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QUOTE (Gedneil Alpeart @ May 12 2012, 03:38 PM)
QUOTE (An Enemy Without @ May 12 2012, 04:08 PM)
A new Rush album is coming.....excitement and hype abound. I can perfectly understand fans not wanting to be cautious about expectations and wanting to hype lest they have too low and realistic hopes only to be satisfied. However, some of you go beyond this....expressing pervasive happiness and positivity about the album, which hasn't even been heard in full. Yes, I know that some of you like the three songs heard so far and you have every right to express your satisfaction, but the attitude I also sense is of almost complete enamoration...not able to salvage anything negative out of the new stuff. I see this on other forums too, usually much worse there than on here.

Beyond expressing particular points of satisfaction, what gives about the love? Why the fanboyism? Are you indirectly expressing some sort of thanks towards the band about past expectations being exceeded or utter satisfaction? Is this positivity some sort of defense mechanism against disappointment, or you just like to express agreeable opinions out of fear of dissent, or vent your satisfaction about other things in your lives that have nothing to do with Rush? Do you feel envious towards those Rush fans who are hating the new material, but you cant join the party? Are you happy that every Rush album might as well be MP 2 or your own personal fantasy album? Im not trying to sound like a jerk, but just curious to know the reasons behind all this positive spew I see and hear so often when it comes to new Rush.

The positivity is old and tiresome. It contributes nothing interesting or exciting to discussions. Heard it all. Again, to be clear, Im no troll and dont appreciate blind hatred for anything Rush puts out either. There are many Rush songs I do appreciate, but I try to keep an open mind too. Im also not talking about critical reviews or healthy analyses and debates with balanced perspectives. Expressing general liking for a song or album is not what I have an issue with. You know what Im talking about....we've seen it here, elsewhere and will see it again.........unfortunately.

Appreciate the flattery. Aw shucks.... z7shysterical.gif

Glad you've got a healthy sense of humor about these things. trink39.gif

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Gedneil Alpeart

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QUOTE (rushgoober @ May 12 2012, 06:29 PM)
QUOTE (Gedneil Alpeart @ May 12 2012, 03:38 PM)
QUOTE (An Enemy Without @ May 12 2012, 04:08 PM)
A new Rush album is coming.....excitement and hype abound. I can perfectly understand fans not wanting to be cautious about expectations and wanting to hype lest they have too low and realistic hopes only to be satisfied. However, some of you go beyond this....expressing pervasive happiness and positivity about the album, which hasn't even been heard in full. Yes, I know that some of you like the three songs heard so far and you have every right to express your satisfaction, but the attitude I also sense is of almost complete enamoration...not able to salvage anything negative out of the new stuff. I see this on other forums too, usually much worse there than on here.

Beyond expressing particular points of satisfaction, what gives about the love? Why the fanboyism? Are you indirectly expressing some sort of thanks towards the band about past expectations being exceeded or utter satisfaction? Is this positivity some sort of defense mechanism against disappointment, or you just like to express agreeable opinions out of fear of dissent, or vent your satisfaction about other things in your lives that have nothing to do with Rush? Do you feel envious towards those Rush fans who are hating the new material, but you cant join the party? Are you happy that every Rush album might as well be MP 2 or your own personal fantasy album? Im not trying to sound like a jerk, but just curious to know the reasons behind all this positive spew I see and hear so often when it comes to new Rush.

The positivity is old and tiresome. It contributes nothing interesting or exciting to discussions. Heard it all. Again, to be clear, Im no troll and dont appreciate blind hatred for anything Rush puts out either. There are many Rush songs I do appreciate, but I try to keep an open mind too. Im also not talking about critical reviews or healthy analyses and debates with balanced perspectives. Expressing general liking for a song or album is not what I have an issue with. You know what Im talking about....we've seen it here, elsewhere and will see it again.........unfortunately.

