GeddyisGOD Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I'm new to the board, but I see a lot of Rush bashing going on here, especially in relation to S&A. imo, the definition of a TRUE Rush fan is someone who has grown and evolved along with the band; someone who isn't still stuck on 2112 or "Tom Sawyer" as the pinnacle of Rush's career. Imo, Rush CAN DO NO WRONG -- I love some songs and albums more than others, but overall, I love EVERYTHING they do. Now THAT is a TRUE Rush fan. I realize that not everyone will love everything the band does, and that everyone is entitled to their own opinion. But if you're on these forums hating on Rush, then you are not a TRUE fan. So, now that I'm done my little rant, what is your definition of a TRUE Rush fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyRulz Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Definition: one who is open to differing opinions about Rush, including negative ones. One who has the courage to say "not everything the band does is gold." One who doesn't say "I'm Rushier than thou" and "you're not A TRUE FAN, but I am." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sark Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ Jun 20 2007, 05:50 AM) Definition: one who is open to differing opinions about Rush, including negative ones. One who has the courage to say "not everything the band does is gold." One who doesn't say "I'm Rushier than thou" and "you're not A TRUE FAN, but I am." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pound of Obscure Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ Jun 20 2007, 08:50 AM) Definition: one who is open to differing opinions about Rush, including negative ones. One who has the courage to say "not everything the band does is gold." One who doesn't say "I'm Rushier than thou" and "you're not A TRUE FAN, but I am." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyisGOD Posted June 20, 2007 Author Share Posted June 20, 2007 QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ Jun 20 2007, 08:50 AM) Definition: one who is open to differing opinions about Rush, including negative ones. One who has the courage to say "not everything the band does is gold." One who doesn't say "I'm Rushier than thou" and "you're not A TRUE FAN, but I am." If you had actually taken the time to read my entire post, you would have seen that I am open to differing opinions about Rush, just as I am open to differing opinions about everything. And forgive me for pointing out the "Holier Than Thou" tone of your own post, in your apparent need to teach me some kind of lesson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaportrail Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 QUOTE (GeddyisGOD @ Jun 20 2007, 08:00 AM) QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ Jun 20 2007, 08:50 AM) Definition: one who is open to differing opinions about Rush, including negative ones. One who has the courage to say "not everything the band does is gold." One who doesn't say "I'm Rushier than thou" and "you're not A TRUE FAN, but I am." If you had actually taken the time to read my entire post, you would have seen that I am open to differing opinions about Rush, just as I am open to differing opinions about everything. And forgive me for pointing out the "Holier Than Thou" tone of your own post, in your apparent need to teach me some kind of lesson. Well we do really appreciate you coming on here and telling us what a true Rush fan is. It's nice to finally have that cleared up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyisGOD Posted June 20, 2007 Author Share Posted June 20, 2007 QUOTE (vaportrail @ Jun 20 2007, 09:04 AM) QUOTE (GeddyisGOD @ Jun 20 2007, 08:00 AM) QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ Jun 20 2007, 08:50 AM) Definition: one who is open to differing opinions about Rush, including negative ones. One who has the courage to say "not everything the band does is gold." One who doesn't say "I'm Rushier than thou" and "you're not A TRUE FAN, but I am." If you had actually taken the time to read my entire post, you would have seen that I am open to differing opinions about Rush, just as I am open to differing opinions about everything. And forgive me for pointing out the "Holier Than Thou" tone of your own post, in your apparent need to teach me some kind of lesson. Well we do really appreciate you coming on here and telling us what a true Rush fan is. It's nice to finally have that cleared up. Always happy to enlighten the less fortunate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abc Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I like to wake up the neighbors at 6am with a little Far Cry pounding throughout the sky, I guess I qualify? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roddy Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Ok, Mr GisG, tell me if you think I'm a true fan. Lay some of your obvious and all-encompassing wisdom upon me. They've been my ultimate favourite band since 1983. Have every album, of course, but I absolutely despise T4E, and am not a big fan of CP at all either. T4E I rate as the worst album of all time by a band that I love. I'm also flying to North America (from Australia) in July specifically to see them, just as I did back in '02 for the VT tour. 