Originally posted by Gina Marie:
I really hesitate to reply to this, but I have to thank you Angel for saying what you did. I agree with everything you said.
..it bothers me that some people might feel this is some sort of 'competition' on here as to who can do what. I don't agree with people being labelled 'jealous' because they choose not to do what others choose to do, or don't agree with it. Maybe they just have an opinion.
I can't imagine that many other bands have the kind of fan contact that U2 has-it is a privilege that could easily disappear if they so chose.
I agree with this. It's not fair to call someone 'jealous' because they feel differently about some things. Jealous is not a fair label, because like Gina said, some have different opinions and not everyone would do what someone else would, so they are not jealous it's not them because it WOULDN'T be them. They just disagree with certain things. I think it's sad that people cannot feel free to express their opinions without being called jealous or being afraid 'flying objects' or flames.
Someone said, you'd do it if you had the chance, sure I would, one time, and if I scored I'd just leave it alone. I can't imagine being bold and brazen enough to show my face again and again after the band had already given me my special time. It's taking advantage, like Angel said.
Meeting the band is cool, and it's a dream I hold dear. Just because I haven't met them doesn't mean I resent those who do. I am very happy for people who meet them, depending on the person and the situation involved. I don't mean to point at anyone in particular, especially not Mr. LeMon you are the coolest, you had your moment and you went home with your pics and memories
but I do think there are some people, not necessarily anyone here, who thrive on the fame and spotlight they get from being seen with famous people. As long as they have a receptive audience to report back to, they will continue to put on a show for thrills.
Just as some people 'need' to meet the band and some do not, maybe some need to be seen with the band, posed in pics on the internet for thousands to see, look at me, I'm a star now too! I think some people respond just to be nice and not to look jealous, but how many times can you keep going -wow-cool-you are lucky-I am jealous-great story-
I mean after awhile when it keeps happening, what can you say? What is expected?
This has been a very calm and intelligent discussion and I hope it stays that way.
If anybody thinks I am afraid the high traffic at the studio will make the band tire of fans before I get there, you're right!!
I do think, like Gina said, that the privilege can be taken away. Let's hope it never comes to that.
[This message has been edited by Desire4Bono (edited 05-15-2002).]