Ok, we're dangerously close to agreeing here. But see those assholes who strut around like rock gods..? Those are the same kids who walk around town wearing their guitar like a fashion accessory. The same kids who you said you used to be one of, and didn't see any more. The scene is exactly the same. You're just not in one of the cliques any more, so it all looks like wankers being cunts and the whole thing is shit. As for the "I write and perform music I like, regardless of anyone else's opinion" stuff, I 100% agree. If you play a good gig it doesn't matter if it's to 5 people or 5,000. (Obviously it matters a little, if you played to 5,000 you can make a living from your music and all the rules start to change, but that's wayyy off topic). However: the bit in bold, I (ironically) have no idea who or what you're talking about... xx