[Alex]

Originally Posted by danfan

No two ways about it - It was an insult. A very arrogant, opinionated one.

The only types of opinions I don't have respect for are those from fans that think they know something the rest of us don't.

How was that an insult?

[Captain Walrus]

Seen them twice, and they are very good live, but there's just something missing stopping them being truly great in my eyes, I'm not sure what it is ... I do however know that Hyde Park was disappointing, as they only played an hour and twenty minutes, and the setlist was almost exactly the same as when I saw them at Reading last year

While we're on the subject, was anyone aware they have a live acoustic album coming out next month? I only found out about it yesterday

[danfan]

Originally Posted by Alex

How was that an insult?

"If you think BJ are GREAT and you like Foo music, you will be blown away."

You don't think that's insulting to Bon Jovi fans? What she's saying is Bon Jovi is not great live, but for those of us that think they are, then we'll think the Foos are as well - Meaning the Foos (in her opinion) aren't that great live either.

[Javier]

I don't really see that comment as insulting, sorry.
Spunky's just being a smart ass.
and up to now, she's getting away with it.

[danfan]

Originally Posted by Javier

I don't really see that comment as insulting, sorry.
Spunky's just being a smart ass.
and up to now, she's getting away with it.

I didn't say she's insulting me. I just think it's an insulting remark. Sounds like something a die hard U2 fan would say.

[*-- Vallie --*]

I saw them last year on a festival. I was with a friend who is a major fan ... To be honest - they aren't really my thing.
Half of the time I was wondering what he (my friend) was so excited about..

[spunkywho]

Originally Posted by danfan

No two ways about it - It was an insult. A very arrogant, opinionated one.

The only types of opinions I don't have respect for are those from fans that think they know something the rest of us don't.

Huh? what?

You asked for opinions and I gave you mine.

If you are offended by people NOT agreeing that BJ is the best live band to date, then you've got a problem.

For me, I know people have different views on shows and define 'the best' or 'great' differently. It's how it should be. Too bad you are having a hard time with the fact that not everyone defines 'great' the same way you do and find it offensive if pointed out.

I'd never be offended if someone was to say: If you think Audioslave puts on the best show despite their lack of pyro or other gimmicks, you'd like XYZ. Otherwise, you might find XYZ to be a boring act." I'd view this statement as 'putting things into perspective' as I can't rely on someones statement of a great act if I don't have a benchmark for that persons opinion.

All opinions are equally valid. Whether you agree with them or not and whether you are offended by them or not.

Grow up.

[spunkywho]

Originally Posted by danfan

"If you think BJ are GREAT and you like Foo music, you will be blown away."

You don't think that's insulting to Bon Jovi fans? What she's saying is Bon Jovi is not great live, but for those of us that think they are, then we'll think the Foos are as well - Meaning the Foos (in her opinion) aren't that great live either.

If you aren't talented enough to read between lines, you might be better of just sticking with the obvious words.

I stated what I thought about the Foos and never said they 'wheren't great live'. Nor did I say BJ was not great live. Certainly did I not say that people who think BJ is great live are bad or stupid or whatever you might want to imply. Stop being so ****ing defensive!

I am not being a smart ass. I gave a frame of reference for my opinion. If one, in general, does not feel the same as I do about shows, then they may not care too much about my opinion on the Foo show. If one, in general, agrees, they may find my comments more valuable. It's how it works. Provided, one doesn't simply take statements at face value, or worse, out of context.

*sigh*

[Javier]

I still think you're being a smart ass.

[danfan]

Originally Posted by spunkywho

If you aren't talented enough to read between lines, you might be better of just sticking with the obvious words.

I stated what I thought about the Foos and never said they 'wheren't great live'. Nor did I say BJ was not great live. Certainly did I not say that people who think BJ is great live are bad or stupid or whatever you might want to imply. Stop being so ****ing defensive!

I am not being a smart ass. I gave a frame of reference for my opinion. If one, in general, does not feel the same as I do about shows, then they may not care too much about my opinion on the Foo show. If one, in general, agrees, they may find my comments more valuable. It's how it works. Provided, one doesn't simply take statements at face value, or worse, out of context.

*sigh*

Goddamn - Take some Midol or something. All I said was, it sounds insulting. I don't know how you meant it to sound. I'm just saying how it came across to me as. Chill out.