It is a pain in the ass... and I did find it funny when someone came on here a few months ago complaining about people in the crowd bumping them when they were trying to film a show. Dude... you're in the crowd at a rock concert... people are going to move... by standing still and obstructing people's views, YOU are causing the problem.
My solution - the band films every show and releases bootleg DVDs to go with the CDs
And I listen for the voice inside my head... nothing. I'll do this one myself.
It really bugs me when the people in front of me or near me have their phones out the whole time, texting their friends about how that last song rocked or how hot the lead singer is, yadda yadda yadda. That big bright screen is fucking distracting. WTF are you texting for? Go out for a beer after the show and chat about it.
Probably texting someone back at this message board, because we have to have our running setlist thread!
everybody wants the most they can possibly get
for the least they could possibly do
I don't care what other people do. I don't mind the video people because those usually go up on youtube to enjoy again
well said........i am thankful to the people who record footage of the show. that way i do not need too.
I find it slightly annoying but then again it is nice to enjoy the videos/pictures online
I have never taken a camera to a concert and probably never will...just not for me
When I'm at a show i'm so into each tune and pretty hammered that every other person in the venue could be doing Yoga for all I'd notice....
Except for the hammered part, me too!
Why do people find it so important to tell other people how they feel about what every goddamn person is doing? If you feel the need to tell someone that you don't think they are getting a good concert experience by seeing the stage through a vid camera, tell the ones that are looking through the vid camera! Wahhh waaa waaaa
Just enjoy the show!!! :P :P
xxoo!
PEARL JAM in 2024! Dark Matter and MORE ! THANK YOU!! Peace Love & Pearl Jam forever!!
I don't care what other people do. I don't mind the video people because those usually go up on youtube to enjoy again
well said........i am thankful to the people who record footage of the show. that way i do not need too.
I find it slightly annoying but then again it is nice to enjoy the videos/pictures online
I have never taken a camera to a concert and probably never will...just not for me
I love to watch videos on YouTube, and am thoroughtly grateful to the people who record them.
I just don't want them standing anywhere around me whilst they do it.
everybody wants the most they can possibly get
for the least they could possibly do
It annoys the fuck out of me, as well as the assholes that TALK on the GDMF cell phones through out the shows
And I KNOW it annoys Ed as well, he has said that over and over
so why would you do something to deliberately piss off the artist, it's selfish as hell
tell us how you really feel pure....don't hold back.
hahahaha.
seriously, i agree!
honestly, i try not to let other people's behavior annoy me, and overall, it doesn't. it mostly just amazes and baffles me. and sure, i get pissed off on the occasion when someone DOEs hold their camera in my sightlines, or is talking so loudly on the phone, so distracted away from the show, right next to me that it does interfere...but again, just try and roll with it. however, when it persists, i say something. same thing with holding up GDMF banners and signs..... :evil:
Though I'm not quite so annoyed with the camera people, I can see how it would be difficult truly enjoy a show if everyone around you is texting, and videoing, and holding their camera up and blocking your view throughout entire songs.
everybody wants the most they can possibly get
for the least they could possibly do
It annoys the fuck out of me, as well as the assholes that TALK on the GDMF cell phones through out the shows
And I KNOW it annoys Ed as well, he has said that over and over
so why would you do something to deliberately piss off the artist, it's selfish as hell
tell us how you really feel pure....don't hold back.
hahahaha.
seriously, i agree!
honestly, i try not to let other people's behavior annoy me, and overall, it doesn't. it mostly just amazes and baffles me. and sure, i get pissed off on the occasion when someone DOEs hold their camera in my sightlines, or is talking so loudly on the phone, so distracted away from the show, right next to me that it does interfere...but again, just try and roll with it. however, when it persists, i say something. same thing with holding up GDMF banners and signs..... :evil:
I think all banners and signs should be outlawed. Unless someone wants to make one that says "Play Corduroy, you pussies!"
everybody wants the most they can possibly get
for the least they could possibly do
I find it slightly annoying but then again it is nice to enjoy the videos/pictures online
I have never taken a camera to a concert and probably never will...just not for me
I love to watch videos on YouTube, and am thoroughtly grateful to the people who record them.
