Tampa Bay Poster

Vedderman51

There is a lot of bitching on here at times it is unbearable. But calling fans who support the band and make it possible for Tim to have a job "assholes" is uncalled for.

eyesnoeyes

A couple things:

The math above about what ames 'makes' is wrong - the Sub posters and the ones they sell on their site are from the same 100 posters (it's inconsequential because it's significant money either way but just wanted to clarify).

Also - the whole 'Free Speech' angle around here is skewed. The band 'owns' this board, and can limit anyone's participation on it. They have CLEARLY outlined in the board rules (that they have every right to make up and that the Mods refer people to on a regular basis), that they don't want rampant negativity to reign on the board. If you don't like those rules, then don't post. And if you do come on here and just say you 'hate' someone else's work, don't be surprised if you get called on it.

I hardly ever post on here anymore because it really does seem to me that there is some sort of elite group of 'veterans' that feel they can just shit on anyone or anything and so the posts get tiresome to read. I was on this board back when it was in one of its first incarnations with the Binaural background and the yellow text - it just seemed way more inviting then.

Everyone knows art is subjective, so I don't even think the post a few posts above makes sense: For you personally these posters might not be as good as a Raleigh 98 or whatever but you have no chance at making that an objective argument. There's really no point.

I don't think there would have been such a frustrated response if the OP said 'you know, this Ames poster doesn't really do it for me - I don't like x, y or z. I'd like it if they let Rob Jones do some posters because he's a master at strange imagery'. But that wasn't the post - it was 'gawd I hate Ames'.

And Tim didn't then come here and call everyone an asshole, he directed his comments at a small segment of the board population. Maybe you don't agree with his tactics or wording but all this 'we're customers, we can say whatever we want blah blah blah' doesn't make sense when the band has every right to determine the terms of the board. If you don't like it, don't post. If you don't like the way the 10c does things, leave the fanclub - if enough people feel that way, they'll take a big hit and have to reevaluate their business practices, but I don't think that will be the case. I've said it before over many issues, I really think that if I was in Tim's position, or the mods position, I'd say 'Fuck it - okay, we're going on hiatus indefinitely as a fanclub - no more tickets, no more contests, no more access to posters after the shows, no more official forum - we're all just going to tour around with the band and take a break' - just to try to demonstrate to people what they're missing out on. It'd be like a big 'reset' button around here that seems to be sorely needed in many areas - at least how I see it.

Sorry for the novel - have fun at the upcoming shows.

nfanel

eyesnoeyes wrote:

I've said it before over many issues, I really think that if I was in Tim's position, or the mods position, I'd say 'Fuck it - okay, we're going on hiatus indefinitely as a fanclub - no more tickets, no more contests, no more access to posters after the shows, no more official forum - we're all just going to tour around with the band and take a break' - just to try to demonstrate to people what they're missing out on. It'd be like a big 'reset' button around here that seems to be sorely needed in many areas - at least how I see it.

Sorry for the novel - have fun at the upcoming shows.

well put. seriously, it always amazes me that people don't realize how great we have it. what other fanclub gives you so much for $20?? the vinyl alone is worth it, nevermind the ticket perks. the sense of entitlement around here always amazes me.

175XXX

Here is maybe a better pic of the Tampa poster:

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/5015/newimagejn5.jpg

swallowedwords

175 XXX wrote:

Here is maybe a better pic of the Tampa poster:

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/5015/newimagejn5.jpg

Damn, now after seeing that pic, I really like it!!! Very cool!

Vedderman51

I didn't notice that is an avacado in the middle. That is a SICK poster

swallowedwords

I wasn't planning on getting this one, but now after seeing it clearly, I am tempted to get a S/N version on Ames today.

