OK now I can comment. LOL that was quite a thread, seems like almost every one made an appearance and there was alot to think about there.wow....
The kill yourself comment was pretty harsh and out of nowhere, I would have tried to water it down by saying dude why don't you jump off a bridge or something, seems a little less offensive. That being said I think we can all agree that the Chrisr8 (or whatever the name) is a fool (i'll try to keep my name calling clean). I didn't think people came to a STP board that weren't fans, but it is clear that this person is not.
Lately I can agree with what STPGurl said, that she thinks it is funny that she agrees with the 2 people that she usually always disagrees with. I find myself doing the same with certain people....like TemplePilot, who said alot of people put Scott and STP up on a pedestal when they don't deserve it (I agree), and that if it sucks he will be the first to tell you. Same here, thats probablly why I am not the most popular kid on this block either.
Oh and KingPetty and DownPlush were talking about Journey and a new singer. Journey is another favorite of mine. Never had the pleasure of seeing them with Perry, but I did see them with Steve Augeri (thought he was a great replacement, though his voice is shot now) and I did see them with Arnel (who I think can pull it off on the albums, but live he jumps around like a little kid and I don't love him as much, comes off as a joke to me). I go to see Journey the band, so at this point Arnel isnt the star that I am going to see, so I don't really care about him. Journey with any singer and I will still go the singer doesn't really matter now. I guess the point was in regards to how we would like it if STP had a new singer and if it would work. In Journey's case it works. I can't compare the two bands at all and in any scenario, completely different. Plenty of bands have done it and been successful. I am hesitant to think STP can or should. My reaction is that they should do something but under a different name like they have done before, but I am not saying I am right. I would certainly be interested in who they would consider to be a worthy replacement.