so, you have to make it a point to say you don't care? if you don't have anything nice to say (especially when someone dies), then don't say anything at all.
(this might be seen as a fucked up standpoint and slightly off topic but) why is death always charged with taboos and do's and don't do's. Everybody knows we are gonna die, why is it still seen as almost a sacred thing?
~It is better to be hated for who you are than loved for who you are not ~
~You laugh because I am different, I laugh because you are all the fucking same ~
~Education is the most powerfull weapon you can use to change the world - Nelson Mandela~
so, you have to make it a point to say you don't care? if you don't have anything nice to say (especially when someone dies), then don't say anything at all.
That might be the way you operate, but not the way I operate.
If I have something to say whether it be something you agree with or not, I say it.
The subject is 'Why do people feel so bad when Syd Barrett dies?'
I'm just trying to show that it's not necessarily true for all people.
I don't give a rats ass that he died just like I don't give a shit about over 100 people in India
being killed in a train blast. Neither one effects my life one little bit.
That might be the way you operate, but not the way I operate.
If I have something to say whether it be something you agree with or not, I say it.
The subject is 'Why do people feel so bad when Syd Barrett dies?'
I'm just trying to show that it's not necessarily true for all people.
I don't give a rats ass that he died just like I don't give a shit about over 100 people in India
being killed in a train blast. Neither one effects my life one little bit.
It's called freedom of speech my friend.
its also called no compassion, in my opinion... but to each his own. stupid thread title, i'll give you that...
lay down all thoughts; surrender to the void
~it is shining it is shining~
im sure there are some people who do not deserve any kind of respect, but no, i know no one is perfect, especially not me. but like you said everybody deserves some respect, hundreds of people die and have died today, just because this guy was in a band and whatnot doesn't make him more special. Also didn't say he shouldn't be missed. thats up to each their own. Just doing drugs as an escape is way to easy in my opinion.
I should also point out that when he was taking drugs it was the 60's where most people didn't realise the harmful effects they had. Drug addiction at the end of the day is a disease, when someone is so hopelessly addicted, free will and rational thought diminish.
Personally, it saddens me when I hear of anyone dying, call me overly empathetic or whatever.....I don't think anyone is saying he was any more special as a human being, but he left a mark on the world that obviously affected a lot of people, thus people feel sad about it.
That might be the way you operate, but not the way I operate.
If I have something to say whether it be something you agree with or not, I say it.
The subject is 'Why do people feel so bad when Syd Barrett dies?'
I'm just trying to show that it's not necessarily true for all people.
I don't give a rats ass that he died just like I don't give a shit about over 100 people in India
being killed in a train blast. Neither one effects my life one little bit.
It's called freedom of speech my friend.
I guess your opinion is your opinion but do you have to express it in such a crass manner? thats where most of us are taking exception to you.
"I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
That might be the way you operate, but not the way I operate.
If I have something to say whether it be something you agree with or not, I say it.
The subject is 'Why do people feel so bad when Syd Barrett dies?'
I'm just trying to show that it's not necessarily true for all people.
I don't give a rats ass that he died just like I don't give a shit about over 100 people in India
being killed in a train blast. Neither one effects my life one little bit.
It's called freedom of speech my friend.
So you don't ever simply decide to keep your thoughts to yourself out of respect to those who may be grieving the loss of someone who meant something to them?
Real classy :rolleyes:
"Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity." ~ MLK, 1963
I should also point out that when he was taking drugs it was the 60's where most people didn't realise the harmful effects they had. Drug addiction at the end of the day is a disease, when someone is so hopelessly addicted, free will and rational thought diminish.
Personally, it saddens me when I hear of anyone dying, call me overly empathetic or whatever.....I don't think anyone is saying he was any more special as a human being, but he left a mark on the world that obviously affected a lot of people, thus people feel sad about it.
i feel sad, not bad
~It is better to be hated for who you are than loved for who you are not ~
~You laugh because I am different, I laugh because you are all the fucking same ~
~Education is the most powerfull weapon you can use to change the world - Nelson Mandela~
So you don't ever simply decide to keep your thoughts to yourself out of respect to those who may be grieving the loss of someone who meant something to them?
Oh where are you now
Pussywillow that smiled on this leaf
When I was alone
You promised the stone from your heart
My head kissed the ground
I was half the way down
Treading the sand
Please
Please lift a hand
I'm only a person
Whose armbands beat
On his hands hang tall
Won't you miss me?
Wouldn't you miss me at all?
The poppy birds way
Swing twigs coffee brands around
Brandish her wand with a feathery tongue
My head kissed the ground
I was half the way down
Treading the sand
Please
Please
Please lift a hand
I'm only a person
With eskimo chain
I tattooed my brain all the way
Won't you miss me?
Wouldn't you miss me at all?
