I just got back from work and saw the problems the ronnie james dio thread got into. I also saw the kind words and things that were said in my defense. I want to thank all of you for that. I've been on the boards with you guys for many years and seeing the things said meant alot to me. I had never intended the thread to get so crazy. An event happened and I thought I would just relay a personal experience about it but I never thought it would become what it became. To be perfectly honest, I just threw it out there without giving it a second thought. Obviously Ronnie has many fans and my experience was taken as an attack on their memories of the guy. I stand by what I said but I dont see a reason that people who want to pay respect or tribute to the guy should be denied the chance of doing so. I see that the thread has been closed and would like to ask the mods to reopen it or start a new one. I said what I had to say and wont stand in the way of people sharing the many positive experiences Dio has given people over the years. There are many reasons Dio's life should be celebrated and many positive things he's brought to this life. Let the people here pay their respects to the positive things he's brought the fans and I'll make sure to stay away from the thread