Something I noticed about the fans

mookeywrench · August 2013

I'm going to one show this tour. Only requested 1 show during the fan club sale and got my ticket. Didn't try to go to anymore shows and wasn't even near a computer during the public sale.

That's one less show than you're going to...

I gaurantee the deadheads were just as gluttonous, but they didn't have a public forum for griping at the time.

MayDay10 · August 2013

jamburger wrote:

backseatLover12 wrote:

I've been a fan for a long time, forgot to renew a couple times. But as I've been reading not only these boards, but the PJ Sharing/Swap/Request group on FB, there's one thing that would describe typical fans. GLUTTONOUS. The number of requests alone on the FB group is laughable. Where do all these people think that they're going to get 10c tix for multiple shows? And not only that, but GA, and not only THAT, but they are dead set for getting the rail. (I'm guessing that a lot of people dream...)

Gluttonous
glut·ton·ous (gltn-s)
adj.
1. Given to or marked by gluttony.
2. Indulging in something, such as an activity, to excess; voracious.

Gluttony, derived from the Latin gluttire meaning to gulp down or swallow, means over-indulgence and over-consumption of food, drink, or wealth items to the point of extravagance...is also one of the Seven Deadly Sins.

Now, I've been going to shows for over 20 years now, and experience is everything. Traveling with the Dead was cool for some, but I was lucky to get to a few shows; after all, I was a kid and had no money and didn't want to live the dirty life. But PJ fans? They're similar except for one thing - they have bottomless wallets. ONE show? Ha, I haven't come across one person who is fine going to one show, it has to be 6, 7, 8 of them. And one show per city isn't enough, they have to have more, more, MORE! Not one show in Seattle, but dammit, TWO. Worcester got two, so let's bitch til we get more. Not qualified to enter the 2nd lottery for Worcester? Let's bitch about that. Gluttony, gluttony, GLUTTONY.

I know that I am lucky enough to see two shows this tour, didn't win anything in the lottery, yet I'm grateful for public sale and spouse who happened to win the lottery. "Wow, two shows this tour, Honey? We're styling!" Yet, I hear nothing but spoiled brats cry and moan that 5 shows aren't enough, as well as only one show in their town.

No wonder this place gets bad wraps. It's pathetic.

Practice what you preach... find someone with no tickets and sell them one of your shows. Be happy with one.

Also:

backseatLover12 wrote:

Thinking about emailing 10c about the glitch with Worcester 2. Not to be a jerk, but they're trying to help those who lost (ahem, me). Like Hell, should someone who won other shows be qualified to win, when some of us got completely shut out. :x

backseatLover12 wrote:

Not buying the TV thing happening then. If anything, I'd say they' do SNL on the 26th.

Still holding out for Albany...

for free rumored 10c small NYC show

backseatLover12 wrote:

I hope this is true...

that would make 5.

boyo79 · August 2013

PJ_Soul wrote:

For the most part we scrimp and save and deny ourselves other luxuries (or get into big time debt) to be able to do this kind of thing.

Getting into debt bigtime to see Pearl Jam (or any other band for that matter) and making sure you have all the latest merch is something I'll never understand. Clearly some people on here do that (or there are ALOT of rich Pearl Jam fans!!!)

Like yourself I'll save what I can and go to what shows I can afford. I did 2 shows for last years Euro tour, would love to have done more but I went to what I could afford. I'm happy with that.

DiRtYyELLoWoCeAn · August 2013

This is why we can't have nice things!

backseatLover12 · August 2013

I not only expected, but am loving the insults.

Oh, and to that poster saying that it would be 5 shows? 1. wishing for a 10c NYC show is exactly that: wishful thinking, much like all of yous expecting the rail for all the shows you're going to, 2. wishing for Albany obviously isn't happening, and 3. I'm not entering for a 2nd Worcester show, because I have better things to save my money for.

You people LIVE for a BAND. I was not a dead head, I enjoy all kinds of music and see all kinds of live music. What a waste to devote your lives to one band. And I CAN generalize a whole group - after all, it's all of you spend loads of money on merch, tickets and travel... for one band.

rr165892 · August 2013

Bentleyspop wrote:

JB128716 wrote:

I hate fans that wear jorts.

Jorts: a combination of jeans and shorts. Big in the 1990's.

I'm going to 6 shows and I will not be wearing jorts :fp:
or white sneakers :nono:

Classic Philly fan !!

PJ_Soul · August 2013

boyo79 wrote:

PJ_Soul wrote:

For the most part we scrimp and save and deny ourselves other luxuries (or get into big time debt) to be able to do this kind of thing.

Getting into debt bigtime to see Pearl Jam (or any other band for that matter) and making sure you have all the latest merch is something I'll never understand. Clearly some people on here do that (or there are ALOT of rich Pearl Jam fans!!!)

