How many copies of Chinese Democracy will you buy / did you pre-order?

[Albert S Miller]

I needed another copy for the summer car, the Mazda Miata, and one for a girl who is an artist who is going to make me a super cool Axl rose necklace.

Your a great supporter Annie , look forward to seeing your neckace when finished, cool thing.. no one else will have this .

[-Rob-]

Only 1 copy for me.

Even if there is a re-release with new art work, I don't personally see that as a worthwhile reason to buy additional copies. I almost bought the vinyl at a couple of stores, but each time the sleeves had some pretty nice dings and creases.


I have been in the market for a SHM-CD of both AFD, and Lies. If anyone has any info on these particular SHM-CDs (sound quality, best place for costs, etc.), I'd be interested to hear via PM.

[ppbebe]

I needed another copy for the summer car, the Mazda Miata, and one for a girl who is an artist who is going to make me a super cool Axl rose necklace.

Your a great supporter Annie , look forward to seeing your neckace when finished, cool thing.. no one else will have this .

in deed. While some are busy claiming to be a 'real' fan on line, she appreciates the music and goes out to share the delight with others. actions speak louder than words.

annie please show the necklace to us when done. if you feel like, that is.

[-Rob-]

in deed. While some are busy claiming to be a 'real' fan on line, she appreciates the music and goes out to share the delight with others. actions speak louder than words.

Jeez ... 

I didn't realize buying & distributing 30 copies of an album makes you that much more of a fan. I think most would think this type of scenario is just a tad extreme, or just outright mad. Especially, if you are a grown adult with real life responsibilities.

I'm glad Axl was finally able to release the album that he wanted, but I guess I just don't feel obligated to buy mass copies or promote it, especially considering those who did have that responsibility didn't care to do so.

[oldgunsfan]

In honor of the 6 month anniversary of the release date, I bought 3 more copies which brings my total to 33.

You're joking right?

i wonder if she got a thank you card from axl?

i bought one-tried to get friends to listen to it but they had 0 interest

[ppbebe]

in deed. While some are busy claiming to be a 'real' fan on line, she appreciates the music and goes out to share the delight with others. actions speak louder than words.

Jeez ... 

I didn't realize buying & distributing 30 copies of an album makes you that much more of a fan. I think most would think this type of scenario is just a tad extreme, or just outright mad. Especially, if you are a grown adult with real life responsibilities.

I'm glad Axl was finally able to release the album that he wanted, but I guess I just don't feel obligated to buy mass copies or promote it, especially considering those who did have that responsibility didn't care to do so.

yea and your pissing on people who like the Guns N' Roses of today calling them kiddies and illiterate makes you much more of a fan.  

[-Rob-]

yea and your pissing on people who like the Guns N' Roses of today calling them kiddies and illiterate makes you much more of a fan.  

Great. Another left-field outburst based on nothing but one's own paranoia.

Umm ... why would I piss on a band that I personally like? And please, point out exactly where I did this. For the record, I only referred to YOU as a kiddie (with literacy issues - that I even suggested was likely due to country barriers) because you seem to enjoy attacking others with your childish nonsense for absolutely no reason. If there is a reason, you dont do a very good job of conveying what those reasons are through your typing.

For whatever twisted reason, you seem to think it's an act of 'disrespect' to suggest that you like or appreciate what the ex bandmembers have done / are doing. It appears that your misguided devotion only allows you to like what the current band is doing. If Axl feels a certain way about something, that dictates how you are going to feel. Sorry, not interested in this type of rubbish that proves absolutely nothing and leads to nowhere.

If your definition of "fandom" means that you are willing to buy 30 copies of something and pointlessly diss the ex-members (for no reason), by all means, have at it. Personally, I'll pass. Sorry if that means we won't be playing on the playground together.

[ppbebe]

 i said you piss on people who like the gnr of today.
 never said it was an act of 'disrespect' to suggest that you like or appreciate what the ex bandmembers have done / are doing. 


I'm not responsible for your lack of comprehension.

[jarmo]

Why don't you old band fans fuck off already from a thread that has nothing to do with the old band.


Don't worry, you got my attention now.

Not always a good thing.



/jarmo

[ppbebe]

In honor of the 6 month anniversary of the release date, I bought 3 more copies which brings my total to 33.

You're joking right?

i wonder if she got a thank you card from axl?

i bought one-tried to get friends to listen to it but they had 0 interest

my dad always says choose your friends carefully.

