Spending loads of money on merch, tickets, and travel on one band isn't nearly as pathetic as trolling people on a message board.
Fact is, I'm not a troll. I'm a fan, but last night I realized what it was that was wrong with the fans that post on the board. This place is not only toxic in nature, but compounded with a bunch of whiny spoiled brats who only live for PJ.
Spending loads of money on merch, tickets, and travel on one band isn't nearly as pathetic as trolling people on a message board.
Fact is, I'm not a troll. I'm a fan, but last night I realized what it was that was wrong with the fans that post on the board. This place is not only toxic in nature, but compounded with a bunch of whiny spoiled brats who only live for PJ.
only 'problem' on this board is the people who make ignorant posts like yours.
The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.
Spending loads of money on merch, tickets, and travel on one band isn't nearly as pathetic as trolling people on a message board.
Fact is, I'm not a troll. I'm a fan, but last night I realized what it was that was wrong with the fans that post on the board. This place is not only toxic in nature, but compounded with a bunch of whiny spoiled brats who only live for PJ.
Spending loads of money on merch, tickets, and travel on one band isn't nearly as pathetic as trolling people on a message board.
Fact is, I'm not a troll. I'm a fan, but last night I realized what it was that was wrong with the fans that post on the board. This place is not only toxic in nature, but compounded with a bunch of whiny spoiled brats who only live for PJ.
I don't think that's true, and actually your posts have kind of been the most toxic ones posted today. Sorry, not trying to attack, it's just true. :oops: There are a few complainers on the boards that can be really annoying - big sense of entitlement - but again, they are a tiny vocal minority. For the most part, the fans are not toxic at all, and they don't live only for PJ, even though they really love them ... There are very few people around here who only listen to PJ and aren't big fans of other artists (lots of artists and musicians around here too!). But if someone DOES live for PJ because that's what makes them happy, What's it to you????
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With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
"You fuckin' kick it man....fuckin' kick it with a tasty groove."
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Spending loads of money on merch, tickets, and travel on one band isn't nearly as pathetic as trolling people on a message board.
Fact is, I'm not a troll. I'm a fan, but last night I realized what it was that was wrong with the fans that post on the board. This place is not only toxic in nature, but compounded with a bunch of whiny spoiled brats who only live for PJ.
I don't think that's true, and actually your posts have kind of been the most toxic ones posted today. Sorry, not trying to attack, it's just true. :oops: There are a few complainers on the boards that can be really annoying - big sense of entitlement - but again, they are a tiny vocal minority. For the most part, the fans are not toxic at all, and they don't live only for PJ, even though they really love them ... There are very few people around here who only listen to PJ and aren't big fans of other artists (lots of artists and musicians around here too!). But if someone DOES live for PJ because that's what makes them happy, What's it you????
Sweets, you need to look in the mirror. :? You may be talking civility now, but I've read your posts in other threads...
Fact is, I'm not a troll. I'm a fan, but last night I realized what it was that was wrong with the fans that post on the board. This place is not only toxic in nature, but compounded with a bunch of whiny spoiled brats who only live for PJ.
...
Do you see the irony in this... being this thread is one of the most toxic posts today?
Allen Fieldhouse, home of the 2008 NCAA men's Basketball Champions! Go Jayhawks!
Hail, Hail!!!
Fact is, I'm not a troll. I'm a fan, but last night I realized what it was that was wrong with the fans that post on the board. This place is not only toxic in nature, but compounded with a bunch of whiny spoiled brats who only live for PJ.
I don't think that's true, and actually your posts have kind of been the most toxic ones posted today. Sorry, not trying to attack, it's just true. :oops: There are a few complainers on the boards that can be really annoying - big sense of entitlement - but again, they are a tiny vocal minority. For the most part, the fans are not toxic at all, and they don't live only for PJ, even though they really love them ... There are very few people around here who only listen to PJ and aren't big fans of other artists (lots of artists and musicians around here too!). But if someone DOES live for PJ because that's what makes them happy, What's it you????
Sweets, you need to look in the mirror. :? You may be talking civility now, but I've read your posts in other threads...
