Originally Posted by: bbzswa777
I think the simple reason is: these people can't do it! So instead of admitting that they just can't do it, they try to find a reason why they DON'T WANT to do it so they won't have to admit they just can't.

Because looking back, just about every person I can think of who talked down on fast playing or sweep picking couldn't do either. I think I'm on to something here...

The argument that people talk down about something because they can't do it may hold water in many places and arguments. However in this current thread/discussion I don't think that holds any water. This discussion started with a comment made by Marty Friedman in one of his Guitar World videos. I understand Marty can be a polarizing figure and while many people have strong opinions both positive and negative about Marty's playing no one has ever accused him of not being able to play fast or shred.