[-Rob-]

i said you piss on people who like the gnr of today.

Again, please show me where I've "pissed" on anybody for liking the GNR of today? And if I have, I must have "pissed" on myself in the process considering I am one of those fans.

I'm really starting to question your mental state. Are you really that much of a "real" fan or just a guy looking to stir some shit for no reason?

Why don't you old band fans fuck off already from a thread that has nothing to do with the old band.


Don't worry, you got my attention now.

Not always a good thing.



/jarmo

Not sure if this was directed at me, but if it was, I can't say that I was trying to get your attention. Jeez.

[jarmo]

Of course you weren't, but you got it.

 



/jarmo

[-Rob-]

Of course you weren't, but you got it.

 

/jarmo

I feel blessed. Thanks!   

[The Glow Inc.]

Well...as much as I love this band, I understand what -Rob- says. To me, buying 33 copies goes beyond fanhood. I feel that's, well, kinda extreme and borderline creepy  

But then again, it's cool for the band and there will never be enough support for the Nu Guns from the fans.  

As a matter of fact, I will probably buy the collector's edition now that it's available for cheap and since CD has become my favourite album ever...

[-Rob-]

Well...as much as I love this band, I understand what -Rob- says. To me, buying 33 copies goes beyond fanhood. I feel that's, well, kinda extreme and borderline creepy 

And that's all I was trying to get at before being bamboozled for accidentally mentioning something that wasn't even the point.

I didn't buy more than 1 copy for myself. I didn't call into the radio stations requesting anything. I didn't preach the word on the street corner. And I don't bash those who didn't play on the album. But ...

I did attend multiple shows in 92, 2002, and 2006. If they ever tour again, I'll be sure to go and catch some of those shows too. I do own copies of all their albums, and I have bought in the ballpark of 7-10k worth of memorabilia throughout the years.

So, based on things I have and haven't done, I guess I would be considered a "semi-real" fan. 

[Annie]

Well...as much as I love this band, I understand what -Rob- says. To me, buying 33 copies goes beyond fanhood. I feel that's, well, kinda extreme and borderline creepy  

But then again, it's cool for the band and there will never be enough support for the Nu Guns from the fans.  

As a matter of fact, I will probably buy the collector's edition now that it's available for cheap and since CD has become my favourite album ever...

Can I help it if I have alot of friends that I want to share this great masterpiece with? It's not like I bought 3000.  I also gave out Hello Kitty Mac makeup to friends as well. I just want to add a little joy to the world, and support the economy. I've said before, in my world the thing I am most teased about is being a GNR fan.

[-Rob-]

Can I help it if I have alot of friends that I want to share this great masterpiece with? It's not like I bought 3000. 

Don't sell yourself short.

You're probably alot closer than most people.

[ppbebe]

i said you piss on people who like the gnr of today.

Again, please show me where I've "pissed" on anybody for liking the GNR of today? And if I have, I must have "pissed" on myself in the process considering I am one of those fans.

that's nice.    even when Your 'have I mentioned that I prefer everything of old to GNR of today enough?' posting history is telling otherwise.

I'm really starting to question your mental state. Are you really that much of a "real" fan or just a guy looking to stir some shit for no reason?

Fuddy-duddy personal remarks again, as expected.

To me, buying 33 copies goes beyond fanhood. I feel that's, well, kinda extreme and borderline creepy  

Not really as the fan is sorta killing two birds with it. The point is that she's never claimed herself to be a better fan than you or me or the band to owe her anything for that.  Integrity is there.

[The Glow Inc.]

No, I know. I don't judge anybody anyway. The more Chinese Democracy sells, the better 
I just don't get the logic behind having that much copies. However, giving copies of such a great album is a great thing to do. I would probably do it too if I had the funds.
It's having 30+ copies for yourself that I don't understand. I mean that's like making supplies, in case a nuclear war happens or something 

[Annie]

No, I know. I don't judge anybody anyway. The more Chinese Democracy sells, the better 
I just don't get the logic behind having that much copies. However, giving copies of such a great album is a great thing to do. I would probably do it too if I had the funds.
It's having 30+ copies for yourself that I don't understand. I mean that's like making supplies, in case a nuclear war happens or something 

I only bought 3 for myself. One for each car and one for home. All the others were gifts. I spent less on all the CDs then the Hello Kitty Mac makeup.