jick
Refugee
(NOTE: I'm sure sure which forum to post this so I posted this here, in the general discussion. Moderators, please move it accordingly then delete this note once you have moved it)
I started a thread yesterday saying Edge's guitar-playing is overrated in Vertigo. It drew the usual reactions of agreements and disagreements (and some personal attacks that really shouldn't have been there). Unfortunately, the Edge replied (if that is indeed the real Edge) and he may have said things that some did not agree with. This actually made some look at Edge in a bad light. It is ALL MY FAULT for putting Edge in that position. I understand Edge is quite passionate about his work and he is a 100% class act. I never doubted his talent or genius, I never doubted the person. I just doubted the the fans reaction to Edge's guitar playing for that particular song, which I felt was overrated.
It is just now I read through the entire thread. I was replying to the replies in page 4 of the thread before my internet connection got cut, so up to that point I even didn't get to read the Edge's reply. Upon reading it all in full now, I appreciate the efforts of the mods to keep the thread alive until I would have responded to the issues presented there. Unfortunately, I only got to respond up to the issues on page 4. So now is my response to the rest of the thread. I also think it is for the benefit of all that the thread was finally closed.
I have nothing against the Edge making the analogy with terrorism. I feel it was ALL my fault. I should have rechecked the first post to clarify things and make my tone less brutal. I think my post may have inadvertently provoked him and all the people in this board, even the moderator Elvis who is a class act also for hosting my wallpapers in the past.
I do love Vertigo a lot. It is a great catchy song. I think now is a happy time for U2 fans - as it seems Vertigo has reunited the POP and ATYCLB fans. I think if I continue starting threads in this forum, I may be misinterpreted again and will have to backpedal to explain myself. It is harder coming from a country where English is not your first language. So I will resolve from now on to refrain from starting threads that may be misinterpreted as having negative connotations. If I have opinions that I feel might be unfavorable, I will keep my keyboard shut. Now is not a good time to contribute to possibly negative vibes since I can observe that everyone in this forum is now in a positive state afer being energized by Vertigo to no end (me included).
While I maintain that I have not violated any forum rules, and I insist that I am the biggest U2 fan in my country (haven't met a more hardcore fan that me yet!) - I am willing to take any punishment or banishment the moderators will give me. It is so embarrassing for me to have the Edge respond like that to me, considering I have such a high respect for him. It is like God telling me that I have sinned - I am ashamed at all this but I feel I deserve it. Considering I am perhaps the most vocal forum member from my country (which U2 has not visited yet), I am afraid I might put my country in a bad light and make others here look down on Filipinos. My country also has their fair share of terrorists, and I personally experienced one of the bombings in our biggest mall back in May 2000. I am so deeply embarrassed and ashamed for everything.
So I am sorry to everyone - fellow interferencers, moderators, and band members. And I leave it to the wisdom of the moderators here to give me what I deserve.
Cheers,
J
I started a thread yesterday saying Edge's guitar-playing is overrated in Vertigo. It drew the usual reactions of agreements and disagreements (and some personal attacks that really shouldn't have been there). Unfortunately, the Edge replied (if that is indeed the real Edge) and he may have said things that some did not agree with. This actually made some look at Edge in a bad light. It is ALL MY FAULT for putting Edge in that position. I understand Edge is quite passionate about his work and he is a 100% class act. I never doubted his talent or genius, I never doubted the person. I just doubted the the fans reaction to Edge's guitar playing for that particular song, which I felt was overrated.
It is just now I read through the entire thread. I was replying to the replies in page 4 of the thread before my internet connection got cut, so up to that point I even didn't get to read the Edge's reply. Upon reading it all in full now, I appreciate the efforts of the mods to keep the thread alive until I would have responded to the issues presented there. Unfortunately, I only got to respond up to the issues on page 4. So now is my response to the rest of the thread. I also think it is for the benefit of all that the thread was finally closed.
I have nothing against the Edge making the analogy with terrorism. I feel it was ALL my fault. I should have rechecked the first post to clarify things and make my tone less brutal. I think my post may have inadvertently provoked him and all the people in this board, even the moderator Elvis who is a class act also for hosting my wallpapers in the past.
I do love Vertigo a lot. It is a great catchy song. I think now is a happy time for U2 fans - as it seems Vertigo has reunited the POP and ATYCLB fans. I think if I continue starting threads in this forum, I may be misinterpreted again and will have to backpedal to explain myself. It is harder coming from a country where English is not your first language. So I will resolve from now on to refrain from starting threads that may be misinterpreted as having negative connotations. If I have opinions that I feel might be unfavorable, I will keep my keyboard shut. Now is not a good time to contribute to possibly negative vibes since I can observe that everyone in this forum is now in a positive state afer being energized by Vertigo to no end (me included).
While I maintain that I have not violated any forum rules, and I insist that I am the biggest U2 fan in my country (haven't met a more hardcore fan that me yet!) - I am willing to take any punishment or banishment the moderators will give me. It is so embarrassing for me to have the Edge respond like that to me, considering I have such a high respect for him. It is like God telling me that I have sinned - I am ashamed at all this but I feel I deserve it. Considering I am perhaps the most vocal forum member from my country (which U2 has not visited yet), I am afraid I might put my country in a bad light and make others here look down on Filipinos. My country also has their fair share of terrorists, and I personally experienced one of the bombings in our biggest mall back in May 2000. I am so deeply embarrassed and ashamed for everything.
So I am sorry to everyone - fellow interferencers, moderators, and band members. And I leave it to the wisdom of the moderators here to give me what I deserve.
Cheers,
J
i was reeaally hoping edge wouldnt reply to that thread and that if he did he would defend a fans opinion but he instead chose to spread the fire. HEY EDGE, he couldve showed his teeth but he didnt, everyone came at him but he kept his cool, everything cant be creme puffs and lolipops, without a little agression people become vulnerable, they become soft and expect rubber padded playgrounds and when one bumps their pwetty liwwell head they either become frightened or lash out at the most minute situation or comment. from what i read, jick didnt deserve any of the treatment he got much less a comparison to a terrorist. christ all mighty
