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  • on2legson2legs Posts: 15,420
    Sarava said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    so is verizon providing their 5g for public needs like healthcare, firefighting for free as part of their businessmodel?

    or is this just pearl jam selling out for a regular ad?
    Why so cynical? 
    This is the most unintentionally funny thing I’ve read here in a long time.  Thank you for the laugh.  😂
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  • on2legson2legs Posts: 15,420
    EarlWelsh said:
    As a firefighter, this is extra cool for me, haha. 

    I think this album is gonna be pretty great. 
    Thank you for all you do!  
    1996: Randall's Island 2  1998: East Rutherford | MSG 1 & 2  2000: Cincinnati | Columbus | Jones Beach 1, 2, & 3 | Boston 1 | Camden 1 & 2 2003: Philadelphia | Uniondale | MSG 1 & 2 | Holmdel  2005: Atlantic City 1  2006: Camden 1 | East Rutherford 1 & 2 2008: Camden 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 | Newark (EV)  2009: Philadelphia 1, 2 & 4  2010: Newark | MSG 1 & 2  2011: Toronto 1  2013: Wrigley Field | Brooklyn 2 | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2015: Central Park  2016: Philadelphia 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 | Fenway Park 2 | MSG (TOTD)  2017: Brooklyn (RnR HOF)  2020: MSG | Asbury Park  2021: Asbury Park  2022: MSG | Camden | Nashville  2024: MSG 1 & 2 (#50) | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2025: Raleigh


  • kotton_crownkotton_crown Posts: 214
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    so is verizon providing their 5g for public needs like healthcare, firefighting for free as part of their businessmodel?

    or is this just pearl jam selling out for a regular ad?
    Haha I doubt it. I know Verizon was caught a few years ago throttling firefighters internet connection during wildfires in California, putting first responders lives at risk.
  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,882
    edited February 2020
    kotton_crown said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    so is verizon providing their 5g for public needs like healthcare, firefighting for free as part of their businessmodel?

    or is this just pearl jam selling out for a regular ad?
    Haha I doubt it. I know Verizon was caught a few years ago throttling firefighters internet connection during wildfires in California, putting first responders lives at risk.
    B-B-B-BUT VITALOGY FOUNDATION CHUMPCHANGE IN EXHANGE FOR BLASTING THE "VERIZON" BRAND AND HAWKING THEIR GOODS IN ALL CHANNELS

    Just days after the massive Mendocino Complex Fire ignited in Northern California, fire officials were getting desperate in their emails to Verizon Wireless. As Santa Clara County firefighters mobilized, they discovered that Internet access had slowed to a crawl on the vehicle they were using to coordinate their response.

    "Please work with us," Daniel Farrelly, a systems analyst for the Santa Clara Fire Department, entreated the company in an email dated July 30. "All we need is a plan that does not offer throttling or caps of any kind."

    A few hours later, a Verizon accounts manager suggested they get an upgrade.

    https://www.npr.org/2018/08/22/640815074/verizon-throttled-firefighters-data-as-mendocino-wildfire-raged-fire-chief-says


    Please tell me otherwise, but I'm starting to believe Pearl Jam and a part of the fanbase are falling through everything instead of standing up for something.To quote Eddie Vedder.

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    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Abe FromanAbe Froman Posts: 5,319
    Here we go...”fucking sellouts” “what happened to 90’s Ed?”

    Actually took a little longer than I thought for these to start popping off
  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,882
    Abe Froman said:
    Here we go...”fucking sellouts” “what happened to 90’s Ed?”

    Actually took a little longer than I thought for these to start popping off
    So, what is your point? Or do you not have one? 
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • pdalowskypdalowsky Doncaster,UK Posts: 15,097
    I cant wait to hear this track. 

    The industry has evolved full circle since this band broke into the mainstream. They have written a new album despite knowing they will likely make very little from it, why shouldnt they make revenue as they see fit?

    I really couldnt give a shit .....the great thing is I got a new snippet of this new track and got excited about today. I know it doesnt take much, but I love those slow tempo burners with Ed doing what he does best.......8 weeks seems so far away
  • on2legson2legs Posts: 15,420

    • Andy from SINGLES:  You know, it's ok to loathe these people. There's so much life in you, and so much emotional larceny in these others.

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  • Abe FromanAbe Froman Posts: 5,319
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Abe Froman said:
    Here we go...”fucking sellouts” “what happened to 90’s Ed?”

    Actually took a little longer than I thought for these to start popping off
    So, what is your point? Or do you not have one? 
    I find it annoying yet slightly entertaining how much people whine about every move PJ makes. Even when it raises money for charity. 
  • nicknyr15nicknyr15 Posts: 8,745
    Abe Froman said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Abe Froman said:
    Here we go...”fucking sellouts” “what happened to 90’s Ed?”

    Actually took a little longer than I thought for these to start popping off
    So, what is your point? Or do you not have one? 
    I find it annoying yet slightly entertaining how much people whine about every move PJ makes. Even when it raises money for charity. 
    I’m just so happy I’m only here for the music and concerts. 
  • EarlWelshEarlWelsh Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,127
    on2legs said:
    EarlWelsh said:
    As a firefighter, this is extra cool for me, haha. 