I just don't want them standing anywhere around me whilst they do it.
see, at least i am consistent.
i really couldn't give a shit about vids on youtube or dare i say it? instantaneous postings of setlists. i can wait until the next day, amazingly, to read what they played...and honestly, for me, i am all about the 'personal experience'....the only vids i am truly interested in are the ones officially released. and sure, i snap a few pics if i am close enough and have my camera (not a damn cellphone) but i would be a-ok with them not being allowed and again, would simply appreciate the official pics the band posts on the site. none of this is ever gonna happen agin tho.....this is the 'reality' now...so whateva. keep your shit outta my view, and i honestly don't give a shit what ya do! hell, make out and fondle your concert-partner all ya want.....that's usually pretty quiet and hopefully, no cameras involved....
I completely agree with the OP, but.........................
.....in Seattle, I was behind a short girl who had to use her phone like a periscope. Otherwise, she never would have even glimpsed the band.
If I had known then what I know now...
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It annoys the fuck out of me, as well as the assholes that TALK on the GDMF cell phones through out the shows
And I KNOW it annoys Ed as well, he has said that over and over
so why would you do something to deliberately piss off the artist, it's selfish as hell
Wow could you give me a couple quotes from Ed on the subject?? Personal conversation or otherwise.
I have a close friend who called his other friend who was too sick to attend the show (terminal) and would hold the up the phone and detail the show ever now and then. That meant a lot to that person who was on the other end of the line. A lot more then a shallow judgmental person such as yourself would ever know.
Point is, everyone has there reasons for doing things, you don't know everyone's story. As long said person isn't obstructing someones view or interrupting anyone else experience, I say do what you want to do, you paid for the ticket.
And for those who get all bent out of shape because someones not "rocking out" like yourself, get a life.
For the record, I "rock out" and I don't give a dam what anyone else dose. It's a freaking concert for christs sake.
Its a grey area - I'm pretty tolerant as long as I can see around the camera and not get my face bashed by someone holding the camera up, but people using crappy cell phone cameras is kind of pointless. At least use decent equipment that comes up with something of decent visual and sound quality that others could enjoy later.
This. I mean really...are ya gonna print out that blurry cell phone pic and frame it? It's a Blackberry, not a DSLR, stop kidding yourself.
"What happens when so many people agree on something? Can we take this beyond the parking lot when we leave tonight?" -EV, Iconoclasts
It annoys the fuck out of me, as well as the assholes that TALK on the GDMF cell phones through out the shows
And I KNOW it annoys Ed as well, he has said that over and over
so why would you do something to deliberately piss off the artist, it's selfish as hell
Wow could you give me a couple quotes from Ed on the subject?? Personal conversation or otherwise.
I have a close friend who called his other friend who was too sick to attend the show (terminal) and would hold the up the phone and detail the show ever now and then. That meant a lot to that person who was on the other end of the line. A lot more then a shallow judgmental person such as yourself would ever know.
Point is, everyone has there reasons for doing things, you don't know everyone's story. As long said person isn't obstructing someones view or interrupting anyone else experience, I say do what you want to do, you paid for the ticket.
And for those who get all bent out of shape because someones not "rocking out" like yourself, get a life.
For the record, I "rock out" and I don't give a dam what anyone else dose. It's a freaking concert for christs sake.
oh please don't give me the sob story about somebody being sick and unable to attend, I can relate to that, but you can't tell me that thousands of that have their GD cell phones up in the air the entire fucking show are doing it for a sick friend.
I paid my money to see a rock show, not someone's arm sticking up in the air blocking my view.
It annoys the fuck out of me, as well as the assholes that TALK on the GDMF cell phones through out the shows
And I KNOW it annoys Ed as well, he has said that over and over
so why would you do something to deliberately piss off the artist, it's selfish as hell
Wow could you give me a couple quotes from Ed on the subject?? Personal conversation or otherwise.
I have a close friend who called his other friend who was too sick to attend the show (terminal) and would hold the up the phone and detail the show ever now and then. That meant a lot to that person who was on the other end of the line. A lot more then a shallow judgmental person such as yourself would ever know.
Point is, everyone has there reasons for doing things, you don't know everyone's story. As long said person isn't obstructing someones view or interrupting anyone else experience, I say do what you want to do, you paid for the ticket.
And for those who get all bent out of shape because someones not "rocking out" like yourself, get a life.
