Originally Posted by Beaky

I am confused by this; Jackie's comment that you highlighted isn't exactly negative, you're being HYPER sensitive here. She merely pointed out something Jon has clearly intimated himself and come to a conclusion many of us have... whatever this is, Jon knew about it, it's not a mystery and he half expected it. I know someone on this board tore Glen Osrin a new one on Twitter for suggesting that and now it's happening on here. Come on people, let's stay objective.

This isn't aimed directly at you Amy, but, for what it's worth...

Since I left these boards I've been back to lurk, course I have; and it's a shame people like Seb and Panda only come on to wind everyone up during PBPs, I am sure objectivity used to be what made Jovitalk great. There's no point in getting into a debate with the people who are left here, the kind of people who go ten rounds just repeating the same argument '**** YOU, JON IS A LOVELY, LOVELY MAN' or those who just don't want to hear anything but praise. I can't believe how many times I read 'if you're just going to criticise, why do you come here?' Well, I ask in return; If you just want consistent, non-stop eulogising, why do you come to a place of open and free discussion and attempt to Police it? I watched a programme on Scientology last night and it kinda reminded me of the Jonologists on this board!

I am not anti-Jon. I grew up idolising the guy. I take no pleasure in what I think or feel about the direction this band has gone in or what I feel about their live shows now. For those thinking 'YEAH, right!' If I did take pleasure in it, I would have posted my review of the IOW festival but it's not worth it, I'd get torn apart for it. So, I'll just say I danced, I cheered along and enjoyed an evening with the missus. My last evening watching Jon Bon Jovi.

So this really will be my last post here because I am following the advice of those Jonologists... this band don't have anything for me, any more and this board and sadly this epic thread, has been taken over; beating back those with alternative opinion, those with the ability to divide and spark interesting and informative debate. If you're guilty of being one of these people, you'll enjoy replying and dishing out the usual comments like 'Go and listen to These Days, you dinosaur!' - I will. I'm not embarrassed by that, because it's a f*cking awesome album. I honestly mean no offense, this place just isn't for me anymore because this band are no longer in my heart - so rather than troll you and make your life miserable, I'm off.

Cheers guys and girls...