.<BR/><BR/>I know you are going to pick on my anonymity or Brahminical roots once again. Nonetheless, I am happy to have had my say.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17174057.post-77912572019122485742008-11-01T04:53:00.000-04:002008-11-01T04:53:00.000-04:00Anon1 (and 2) - Hate isn't the best word. Of cours...Anon1 (and 2) - Hate isn't the best word. Of course, I have sharp contempt for brahminism (and as it happens it's often characterized by Brahmins). This post doesn't quite give out my stance on this issue; I've just made a passing reference. <BR/><BR/>I don't even follow some of the blogs in the side. I'll probably update them if I start following any new ones thought they are worth sharing.<BR/><BR/>Nathan,<BR/><BR/>Haha I don't know. I'm just trying to force something out of me until I say something that's less boring.Suresh EThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06634417697318636500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17174057.post-83843137666102523582008-10-31T15:52:00.000-04:002008-10-31T15:52:00.000-04:00hehe brahmin hater..but few ppl are really nice n ...hehe brahmin hater..but few ppl are really nice n goodAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17174057.post-88817710953572250472008-10-31T01:33:00.000-04:002008-10-31T01:33:00.000-04:00ok.. looks like suresh is back..keep blogging -nat...ok.. looks like suresh is back..<BR/><BR/>keep blogging <BR/>-nathanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17174057.post-21550350615457167932008-10-30T11:47:00.000-04:002008-10-30T11:47:00.000-04:00Will you update the stuffs (political, Weed, Femin...Will you update the stuffs (political, Weed, Feminist) the on right hand side ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17174057.post-72105976176494933552008-10-30T11:32:00.000-04:002008-10-30T11:32:00.000-04:00Very interesting. Looking forward to Part 2. It so...Very interesting. Looking forward to Part 2. It sounds like you are a brahmin(ism) hater.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17174057.post-80661604219679349942008-10-30T09:29:00.000-04:002008-10-30T09:29:00.000-04:00That was pretty candid :)That was pretty candid :)anudivyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05434767236694075431noreply@blogger.com