Like yourself I'll save what I can and go to what shows I can afford. I did 2 shows for last years Euro tour, would love to have done more but I went to what I could afford. I'm happy with that.

Agreed. It's super irresponsible. But I know it must be happening to a lot of fans. There is no way some of them could afford the trips they do otherwise, and I don't think there are very many rich PJ fans (not that there aren't a small number who are really well off).

jamburger · August 2013

backseatLover12 wrote:

I not only expected, but am loving the insults.

Oh, and to that poster saying that it would be 5 shows? 1. wishing for a 10c NYC show is exactly that: wishful thinking, much like all of yous expecting the rail for all the shows you're going to, 2. wishing for Albany obviously isn't happening, and 3. I'm not entering for a 2nd Worcester show, because I have better things to save my money for.

You people LIVE for a BAND. I was not a dead head, I enjoy all kinds of music and see all kinds of live music. What a waste to devote your lives to one band. Good luck with your gluttony. And I CAN generalize a whole group - after all, it's all of you spend loads of money on merch, tickets and travel... for one band.

So, what's up? Which show can I buy from you?

DiRtYyELLoWoCeAn · August 2013

I put in for worcester 1 lottery and got lucky and won res seats. I will get a single for worcester 2 ANYWHERE in the building. I better hurry before gluttony kills me. I don't want to name call or start stuff but you sir are a Jamoke! Good day!

DiRtYyELLoWoCeAn · August 2013

In before the lock (posted from my computer from my mothers basement.)

Leezestarr313 · August 2013

People are working hard to be able to afford the things they like, be it cars, designer dresses, pets, tattoos, a big-ass tv, a week in Jamaica, a couple of shows or whatever floats their boat. What is so wrong about that? It's their money, and it's their life.

You are entitled to your opinion, but I think you are just enjoying to stir people up. You are not better or worse than everybody else because you decide to spend your money on what you spend your money on, or not.

Black Diamond · August 2013

Nami · August 2013

Black Diamond wrote:

wtf?

PJ_Soul · August 2013

backseatLover12 wrote:

I not only expected, but am loving the insults.

Oh, and to that poster saying that it would be 5 shows? 1. wishing for a 10c NYC show is exactly that: wishful thinking, much like all of yous expecting the rail for all the shows you're going to, 2. wishing for Albany obviously isn't happening, and 3. I'm not entering for a 2nd Worcester show, because I have better things to save my money for.

You people LIVE for a BAND. I was not a dead head, I enjoy all kinds of music and see all kinds of live music. What a waste to devote your lives to one band. Good luck with your gluttony. And I CAN generalize a whole group - after all, it's all of you spend loads of money on merch, tickets and travel... for one band.

You come off like an incredibly judgy person. How do you figure that people are devoting their lives to a band just because they enjoy going to concerts and traveling and meeting up with friends who have the same taste in music are devoting their LIVES to a band. It's just how some of them like to spend some of their free time, and they are passionate about music. Everyone I've met who are big PJ fans are very productive members of society who have jobs and friends and family ... and enjoy the fuck out of Pearl Jam's music and have a blast getting together with other fans, or chatting with them online, etc.

You sound like kind of an angry or really snotty person or something to find fault in that (I'm not saying your necessarily ARE angry or snotty... But that's how you're coming of here because of what you're saying, IMO). Also, it's so none of your business how people spend their money or spend their time - who are you to judge? People should just do what makes them happy. They are not hurting anyone (in many cases they are helping others!), so I don't understand what you see wrong with it. Same goes for anything anyone does. Do you have any idea how many people are super into something? A lot of people! I personally think healthy obsessions are great. I personally have a total music obsession (not just PJ), and it is super fulfilling! I'm a music fiend, and I love it!!! I wouldn't want to live my life any other way. Music, and all that comes with it, makes me feel good. I don't know why everyone isn't as obsessed with music as I am. What's up with that? :P

backseatLover12 · August 2013

PJ_Soul wrote:

backseatLover12 wrote:

I not only expected, but am loving the insults.

Oh, and to that poster saying that it would be 5 shows? 1. wishing for a 10c NYC show is exactly that: wishful thinking, much like all of yous expecting the rail for all the shows you're going to, 2. wishing for Albany obviously isn't happening, and 3. I'm not entering for a 2nd Worcester show, because I have better things to save my money for.

You people LIVE for a BAND. I was not a dead head, I enjoy all kinds of music and see all kinds of live music. What a waste to devote your lives to one band. Good luck with your gluttony. And I CAN generalize a whole group - after all, it's all of you spend loads of money on merch, tickets and travel... for one band.

You come off like an incredibly judgy person. How do you figure that people are devoting their lives to a band just because they enjoy going to concerts and traveling and meeting up with friends who have the same taste in music are devoting their LIVES to a band. It's just how some of them like to spend some of their free time, and they are passionate about music. Everyone I've met who are big PJ fans are very productive members of society who have jobs and friends and family ... and enjoy the fuck out of Pearl Jam's music and have a blast getting together with other fans, or chatting with them online, etc.

