Keep in mind, not all syrup is the same. It's like wine... You can't try some cheap garbage and judge all wine by that. Also, if it's too sweet, use less and/or add some fresh berries to whatever you're topping it with, but I actually find the fake stuff sweeter than the real stuff. In the end, though, suit yourself. We can disagree completely about syrups but if we agree about liberty and real justice, you're all right in my books.