STPGurl wasn't trying to be an elitist, she simply mentioned that a lot of the veteran posters here have been friends for a long time here and take it personally when a friend and fellow member is attacked, I don't see a problem with Aaron posting the e-mail, it was relevant to the topic. Some of the new members here need to respect differing opinions and if they'd like to have a debate on it they need to keep it mature and friendly, we don't want this becoming the Velvet Revolver forum. This is the best time for STP fans in half a decade, we should all be getting along, we're all on the same side.
On the topic though, it's fine of Aaron to criticize the band. When you love something or are a big fan of something you're more critical of it than anybody. I'm an Angels fan and I have booed Vladimir Guerrero for the last month because he hasn't been playing well.
I think Scott has sounded great and the band has too, there have been a few problems lyrically and sync wise, but they've sounded fine to me on bootlegs. The hiccups are likely because a lack of rehearsal time, but they needed to start the tour right now in order to capitalize on the buzz of the reunion and the big high paying summer festivals. If they'd toured later in the summer the novelty of "Holy shit STP are back" would have somewhat worn off and they'd have lost out on a lot of money. I'm just happy they're back together and I don't have to deal with side projects (Velvet Revolver, Army of Anyone) anymore and I actually get to see my favorite band as an active functioning band for the first time since I was in grade school and only a casual fan. They could blow chunks for all I care and it'd still be better than Velvet Revolver or Army of Anyone.