For the record, I "rock out" and I don't give a dam what anyone else dose. It's a freaking concert for christs sake.
oh please don't give me the sob story about somebody being sick and unable to attend, I can relate to that, but you can't tell me that thousands of that have their GD cell phones up in the air the entire fucking show are doing it for a sick friend.
I paid my money to see a rock show, not someone's arm sticking up in the air blocking my view.
No, they are probably not, but that is the whole point "you don't know".
But you didn't read my entire post or are just ignorant since your reply is so weak.
I feel bad for you actually. So much anger for those you don't know and who don't act exactly how you want them to. Must be a tough life you day to day.
If your view is blocked then you have a legit beef, but for getting all bent out of shape because someone is choosing to spend there time on a cell for reasons you don't know is just sad.
No, they are probably not, but that is the whole point "you don't know".
But you didn't read my entire post or are just ignorant since your reply is so weak.
I feel bad for you actually. So much anger for those you don't know and who don't act exactly how you want them to. Must be a tough life you day to day.
If your view is blocked then you have a legit beef, but for getting all bent out of shape because someone is choosing to spend there time on a cell for reasons you don't know is just sad.[/quote]
don't try and tell me who I am and how my life is day to day, who the fuck are you? I happen to be one of the nicest, friendliest people you could ever meet. And there are a lot of people on this board who have met me personally who could vouch for that, but that's not what this is about. Just because I don't like my concert experience being interrupted by the latest in digital technology doesn't make me a bad, sad, angry or miserable person.
I completely agree with the OP, but.........................
.....in Seattle, I was behind a short girl who had to use her phone like a periscope. Otherwise, she never would have even glimpsed the band.
See, that's when you offer to put her on your shoulders. Sure, it will annoy the people behind, but at least you get to tell all your friends you spent the whole show with a cute girl's legs wrapped around you.
don't try and tell me who I am and how my life is day to day, who the fuck are you? I happen to be one of the nicest, friendliest people you could ever meet. And there are a lot of people on this board who have met me personally who could vouch for that, but that's not what this is about. Just because I don't like my concert experience being interrupted by the latest in digital technology doesn't make me a bad, sad, angry or miserable person.[/quote]
I am person responding to your post which you said the following...
"It annoys the fuck out of me, as well as the assholes that TALK on the GDMF cell phones through out the shows
And I KNOW it annoys Ed as well, he has said that over and over
so why would you do something to deliberately piss off the artist, it's selfish as hell"
Did you forget that??? You call people on cell phones during shows "assholes" along with a bunch of other nonsensical dribble. You don't sound all that nice and if you really need to prove to someone with witnesses of you being nice, sorry that is sad as well.
Also, you're not too good at the whole reading thing. If someone is on a cell phone, not bothering you, why do you care and get so heated?? You have proven pretty much everything I have said about you with your very own replys.
You don't sound all that nice and if you really need to prove to someone with witnesses of you being nice, sorry that is sad as well.
Also, you're not too good at the whole reading thing. If someone is on a cell phone, not bothering you, why do you care and get so heated?? You have proven pretty much everything I have said about you with your very own replys.
Probably almost as sad as someone with nothing better to do on a given night than sit on a cell phone for 2 straight hours to barely hear a concert over a crappy cell phone speaker.
I know the feeling. Damien Rice famously, had a repsonse to this, for his song, the lyrics go "and I remember it well...", and in response to a fan who was filming the show through their cell phone he sang instead, "and I remember it well, when we used to watch concerts in real life, and not through our cell phones".
I understand the attraction, as we all have benefited from someone uploading some video on YouTube of a performance that we missed. Thats helpful in my opinion.
And I understand wanting pictures of the band and maybe even recording some of the show and using it as a ringtone or something.
However, why not just be in the moment and just watch the show. Actually experience it live, and in the moment.
There is something kinda disturbing that nowadays, when their is a slow song or what not, most people, dont put lighters in the air, they put up their cell phones
Why bother taking photos or videos? Someone will only post a better one then you on youtube.
EXACTLY!
The three hand jobs in front of me in Chicago did nothing except snap pictures for the entire show. I took my share of pictures back in the day, but why even bother anymore?
Wow could you give me a couple quotes from Ed on the subject?? Personal conversation or otherwise.
