I really enjoyed the original post, and I agree with many points in it.
I know in the past, you've taken your shots at me, but I think we agree on many Bon Jovi related issues. I also want to hear music from them that I can feel. The songs used to move me. Jon's voice used to wrench emotions from a person. Now it seems like every new song is a lackluster effort, with a few exceptions here and there.
At least the box set brought some magic back within the last few years.
I still "like" the newer music, but if I were never to have heard of Bon Jovi, and only heard their new stuff, I don't think I'd be a huge fan, to be honest.
Come to think of it, I never really knew why you were rude to me back then!

You seem like a smart guy, and if you play guitar, you're good in my books.