Appreciate the flattery. Aw shucks.... z7shysterical.gif

Glad you've got a healthy sense of humor about these things. trink39.gif

Some clowns are funny! laugh.gif

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QUOTE (Terrapin @ May 12 2012, 07:26 PM)
QUOTE (Tigershark2112 @ May 12 2012, 11:20 PM)
Just realized that Mr. Terrapin isn't familiar with the term 'butthurt'. Thus, he assumed I was dumb, and couldn't spell. Ironic!

Also, he seemed to get very angry when the post wasn't even directed at him. I apologize to you sir, if you do so accept. Unless you're just mad because I didn't enjoy the OP's post. In which case, I don't care.

"Butthurt" is a "Term" now?

 

No wonder Peart wrote a song about you idiots back in '96

....he said, on an internet forum. eyesre4.gif

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QUOTE (CrossedSignals @ May 12 2012, 11:41 PM)
QUOTE (Terrapin @ May 12 2012, 07:26 PM)
QUOTE (Tigershark2112 @ May 12 2012, 11:20 PM)
Just realized that Mr. Terrapin isn't familiar with the term 'butthurt'. Thus, he assumed I was dumb, and couldn't spell. Ironic!

Also, he seemed to get very angry when the post wasn't even directed at him. I apologize to you sir, if you do so accept. Unless you're just mad because I didn't enjoy the OP's post. In which case, I don't care.

"Butthurt" is a "Term" now?

 

No wonder Peart wrote a song about you idiots back in '96

....he said, on an internet forum. eyesre4.gif

Uh, yes. Well deciphered Sherlock.

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QUOTE (Terrapin @ May 12 2012, 07:53 PM)
QUOTE (CrossedSignals @ May 12 2012, 11:41 PM)
QUOTE (Terrapin @ May 12 2012, 07:26 PM)
QUOTE (Tigershark2112 @ May 12 2012, 11:20 PM)
Just realized that Mr. Terrapin isn't familiar with the term 'butthurt'. Thus, he assumed I was dumb, and couldn't spell. Ironic!

Also, he seemed to get very angry when the post wasn't even directed at him. I apologize to you sir, if you do so accept. Unless you're just mad because I didn't enjoy the OP's post. In which case, I don't care.

"Butthurt" is a "Term" now?

 

No wonder Peart wrote a song about you idiots back in '96

....he said, on an internet forum. eyesre4.gif

Uh, yes. Well deciphered Sherlock.

OK. I just assumed you were referring to internet users when you said "you idiots". To whom were you referring?

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rushgoober

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FANBOYISM IS KILLING RUSH MUSIC!

 

 

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/8374/fanboi.jpg

 

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/77/Fanboy1DC.jpg/250px-Fanboy1DC.jpg

 

http://borgdotcom.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/fanboys-poster.jpg

 

 

http://www.feistees.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/prtdg.jpg

 

http://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/8/686438/1284904600942.JPEG

 

http://www.yakkityyaks.com/wp-content/gallery/misc/brady_bunch.jpg

 

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mg2I7qWw_R8/T1BQdTIg2RI/AAAAAAAAAes/1N9_0nnGIwo/s1600/ren-n-stimpy.gif

 

http://www.wastedspace.com/happy/cover.jpg

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http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd103/laserspray/internet%20stuff/smilies/rimshot.gif

 

 

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd103/laserspray/internet%20stuff/LOLZ/a30f73b4-be3e-41f0-9c6e-783deb0dab7a.jpg

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QUOTE (rushgoober @ May 12 2012, 07:14 PM)
FANBOYISM IS KILLING RUSH MUSIC!


http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/8374/fanboi.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/77/Fanboy1DC.jpg/250px-Fanboy1DC.jpg

http://borgdotcom.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/fanboys-poster.jpg


http://www.feistees.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/prtdg.jpg

http://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/8/686438/1284904600942.JPEG

http://www.yakkityyaks.com/wp-content/gallery/misc/brady_bunch.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mg2I7qWw_R8/T1BQdTIg2RI/AAAAAAAAAes/1N9_0nnGIwo/s1600/ren-n-stimpy.gif

http://www.wastedspace.com/happy/cover.jpg

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Totally agree.

