I don't think it's much of a coincidence that GNR only put out covers after Izzy left.  It really shows how crucial he was to writing material.  And really, listening to AFD, Lies and UYI you can really tell that Izzy was a huge part of the song structures and writing. 

I don't think Farm Aid was the last GNR show either, because they could have carried on without Steven.  But without Izzy it was never the same. 

I was actually surprised to see that Izzy didn't write any of CD.   Of course, Paul Huge then basically stepped into Izzy's shoes in a way.  Not entirely of course. 

I wonder how many people would bitch if it was GNR with just Izzy and Axl.

It would help to know who this poster is. 

If it's who I think it is, I don't feel anything needs to be done as far as banning goes.  I won't say names though until someone says who they have in mind.

You're really going to argue over his post?  Never once in that post does he say he is speaking for others.  He is stating his opinion, which he is fully entitled to speak.  Arguing over what wording he should use to not offend you and make it seem like he's trying to speak for you is a waste of time. He clearly isn't speaking for you- you have made your opinion on this matter entirely clear.

Unless someone says "i am speaking for everyone" (or something along those lines), then everything they post is their opinion. That's the brilliance of the human mind.

I for one would rule out Scott coming back.  He's got his solo album he's promoting and then STP are going in the studio to record.  I think he's out of the picture.  Which is good.  I'd much rather hear new STP than new VR with Scott.

Not a fan of the ladies are ya CC?