This is a terrible poll. Boston is certainly not great. In fact, they represent everything that a classic rock hater dislikes, albeit also representing everything that a classic rock lover likes. As a person somewhere in the middle (I appreciate classic rock bands like Queen, The Who, Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, etc.), I would have to say that I don't like them.
Coldplay, on the other hand, represents most of what I hate about modern popular music. Their painfully similar songs and albums bother the hell out of me, or rather the success and good reviews that they receive. When people say that they are the next U2, I scoff. They are nothing alike, be realistic. In fact, if one is to compare them to any other band, it would be the Beatles. However, the Beatles have released fantastic music. Because of this, I will only respect Coldplay when they release their own Sgt. Pepper's or Abbey Road or Magical Mystery Tour, which they have yet to do.
The Verdict: No. Just no.