'True fan', by your definition, or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaportrail Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 QUOTE (Roddy @ Jun 20 2007, 08:17 AM) Ok, Mr GisG, tell me if you think I'm a true fan. Lay some of your obvious and all-encompassing wisdom upon me. They've been my ultimate favourite band since 1983. Have every album, of course, but I absolutely despise T4E, and am not a big fan of CP at all either. T4E I rate as the worst album of all time by a band that I love. I'm also flying to North America (from Australia) in July specifically to see them, just as I did back in '02 for the VT tour. 'True fan', by your definition, or not? Obviously not because you don't like Test For Echo. You should be ashamed! How dare you not like that piece of crap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roddy Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 QUOTE (vaportrail @ Jun 20 2007, 09:24 AM) QUOTE (Roddy @ Jun 20 2007, 08:17 AM) Ok, Mr GisG, tell me if you think I'm a true fan. Lay some of your obvious and all-encompassing wisdom upon me. They've been my ultimate favourite band since 1983. Have every album, of course, but I absolutely despise T4E, and am not a big fan of CP at all either. T4E I rate as the worst album of all time by a band that I love. I'm also flying to North America (from Australia) in July specifically to see them, just as I did back in '02 for the VT tour. 'True fan', by your definition, or not? Obviously not because you don't like Test For Echo. You should be ashamed! How dare you not like that piece of crap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustard Death Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Topic creator: I believe what you have the definition of... is that of a fanboy. The second post is closest to correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyisGOD Posted June 20, 2007 Author Share Posted June 20, 2007 QUOTE (Roddy @ Jun 20 2007, 09:17 AM) Ok, Mr GisG, tell me if you think I'm a true fan. Lay some of your obvious and all-encompassing wisdom upon me. They've been my ultimate favourite band since 1983. Have every album, of course, but I absolutely despise T4E, and am not a big fan of CP at all either. T4E I rate as the worst album of all time by a band that I love. I'm also flying to North America (from Australia) in July specifically to see them, just as I did back in '02 for the VT tour. 'True fan', by your definition, or not? NOT!!! You're definitely a HUGE fan, but you're not a TRUE fan. And there is a difference. But I still love ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyisGOD Posted June 20, 2007 Author Share Posted June 20, 2007 QUOTE (abc @ Jun 20 2007, 09:14 AM) I like to wake up the neighbors at 6am with a little Far Cry pounding throughout the sky, I guess I qualify? Very promising (if rather inconsiderate), but I'd need more to go on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostGirl Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 One who comes to be a fan because of Neil's books...and his charming yet unconventional good looks and amazing talent. One who knows every word to every song and loves most of them, while maintaining an affectionate appreciation for even the worst stuff (i.e. Dog Years). One who wears her Rush shirts proudly, even when most people in her geographical location don't have a clue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustard Death Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Ok, fine, I'll have a go... I like this guy. Ok, so I own every studio album they've put out... I own most of them on CD, three or four on vinyl. I have all but two live albums, two live DVD's, three or four shirts, and two posters. I waited on the edge of my seat for three years before I finally saw them live (Atlanta, this tour), and I had the time of my life. It was amazing. BUT! They have released many lackluster observations, in my opinion. Presto was mostly bad, Roll the Bones was 50/50, Counterparts was decent, but not so great... Test For Echo is by far their worst, and is a horrible record. Vapor Trails was decent but the sound quality is horrible, and S&A is a 50/50 record for me... just like RtB (although it IS better than RtB). And... let's not forget the self titled album. So, new guy, am I a true fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slime Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Instead of trying to define what a true fan is, how about we all just spend time liking the band? No need to one up the other guy in terms of how much fandom you possess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roddy Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 QUOTE (GeddyisGOD @ Jun 20 2007, 09:33 AM) QUOTE (Roddy @ Jun 20 2007, 09:17 AM) Ok, Mr GisG, tell me if you think I'm a true fan. Lay some of your obvious and all-encompassing wisdom upon me. They've been my ultimate favourite band since 1983. Have every album, of course, but I absolutely despise T4E, and am not a big fan of CP at all either. T4E I rate as the worst album of all time by a band that I love. I'm also flying to North America (from Australia) in July specifically to see them, just as I did back in '02 for the VT tour. 