Examples please. I have opinions, but I'm not toxic.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
When I had a good amount of disposable income.. I went to multiple shows.
And I'll admit, it was awesome. It was great to see PJ on back to back dates.
I wouldn't say I was gluttonous though. For me, it's how I chose to spend my time and money. It was my 'luxury' if you will. (And a damn fine one at that too)
That said, I haven't been to, or really gone on any formal 'vacations.' I don't smoke, I don't do drugs, I don't drive a nice car. All that stuff.... when I had money or when I saved money... it went to Pearl Jam. (which by the way, if you read some of my other posts is why sometimes I get upset at the 10C for the heinousness of some of the merch and prices, and shipping etc.)
That said...
This year, I'm going to one show. And am perfectly fine with that. If people want to travel the globe, see PJ 20 times a year. That's fine with me and I think it's awesome. If someone wants to attend one show. That's perfectly fine. If someone wants to not go to shows... but come on here and follow the setlists (:p) that's perfectly fine.
It's All Good.
Cheers
Cheers
Toronto 2000
Buffalo, Phoenix, Toronto 2003
Boston I&II 2004
Kitchener, Hamilton, London, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto 2005
Toronto I&II, Las Vegas 2006
Chicago Lollapalooza 2007
Toronto, Seattle I&II, Vancouver, Philly I,II,III,IV 2009
Cleveland, Buffalo 2010
Toronto I&II 2011
Buffalo 2013 Toronto I&II 2016 10C: 220xxx
I love threads complaining about people complaining in threads. Redundant is redundant.
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Sort of like toxic messages about toxic messages?
It's like using Windex to flush out your eyes after you've gotten Windex sprayed in your eyes, huh?
Allen Fieldhouse, home of the 2008 NCAA men's Basketball Champions! Go Jayhawks!
Hail, Hail!!!
I am happy that I am finally in a position in my life to be able to travel
I am happy I have a great wife who enjoys the same things I do
I am happy that I have the freedom to spend my hard earned money on whatever I damn choose
I am happy that most days, I dont get called a "toxic spoiled brat" for this
I got some lottery shows, but the others we are just happy to be in the building with everyone in this great community
I have met lots of people.. most of which would give you the shirt off their back if you needed it. spoiled? no..
generous, loving and understanding.. yes
None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe that they are free.
Abrn Hlls '98 - Clarkston 2 '03 - Grd Rpds '06 - Abrn Hlls '06 - Clvd '10 - PJ20 - Berlin 1+2 '12 - Wrigley '13 - Pitt '13- buff '13- Philly 1+2 '13 - Seattle '13
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
When I had a good amount of disposable income.. I went to multiple shows.
And I'll admit, it was awesome. It was great to see PJ on back to back dates.
I wouldn't say I was gluttonous though. For me, it's how I chose to spend my time and money. It was my 'luxury' if you will. (And a damn fine one at that too)
That said, I haven't been to, or really gone on any formal 'vacations.' I don't smoke, I don't do drugs, I don't drive a nice car. All that stuff.... when I had money or when I saved money... it went to Pearl Jam. (which by the way, if you read some of my other posts is why sometimes I get upset at the 10C for the heinousness of some of the merch and prices, and shipping etc.)
That said...
This year, I'm going to one show. And am perfectly fine with that. If people want to travel the globe, see PJ 20 times a year. That's fine with me and I think it's awesome. If someone wants to attend one show. That's perfectly fine. If someone wants to not go to shows... but come on here and follow the setlists (:p) that's perfectly fine.
I am happy that I am finally in a position in my life to be able to travel
I am happy I have a great wife who enjoys the same things I do
I am happy that I have the freedom to spend my hard earned money on whatever I damn choose
I am happy that most days, I dont get called a "toxic spoiled brat" for this
I got some lottery shows, but the others we are just happy to be in the building with everyone in this great community
I have met lots of people.. most of which would give you the shirt off their back if you needed it. spoiled? no..
generous, loving and understanding.. yes
Thanks guys for not succumbing to toxicity and rising above. My faith is now restored. This experiment is now over.