Vedderman51

I think I am going to try for it too..F5 F5 F5

175XXX

What times does Ames put them up? 10PST?

pjsteelerfan

175 XXX wrote:

Here is maybe a better pic of the Tampa poster:

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/5015/newimagejn5.jpg

Thanks- I like it- Like the avocado in the middle

Julien

swallowedwords wrote:

Damn, now after seeing that pic, I really like it!!! Very cool!

yes, I like it too !
good Job, Ames !

swallowedwords

I believe Ames puts up the posters at approximately 3:45 PM EST

Vedderman51

swallowedwords wrote:

I believe Ames puts up the posters at approximately 3:45 PM EST

ha ha ha

pdalowsky

[quote

I've said it before over many issues, I really think that if I was in Tim's position, or the mods position, I'd say 'Fuck it - okay, we're going on hiatus indefinitely as a fanclub - no more tickets, no more contests, no more access to posters after the shows, no more official forum - we're all just going to tour around with the band and take a break' - just to try to demonstrate to people what they're missing out on. It'd be like a big 'reset' button around here that seems to be sorely needed in many areas - at least how I see it.

.[/quote]

Now dont get me wrong, you have some good points, and some that are very relevant.....and I too hate the winging and moaning that so often goes on here....

however, what you say above is not likely is it? This is a cash cow, sure there some moaning, but its cash we're talking about.....we all take shit in our businesses, its a part of life....is it really likely tim will walk out of his job because people moan? does he have bills to pay? I dont know but probably....is this viable? No.

Even in subjective art, I bet you wouldnt find one person on this board who prefers the gator to the raleigh 98....maybe its not objective, but I'd bet thats a very popular opinion.....

Ledbetterman10

eyesnoeyes wrote:

I've said it before over many issues, I really think that if I was in Tim's position, or the mods position, I'd say 'Fuck it - okay, we're going on hiatus indefinitely as a fanclub - no more tickets, no more contests, no more access to posters after the shows, no more official forum - we're all just going to tour around with the band and take a break' - just to try to demonstrate to people what they're missing out on.

people who post here probably make up like 10% at the most of pearl jam's fanclub. and of that group, only like 2% are the type to bitch and cry about everything. so putting the fanclub on a hiatus wouldn't be fair

Dylan Stone

175 XXX wrote:

Here is maybe a better pic of the Tampa poster:

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/5015/newimagejn5.jpg

Aaaahhhhhh... Now I see...

It's Presence!

With an avocado.

I like that.

Mrs.Vedder78

Rubysdad wrote:

We get it. Some people don't like some of the posters. Do we have to come on here with such negativity? If you don't like it, don't get it. I'm REALLY sick of assholes who think they're critics. Try it yourself. Start your own band. Run your own fan club. Moderate your own board. If you have to say you hate someone/something, please find somewhere else to do it. These guys are busting their talented asses to provide posters for (mostly) grateful, art-loving Pearl Jam fans and the last thing we want is for them to have to read such sophomoric drivel from losers.

Have a nice.

Tim

Ouch!!!!

(that guy's ears must be red!) LOL

THe poster last night was really nice! I was very very pleased
And props to the wristbands method is has taken the stress of damaging the poster at the show

Ledbetterman10

GTFLYGIRL wrote:

Aaaahhhhhh... Now I see...

It's Presence!

With an avocado.

I like that.

the family sitting around staring at the "object" definitely is a throwback to the Presence cover. and the avocado giving off a prism likely (obviously) references the Dark Side of the Moon cover

Mrs.Vedder78

Rubysdad wrote:

.Gotta keep everyone happy. Oh wait. That's never gonna happen.

I hope everyone going to shows has a great time! Be safe and respect your fellow fans.

Tim

LOL!!!!!

The shows so far have been awesome....the guys seemed very very pleased with the crowd last night.... it was such a great night!!!!

Hope you too get a break soon!

EquallyWorthless

Thierry Henry wrote:

First impression, Im liking the Tampa Poster.
Would like to see more Pictures of it though.

What time would it go onsale from Ames today??

The WPB poster went on sale at 11:44am pst