Your statements are downright insulting to U2 fans who have particpated in this thread. The presale fiasco is only a small component of integrity. You are hinting that U2 fans aren't level-headed and think just based on impulse if you say that the basis for their yes was motivated by the presale fiasco. U2 fans are perhaps the most intelligent fans in the pop biz, and you greatly underestimate them. I have made it clear from the start that I meant integrity in its broadest most all-encompassing meaning - not just in business, not just in artistry, not just in creative compromises -- but the whole package in general. It is clear that the U2 fans have thought hard to make their decision on what to reply to this thread and came up with their conclusions on reasons beyond just the ticketing blunder.
It is also ironic you use the Bono quote from the Zooropa Dublin concert in reference to Michael Jackson. Why don't you take the quote in full: "To Michaal Jackson, I don't believe you're bad - guilty before you're given a chance." Jacskson was never given his chance because he wisely payed settlement money to his accusers. So nothing ever went to court and a verdict was never reached. Nevertheless, Bono already passed judgement by saying "I don't believe you're bad." Why should be pass judgement even before the case had been tried? I think this also doesn't apply to the ticketing blunder because it has already happened. U2 are already at fault. Command responsibility is theirs, the buck stops with them. What do they do? Run away from the responsibility. No public apologies or at least official band statements. U2 had all the chances in the world to take care of business, yet they didn't. So they are guilty even though given a chance.
Cheers,
J