    I think this album is gonna be pretty great. 
    Thank you for all you do!  
    Truthfully, it’s a lot of ping-pong, working out, and snacking, but I appreciate your gratitude.
  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,552
    Damn that sounds like an amazing album closer 
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  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,882
    SVRDhand13 said:
    Damn that sounds like an amazing album closer 
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Kearn5yKearn5y Ireland Posts: 2,974
    I like this little snipped more than the whole of Dance of the Clairvoyants
    Kearnsy
  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,882
    edited February 2020
    Abe Froman said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Abe Froman said:
    Here we go...”fucking sellouts” “what happened to 90’s Ed?”

    Actually took a little longer than I thought for these to start popping off
    So, what is your point? Or do you not have one? 
    I find it annoying yet slightly entertaining how much people whine about every move PJ makes. Even when it raises money for charity. 
    Well, what about the people who would applaud Pearl Jam even if they played Trumps inauguration in 2021 as long as Trump throws out a tweet about giving a few bucks to "that vitiligo foundation of those great guys in nirvana" ?
    Post edited by Spiritual_Chaos on
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • guitar101guitar101 Sutton, ON Posts: 397
    edited March 2020
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  • kotton_crownkotton_crown Posts: 214
    Btw what’s the charitable contribution from Verizon? Just $1 for every retweet? That’s gonna be less than $5000, prob not even a drop in the bucket compared to what they saved by throttling first responders during states of emergency and trying to gouge them to upgrade their plans.
  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,882
    edited February 2020
    kotton_crown said:
    Btw what’s the charitable contribution from Verizon? Just $1 for every retweet? That’s gonna be less than $5000, prob not even a drop in the bucket compared to what they saved by throttling first responders during states of emergency and trying to gouge them to upgrade their plans.
    YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND

    THE INDUSTRY HAS CHANGED

    PEARL JAM ABSOLUTELY HAS TO DO THIS

    THIS NOTE'S FOR YOU: THEY ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO DO THIS TO SURVIVE
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • igotid88igotid88 Posts: 28,175
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Abe Froman said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Abe Froman said:
    Here we go...”fucking sellouts” “what happened to 90’s Ed?”

    Actually took a little longer than I thought for these to start popping off
    So, what is your point? Or do you not have one? 
    I find it annoying yet slightly entertaining how much people whine about every move PJ makes. Even when it raises money for charity. 
    Well, what about the people who would applaud Pearl Jam even if they played Trumps inauguration in 2021 as long as Trump throws out a tweet about giving a few bucks to "that vitiligo foundation of those great guys in nirvana" ?
    You're comparing helping charity to playing for Trump? 
    I miss igotid88
  • igotid88igotid88 Posts: 28,175
    kotton_crown said:
    Btw what’s the charitable contribution from Verizon? Just $1 for every retweet? That’s gonna be less than $5000, prob not even a drop in the bucket compared to what they saved by throttling first responders during states of emergency and trying to gouge them to upgrade their plans.
    Do they still have the same people in charge? What if they're trying to make things better? 
    I miss igotid88
  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,882
    edited February 2020
    igotid88 said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Abe Froman said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Abe Froman said:
    Here we go...”fucking sellouts” “what happened to 90’s Ed?”

    Actually took a little longer than I thought for these to start popping off
    So, what is your point? Or do you not have one? 
    I find it annoying yet slightly entertaining how much people whine about every move PJ makes. Even when it raises money for charity. 
    Well, what about the people who would applaud Pearl Jam even if they played Trumps inauguration in 2021 as long as Trump throws out a tweet about giving a few bucks to "that vitiligo foundation of those great guys in nirvana" ?
    You're comparing helping charity to playing for Trump? 
    Why did you miss me saying Trump would throw in money for their charity?

    And they are not helping charity, they are helping spread Verizons private 5G initiative in their SoMe channels. That is the main thing.

    Stop trying to shield it behind the money verizon pays for it, using PJs charity.

    Or is verizons 5g initiative a charity thing? Have I missed that? Looks to me like a regular ad plucking at heart strings.
    Post edited by Spiritual_Chaos on
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,882
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    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • RP112579RP112579 Tinley Park, IL Posts: 3,382

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  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,882
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  • kotton_crownkotton_crown Posts: 214
    A car company would’ve been a little more palatable than a telecom giant like Verizon. That’s like evil incarnate. A little birdie told me they’re trying to turn over a new leaf and make things better now though.
  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,882
    RP112579 said:


    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
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    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • igotid88igotid88 Posts: 28,175
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    igotid88 said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Abe Froman said:
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    Abe Froman said:
    Here we go...”fucking sellouts” “what happened to 90’s Ed?”

    Actually took a little longer than I thought for these to start popping off
    So, what is your point? Or do you not have one? 
    I find it annoying yet slightly entertaining how much people whine about every move PJ makes. Even when it raises money for charity. 
    Well, what about the people who would applaud Pearl Jam even if they played Trumps inauguration in 2021 as long as Trump throws out a tweet about giving a few bucks to "that vitiligo foundation of those great guys in nirvana" ?
    You're comparing helping charity to playing for Trump? 
    Why did you miss me saying Trump would throw in money for their charity?

    And they are not helping charity, they are helping spread Verizons private 5G initiative in their SoMe channels. That is the main thing.

    Stop trying to shield it behind the money verizon pays for it, using PJs charity.

    Or is verizons 5g initiative a charity thing? Have I missed that? Looks to me like a regular ad plucking at heart strings.
    Most likely PJ used Verizon to promote their charity. And Trump would steal the money from the charity
    I miss igotid88
  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 30,882
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  • igotid88igotid88 Posts: 28,175
    Where does it say in Pearl Jam's tweet only use Verizon? Or even in the commercial
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