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QUOTE (rushgoober @ May 13 2012, 12:14 AM)
FANBOYISM IS KILLING RUSH MUSIC!


http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/8374/fanboi.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/77/Fanboy1DC.jpg/250px-Fanboy1DC.jpg

http://borgdotcom.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/fanboys-poster.jpg


http://www.feistees.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/prtdg.jpg

http://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/8/686438/1284904600942.JPEG

http://www.yakkityyaks.com/wp-content/gallery/misc/brady_bunch.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mg2I7qWw_R8/T1BQdTIg2RI/AAAAAAAAAes/1N9_0nnGIwo/s1600/ren-n-stimpy.gif

http://www.wastedspace.com/happy/cover.jpg

Ooooh, and ouch!

 

Dear Net Boys and Net Girls,

 

I'm very hurt by your "most horrible" comments calling me a "fanboy" "Fanboi" etc...

 

It isn't my fault that Neil called you all out and predicted your behaviour with a song called, "Virtuality"

 

Do you people, in the REAL world, actually think and/or believe that Neil, Alex and Geddy are so sad, as to live their collective lives in a cyber world based upon a Rush "Forum"?

 

They couldn't care less about it!

 

"Virtuality" indeed!

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QUOTE (Terrapin @ May 12 2012, 06:15 PM)
QUOTE (rushgoober @ May 13 2012, 12:14 AM)
FANBOYISM IS KILLING RUSH MUSIC!


http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/8374/fanboi.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/77/Fanboy1DC.jpg/250px-Fanboy1DC.jpg

http://borgdotcom.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/fanboys-poster.jpg


http://www.feistees.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/prtdg.jpg

http://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/8/686438/1284904600942.JPEG

http://www.yakkityyaks.com/wp-content/gallery/misc/brady_bunch.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mg2I7qWw_R8/T1BQdTIg2RI/AAAAAAAAAes/1N9_0nnGIwo/s1600/ren-n-stimpy.gif

http://www.wastedspace.com/happy/cover.jpg

Ooooh, and ouch!

 

Dear Net Boys and Net Girls,

 

I'm very hurt by your "most horrible" comments calling me a "fanboy" "Fanboi" etc...

 

It isn't my fault that Neil called you all out and predicted your behaviour with a song called, "Virtuality"

 

Do you people, in the REAL world, actually think and/or believe that Neil, Alex and Geddy are so sad, as to live their collective lives in a cyber world based upon a Rush "Forum"?

 

They couldn't care less about it!

 

"Virtuality" indeed!

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e85/rushgoober6/supe.jpg

 

me thinky you takey post too seriously yes.gif

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QUOTE (Tigershark2112 @ May 12 2012, 07:16 PM)
I'm gonna have to say, I have no idea what's going on in this thread anymore. I think I'm just gonna go ahead and stay out of it from here on out, cos I'm seriously confused. bolt.gif

That makes one of you! tongue.gif

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QUOTE (presto123 @ May 13 2012, 08:54 AM)
Why wouldn't I be positive only? To my ears the three songs I've heard are better than anything since the 80's. Geddy has recaptured his classic style and so has Neil to a certain extent. Not to mention Lifeson is back to soloing in almost every song. These are things to be celebrated as they are finally breaking out of that straight ahead(Half The World, Working Them Angels....etc..) so called song writing mode and more back to being who they really are.

I'm really happy and positive about the three songs, still a bit unsure of the second half of Headlong Flight.I said somewhere else, I've noticed the songs stick in your head.That hasn't happened for a long time as there are songs on T4E, Vapor Trails and S&A that I can't recall at all.

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