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Old 06-14-2007, 06:32 PM
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I already posted the YouTube link, you can watch it if you like.

Also, I have to say I'm getting bored of this forum lately. I'm not suggesting we should all be optimistic all of the time, but all there seems to be lately is people speculating that the ticket prices will go up, and complaints about this, that and the other with regards to every other aspect of the band.
The way I look at it is that the band came off a tour last year and got back into the studio to do something different. They've released a new album, they're doing a bit of promotion (as you'd expect) and will be touring again early next year. If you don't like it, no-one is forcing you to, but even if the band did hear these complaints from a few people, do you think they'd care? They are the ones who've sold 120 million albums, in a career spanning 24 years thus far, so I think they have a pretty good idea what they're doing.

You can please some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time...
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Old 06-14-2007, 06:49 PM
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Neil , i dont think this place has changed i thought its always been like this.
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Old 06-14-2007, 07:50 PM
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I already posted the YouTube link, you can watch it if you like.

Also, I have to say I'm getting bored of this forum lately. I'm not suggesting we should all be optimistic all of the time, but all there seems to be lately is people speculating that the ticket prices will go up, and complaints about this, that and the other with regards to every other aspect of the band.
The way I look at it is that the band came off a tour last year and got back into the studio to do something different. They've released a new album, they're doing a bit of promotion (as you'd expect) and will be touring again early next year. If you don't like it, no-one is forcing you to, but even if the band did hear these complaints from a few people, do you think they'd care? They are the ones who've sold 120 million albums, in a career spanning 24 years thus far, so I think they have a pretty good idea what they're doing.

You can please some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time...
I get what you're saying, but I think alot of us (certainly myself) are just venting. I was all psyched about going to Jersey for these shows, and just finding out that for a good seat will cost a week's pay is kind of frustrating.

On the other hand, that's why I love this board. Fans who love the band, but aren't in la-la land when it comes to recognizing they're not perfect. I for one find a board talking about how cute Jon is or how they're the "bestest ever!!!" boring as hell.

Alot of boards the moderators would shut down half of these threads. But they're interesting. Sure, lots of the same crap is said, but who cares?

Bon Jovi is my favorite band, no question about it. That's probably a good reason why I'm so picky about alot of the things they do.
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How about this one?

"Jon. My wife and I would like to come to just one of the shows in New Jersey. Could I borrow $740 so we can both come and not need binoculars to see you?"
Have you ever actually been at the back of an arena for a Bon Jovi show? Like I said, I have, and while it's obviously very different being at the front, in that sort of a venue, where just about all of the audience should actually be fans, there will still be good atmosphere, and you will NOT need binoculars to see anything
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Have you ever actually been at the back of an arena for a Bon Jovi show? Like I said, I have, and while it's obviously very different being at the front, in that sort of a venue, where just about all of the audience should actually be fans, there will still be good atmosphere, and you will NOT need binoculars to see anything
Sure - Many times.

I don't think everyone at the Jersey shows will be fans. Far from it. My guess is most of the first 50 rows from the stage will be corporate sponsors in suits who leave after the 3rd song.
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Well, I confess to being cynical thinking that the "fan" quesitons on shows like GMTV are just made up by the producers...well, today on GMTV mine was one of the quesitons asked - and they even said my name and where I was from so it is poss to get your quesiton answered.

However, I am still really p**D off with the fc and ticket prices and would loved to have asked Jon why he is screwing over the fans with these ticket prices.
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Which question was yours?
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Well, I confess to being cynical thinking that the "fan" quesitons on shows like GMTV are just made up by the producers...well, today on GMTV mine was one of the quesitons asked - and they even said my name and where I was from so it is poss to get your quesiton answered.

However, I am still really p**D off with the fc and ticket prices and would loved to have asked Jon why he is screwing over the fans with these ticket prices.
Wendy...was yours the one where the answer was 'sunglasses' ?

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Its cool your question got asked
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Sure - Many times.

I don't think everyone at the Jersey shows will be fans. Far from it. My guess is most of the first 50 rows from the stage will be corporate sponsors in suits who leave after the 3rd song.
Well, maybe the back is the place to be then!
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