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8 or 9. Because 80%-90% percent of the stuff I have is prog. Does that justify it? Or if your saying 10 is like really closed minded then I'm far from that.

While I generally do consider "Progressive Rock" (as we use it at this site entailing many styles of music) superior to other forms of rock, I don't consider Prog to be superior to other forms of music.

Within the so-called Prog umbrella (and I know some hate that term), I must recognise elitist tendencies in myself. Generally I do find chamber rock/ avant Prog, for instance, better than popular Prog. I also recognise that what one likes is based on taste and experience, but having liked much music that has palled, I consider my tastes better than a few years ago (heck, bettter than a few weeks ago since I am always discovering and appreciating new to me music).

I really don't consider myself as one of the elite in progressive music circles, however 9or music circles generally). There are many people just at this site who know far more music than I (ergo have experienced far more music and are therefore better able to evaluate and appreciate more music than I) and are musically much better educated.. I am not well-versed in music theory, or that knowledgeable about the history of music. Furthermore, I am not a talented musician or composer, so that puts me farther from the elite.

Not really sure how to vote. I don't feel I'm part of an elite group, nor do I advocate dominance by a particular group. When someone mentions how Menudo was the best band ever, I do feel a certain smugness and sense of superiority. Not just because I believe that my tastes are superior, but because I think that is a very ignorant thing to say. I also think it would be stupid to say that Art Zoyd, or whoever, is the best band (which I would never say even when limiting to RIO/ Avant). At least I maintain some recognition of the subjective and objective.

There's a great big world of good music, and I've only touched the surface of it. My knowledge will keep on expanding and I will discover and come to appreciate different types of music that will alter my thinking on how "good" my tastes were back in December of 2007.

5 sounds about right

6 for me ...

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Poll Question: How much do you consider yourself as a prog elitist?
Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
1	8	[9.09%]
2	4	[4.55%]
3	6	[6.82%]
4	9	[10.23%]
5	7	[7.95%]
6	10	[11.36%]
7	13	[14.77%]
8	10	[11.36%]
9	9	[10.23%]
10	12	[13.64%]
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Yorkie X Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 04 2007 Status: Offline Points: 1049	Posted: December 29 2007 at 18:27
	I try not to be as it doesnt help sell prog to those who havent yet discovered it. but secretly within I know what I like best and best of all why I like it.

ProgBagel Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: May 13 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2819	Posted: December 29 2007 at 16:53
	8 or 9. Because 80%-90% percent of the stuff I have is prog. Does that justify it? Or if your saying 10 is like really closed minded then I'm far from that.

micky Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: October 02 2005 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 46838	Posted: December 29 2007 at 16:01
	3 for me.... could go lower... because true prog elitists are as closed-minded and foolish as those who write off prog as indulgent and overblown. Prog is just one of many forms of music I love with a passion... this is only the latest I guess.
	The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip

Logan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum & Site Admin Group Site Admin Joined: April 05 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Status: Offline Points: 37240	Posted: December 29 2007 at 15:54
	While I generally do consider "Progressive Rock" (as we use it at this site entailing many styles of music) superior to other forms of rock, I don't consider Prog to be superior to other forms of music. Within the so-called Prog umbrella (and I know some hate that term), I must recognise elitist tendencies in myself. Generally I do find chamber rock/ avant Prog, for instance, better than popular Prog. I also recognise that what one likes is based on taste and experience, but having liked much music that has palled, I consider my tastes better than a few years ago (heck, bettter than a few weeks ago since I am always discovering and appreciating new to me music). I really don't consider myself as one of the elite in progressive music circles, however 9or music circles generally). There are many people just at this site who know far more music than I (ergo have experienced far more music and are therefore better able to evaluate and appreciate more music than I) and are musically much better educated.. I am not well-versed in music theory, or that knowledgeable about the history of music. Furthermore, I am not a talented musician or composer, so that puts me farther from the elite. Not really sure how to vote. I don't feel I'm part of an elite group, nor do I advocate dominance by a particular group. When someone mentions how Menudo was the best band ever, I do feel a certain smugness and sense of superiority. Not just because I believe that my tastes are superior, but because I think that is a very ignorant thing to say. I also think it would be stupid to say that Art Zoyd, or whoever, is the best band (which I would never say even when limiting to RIO/ Avant). At least I maintain some recognition of the subjective and objective. There's a great big world of good music, and I've only touched the surface of it. My knowledge will keep on expanding and I will discover and come to appreciate different types of music that will alter my thinking on how "good" my tastes were back in December of 2007.

Finnforest Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: February 03 2007 Location: The Heartland Status: Offline Points: 17309	Posted: December 29 2007 at 14:08
	Edited by Finnforest - December 29 2007 at 16:54
	...that moment you realize you like "Mob Rules" better than "Heaven and Hell"

Drew Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 20 2005 Location: California Status: Offline Points: 12600	Posted: December 29 2007 at 14:05
	5 sounds about right


b_olariu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: March 02 2007 Location: Romania Status: Offline Points: 5536	Posted: December 29 2007 at 14:01
	7 for me.

MikeEnRegalia Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 22 2005 Location: Sweden Status: Offline Points: 21598	Posted: December 29 2007 at 13:58
	6 for me ...
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Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Guest Group	Posted: December 29 2007 at 13:52
	I was going to set the maximum 5, but this is better. Edited by Aeternus - December 29 2007 at 14:06