You sound like kind of an angry or really snotty person or something to find fault in that (I'm not saying your necessarily ARE angry or snotty... But that's how you're coming of here because of what you're saying, IMO). Also, it's so none of your business how people spend their money or spend their time - who are you to judge? People should just do what makes them happy. They are not hurting anyone (in many cases they are helping others!), so I don't understand what you see wrong with it. Same goes for anything anyone does. Do you have any idea how many people are super into something? A lot of people! I personally think healthy obsessions are great. I personally have a total music obsession (not just PJ), and it is super fulfilling! I'm a music fiend, and I love it!!! I wouldn't want to live my life any other way. Music, and all that comes with it, makes me feel good.

Excuses are funny.

Especially coming from someone bitching about Worcester 2 lottery only being open to those who lost out on night 1.

PJ_Soul · August 2013

backseatLover12 wrote:

PJ_Soul wrote:

backseatLover12 wrote:

I not only expected, but am loving the insults.

Oh, and to that poster saying that it would be 5 shows? 1. wishing for a 10c NYC show is exactly that: wishful thinking, much like all of yous expecting the rail for all the shows you're going to, 2. wishing for Albany obviously isn't happening, and 3. I'm not entering for a 2nd Worcester show, because I have better things to save my money for.

You people LIVE for a BAND. I was not a dead head, I enjoy all kinds of music and see all kinds of live music. What a waste to devote your lives to one band. Good luck with your gluttony. And I CAN generalize a whole group - after all, it's all of you spend loads of money on merch, tickets and travel... for one band.

You come off like an incredibly judgy person. How do you figure that people are devoting their lives to a band just because they enjoy going to concerts and traveling and meeting up with friends who have the same taste in music are devoting their LIVES to a band. It's just how some of them like to spend some of their free time, and they are passionate about music. Everyone I've met who are big PJ fans are very productive members of society who have jobs and friends and family ... and enjoy the fuck out of Pearl Jam's music and have a blast getting together with other fans, or chatting with them online, etc.

You sound like kind of an angry or really snotty person or something to find fault in that (I'm not saying your necessarily ARE angry or snotty... But that's how you're coming of here because of what you're saying, IMO). Also, it's so none of your business how people spend their money or spend their time - who are you to judge? People should just do what makes them happy. They are not hurting anyone (in many cases they are helping others!), so I don't understand what you see wrong with it. Same goes for anything anyone does. Do you have any idea how many people are super into something? A lot of people! I personally think healthy obsessions are great. I personally have a total music obsession (not just PJ), and it is super fulfilling! I'm a music fiend, and I love it!!! I wouldn't want to live my life any other way. Music, and all that comes with it, makes me feel good.

Excuses are funny.

Especially coming from someone bitching about Worcester 2 lottery only being open to those who lost out on night 1.

Excuses for what? I never made any excuses.
I'm not going to Worcester and never had plans to. I live on the West Coast. And I never bitched. I simply thought it would be cool if the rules were different.

Bathgate66 · August 2013

ibtl

DiRtYyELLoWoCeAn · August 2013

BackSeat Lover12 maybe it's time to step away from the computer and go get some fresh air?

Cosmo · August 2013

backseatLover12 wrote:

I not only expected, but am loving the insults.

Oh, and to that poster saying that it would be 5 shows? 1. wishing for a 10c NYC show is exactly that: wishful thinking, much like all of yous expecting the rail for all the shows you're going to, 2. wishing for Albany obviously isn't happening, and 3. I'm not entering for a 2nd Worcester show, because I have better things to save my money for.

You people LIVE for a BAND. I was not a dead head, I enjoy all kinds of music and see all kinds of live music. What a waste to devote your lives to one band. And I CAN generalize a whole group - after all, it's all of you spend loads of money on merch, tickets and travel... for one band.

...
Why do you even care about what other people do?
How does what other people do affect your life?

DiRtYyELLoWoCeAn · August 2013

Cosmo wrote:

backseatLover12 wrote:

I not only expected, but am loving the insults.

Oh, and to that poster saying that it would be 5 shows? 1. wishing for a 10c NYC show is exactly that: wishful thinking, much like all of yous expecting the rail for all the shows you're going to, 2. wishing for Albany obviously isn't happening, and 3. I'm not entering for a 2nd Worcester show, because I have better things to save my money for.

You people LIVE for a BAND. I was not a dead head, I enjoy all kinds of music and see all kinds of live music. What a waste to devote your lives to one band. And I CAN generalize a whole group - after all, it's all of you spend loads of money on merch, tickets and travel... for one band.

...
Why do you even care about what other people do?
How does what other people do affect your life?

He's just looking for a RISE from fans and causing trouble.

Something I noticed about the fans

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