Why are so many people so rigid on what defines a genre of music?

bug3y3jedi

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We live in an age where we haven't seen an absolute brand new genre (not sub genre) since maybe hip hop / rap and Electronica. Music these days is more about fusion of genres and creating a fresh sound from the result.

Being a both metal and post hardcore fan I see a lot of bickering on Youtube about what defines a particular genre. Why does it have to be set in stone. I believe a lot of good could come from people leaving there childish nonsense behind.

Thoughts, opinions, anybody?
Even Y!A doesn't have a general music appreciation section.
 
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