Disappointed in PJ Fans Today

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  • patkelly12
    patkelly12 CT Posts: 361
    Feel free to be disappointed that I am not a sheep. I'll get over it.
  • chitownp76
    chitownp76 Posts: 1,473
    People should just be thankful that they are doing a US tour, or doing a tour at all for that matter!
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  • walkunafraid
    walkunafraid Posts: 2,655
    edited April 2016
    wall232 said:

    The fact that some people can't understand why some of the fans are frustrated is frustrating. Some have gone on to call people who don't agree with the timing not true fans, which is a bunch of nonsense.

    The fact that some people can't understand why some of the fans are frustrated about other fans' inability to understand Pearl Jam's frustration is frustrating.
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  • walkunafraid
    walkunafraid Posts: 2,655
    (Note: If you read my original post, it's pretty clear that I understand and sympathize with the disappointment/frustration of fans having to miss the show. It's the ridiculous insults and "Pearl Jam is a bunch of followers fucking over its fans!" type shit that is disappointing to me. I do agree with you on the part about implying that hyperbolic fans are not true fans, though.)
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  • LetsGoMteers
    LetsGoMteers New Bern, NC Posts: 157
    I was a mad, hurt, upset and devastated last night as I have been in a long time. Said some things on here and Facebook that looking back on it now I somewhat regret. I am 40 and have been trying to see them for 20+ years. Raliegh 4/20 was finally gonna be the night. And honestly I felt like it was ripped out of my heart. I understood why they did it and was ok with that part. My biggest issue was timing. Think this could have been announced last week when the tour started. Then people could have changed plans, tried to find another show. Recouped some money ect... I was fortunate enough to move some things around at work and scored some tickets to Columbia thurs night. That has def calmed me down. I think most like me will calm down also. But I'm not gonna lie or apologize cause last night hurt and hurt bad. But let's Rock On
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  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,462
    pdalowsky said:

    Whilst there has been some reaction that has gone too far, I would say from what ive read the discussion has been a well mannered one, and engaging to a degree.

    Ditto.
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  • cp3iverson
    cp3iverson Posts: 8,702
    Its a no win situation for the band. Theyd be criticized no matter what they chose to do. I feel awful for anyone who wasted hard earned money tho. That hurts
  • wall232
    wall232 New York Posts: 1,346
    walkunafraid said:

    wall232 said:

    The fact that some people can't understand why some of the fans are frustrated is frustrating. Some have gone on to call people who don't agree with the timing not true fans, which is a bunch of nonsense.

    The fact that some people can't understand why some of the fans are frustrated about other fans' inability to understand Pearl Jam's frustration is frustrating.
    And again, most fans aren't against them cancelling, they are upset with the timing of their cancelling. It's like there are some of you who think they shouldn't be upset. They have every right to voice their opinion just as much as those who support Pearl Jams timing do.
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  • Jason P
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  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 16,895
    cp3iverson said:

    Its a no win situation for the band. Theyd be criticized no matter what they chose to do. I feel awful for anyone who wasted hard earned money tho. That hurts

    I don't think that is true. I think if they made a statement, played the show, donated the $.... Almost no one would have had a problem.

    They choose the path they think is right and it was certainly the more difficult path.
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  • OceansMagnet
    OceansMagnet Posts: 1,044
    I think the reason for the timing is that they were hoping a change would happen already. They waited until the last feasible moment. It's ridiculous that this has stayed a law for this long. These asshats will have to bend to the will of the people eventually, right?
  • StevieG
    StevieG Ontario Posts: 850
    Cyndi Lauper still put her show on and donated all the profits to the fight against HB2. That's a pretty useful way to fight such a disgraceful law. Is she wrong, does she support the bill?

    Pearl Jam could shit on a plate and you clowns would eat it up. Bunch of sheep
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  • BF89905
    BF89905 Posts: 1,448
    I agree with the OP - well said..... Have a good day everyone
  • OceansMagnet
    OceansMagnet Posts: 1,044
    Comparing Cyndi Lauper to Pearl Jam is ludicrous. Cyndi is a long time gay rights activist and her shows are like mini pride events. Her show will do much good for the lgbtq community. Pearl Jam fan base in the US is mainly straight white men many of whom, unfortunately are proving to be less than sympathetic today.
  • StevieG
    StevieG Ontario Posts: 850
    edited April 2016
    OceansMagnet said:

    Comparing Cyndi Lauper to Pearl Jam is ludicrous. Cyndi is a long time gay rights activist and her shows are like mini pride events. Her show will do much good for the lgbtq community. Pearl Jam fan base in the US is mainly straight white men many of whom, unfortunately are proving to be less than sympathetic today.

    What you're saying makes no sense. Maybe PJ should have put the show on and try and educate these "straight white men" and donating their profits to help fight the law.

    Are you also saying that most "straight white men" support this law?
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  • Bentleyspop
    Bentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 11,546
    StevieG said:

    Cyndi Lauper still put her show on and donated all the profits to the fight against HB2. That's a pretty useful way to fight such a disgraceful law. Is she wrong, does she support the bill?

    Pearl Jam could shit on a plate and you clowns would eat it up. Bunch of sheep

    Thanks for the thoughtful, intelligent, and mature addition to the conversation
  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 16,895
    I mean, whose shit is it? Eddie's? Stone's? Is it even human shit we are talking about? Is it sheep shit for the irony factor?
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  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,677
    walkunafraid said:

    (Note: If you read my original post, it's pretty clear that I understand and sympathize with the disappointment/frustration of fans having to miss the show. It's the ridiculous insults and "Pearl Jam is a bunch of followers fucking over its fans!" type shit that is disappointing to me. I do agree with you on the part about implying that hyperbolic fans are not true fans, though.)

    I was criticized harshly by some here yesterday for expressing disappointment over fans trashing the band and getting down on those who support the band's action but I think some of that was just disappointed fans lashing out (OK by my, I'm thick skinned enough). Things seem a bit more settled today.
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  • StevieG
    StevieG Ontario Posts: 850
    My pleasure
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  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 16,895
    Bentleyspop said:

    StevieG said:

    Cyndi Lauper still put her show on and donated all the profits to the fight against HB2. That's a pretty useful way to fight such a disgraceful law. Is she wrong, does she support the bill?

    Pearl Jam could shit on a plate and you clowns would eat it up. Bunch of sheep

    Thanks for the thoughtful, intelligent, and mature addition to the conversation
    By the way after I read the post you quoted and saw you reply, I read your name as Bentleyspoop
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