"What’s Orphans? I don’t know. Orphans is a dead end kid driving a coffin with big tires across the Ohio River wearing welding goggles and a wife beater with a lit firecracker in his ear." - Tom Waits
Drugs weren't looked at the same way back in the 60's, people didn't think aboutthe bad side effects, and if you consider his mental condition its pretty obvious he didn't know what he was doing. If it happened to somebody close to you I'm sure you wold actually consider the reasons instead of being self-centered. Stop trying to put yourself on a higher level than other people.
That might be the way you operate, but not the way I operate.
If I have something to say whether it be something you agree with or not, I say it.
The subject is 'Why do people feel so bad when Syd Barrett dies?'
I'm just trying to show that it's not necessarily true for all people.
I don't give a rats ass that he died just like I don't give a shit about over 100 people in India
being killed in a train blast. Neither one effects my life one little bit.
It's called freedom of speech my friend.
Its called being a fuckin prick, thats what it is. Hopefully you get what you give and no one gives a flying fuck about you when you die as well.
Its called being a fuckin prick, thats what it is. Hopefully you get what you give and no one gives a flying fuck about you when you die as well.
I don't want anyone to give a fuck when I die. Why would I, I'll be dead.
Unfortunately this is not a perfect world.
In a perfect world, when I die thousands of people will show up at my funeral, a huge bomb will go off and they'll all die too.
I just read the first post so I don't know if anyone else is going to say what I'm going to say. That's a bullshit and shallow fucking thought to not even care that Syd died. He is a legend in his own right. The founder of one of the most unique and brilliant bands to ever plug in. He was the inspiration behind tons of Floyd songs. It is sad when anyone dies. That's really fucking low. Syd has a special place in my heart.
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(this might be seen as a fucked up standpoint and slightly off topic but) why is death always charged with taboos and do's and don't do's. Everybody knows we are gonna die, why is it still seen as almost a sacred thing?
~You laugh because I am different, I laugh because you are all the fucking same ~
~Education is the most powerfull weapon you can use to change the world - Nelson Mandela~
~chaka boom chak -Tom Waits~
That might be the way you operate, but not the way I operate.
If I have something to say whether it be something you agree with or not, I say it.
The subject is 'Why do people feel so bad when Syd Barrett dies?'
I'm just trying to show that it's not necessarily true for all people.
I don't give a rats ass that he died just like I don't give a shit about over 100 people in India
being killed in a train blast. Neither one effects my life one little bit.
It's called freedom of speech my friend.
its also called no compassion, in my opinion... but to each his own. stupid thread title, i'll give you that...
~it is shining it is shining~
"No blame, no blame, it could be you"
I should also point out that when he was taking drugs it was the 60's where most people didn't realise the harmful effects they had. Drug addiction at the end of the day is a disease, when someone is so hopelessly addicted, free will and rational thought diminish.
Personally, it saddens me when I hear of anyone dying, call me overly empathetic or whatever.....I don't think anyone is saying he was any more special as a human being, but he left a mark on the world that obviously affected a lot of people, thus people feel sad about it.
are you for real?
Bern 13/9/06
I guess your opinion is your opinion but do you have to express it in such a crass manner? thats where most of us are taking exception to you.
Real classy :rolleyes:
i feel sad, not bad
~You laugh because I am different, I laugh because you are all the fucking same ~
~Education is the most powerfull weapon you can use to change the world - Nelson Mandela~
~chaka boom chak -Tom Waits~
the other foot in the gutter
sweet smell that they adore
I think I'd rather smother
-The Replacements-
Nope
Pussywillow that smiled on this leaf
When I was alone
You promised the stone from your heart
My head kissed the ground
I was half the way down
Treading the sand
Please
Please lift a hand
I'm only a person
Whose armbands beat
On his hands hang tall
Won't you miss me?
Wouldn't you miss me at all?
The poppy birds way
Swing twigs coffee brands around
Brandish her wand with a feathery tongue
My head kissed the ground
I was half the way down
Treading the sand
Please
Please
Please lift a hand
I'm only a person
With eskimo chain
I tattooed my brain all the way
Won't you miss me?
Wouldn't you miss me at all?
the other foot in the gutter
sweet smell that they adore
I think I'd rather smother
-The Replacements-
It's very sad.. it's just a really sad story..
Just as importantly it adds to the mysterious aura of Pink Floyd..
Some outlandishly weird or great thing has got to follow this..
i just don't feel like it's over.
http://www.wishlistfoundation.org
Oh my, they dropped the leash.
Morgan Freeman/Clint Eastwood 08' for President!
"Make our day"
but it's still a sad story..
like Poe and so many other tortured souls out there.
http://www.wishlistfoundation.org
Oh my, they dropped the leash.
Morgan Freeman/Clint Eastwood 08' for President!
"Make our day"
Its called being a fuckin prick, thats what it is. Hopefully you get what you give and no one gives a flying fuck about you when you die as well.
I don't want anyone to give a fuck when I die. Why would I, I'll be dead.
Unfortunately this is not a perfect world.
In a perfect world, when I die thousands of people will show up at my funeral, a huge bomb will go off and they'll all die too.
Hope to see ya there