Mike Portnoy has sued Dream Theater

DisgruntledPorcupine wrote: Slaughternalia wrote: Andyman1125 wrote: Slaughternalia wrote: I always thought he was a fag. He thinks he was such an integral part of DT, but I'm pretty sure he was little more than a drummer with a huge ego. I mean does he even know anything about music theory and composition? doubtful Wow, what an unintelligent post. Don't forget he went to Berklee.....  I read somewhere that he didn't actually write any of the music in DT He wrote quite a bit.

His songwriting credit was based off his arrangements and construction of the songs I think. Like choosing when to reprise a theme and junk. I don't think he composed any tunes or anything

Slaughternalia wrote: His songwriting credit was based off his arrangements and construction of the songs I think. Like choosing when to reprise a theme and junk. I don't think he composed any tunes or anything

CCVP wrote: Andyman1125 wrote: Slaughternalia wrote: His songwriting credit was based off his arrangements and construction of the songs I think. Like choosing when to reprise a theme and junk. I don't think he composed any tunes or anything I'm not going to feed a troll, sorry. then don't answer to nay of his posts.

What a ding-dong. 

Portnoy wanted a break, the band didn't.  He decided to leave, they were shocked and probably a little hurt.  I think it's easy to see that both he and the band had a bit of hurt because of each other.  With a band like DT, lawyers would absolutely have to get involved in any member leaving at this point, as it is a business enterprise.  Mike does seem to whine a bit more in public than he should, but of course that is just the opinion of those of us who know absolutely nothing about what went on behind the scenes.  I am not at all surprised that people here would jump to conclusions and pile on Portnoy......that is pretty much how it goes around here, lots of insignificant people thinking their opinions somehow matter because they can type them on an obscure forum (which this is...........and I include myself in the above description, obviously).

Personally, I say cut the guy some slack.  He's more successful than probably anyone on this board will ever have the talent or work ethic to be (I know, judgmental.......but honestly, are there any people posting here that can match his popularity, body of work, success in life, etc?).  The simple fact is none of us knows the whole story, and making assumptions........well, I think we all know what that gets us

DisgruntledPorcupine wrote: infandous wrote: Portnoy wanted a break, the band didn't.  He decided to leave, they were shocked and probably a little hurt.  I think it's easy to see that both he and the band had a bit of hurt because of each other.  With a band like DT, lawyers would absolutely have to get involved in any member leaving at this point, as it is a business enterprise.  Mike does seem to whine a bit more in public than he should, but of course that is just the opinion of those of us who know absolutely nothing about what went on behind the scenes.  I am not at all surprised that people here would jump to conclusions and pile on Portnoy......that is pretty much how it goes around here, lots of insignificant people thinking their opinions somehow matter because they can type them on an obscure forum (which this is...........and I include myself in the above description, obviously). Personally, I say cut the guy some slack.  He's more successful than probably anyone on this board will ever have the talent or work ethic to be (I know, judgmental.......but honestly, are there any people posting here that can match his popularity, body of work, success in life, etc?).  The simple fact is none of us knows the whole story, and making assumptions........well, I think we all know what that gets us All of the absolute worst things in the world could happen to MP, and I STILL don't think he should whine as much as he does to the public.  He's still a crybaby. And no, I don't think my opinion matters, but I have freedom to express it, so I do. It does not make one insignificant. And I don't really see how successful he is factors into anything. He's still an ass. Just because he's a success doesn't magically erase anything about him. But it's true, we don't know the whole story. But we don't need to to know he's hungry for attention and sympathy, while he's already taken a couple veiled shots at the band and tried to make up BS excuses for them, whilst later being a complete hypocrite.

Fair enough, we are entitled to our opinions and we come on here for the sole purpose of airing them.  Portony has probably more ways to get his side of the story across than we do to voice our opinions of the situation.  And I did say I think he whines more in public than he should.  Still, I understand his desire to protect his reputation and his livelihood.

In 20 years Portnoy will be touring the 12 step suite. And the audience will be ecstatic when Petrucci shows up and plays one little solo one night. It'll be a surprise event.

Good God, please proofread your posts and use some capital letters for Christ's sake!

Yes. You're doing a disservice to sharks with that kind of post.