Do people even know what they are complaining about?

EdsonNascimento

There were 6 or 7 Banaroyas. There were 6 or 7 HUNDRED backspacers, Lightning Bolts, Tres Mts, RNDMs, Moonlanders, etc. If they had more mystery "entries," there would be more of the latter, not of the former. What effectively happened was a lottery. It was highly unlikely you were getting something you wanted anyway. Sure it would be nice if the suspense lasted another month instead of it being done with. But, relax. In all likelihood you saved yourself $60.

As for the other somewhat desirable items - simple probability would tell you that you would be better off spending the $200-$300 and buying the sure thing than wasting it on what is effectively the second lottery. You would have spent $60 to save $200 with odds that dictate against that. You were more likely going to get a fancy new frisbee for $60. Next time save your money if it's going to cause this much angst,

Go outside and take a breath.

(and, yes, I whiffed and had many of the same frustrations many of you faced - saying I wasn't logged in, making me log in multiple times, getting to credit card then white screen, then gone. Checked back minutes (seconds?) after the mini-second round happened. Oh, well.)

Leezestarr313

EdsonNascimento said:

There were 6 or 7 Banaroyas. There were 6 or 7 HUNDRED backspacers, Lightning Bolts, Tres Mts, RNDMs, Moonlanders, etc. If they had more mystery "entries," there would be more of the latter, not of the former. What effectively happened was a lottery. It was highly unlikely you were getting something you wanted anyway. Sure it would be nice if the suspense lasted another month instead of it being done with. But, relax. In all likelihood you saved yourself $60.

As for the other somewhat desirable items - simple probability would tell you that you would be better off spending the $200-$300 and buying the sure thing than wasting it on what is effectively the second lottery. You would have spent $60 to save $200 with odds that dictate against that. You were more likely going to get a fancy new frisbee for $60. Next time save your money if it's going to cause this much angst,

Go outside and take a breath.

(and, yes, I whiffed and had many of the same frustrations many of you faced - saying I wasn't logged in, making me log in multiple times, getting to credit card then white screen, then gone. Checked back minutes (seconds?) after the mini-second round happened. Oh, well.)

If a Benny would be available at 200 bucks, or a Rearviewmirror or a Selftitled or a coloured PJ20 or a brand spanking new Riot Act, yes, it would be as you said. But they are not. And it is not right. These prices are insane. PJ, please reissue your catalogue and put your fans out of misery! We love you for the music! We wanna spin! Thank you.

SPEEDY MCCREADY

People here like to collect things. They like to have every piece of merchandise that is available. Many got shut out. Many vented their frustration. No big deal. They will get over it. And the rest of us shouldn't hold their words of anger against them.

Leezestarr313

Oh, and I was outside today, sniffed the lovely spring air, adjusted the bird feeders, and listedn to the songs of the truly acoustic - the birds

sdavis

Couldn't agree with you more. Not really sure if I got one or not. If I did, good. If i didn't, oh well. Still had a real nice Saturday. Can't take this to serious.

Paige

It was about the frustration of thinking you were getting somewhere, only to get a blank screen when you tried to go to checkout, tried to input your address, tried to make payment and again to complete order.
The complaints about what we actually get when the records start to arrive will be a whole different deal.
It doesn't make it any less frustrating when you go through all those processes only to see a "sold out" status in your box. For whatever we gave up during that hour on the computer -- be it going to RSD in person or going to the bathroom or sleep or whatever -- it was irritating. And familiar.

cp3iverson

I spent and donated my money elsewhere after this mornings latest 10C server failure. And honestly im glad now.

WhatYouTaughtMe

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

People here like to collect things. They like to have every piece of merchandise that is available. Many got shut out. Many vented their frustration. No big deal. They will get over it. And the rest of us shouldn't hold their words of anger against them.

Agreed.

SPEEDY MCCREADY

WhatYouTaughtMe said:

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

People here like to collect things. They like to have every piece of merchandise that is available. Many got shut out. Many vented their frustration. No big deal. They will get over it. And the rest of us shouldn't hold their words of anger against them.

Agreed.

People get frustrated. And its easy to come here, and scream bloody murder. I've done it here plenty of times.
No big deal. Tomorrow is another day.

JimmyV

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

People here like to collect things. They like to have every piece of merchandise that is available. Many got shut out. Many vented their frustration. No big deal. They will get over it. And the rest of us shouldn't hold their words of anger against them.

Well said Speedy.

PureandEasy

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

People here like to collect things. They like to have every piece of merchandise that is available. Many got shut out. Many vented their frustration. No big deal. They will get over it. And the rest of us shouldn't hold their words of anger against them.

Wow I don't come here often anymore, but damn Speedy that's a mighty no nonsense post from you. .

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WhatYouTaughtMe

cp3iverson said:

I spent and donated my money elsewhere after this mornings latest 10C server failure. And honestly im glad now.

Bravo.

SPEEDY MCCREADY

PureandEasy said:

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

People here like to collect things. They like to have every piece of merchandise that is available. Many got shut out. Many vented their frustration. No big deal. They will get over it. And the rest of us shouldn't hold their words of anger against them.

Wow I don't come here often anymore, but damn Speedy that's a mighty no nonsense post from you. .

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I have my moments...
They come once every 4-5 years...
But I have my moments....

Better Dan

Speedy's getting soft in his ::ahem:: old(er) age

SPEEDY MCCREADY

Better Dan said:

Speedy's getting soft in his ::ahem:: old(er) age

Yeah, I am.
No doubt

And good to see you!

PureandEasy

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

PureandEasy said:

SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

People here like to collect things. They like to have every piece of merchandise that is available. Many got shut out. Many vented their frustration. No big deal. They will get over it. And the rest of us shouldn't hold their words of anger against them.

Wow I don't come here often anymore, but damn Speedy that's a mighty no nonsense post from you. .

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I have my moments...
They come once every 4-5 years...
But I have my moments....

I guess you do, that's two posts without a heehee.

Just having some fun with you.

dimitrispearljam

I agree with that old fart SPEEDY....

tempo_n_groove

dimitrispearljam said:

I agree with that old fart SPEEDY....

Who farted?

tino_11

Best thread on this whole matter IMO.

Yes, it's not the end of the world but people will feel frustrated. Give it a few days (and a new merch announcement!) and this will be a happy place again.

dlymnfld

I am not upset that I didn't win but I do think it's crap that the system kept telling me I wasn't a member and when I finally was accepted as a member it wouldn't let me submit my address. If it is a "lottery" do it like the tickets are now and just let me know if I won or loss. That way I won't be thinking I am doing something incorrect (like not thinking I logged in as a member) and I won't be wasting an hour being frustrated. But these are first world problems so it is what it is and in the grand scheme of things we do live in an imperfect world.

PJ_Soul

I more thought of it as the website not letting us login properly because of a technical glitch. Not it or anyone trying to tell us we're not members... putting it in that context makes it seem a lot more personal than it is.