Van Morrison slams internet

[method77]

Van Morrison has launched a scathing attack on the internet, insisting it is responsible for the dumbing down of society and modern culture.

The Gloria hitmaker is convinced the web has caused more problems than it has solved, and insists Earth would be a better place without it.

He says: "Now, because of the internet, everyone's suddenly a big shot. I'm talking about people who think that because they've looked up a website, they know everything.

"You used to have to study things but now you can just find it on the internet, and everybody feels very important because they have access to this stuff.

"It was a different culture when I was young. Quality, respect - they seem to have vanished."

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[rainbowdemon]

I can't speak for other countries, but the "dumbing down" of America began a very long time ago. The internet just sped it up a lot.

[DudeAsInCool]

People use to blame TV I dont think you can blame the internet over changing values, though. Technology is speeding things up information-wise; but overpopulation is the culprit, if there is a finger to point

[Redneck4sure]

He's correct but who gives a shit. I can't get any dumber so I'll just continue to surf.

[Kooperman]

Van Morrison is easily one of my top 5 all-time favorite musicians. That being said, he is also a cantankerous old bastard....

[DudeAsInCool]

Van Morrison is easily one of my top 5 all-time favorite musicians. That being said, he is also a cantankerous old bastard....

Probably was an AOL user - no wonder he's angry

[Shawn]

Van Morrison has launched a scathing attack on the internet, insisting it is responsible for the dumbing down of society and modern culture.

HAHAHA

TAHT VAN MORISON IS ONE SILY MAN1!!!1!!1 LOL HE DOASNT KNOW WUT H3S TOKNG ABOUT AND SHUD B SHOT1!!1! OMG WTF

! NED TEH INTERNET 2 FIND NAEKD PICTURES OF BROWN 3Y3D GIRLS

[method77]

He's correct but who gives a shit

correct about what? That all info is available for free to everyone? His music might be good but other than that, he is useless. Using your fame to make your opinion heard is fine but using your fame to make crap come out of you mouth be heard is pathetic

Mr Van Morrison, thanks for the memories but now, please just disappear

[method77]

HAHAHA

TAHT VAN MORISON IS ONE SILY MAN1!!!1!!1 LOL HE DOASNT KNOW WUT H3S TOKNG ABOUT AND SHUD B SHOT1!!1! OMG WTF

! NED TEH INTERNET 2 FIND NAEKD PICTURES OF BROWN 3Y3D GIRLS

:rotfl:

[method77]

btw why can't all old people be cool like Kooperdude? Even though he is old, he is cool

[rainbowdemon]

btw why can't all old people be cool like Kooperdude? Even though he is old, he is cool

[method77]

ok Joe, you're cool too

[Jim Colyer]

I am 60 and think the Internet and the web are FANTASTIC.

[Shawn]

You're cool too Jim. :bigsmile:

[DudeAsInCool]

Mr Van Morrison, thanks for the memories but now, please just disappear

he still records great stuff - other than that, he should keep his trap shut

[rainbowdemon]

ok Joe, you're cool too

:rightonman:

[Redneck4sure]

All you mofo's.

[rainbowdemon]

If age = cool, you can't get much cooler than Red!!

<_>

[Redneck4sure]

If age = cool then I'm not only dusty but frosty as well.

[Wolfie]

The Gloria hitmaker is convinced the web has caused more problems than it has solved, and insists Earth would be a better place without it.

Someone hasn't taken his afternoon nap.

[Redneck4sure]

I'm ready for my nap. I just got up at noon and it is now 1 pm.

[Ken]

What Morrison said doesn't make much sense.

The Internet itself has created a fluid medium to exchange information on a grand scale (planet wide)

What people DO with the technology is another matter.

I know one thing though, I wouldn't have been able to obtain even 5% of the information I have obtained without the Internet.

Come on. It’s like a giant, interactive library (as well as an avenue for many other things too).

Morrison is probably upset because his Windows PC crashed while he was checking his AOL e-mail while instant messaging (with smileys and "lol"s I might add).

Talk to him in a few days and he'll be singing a different tune (if he's still capable of doing that).