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13 hours ago, RelentlessOblivion said:

But if their fame is the only reason that money can be donated in the first place isn't it necessary people know this? The Death For All tours for instance (yep that's what Death called those tours) made it clear proceeds were going to charitable causes not the band members.

 

In answering your question from earlier they toured as Death for those shows. Also to be fair we have two bands touring as Queensryche right now so...

 Here is the update Murph on the two queensryches  Geoff Tate lose the court case on the queensryche name had to change band name the original queensryche won their case  there are is only 1 queensryche now  the Todd latorre one with the current members exist

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Wasn't there two Saxons for a while as well?

13 hours ago, RelentlessOblivion said:

But if their fame is the only reason that money can be donated in the first place isn't it necessary people know this? The Death For All tours for instance (yep that's what Death called those tours) made it clear proceeds were going to charitable causes not the band members.

Charity is supposed to given out of the goodness of one's heart. Not for all the free publicity and good press they'll receive for giving a charity concert.

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2 hours ago, dmiller458 said:

Wasn't there two Saxons for a while as well?

Charity is supposed to given out of the goodness of one's heart. Not for all the free publicity and good press they'll receive for giving a charity concert.

Charity concerts usually take place because a band with a certain fame and many fans is sure to achieve more money for the charity as they would by keeping it as a secret. You know, there are still enough people who think "My favourite band is playing? And they'll give the money to charity? That's two reasons for me to go there!".

I don't see anything bad at all with that.

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"I'm not doing this for the fame or for the money or for the women! I'm doing this for the art, man!" said the internationally-famous multi-millionaire rock star who happens to be dating a supermodel.

You can't ever truly know anyone's motivations. In theory, it sounds great. But don't try to tell me that the idea of free publicity and good press never enters into their minds.

"I bought We Are the World. I called the 800 number and made a donation when I was watching the Live Aid concerts on MTV. But you're trying to tell me that children in Africa are still starving? How can that be?"

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4 hours ago, dmiller458 said:

Charity is supposed to given out of the goodness of one's heart. Not for all the free publicity and good press they'll receive for giving a charity concert.

Heart?  A man who's every post on here so far is littered with bitter old man cynicism seeping out of every pore has decided that all charity concerts are merely publicity stunts.  Well, thanks again for more of your amazing insight into what a shit world this is.

What a ray of fucking sunshine you've turned out to be, so glad you joined.

 

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Just now, MacabreEternal said:

Heart?  A man who's every post on here so far is littered with bitter old man cynicism seeping out of every pore has decided that all charity concerts are merely publicity stunts.

I always thought that metalheads were supposed to be badasses. I always thought that metalheads are supposed to reject society's bullshit. Is this a forum for metalheads or for emo poseurs? (I've already had two warnings. I'm wondering if that will get me banned now.)

Should every metal band be out there grandstanding in front of every camera and microphone talking about how noble they are because they support this charity or that? IF that's the case, why do I need metal when I can just listen to U2. Bono can tell me all about how to reduce my carbon footprint while he's flying around the world on private jets.

Just now, MacabreEternal said:

Well, thanks again for more of your amazing insight into what a shit world this is. What a ray of fucking sunshine you've turned out to be, so glad you joined.

You're welcome.

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1 hour ago, dmiller458 said:

I always thought that metalheads were supposed to be badasses. I always thought that metalheads are supposed to reject society's bullshit. Is this a forum for metalheads or for emo poseurs? (I've already had two warnings. I'm wondering if that will get me banned now.)

Jesus fucking Christ, dude, how self-important can you get? It's laughable that you'd sling around a word like "poseur" after saying that metalheads are "supposed to be badasses". You've done nothing here but posture about how jaded and knowledgeable you are. This whole thread is a bunch of hot air designed to draw people out so you can find something to disagree with. Has that worked out well for you elsewhere, or is this fulfilling an unmet need? There are lots of forums where it's the norm, so you should find someplace to fit in, provided you haven't already worn out your welcome. 

As far as who this forum is "for", it's a community, which I'm guessing is a concept that eludes you. It's for anyone who wants to hang out and talk about music and get along. You're not getting banned for calling names, you're getting banned for being a disagreeable shit and purposefully alienating the regulars. Thank you for providing us with this cursory introduction to your damaged psyche, and for keeping nearly all of your bullshit confined to this thread instead of spreading it far and wide.

