Years ago, people would agree that the music was about talent I think. Now it seems that it's pretty much accepted that everyone knows the music is bad, but it's so catchy they can't stop listening to it.

A few days ago I was bored and switched my AIM buddy icon to Justin Bieber. My friend noticed and asked me if I liked him. I told him I don't hate him, but I don't really like him and that I couldn't find myself to hate him. He told me I was part of the problem with people letting (and thus supporting) people making shitty music.

I told him I wasn't defending him, just that I couldn't bring myself to hate him. Sure, he sold out with some shitty songs (arguably, maybe you like Bieber) at 16 and his first car was a Lambo, but I say more power to him. If people are into shitty music, why not make shitty music and bank off the fact that that is what everyone likes?

Is my friend actually doing more than me to support "good" music?