I counted 14 of the 28 threads on the first page were merchandise/vinyl related, it use to be that 80 to 90% of the threads were about the music or tour dates or stuff band related, and the merchandise threads keep taking over more and more of the porch, no offense to people who want to spend their time speaking about the merchandise, just not very inspiring for me, I joined this group because I assumed that it was a bunch of people who wanted to talk about the music. I know this thread will get locked because there is a constant attempt to limit free expression even when clearly nothing I have said violates the board rules. I will stay until they announce a Canadian Tour, but I will only be keeping that one thread active for my many friends in Canada, after that I am gone, probably going to let my membership expire too (I might keep it just for the setlist threads over in Given To Fly), I can always get tickets on Facebook. Maybe it is just me, but I can't see why it so hard to have a section just for people who want to talk about the band, the tour dates and the songs (although maybe this is the way the band wants it, as they play fewer and fewer shows, maybe they want it to be all about merchandise), but all these other threads make it too hard to sift through, so my best wishes, but this time is for good unless they create a forum that is about the songs, tour dates and the band, so good luck to everyone, this is a bummer, there were so many great discussions in here, my time on The Porch is nearing it's end, proof that not all change is for the good (although I am sure some are rejoicing, lol). No hard feelings, best wishes to everyone.
bye...thanks for letting us know
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1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago 2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy 2013: London ON, Chicago; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE) 2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston 2020: Oakland, Oakland:2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana 2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville 2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana
Hank why leave like someone else stated just take a break ..
Yeah, just add the Message Pit to your rotation of internet viewing. Drop in, check out the threads that interest you, make a comment, add a thread if so inclined, and then move on with your day.
I counted 14 of the 28 threads on the first page were merchandise/vinyl related, it use to be that 80 to 90% of the threads were about the music or tour dates or stuff band related, and the merchandise threads keep taking over more and more of the porch, no offense to people who want to spend their time speaking about the merchandise, just not very inspiring for me, I joined this group because I assumed that it was a bunch of people who wanted to talk about the music. I know this thread will get locked because there is a constant attempt to limit free expression even when clearly nothing I have said violates the board rules. I will stay until they announce a Canadian Tour, but I will only be keeping that one thread active for my many friends in Canada, after that I am gone, probably going to let my membership expire too (I might keep it just for the setlist threads over in Given To Fly), I can always get tickets on Facebook. Maybe it is just me, but I can't see why it so hard to have a section just for people who want to talk about the band, the tour dates and the songs (although maybe this is the way the band wants it, as they play fewer and fewer shows, maybe they want it to be all about merchandise), but all these other threads make it too hard to sift through, so my best wishes, but this time is for good unless they create a forum that is about the songs, tour dates and the band, so good luck to everyone, this is a bummer, there were so many great discussions in here, my time on The Porch is nearing it's end, proof that not all change is for the good (although I am sure some are rejoicing, lol). No hard feelings, best wishes to everyone.
Ah the melodramatic goodbye post. See ya!
" In New York as they say how the f*** ya doin'?" -Ed MSG 1 03
I counted 14 of the 28 threads on the first page were merchandise/vinyl related, it use to be that 80 to 90% of the threads were about the music or tour dates or stuff band related, and the merchandise threads keep taking over more and more of the porch, no offense to people who want to spend their time speaking about the merchandise, just not very inspiring for me, I joined this group because I assumed that it was a bunch of people who wanted to talk about the music. I know this thread will get locked because there is a constant attempt to limit free expression even when clearly nothing I have said violates the board rules. I will stay until they announce a Canadian Tour, but I will only be keeping that one thread active for my many friends in Canada, after that I am gone, probably going to let my membership expire too (I might keep it just for the setlist threads over in Given To Fly), I can always get tickets on Facebook. Maybe it is just me, but I can't see why it so hard to have a section just for people who want to talk about the band, the tour dates and the songs (although maybe this is the way the band wants it, as they play fewer and fewer shows, maybe they want it to be all about merchandise), but all these other threads make it too hard to sift through, so my best wishes, but this time is for good unless they create a forum that is about the songs, tour dates and the band, so good luck to everyone, this is a bummer, there were so many great discussions in here, my time on The Porch is nearing it's end, proof that not all change is for the good (although I am sure some are rejoicing, lol). No hard feelings, best wishes to everyone.
