Reply #29: Looking hardcore doesn't bother me.

[Ariana Celeste]

It's when you try to look hardcore but sing poppy crap that sounds like it was written by some old man in an executive office.

There are a lot of bands that I can't stand to listen to- but in this day and age where damned near everything is written in offices by old executives who are trying to push an image, I have nothing but respect for all bands who write their own material, look the way they want, and can play more than 4 chords.
There are a lot of bands that 5 years ago I couldn't bring myself to listen to, that I listen to or at the very least respect now because they actually wrote their own music.

I also respect (and enjoy) anything that sounds different, unique, and out of the mainstream.