'True fan', by your definition, or not? NOT!!! You're definitely a HUGE fan, but you're not a TRUE fan. And there is a difference. But I still love ya! Oh F*CK!! For almost 25 years I thought I WAS a true fan! And now some dude from 'Bradenton FL' comes along and shatters an almost quarter of a century old illusion in 2 seconds! That's it, time to die! Gunna kill myself by forcing my entire Rush vinyl/CD/DVD collection down my own throat. Goodbye, everyone!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostGirl Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 QUOTE (Roddy @ Jun 20 2007, 09:46 AM) QUOTE (GeddyisGOD @ Jun 20 2007, 09:33 AM) QUOTE (Roddy @ Jun 20 2007, 09:17 AM) Ok, Mr GisG, tell me if you think I'm a true fan. Lay some of your obvious and all-encompassing wisdom upon me. They've been my ultimate favourite band since 1983. Have every album, of course, but I absolutely despise T4E, and am not a big fan of CP at all either. T4E I rate as the worst album of all time by a band that I love. I'm also flying to North America (from Australia) in July specifically to see them, just as I did back in '02 for the VT tour. 'True fan', by your definition, or not? NOT!!! You're definitely a HUGE fan, but you're not a TRUE fan. And there is a difference. But I still love ya! Oh F*CK!! For almost 25 years I thought I WAS a true fan! And now some dude from 'Bradenton FL' comes along and shatters an almost quarter of a century old illusion in 2 seconds! That's it, time to die! Gunna kill myself by forcing my entire Rush vinyl/CD/DVD collection down my own throat. Goodbye, everyone!!!!! Best response EVER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 A true Rush fan is someone who is willing to sleep with Neil, Geddy, or Alex. Ghostgirl and I fit this category, so we're true fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spirit_of_2112 Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Is another discussion about this really necessary? Saying something like "Rush can do no wrong" doesn't make you a real fan, it makes you an ignorant sheep. Rush is my favorite band in the world, but S&A just doesn't do it for me and a lot of others. That doesn't make us lesser fans than you, it just means we have different things about Rush that we like. Still can't wait to see them live in a couple weeks though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roddy Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 QUOTE (GhostGirl @ Jun 20 2007, 09:51 AM) QUOTE (Roddy @ Jun 20 2007, 09:46 AM) QUOTE (GeddyisGOD @ Jun 20 2007, 09:33 AM) QUOTE (Roddy @ Jun 20 2007, 09:17 AM) Ok, Mr GisG, tell me if you think I'm a true fan. Lay some of your obvious and all-encompassing wisdom upon me. They've been my ultimate favourite band since 1983. Have every album, of course, but I absolutely despise T4E, and am not a big fan of CP at all either. T4E I rate as the worst album of all time by a band that I love. I'm also flying to North America (from Australia) in July specifically to see them, just as I did back in '02 for the VT tour. 'True fan', by your definition, or not? NOT!!! You're definitely a HUGE fan, but you're not a TRUE fan. And there is a difference. But I still love ya! Oh F*CK!! For almost 25 years I thought I WAS a true fan! And now some dude from 'Bradenton FL' comes along and shatters an almost quarter of a century old illusion in 2 seconds! That's it, time to die! Gunna kill myself by forcing my entire Rush vinyl/CD/DVD collection down my own throat. Goodbye, everyone!!!!! Best response EVER. Thank you so much, GG! I gained some 11th hour solace from your lovely post, so I've decided not to take my own life today! Phew, that was close.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 It's not a big deal if you don't like Rush. To each their own, really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jltr2112 Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Where every four digit combination whether a atm card password, alarm code, or bike lock combination is : 2112 Good thing you guys don't know where i live..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyisGOD Posted June 20, 2007 Author Share Posted June 20, 2007 QUOTE (Mustard Death @ Jun 20 2007, 09:42 AM) Ok, fine, I'll have a go... I like this guy. Ok, so I own every studio album they've put out... I own most of them on CD, three or four on vinyl. I have all but two live albums, two live DVD's, three or four shirts, and two posters. I waited on the edge of my seat for three years before I finally saw them live (Atlanta, this tour), and I had the time of my life. It was amazing. BUT! They have released many lackluster observations, in my opinion. Presto was mostly bad, Roll the Bones was 50/50, Counterparts was decent, but not so great... Test For Echo is by far their worst, and is a horrible record. Vapor Trails was decent but the sound quality is horrible, and S&A is a 50/50 record for me... just like RtB (although it IS better than RtB). And... let's not forget the self titled album. So, new guy, am I a true fan? Well, you're definitely a fan of some of their work, but it certainly doesn't sound like the TRUE fan criteria have been met. But that doesn't mean we still can't be friends... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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