(But it is still a toxic hole on most days, no doubt about it)
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Fact is, I'm not a troll. I'm a fan, but last night I realized what it was that was wrong with the fans that post on the board. This place is not only toxic in nature, but compounded with a bunch of whiny spoiled brats who only live for PJ.
only 'problem' on this board is the people who make ignorant posts like yours.
- Christopher McCandless
Then I guess this is goodbye?
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Las Vegas, NV - 11.1.12 (EV)
Chicago, IL - 7.19.13
Dallas, TX - 11.15.13
Oklahoma City, OK - 11.16.13
Seattle, WA - 12.6.13
Lincoln, NE - 10.9.14
Moline, IL - 10.17.14
St. Paul, MN - 10.19.14
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This is what you people do to people with a different opinion. It's text book psychology. :roll: Baa baa!
Sweets, you need to look in the mirror. :? You may be talking civility now, but I've read your posts in other threads...
PJ: 2011-09-03 2011-09-04
:corn:
Do you see the irony in this... being this thread is one of the most toxic posts today?
Hail, Hail!!!
PJ: 2011-09-03 2011-09-04
And I'll admit, it was awesome. It was great to see PJ on back to back dates.
I wouldn't say I was gluttonous though. For me, it's how I chose to spend my time and money. It was my 'luxury' if you will. (And a damn fine one at that too)
That said, I haven't been to, or really gone on any formal 'vacations.' I don't smoke, I don't do drugs, I don't drive a nice car. All that stuff.... when I had money or when I saved money... it went to Pearl Jam. (which by the way, if you read some of my other posts is why sometimes I get upset at the 10C for the heinousness of some of the merch and prices, and shipping etc.)
That said...
This year, I'm going to one show. And am perfectly fine with that. If people want to travel the globe, see PJ 20 times a year. That's fine with me and I think it's awesome. If someone wants to attend one show. That's perfectly fine. If someone wants to not go to shows... but come on here and follow the setlists (:p) that's perfectly fine.
It's All Good.
Cheers
Cheers
Buffalo, Phoenix, Toronto 2003
Boston I&II 2004
Kitchener, Hamilton, London, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto 2005
Toronto I&II, Las Vegas 2006
Chicago Lollapalooza 2007
Toronto, Seattle I&II, Vancouver, Philly I,II,III,IV 2009
Cleveland, Buffalo 2010
Toronto I&II 2011
Buffalo 2013
Toronto I&II 2016
10C: 220xxx
Sort of like toxic messages about toxic messages?
It's like using Windex to flush out your eyes after you've gotten Windex sprayed in your eyes, huh?
Hail, Hail!!!
It is full of things "happy"
I am happy I have a job
I am happy that I am finally in a position in my life to be able to travel
I am happy I have a great wife who enjoys the same things I do
I am happy that I have the freedom to spend my hard earned money on whatever I damn choose
I am happy that most days, I dont get called a "toxic spoiled brat" for this
I got some lottery shows, but the others we are just happy to be in the building with everyone in this great community
I have met lots of people.. most of which would give you the shirt off their back if you needed it. spoiled? no..
generous, loving and understanding.. yes
Abrn Hlls '98 - Clarkston 2 '03 - Grd Rpds '06 - Abrn Hlls '06 - Clvd '10 - PJ20 - Berlin 1+2 '12 - Wrigley '13 - Pitt '13- buff '13- Philly 1+2 '13 - Seattle '13
or a petition to stop petitions!!!
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
PJ: 2011-09-03 2011-09-04
I believe!! or do I?
Abrn Hlls '98 - Clarkston 2 '03 - Grd Rpds '06 - Abrn Hlls '06 - Clvd '10 - PJ20 - Berlin 1+2 '12 - Wrigley '13 - Pitt '13- buff '13- Philly 1+2 '13 - Seattle '13
Thanks guys for not succumbing to toxicity and rising above. My faith is now restored. This experiment is now over.
(But it is still a toxic hole on most days, no doubt about it)