It seems to me that - even on this list - there have been a few adverse reactions to the news release that seem to take what is reported as a correct reflection of what JM had to say, and to treat it as having been in context.
To that I would reply that I try very hard not to jump to such conclusions - even when my gut reaction is emotional one way or the other. I take almost all such stories with a grain of salt - in my observations, they are rarely of high standards of fidelity. For example, I doubt that Joni has "written off" Sting, Morissette and Crow (whatever it means to "write them off"). Still, such an assertion can get a rise out of the reader. I will cut JM some slack on this one, until I see or hear the whole thing in context (I will at least read the RS interview - it was linked here, RS is a rag, I wouldn't have read it otherwise..... ;-) Bob S
