[CharlotteSometimes]

As far as success (or lack of it) is concerned, it was pertinent to the debate as Weller clearly doesn't need to criticise the likes of Preston to garner publicity for himself. And Preston clearly took part in CBB with nothing more than record sales in mind. He's achieved that in the short term, but also alienated much of his hardcore fanbase into the bargain.

I think those points are very much relevant, in this instance. Preston presented himself as something he's clearly not. Extra-curricular activity shouldn't matter, as you say. But a complete lack of integrity and a willingness to sell out at the first available opportunity is another matter entirely.

I think he's pretty much devoid of personality. And as he's signed to WEA, not strictly 'indie', either.