I have a close friend who called his other friend who was too sick to attend the show (terminal) and would hold the up the phone and detail the show ever now and then. That meant a lot to that person who was on the other end of the line. A lot more then a shallow judgmental person such as yourself would ever know.
Holy crap. Let's take one very extreme example, why don't we?
That's like saying, "You can't pass a speed limit law! What if I catch on fire one time and have to drive 100 miles an hour to the hospital?!?"
There are extenuating circumstances for everything. IN GENERAL, however, it is bad manners to yap on the cell phone in public, PERIOD. Much less at a concert while people around you are trying to concentrate on the show.
I don't see how this is even a controversial stance to take.
everybody wants the most they can possibly get
for the least they could possibly do
However, why not just be in the moment and just watch the show. Actually experience it live, and in the moment.
That's basically, word for word, an Ed quote from back in the day. He was talking about audience members taking photos at concerts, but I think the same concept still applies.
everybody wants the most they can possibly get
for the least they could possibly do
i try not to let it bother me too much, but i agree that it is often annoying (esp. on the floor) to have to watch a concert through 20 little tv screens...buy a dvd already
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My solution - the band films every show and releases bootleg DVDs to go with the CDs
And I KNOW it annoys Ed as well, he has said that over and over
so why would you do something to deliberately piss off the artist, it's selfish as hell
Probably texting someone back at this message board, because we have to have our running setlist thread!
for the least they could possibly do
I find it slightly annoying but then again it is nice to enjoy the videos/pictures online
I have never taken a camera to a concert and probably never will...just not for me
Why do people find it so important to tell other people how they feel about what every goddamn person is doing? If you feel the need to tell someone that you don't think they are getting a good concert experience by seeing the stage through a vid camera, tell the ones that are looking through the vid camera!
Just enjoy the show!!! :P :P
xxoo!
Peace Love & Pearl Jam forever!!
I love to watch videos on YouTube, and am thoroughtly grateful to the people who record them.
I just don't want them standing anywhere around me whilst they do it.
for the least they could possibly do
tell us how you really feel pure....don't hold back.
hahahaha.
seriously, i agree!
honestly, i try not to let other people's behavior annoy me, and overall, it doesn't. it mostly just amazes and baffles me. and sure, i get pissed off on the occasion when someone DOEs hold their camera in my sightlines, or is talking so loudly on the phone, so distracted away from the show, right next to me that it does interfere...but again, just try and roll with it. however, when it persists, i say something. same thing with holding up GDMF banners and signs..... :evil:
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
Though I'm not quite so annoyed with the camera people, I can see how it would be difficult truly enjoy a show if everyone around you is texting, and videoing, and holding their camera up and blocking your view throughout entire songs.
for the least they could possibly do
I think all banners and signs should be outlawed. Unless someone wants to make one that says "Play Corduroy, you pussies!"
for the least they could possibly do
see, at least i am consistent.
i really couldn't give a shit about vids on youtube or dare i say it? instantaneous postings of setlists. i can wait until the next day, amazingly, to read what they played...and honestly, for me, i am all about the 'personal experience'....the only vids i am truly interested in are the ones officially released. and sure, i snap a few pics if i am close enough and have my camera (not a damn cellphone) but i would be a-ok with them not being allowed and again, would simply appreciate the official pics the band posts on the site. none of this is ever gonna happen agin tho.....this is the 'reality' now...so whateva. keep your shit outta my view, and i honestly don't give a shit what ya do! hell, make out and fondle your concert-partner all ya want.....that's usually pretty quiet and hopefully, no cameras involved....
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
.....in Seattle, I was behind a short girl who had to use her phone like a periscope. Otherwise, she never would have even glimpsed the band.
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
that is awesomely inventive, and what imagery!
Let's just breathe...
I am myself like you somehow
Wow could you give me a couple quotes from Ed on the subject?? Personal conversation or otherwise.
I have a close friend who called his other friend who was too sick to attend the show (terminal) and would hold the up the phone and detail the show ever now and then. That meant a lot to that person who was on the other end of the line. A lot more then a shallow judgmental person such as yourself would ever know.
Point is, everyone has there reasons for doing things, you don't know everyone's story. As long said person isn't obstructing someones view or interrupting anyone else experience, I say do what you want to do, you paid for the ticket.
