Is the affect portrayed in the input text neutral?

Input Text: "WOW &amp; FLUTTER pays tribute to Ikey Owens, Mark Bell (LFO) and Jan Hooks tonight.  Also, living people.  @ 11 PT."
"WOW &amp; FLUTTER pays tribute to Ikey Owens, Mark Bell (LFO) and Jan Hooks tonight.  Also, living people.  @ 11 PT."