Now fueled with new wave and dance elements, punk has returned to the American popular consciousness once again. What does it mean to us old schoolers who started the genre? Do these new hybrid punk artists have the right to play this music? Im not sure how I feel about all this...anyone got a comment or two???

umm everyone has the right to play whatever kind of music they want!!!!

History repeats itself

afraid it is too late

and nothing can be done

if it sells, they will play it

As long as people will buy it, people will make it

i agree totally...its just ive never been posed with such a thought as to the right of music...im a free thinker..but honestly this particular genre of music holds some symbolism for me...thats why i pose the question....

sometimes the truth hurts...

ok so stuck to your older music an let the new bands do what they do best

I like some of the new stuff out, it's new and different in a lot of ways and has the punk attitude and soul. But some of it is just too pop like. And while they lable themselves punk they will forever be known in my heart as some of the biggest and most attrocious posers of all the posers.

i love all the old school stuff...but i love the new stuff too i need music to live...the louder and messier the better...i grow w/the music unlike most of the people my age, who are stuck in the 80's....

The evolution of punk is one of the most miraculous things... Their are the bull sh*t wannabe scene kids yes, but all in all if you take the time to look their are still legit punks around.... Plus, some of the doors that have been opened to everyone alike by the original punk artists, just look at Rancid, ska,skate,street,grind,and even a lil core thrown in their and yes they are not a number 1 on billboard, but i know very few people who don't know em (granted pretty much everyone I know are the people i go see punk shows with)