So go to the words and music section of the site. That's what that section is for. Problem solved.
This. 'Words and Music' is exactly where you should be if you want to discuss, uh, the music. Not posting dramatic exit threads that always come across as "poor me, I'm leaving. Please beg me to stay".
They're not on tour yet and they haven't released any new music. However they have just had their biggest ever vinyl sale so of course people are going to be talking about vinyl.
“Do not postpone happiness”
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
All I'm looking for is a place to sell my shit but I've got to weave through all of this drama.
Hahahaha
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"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
Big bank hank. I've always liked your video posts and poles and so on so continue on as far as the bullshit on here just muscle through it and overlook it as that's what I do I get internet tired head real quick so I wish that for you also like others have suggested take a break for awhile ---regroup and also as usual there's so much more in life that's more concerning than letting this forum bum you out So have a drink keep rockin and we'll see ya soon PEACE
First: post it in AET. Second: No melodrama, no complaining, no shaming Third: be quick
Hi all - I've got other priorities in life right now and decided not to renew my membership once it expires. If you want to keep in touch send me a PM or you can catch me on the Facebook message board.
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Either way, I think blaming the boards or the thread topics for your need to leave seems a bit unfair. The reason anyone needs a break from this place is all about their own shit, not everyone else's. I.e. this is still a cool place. It's just not suiting Hank's needs at the moment.
I am a goddamned snowflake, I don't care WHAT Tyler Durden says.
I also need deadendp and her asterisk!
* We're all brilliant asterisks! (Ask, Hedonist, and ye shall receive!)
In all seriousness, my time here on the boards has been brief in relation to time other people have been here. In my short time, I've noticed that the boards have seasons. When touring, you have the ISO (name your venue here) threads. During Mystery Box sales, we have those threads. Sometimes I sift. Sometimes I decide to fold the laundry and clean the dishes instead. But I do agree with 2-feign.
The forum isn't time clock attached. Be in when you want to be. Be out when you want to be. Just make sure that you enjoy what you are doing. (Whether it be here or elsewhere.) If you aren't, then make a change.
Ha! You rock, with this said not as a recipient.
I'm actually listening to the Benny version of Down at the moment.
PERFECT.
Long live this music, and us with it, long as we may run.
Ladies, you are awesome!
Thank you! Let that asterisk shine with BRILLIANCE! :emoji throwing glitter:
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I never understood the announced goodbye on the Internet.
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vinyl = music... not merch
1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
2013: London ON, Chicago; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
2020: Oakland, Oakland: 2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana
I started a crowdfund to raise some parting $$ for you.
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They're not on tour yet and they haven't released any new music. However they have just had their biggest ever vinyl sale so of course people are going to be talking about vinyl.
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
I've always liked your video posts and
poles and so on
so continue on
as far as the bullshit on here just muscle
through it and overlook it as that's what I do
I get internet tired head real quick so
I wish that for you
also like others have suggested
take a break for awhile ---regroup and also
as usual there's so much more in life that's
more concerning than letting this forum
bum you out
So have a drink keep rockin and we'll
see ya soon
PEACE
there are some funny fuckers on here
keeps me entertained
First: post it in AET.
Second: No melodrama, no complaining, no shaming
Third: be quick
Hi all - I've got other priorities in life right now and decided not to renew my membership once it expires. If you want to keep in touch send me a PM or you can catch me on the Facebook message board.
And this makes so much sense it's ridiculous.
2016: Lexington and Wrigley 1
DEGENERATE FUK
This place is dead
"THERE ARE NO CLIQUES, ONLY THOSE WHO DON'T JOIN THE FUN" - Empty circa 2015
"Kfsbho&$thncds" - F Me In the Brain - circa 2015
Take this refill
Next time you post that you are leaving again though, the Porch is not the right place.
edit - your thread title should read "used" not "use"
Lol.
good bye hank..take care of yourself.
See you in a week or so.
Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....