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Originally Posted by Antiramie
How is the band's live show not a product like every other thing people purchase on a yearly basis? Sure, live music is a hell of a lot more subjective than, let's say, toilet paper or togo food from a local restaurant, but why is complaining about one more acceptable than the others?
This band isn't god. Quit treating them that way. They have flaws like everything else in life.
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Agreed totally, other than everything being flawed. I thought I was perfect.
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Originally Posted by ExistenceNow
I wouldn't either, because he clearly doesn't give a shit and at this point I don't either, but I'm all for anyone who got one of these throwaway nights at the same price as the good nights hitting him up if they want.
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Yep. I spent just as much money on Va Beach as people who went to Deer Creek did. I was not happy. I'm not going to hound Fonz on social media over it, but I'm cheering for people who do.
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Originally Posted by YankeesDMB41
This. To complain to any non-Dave member about something they have no control over is beyond stupid. Stefan can't say "I agree dude, these sets are horrible!" even if he truly believed that.
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Pretty sure I once read that Dave writes the setlist and then allows Carter and Stefan to object/give input because of how hard they work as the rhythm section - if that's still true, then Fonz does have *some* say.
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Originally Posted by ExistenceNow
Idk... on one hand it's not something I bother with, but I do think there's SOME value in at least some people in the band knowing that there exists other opinions beyond what they can see on the rail and their legion of phonebook followers.
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100% agree. I think part of their/Dave's problem is that they/he are surrounded entirely by yes-men.
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Originally Posted by btpeters
There’s a good one on the Berkeley 2008 IEM where Dave returns from the encore break to a Halloween chant and says “Oh hell the fuck no!”
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That's awesome
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Originally Posted by Antiramie
Yea, being a fan doesn’t mean you have to agree with everything they do. I also don’t think it’s unreasonable to ask the band honest questions or pose legitimate concerns if done in a respectful manner.
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Nail on the head