Have you watched it yet, Ali? I'm telling you, it's weird in spots.

faldor wrote:

RussTCB wrote:

I agree. I haven't watched the whole thing yet. Is it the same with DJ through the whole show? NR, SCoM and all? The only reason I ask is because if those songs are right, it could support my theory. The mastering guy might know where the solos are in those but not CD or Brownstone.

It's funny.  I remember watching the whole show when it was on youtube and it struck me that DJ wasn't getting much face time on the video.  At least it seemed that way to me, there was a lot more shots of Ron and Richard, and not much DJ.  Not sure why that would be, or again, I may have just zoned out when he was on camera or I was mistaken.  I didn't notice his sound being buried as much as his image on a whole.

Either way, I doubt DJ's sound or appearance are the reason the concert isn't being aired.  That would be way too simple.

I kind of thought the amount of bouncing around in the video edit bordered on manic. At points, I couldn't decide if it was done to drum up a feeling of energy. And at other times, it seemed like it was done to make vocal overdubs easier.

I don't get why it was alright to air the 90 minute version on VH1 but suddenly there are contractual issues precluding them from airing the full concert. Were they not pleased with the songs that VH1 chose to air? Not enough CD songs? You would have thought those things would have been worked out. And you would think they would have known of the quality of the broadcast before it aired too. What could possibly be the contractual issues in question?

buzzsaw wrote:

Bono wrote:

And by tact you mean passive aggressive insults rather than being blunt. Gotcha.

Anyways carry on.

Do you read what you actually write?  Jesus Bono - you automatically insult anybody that has the nerve to have a different opinion than yours.  It's not like you even say that's crazy - no, you go right to insulting the person.  We all (well many of us at least) do it from time to time, but you do it pretty much every single time. 

I don't mind taking subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) digs at people, but I try to avoid being flat out insulting.  People can choose to ignore sutle; it's pretty hard to ignore you when you make posts directly insulting 4 or 5 people in the same post.

Half of what I do here is just for fun.  I admit it.  It's a stress release for me.  I'm nowhere near as big of an ass in real life as I am here.  I'm actually extremely laid back and I don't really care about or get excited or upset about much of anything.  Maybe that's your thing too...I don't know.

I just want to repost this because some people may have forgotten the reality of the situation. 

I like Bono.  I agree with much of what he says and his opinions aren't that far off from mine on most things GnR related.

But...his posting style leaves a LOT to be desired.  When people like me that usually agree with what he's saying are calling him out for posting like an ass, there's probably something to it.  I've gotten into my share of scrapes with people, but even at the worst of times (at least since that porn guy the loved Robin left) my worst posts were nicer than Bono's posts where he's trying to be nice.  He's been asked over and over again not to be disruptive with his posts, but it happens over and over again.  It's not what he's saying; it's how he's saying it.  That's not good for the site.  It's not just bothering some of the leadership here; it's bothering regular posters too.  Again, I usually agree with what he's saying, but the way he says everything is just over the top rude when anyone has a different opinion.  I certainly wouldn't want to hang out with someone like that in real life and I sure the hell don't need to do it for a hobby.

You guys do whatever you think you need to do, but remember there's a price to pay for every decision.  If you think the site is better off with a loudmouth, opinionated guy that can't seem to state an opinion without offending someone ever than it is with the guy that's kept it afloat for the last 2 years, then so be it.  I'm all for free speech, but there are consequences that come along with that.  You can say whatever you want, but you're still responsible for what you say.  I can't believe there's even a decision to be made when it comes to banning one asshat poster (no matter who it is) or basically shitting on the guy that kept this place alive when it should have died a long time ago.