New DJ Interview "It looks like we're going to be doing a lot more touring"

[Ginger King]

A little more (or really, any) levity probably wouldn't kill us. 

Ever think maybe it would ease some of the tension if everyone wasn't so guarded and took everything so seriously?

I agree.

"Can't we all just get along"?

I agree totally. And it's funny because, if any of us (well, most of us) were to meet up at a show, I'm sure we'd crush a few beers and have a grand ole time...

[pilferk]

A little more (or really, any) levity probably wouldn't kill us. 

Ever think maybe it would ease some of the tension if everyone wasn't so guarded and took everything so seriously?

Agree.  IMO, a fan forum should talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly.  It should discuss all things Guns n Roses.  It seems like the mantra here is to not only focus on the good, but pretend the bad and the ugly don't exist.  If that's the stated purpose, then so be it.  It's your playground.

Here, the overwhelming amount of posters and topics are positive.  I'll grant you it's a difficult thing to balance, and some sites focus more on the negative and the absurd way too much.  I just don't see the benefit of insulating yourself from it.

But see...that's the point.  You're just perpetuating the "us vs them" thing that permeates so many of the threads and discussions.  You're looking at it from your pov, and your pov only. And taking the piss out of the opposing view point. Granted, in a somewhat more passive aggressive way, but...

It's all about tone and respect for other people's POV.  Its hard, given where the tone goes, and the lack of respect shown (and I'm not pointing, specifically, at one side or another) to embed humor.  Or to recognize it.  

[pilferk]

A little more (or really, any) levity probably wouldn't kill us. 

Ever think maybe it would ease some of the tension if everyone wasn't so guarded and took everything so seriously?

I agree.

"Can't we all just get along"?

I agree totally. And it's funny because, if any of us (well, most of us) were to meet up at a show, I'm sure we'd crush a few beers and have a grand ole time...

Many of us did...maybe not the current most prolific posters, but....back in 2006, before the Hammerstein shows.  Fans literally from around the world congregated, pre-show, to shoot the shit and get our drink on Then, after our show, a bunch of us when out and grabbed a late (early?) breakfast.

One of my favorite GnR "nights", ever.  And some folks were there for the FULL compliment of shows...

[sky dog]

I watched the show with you Pilferk....the Monday night show in the balcony...you and Jazjme....I use to be Madagas on this board back during that timeframe....darknemus was there as well.

[pilferk]

I watched the show with you Pilferk....the Monday night show in the balcony...you and Jazjme....I use to be Madagas on this board back during that timeframe....darknemus was there as well.

Hey, man!!  What a fucking awesome night that was!!

[sky dog]

no doubt...great show. I went to the 17th (wed) show as well when Izzy and Kid Rock came out.....awesome 3 days in New York as I went to a Yankees game on Tuesday. I sat right on top of the dugout in the old stadium.

Of course, after the Monday night show I got a nice little 4 hour taxi ride trying to get my ass from Manhattan to Queens....drunk as a skunk. I may have been taken advantage of! Dumb Southern redneck on his own in the big city. 

[pilferk]

Just looking through my Hammerstein DVD's...funny, I have 5/12, 5/14, 5/15, and 5/17. But not 5/16.  I was pretty sure I had it, so now I gotta do some more hunting.

[jarmo]

But, to look at this from a different angle, isn't sort of understood that we like the band if we are still coming here everyday?  Like, isn't it a given?

Of course people like the band. But what exactly is it that they like? The band that existed until 1996? In 2002?
Sometimes it seems to be very defined and filled with conditions.

"Until this and that happens, I'll be disgruntled and posting bullshit complaints week after week".

Not interested. Move on.



/jarmo

[D-GenerationX]

Just looking through my Hammerstein DVD's...funny, I have 5/12, 5/14, 5/15, and 5/17. But not 5/16.  I was pretty sure I had it, so now I gotta do some more hunting.

There is no 5/16.

[D-GenerationX]

Of course people like the band. But what exactly is it that they like?

The music.  Its all about the music.

Can't say I've seen too many disagreements about the music itself, which is obviously the reason all of us became fans in the first place.

[jazjme]

I watched the show with you Pilferk....the Monday night show in the balcony...you and Jazjme....I use to be Madagas on this board back during that timeframe....darknemus was there as well.

Hey, man!!  What a fucking awesome night that was!!

Totally Kick ass night!! oh @pilferk, I'm pretty sure there wasn't a 5/16 show  

[pilferk]

Just looking through my Hammerstein DVD's...funny, I have 5/12, 5/14, 5/15, and 5/17. But not 5/16.  I was pretty sure I had it, so now I gotta do some more hunting.

There is no 5/16.

Well there you go, then! No wonder I can't find it!