I think Jon has always been a family man- I remember him talking about his wife and kids on Behind The Music. I think that has been his image since he has had kids. I think it may be played up more to appeal to what has become the core audience in USA which is women between the ages of 25-40. I also think he really is a family man. And maybe it is to help the chart position of Misunderstood, a song about his marriage. Jon is no saint but he and Dot seem to have a good thing going- I really prefer not to look into it any further than that in terms of "scandal" because the man is not running for office . I have enough to worry about so it makes me feel happy to think Jon is a great family guy unless I am presented with evidence otherwise, but I am not looking for it. Same with the rest of the guys btw- hope they all are happy with their wives and kids too. Also John Mayer pointed out how Jon seemed like a family guy on a weekend gig so it's not all spin- don't think he is on the payroll. Since I didn't become a fanatic until Crush the home grown CD's are alright with me. Not much of a fan of Pearl Jam light- all Creed songs all sound the same to me and from what I have heard their live show is nothing like a Jovi show. I own Weathered but gave it to my 14 year old who is pretty bored with it too. But to each their own- they seem like nice enough guys and Scott Sapp is a family guy too.