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1 hour ago, dmiller458 said:

I always thought that metalheads were supposed to be badasses. I always thought that metalheads are supposed to reject society's bullshit. Is this a forum for metalheads or for emo poseurs? (I've already had two warnings. I'm wondering if that will get me banned now.)

If you're concerned about having the image of a badass, society-rejecting, metalhead, then you're the poseur. 

Welcome, by the way.

Just now, FatherAlabaster said:

Jesus fucking Christ, dude, how self-important can you get? It's laughable that you'd sling around a word like "poseur" after saying that metalheads are "supposed to be badasses". You've done nothing here but posture about how jaded and knowledgeable you are. This whole thread is a bunch of hot air designed to draw people out so you can find something to disagree with. Has that worked out well for you elsewhere, or is this fulfilling an unmet need? There are lots of forums where it's the norm, so you should find someplace to fit in, provided you haven't already worn out your welcome. 

As far as who this forum is "for", it's a community, which I'm guessing is a concept that eludes you. It's for anyone who wants to hang out and talk about music and get along. You're not getting banned for calling names, you're getting banned for being a disagreeable shit and purposefully alienating the regulars. Thank you for providing us with this cursory introduction to your damaged psyche, and for keeping nearly all of your bullshit confined to this thread instead of spreading it far and wide.

Oh goddamit. Posted while I was writing.

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8 minutes ago, 13b77 said:

Hello everybody  

new to this site as I'm pretty old in computer years.  So apologies now. I can't spell to save my life but I love words. Art.  Heavy music. ??

Hello and Welcome :) You should start your own thread cos this ones fucked lol! What bands you into?

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11 minutes ago, 13b77 said:

Hello everybody  

new to this site as I'm pretty old in computer years.  So apologies now. I can't spell to save my life but I love words. Art.  Heavy music. ??

Welcome, dude/dudette, but please start your own intro thread. This one's off the rails.

 

Edit - Haha, nice one Nat, great minds... and also us.

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3 hours ago, FatherAlabaster said:

Jesus fucking Christ, dude, how self-important can you get? It's laughable that you'd sling around a word like "poseur" after saying that metalheads are "supposed to be badasses". You've done nothing here but posture about how jaded and knowledgeable you are. This whole thread is a bunch of hot air designed to draw people out so you can find something to disagree with. Has that worked out well for you elsewhere, or is this fulfilling an unmet need? There are lots of forums where it's the norm, so you should find someplace to fit in, provided you haven't already worn out your welcome. 

As far as who this forum is "for", it's a community, which I'm guessing is a concept that eludes you. It's for anyone who wants to hang out and talk about music and get along. You're not getting banned for calling names, you're getting banned for being a disagreeable shit and purposefully alienating the regulars. Thank you for providing us with this cursory introduction to your damaged psyche, and for keeping nearly all of your bullshit confined to this thread instead of spreading it far and wide.

I'm glad to see that time changes nothing. This guy is still every bit the dipshit he was when I was posting on the Amazon metal forum with him, and he made enemies with everyone there as well. I guess constantly being burned and proven wrong doesn't yield any corrective action when your head is too far up your ass to perceive it. Due to my personal bias, I didn't want to be the one to drop the ban hammer, but I figured it wouldn't be long before he did it to himself. Good riddance.

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1 minute ago, BlutAusNerd said:

I'm glad to see that time changes nothing. This guy is still every bit the dipshit he was when I was posting on the Amazon metal forum with him, and he made enemies with everyone there as well. I guess constantly being burned and proven wrong doesn't yield any corrective action when your head is too far up your ass to perceive it. Due to my personal bias, I didn't want to be the one to drop the ban hammer, but I figured it wouldn't be long before he did it to himself. Good riddance.

I got that sense from your post about dinosaurs... No loss to us. Dude is almost sixty, so I'm willing to bet he won't change his ways in response to friendly banter or personal overtures. 

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32 minutes ago, FatherAlabaster said:

I got that sense from your post about dinosaurs... No loss to us. Dude is almost sixty, so I'm willing to bet he won't change his ways in response to friendly banter or personal overtures. 

My thoughts exactly. We were all too glad to be rid of morons like him when we started our own forum. 

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