The one thing I hope comes out of this mess is for Jon to have a good hard look at where the band are. Richie going has unfortunately highlighted a lot the other problems within the band. I buy tickets for every tour because its Bon Jovi, they'll put on a great show regardless, and I have hope I'll see that rarity or be there that night it they REALLY knock it out the park. Now, there is a real dark cloud hanging over the band, the whole situation has me feeling quite deflated, and I'm not sure I have any hope of my upcoming shows hitting the mark.

So for me to buy tickets for the next tour (if there is one!) it will depend on:

A) whether I see enough in the upcoming shows to keep me caring
B) an improved, "fixed" band experience by the next tour. Higher standard of album, better setlists, better fan interaction and PR
C) the band line-up. I'm a huge Richie fan, and SHOULD want him back, but right now if it turns out he is dicking us about, I'm not sure I could pay to see him there. And if he isn't there, then obviously it's a question of who will be there.

My loyalty has been severely tested, and my time and money is no longer a given for this band. I will be putting a lot more thought into whether I buy tickets or albums in future.