And for those who get all bent out of shape because someones not "rocking out" like yourself, get a life.
For the record, I "rock out" and I don't give a dam what anyone else dose. It's a freaking concert for christs sake.
This. I mean really...are ya gonna print out that blurry cell phone pic and frame it?
oh please don't give me the sob story about somebody being sick and unable to attend, I can relate to that, but you can't tell me that thousands of that have their GD cell phones up in the air the entire fucking show are doing it for a sick friend.
I paid my money to see a rock show, not someone's arm sticking up in the air blocking my view.
No, they are probably not, but that is the whole point "you don't know".
But you didn't read my entire post or are just ignorant since your reply is so weak.
I feel bad for you actually. So much anger for those you don't know and who don't act exactly how you want them to. Must be a tough life you day to day.
If your view is blocked then you have a legit beef, but for getting all bent out of shape because someone is choosing to spend there time on a cell for reasons you don't know is just sad.
No, they are probably not, but that is the whole point "you don't know".
But you didn't read my entire post or are just ignorant since your reply is so weak.
I feel bad for you actually. So much anger for those you don't know and who don't act exactly how you want them to. Must be a tough life you day to day.
If your view is blocked then you have a legit beef, but for getting all bent out of shape because someone is choosing to spend there time on a cell for reasons you don't know is just sad.[/quote]
don't try and tell me who I am and how my life is day to day, who the fuck are you? I happen to be one of the nicest, friendliest people you could ever meet. And there are a lot of people on this board who have met me personally who could vouch for that, but that's not what this is about. Just because I don't like my concert experience being interrupted by the latest in digital technology doesn't make me a bad, sad, angry or miserable person.
See, that's when you offer to put her on your shoulders. Sure, it will annoy the people behind, but at least you get to tell all your friends you spent the whole show with a cute girl's legs wrapped around you.
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don't try and tell me who I am and how my life is day to day, who the fuck are you? I happen to be one of the nicest, friendliest people you could ever meet. And there are a lot of people on this board who have met me personally who could vouch for that, but that's not what this is about. Just because I don't like my concert experience being interrupted by the latest in digital technology doesn't make me a bad, sad, angry or miserable person.[/quote]
I am person responding to your post which you said the following...
"It annoys the fuck out of me, as well as the assholes that TALK on the GDMF cell phones through out the shows
And I KNOW it annoys Ed as well, he has said that over and over
so why would you do something to deliberately piss off the artist, it's selfish as hell"
Did you forget that??? You call people on cell phones during shows "assholes" along with a bunch of other nonsensical dribble. You don't sound all that nice and if you really need to prove to someone with witnesses of you being nice, sorry that is sad as well.
Also, you're not too good at the whole reading thing. If someone is on a cell phone, not bothering you, why do you care and get so heated?? You have proven pretty much everything I have said about you with your very own replys.
Probably almost as sad as someone with nothing better to do on a given night than sit on a cell phone for 2 straight hours to barely hear a concert over a crappy cell phone speaker.
I understand the attraction, as we all have benefited from someone uploading some video on YouTube of a performance that we missed. Thats helpful in my opinion.
And I understand wanting pictures of the band and maybe even recording some of the show and using it as a ringtone or something.
However, why not just be in the moment and just watch the show. Actually experience it live, and in the moment.
There is something kinda disturbing that nowadays, when their is a slow song or what not, most people, dont put lighters in the air, they put up their cell phones
EXACTLY!
The three hand jobs in front of me in Chicago did nothing except snap pictures for the entire show. I took my share of pictures back in the day, but why even bother anymore?
and now live dvds are being consumed by them you see them in almost every live shot on a live dvd
Holy crap. Let's take one very extreme example, why don't we?
That's like saying, "You can't pass a speed limit law! What if I catch on fire one time and have to drive 100 miles an hour to the hospital?!?"
There are extenuating circumstances for everything. IN GENERAL, however, it is bad manners to yap on the cell phone in public, PERIOD. Much less at a concert while people around you are trying to concentrate on the show.
I don't see how this is even a controversial stance to take.
for the least they could possibly do
That's basically, word for word, an Ed quote from back in the day. He was talking about audience members taking photos at concerts, but I think the same concept still applies.
for the least they could possibly do