This thread makes me verry sad and emotional... (Too emotional in fact, I think the fact that I'm having a stressful week at work doesn't help... anyway)
I wont quote anyone but can I just say that as far as everything I read in this thread, no-one asked anyone to justify their opinion.
Are those upset with this X-Factor thing bad fans because of their disagreement?
Of course not!
Are those deciding to wait or happy about it bad fans because they are «licking Mika's boots» or not caring of whatever other reason?
Of course not!
This being a debate based on emotions (strong ones at that), like every debate based on emotions, we will never have a consensus. But we can still discuss it, as long as no-one is feeling the need to justify how they feel. People saying «we should wait and see» are just expressing their opinion, same as those not wanting to wait and explaining why...
Does the number of years of being a fan is relevant in this discussion? The only relevance I see is that it will without a doupt affect people's opinions (same thing for where they live, their age, their life experiences, etc.)
One other thing, we have to remember that for most of us English is not our first language, so misunderstandings are bound to happen, it has nothing to do with trolling or anything.
Anyway ... I'll go relax now I'm way too stressed out