Classical Music Poster Types

[Topaz]

From my observations of classical music poster types on various forums, I'd say they fall into the following (non mutually exclusive) categories:

A - I like most music genres, and have a few favourite composers, but I wouldn't denigrate any other big-name composers.

B - I like a fairly narrow range of genre-types, have strong favourites among composers, but am sufficiently polite not to criticise other peoples' tastes.

C - I am a genuine expert in classical music but I know virtually sod-all about anything else; but that doesn't matter as I'll just bluff my way out of any awkward situations that may arise if I shoot my mouth off too far on something I don't really know about.

D - I'm obsessive about one or two particular composers, and think everyone else is either rubbish or a second-rate mimic of the genuine article.

E - I like virtually everything there is in classical music, and see virtue in the most obscure composers and the most crap-awful work.

F - I don't really know anything about classical music but hope to get away with on the basis of my dozen or so CDs.  I'll pretend I've been a fan for years, even though Mummy still checks behind my ears before I leave for school.

G - I consider that unless you are an expert musician you can't possibly appreciate music to anythink like its full extent (like, for example, you can't possibly enjoy watching Grand Prix motor racing to the full unless you know all about tuning a Ferrari engine).

H - I have a condescending attitude towards fellow posters in the form of dishing up scanty, slightly sarcastic one-line replies - as if to say "sod you, I can't be bothererd giving you a proper reply".

I - I'm only here to try to impress you with my humour (which is usually a load of crap.)

J - I'm mainly here to try to impress you with my technical knowledge (which is usually straight out of Wikepedia, or copied out of some CD notes).

K - Do you like my fantastically sexy avatar?  If you actually think I look like this you must be sex-starved, as I'm really fat and 40, and probably of the other sex.

L - I grovel and am persistently up the Mods' arses given any suitable opportunity.

M - I can be rude and offensive when it suits me because I'm a veteran poster, but the rest of you scum should watch your Ps & Qs or else I might report you to teacher.

N - I take all this Forum-watching very seriously and can't wait to get my next fix.

O - I'm only here pro tem, while I can find a more suitable Forum.

P - I'm only here because I've been banned from all other Forums.

Q - I'm only here because my wife/husband doesn't love me any more.

R - I'm nearly dead, so I thought I get a pre-view of what it's like on the "other side" for sinners like me.

S - I'm at my best on here when I'm pissed-as-a-newt, which is most of the time.

T - I feel like having a big row; I'll go on a music forum.

U - I'm hoping to be a Mod one day, so I'm being awfully nice and sensible in all that I post.

(the following added 16 July to complete the alphabet)

V - I think I'm so great that, if necessary, I will talk to myself just to keep my name on top of the viewing lists.

W - I want to get to my 1000 th post pretty quickly, so I hope you don't mind I write utter rubbish on the way, knowing that at least 75% of you won't notice anyway

X -  I desperately want to become a Mod so that I can say "First and foremost, I'm still just a normal poster like everyone else here.  Secondly, I believe that moderation should be as transparent as possible"; and then, at the first opportunity I'll boot all you loafers off here if I get any more of your insults.

Y -  I love Blogg's version of Mahler's Symphony No 9 better than I used to love Buggin's version (even though even though I've only been a fan of Mahler for 6 weeks and haven't even heard Buggin's version).

Z -  I have 3000 CDs (God knows why, I never listen to any of them!).

[Drasko]

K - Do you like my fantastically sexy avatar?  If you actually think I look like this you must be sex-starved, as I'm really fat and 40, and probably of the other sex.

No, I'm 31 and fairly slim but you got the sex right 

[Mark]

Topaz, brilliantly observed.

I flatter myself, but I think I'm Type A ... with flashes of Type I.

[oyasumi]

V - I waste time typing stupid lists.

[Florestan]

I believe I'm A and E.

[Tancata]

Elements of A and B mixed with a little of N.

[BachQ]

A and E

[lukeottevanger]

Great - it seems I'm not the only A and E-er!

[Mark]

Wonder who'll admit to being Types C, H or M?

[Harry]

A + E.

[hornteacher]

Type B

[karlhenning]

I hear the newts resent the slur, and understand that they have retained representation.

[M forever]

Wonder who'll admit to being Types C, H or M?

There is only one M and that's me.

I also see me in I.

I flatter myself, but I think I'm Type A ... with flashes of Type I.

No, Mark, you are totally U.

H - I have a condescending attitude towards fellow posters in the form of dishing up scanty, slightly sarcastic one-line replies - as if to say "sod you, I can't be bothererd giving you a proper reply".

True, but we all still like karlhenning.

[Hector]

V. funny and so true!

[Scriptavolant]

I'm forced into A, but I feel free to make some exception for people like Rachmaninoff, Bruch, Liszt and Medtner.

[Tancata]

After A and B, most types seem aimed at one particular poster...

[Mozart]

Im pretty sure if your clever, you can find a poster of any composer you like for your wall.

[Mozart]

I guess I am DI

[Harry]

After A and B, most types seem aimed at one particular poster...

That was clear, right away my friend.

[Mark]

There is only one M and that's me.

I also see me in I.

Yep, you're definitely M and I. Glad you said it and not me.

No, Mark, you are totally U.

Do me a lemon! Why would I want THAT job? I can think of half a dozen people here who better fit Type U than myself.