The Never Ending Pool

This is something that I do not appreciate and can not tolerate. You may have noticed a thread here about Bob's recent performance of Dignity. If you looked at it, you may also have noticed that a certain notable Dylan backing musician gave this performance a very positive review.

On the other hand, you may have also noticed, throughout the rest of the thread in question, a lot of really reprehensible and upsetting comments were made that were not very flattering of this performance. This kind of rampant negativity is sadly beginning to detract from my otherwise awesome NEP experience. And it is especially awful that these things are being said about such an innovative and excellent performance. I mean, my God, if Bob had done this back on Letterman '84 I would've dropped my drumsticks and slapped my pappy. And then I would've taken my pappy by the shoulders, pulled him up to my face, and shouted, "Can you believe how Bob is getting this band to sound exactly like a merry-go-round!?"

Administrators and moderators, is there any long-term solution you are ready to propose for the eradication of this cancerous negativity? If so, when are you planning on sharing it with the rest of us?

I would like to close with a plea. Fellow NEPers, we need to rally around Bob. When the beautiful and exotic strains of innovative music like the new "Dignity" hits your ears, just sit back, put your hands behind your head, nod, and say, "This is where it's at."

And in the meantime, try to focus on what I like to call "The Four Pillars of the NEP"--

1. Sweet Polls

2. Bob Dylan experts like Clinton Heylin, dankrass, The Wicked Drifter

3. Thrilling live setlist updates, and, last but not least,

4. Swift and harsh punishment for all those who spew cancerous negativity

PS) The Four Pillars of the NEP change occasionally to suit the political climate of the NEP and the number of new vocal techniques Bob happens to be using on tour.