There appears to be a new Internet hot button nowadays as it relates to wrestling fans. While it has always been the norm for people to debate and argue the finer points of sports entertainment, the newest thing seems to be debate over those who don't enjoy the current product and comment on it.

It's almost become redundant in some aspects. Message board posts, reader feedback, they all seem to echo the same sentiments. The industry is doing just fine. Those that choose to complain about its direction are just jaded and should utilize the option of changing the channel.

I suppose I could offer the same solution to those disenchanted with wrestling commentaries. I could say that if you don't like to read negative thoughts on the state of the business, you could just not click the headline link. I won't though. Why? Because much like the "change the channel" suggestion, it isn't the right answer.

Before anything, let's make one thing clear. There are people who have decided to change the channel rather than follow the business and speak out against the aspects they didn't enjoy. They're called the casual fans. They're the reasons why it was impossible to get tickets to Raw in 1998. They're the reasons that Vince McMahon panics over pay-per-view buyrates today. They have changed the channel.

Why did they do that? The answer is simple. They didn't have passion for the business. Fair-weather observers that tuned in when times were good chose to tune out when they ceased to enjoy the programs. That's something that I can't do. That's something that I hope none of you can do either.

Don't get me wrong, I don't think that the wrestling industry is terrible at this point. Is it the best it's ever been? No. Quite simply, the problems that plague our business are eternal. There will always be things that you do or do not enjoy. It's up to you to distinguish what those things are.

I have always held the genre of entertainment that is professional wrestling to a higher regard. To me it's the ultimate form of staged performance. There is no other avenue that could offer the mix of athleticism, drama, comedy, and excitement in such a perfect combination. At its base, professional wrestling is the most unique and spectacular form of television you could experience.

So when things that seem almost easy to correct, such as logic holes or stagnant characters, drag it down to below that utopia, people voice their opinion on it. While I first followed the industry out of love for the science of ring-work, I also fell for the "sports entertainment" side, too. I have never made the point that the way to fix the business was to offer five star matches without any sort of stories. That wouldn't be good for business. But if you're going to offer stories, at least follow some basic rules of storytelling. Fill the logic holes. Focus on building up your regular cast of characters.

I'm aware that there are some people out there that will complain no matter what. There are blanket statements of "this sucks." That's not a problem with wrestling reviewers. That's a problem with people. Some are conditioned to be cynical. While I can't speak for them, I can speak for myself. I have complained about certain things in the industry, but I always make it a point to offer what I feel are the solutions. Am I right? Maybe, maybe not. But I offer them. Why? Because I care about the industry.

This doesn't mean that you have to agree with everything I think. If you enjoy an angle or storyline that I didn't, you shouldn't allow my thoughts to hinder your excitement. That's your prerogative. It's a little embarrassing that I even have to mention that.

The bottom line is that this is entertainment. Whether it's Jamie Noble rocking a motel bed with Nidia or Eddie Guerrero putting on a classic match against Chris Benoit, it's all entertainment. You and only you are responsible for determining what you enjoy. Spirited debate and conflicting views are good for the business. It shows that there are still fans out there that are passionate about what they watch. It shows that there are people out there that believe that the industry can achieve even higher levels. Most importantly, it shows that people are still watching.

So, go ahead. If you don't like what you're watching on TV, don't voice your opinion and simply change the channel. But don't pretend that you care about wrestling.