Charlie and Scott want to close the NFMB
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The_Great_WV_Trendkill
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I just read the portion of the transcript from the CDC chat - and both Charlie and Scott DO seem to think that closing the board is a good idea. Whether it was meant flippantly or not - well, when all you have are words typed on a screen, it's hard to understand their true meaning.
I've held my tongue on this, but now I'm angry. Chances are I'm gonna get deleted, but I've got to say what's on my mind while we all still can.
Thraude: If you hate the NFMB so much, then quit as a moderator. Compared to some other message boards I've been on over the years, this one is fairly behaved, with only the occasional troll. So some people dare to say negative things about Anthrax. So what? That's called their "opinion". Doesn't mean they're right or wrong, it's just what they feel. I, for one, would think it would be an honor to be able to interact with both Anthrax and the fans at the level you are at.
I highly doubt that Scott or Charlie will read this, but I'll direct these comments to them anyway: Okay, so maybe those of us who are on this board aren't as "hard-core" of fans as those who pay money to the CDC. We're still people who have followed your band for some two decades, and have been behind you through all the highs and lows. Our opinions - positive or negative - are just as valid as those who pay for the privilege of being members of the CDC.
I have not said a negative word about Anthrax since I started posting here, but when I read that Charlie called some of the posters here "fucking babies" - dude, grow a set already. Not everyone is going to agree with all the moves that Anthrax makes, and putting a board like this up in cyberspace opens the door for people to make their feelings known. (Previously, all you'd have to put up with were the rock critics - of which I've been one for 21 years.) You don't like what people are saying? Don't read it. Simple as that. (And, maybe I'm blind, but I don't ever remember Charlie making any posts on this board for as long as I've been a member. If I'm wrong, correct me.)
I would sincerely hope that the NFMB will remain open, because I've had the chance to interact with a lot of cool people - karrokid, Rem, T_man, thraxx, Whiplash402, gregadeth, nafnikufesin, and so many others whose names I can't recall right now. (No slight meant if I forgot you.) And, frankly, I would miss those interactions, 'cause if this board closes, I'm out, pure and simple.
But if NFMB closes down and leaves the sanitized CDC forum as all that's left, then Anthrax is no better than Prince, who threatened most of the fansites with lawsuits back around 1998 in order to assure that his pay-site was the sole source for information about Prince and his music. I lost all respect for Prince when that happened, and I would probably lose a lot of respect for Anthrax if this board closed for the same reasons.
That's exactly how I feel about our board's present situation - never mind the future of Anthrax. So long as the NFMB remains a place for us to gather and talk about a band that's been so important in our lives, I'm more than willing to give Scott and Charlie the benefit of the doubt and see which direction they plan on leading the band in 2007.
And, with all respect to gregadeth, I am going to have the balls to sign my name to this.
--- Christopher Thelen
GregadetH
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You are the man.
I just read the portion of the transcript from the CDC chat - and both Charlie and Scott DO seem to think that closing the board is a good idea. Whether it was meant flippantly or not - well, when all you have are words typed on a screen, it's hard to understand their true meaning.
I've held my tongue on this, but now I'm angry. Chances are I'm gonna get deleted, but I've got to say what's on my mind while we all still can.
Thra
I highly doubt that Scott or Charlie will read this, but I'll direct these comments to them anyway: Okay, so maybe those of us who are on this board aren't as "hard-core" of fans as those who pay money to the CDC. We're still people who have followed your band for some two decades, and have been behind you through all the highs and lows. Our opinions - positive or negative - are just as valid as those who pay for the privilege of being members of the CDC.
I have not said a negative word about Anthrax since I started posting here, but when I read that Charlie called some of the posters here "fucking babies" - dude, grow a set already. Not everyone is going to agree with all the moves that Anthrax makes, and putting a board like this up in cyberspace opens the door for people to make their feelings known. (Previously, all you'd have to put up with were the rock critics - of which I've been one for 21 years.) You don't like what people are saying? Don't read it. Simple as that. (And, maybe I'm blind, but I don't ever remember Charlie making any posts on this board for as long as I've been a member. If I'm wrong, correct me.)
I would sincerely hope that the NFMB will remain open, because I've had the chance to interact with a lot of cool people - karrokid, Rem, T_man, thraxx, Whiplash402, gregadeth, nafnikufesin, and so many others whose names I can't recall right now. (No slight meant if I forgot you.) And, frankly, I would miss those interactions, 'cause if this board closes, I'm out, pure and simple.
But if NFMB closes down and leaves the sanitized CDC forum as all that's left, then Anthrax is no better than Prince, who threatened most of the fansites with lawsuits back around 1998 in order to assure that his pay-site was the sole source for information about Prince and his music. I lost all respect for Prince when that happened, and I would probably lose a lot of respect for Anthrax if this board closed for the same reasons.
That's exactly how I feel about our board's present situation - never mind the future of Anthrax. So long as the NFMB remains a place for us to gather and talk about a band that's been so important in our lives, I'm more than willing to give Scott and Charlie the benefit of the doubt and see which direction they plan on leading the band in 2007.
And, with all respect to gregadeth, I am going to have the balls to sign my name to this.
--- Christopher Thelen
GregadetH
ENCYCLOPEDIA SLAYTANICA
I say let 'em shut it down. I'm positive that soon thereafter, fan interest in their band/drama will go downhill faster than EVH's career in the late 90's. The NFMB, no matter how shitty the infighting has been is the only thing that kept this band alive after SOWN.
MikeyBong
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I think that's an important and valid point that they should keep in mind.
And the infighting hasn't been as bad as it could be. Sure, there are always going to be people here and there being asshats, but overall, it's better than Metal Sludge!
DarbysDad
Timmy! Timmy!!! Timmy!!!
GregadetH
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dailyvault
35 and counting...
Unfortunately, I feel like we're on a death watch for NFMB... the only thing that will ease my mind personally is a statement from all the moderators AND Scott & Charlie stating that this board isn't going anywhere.
EDIT:
In all fairness to Charlie, I just went back and re-read the transcript of the CDC chat that has me up in arms... and I retract the statement that Charlie backed closing NFMB. I mis-attributed a statement in the chat.
GregadetH
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Karina_666
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I'd hate to see this board go away. This is where I go to when I'm bored at work and am never disappointed. So some people talk shit? Big deal. I think it shows how passionate and interested we are in a band called Anthrax.
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spacebeer
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Well if it does get closed down ... then we'll just find a new home!!!!!
You can look me up at wnp72@hotmail.com - contact me anytime and keep me in the loop. I can't post on here as much as I used (like) to given my new job.
So there ya go
Oh BTW my name is Wayne Psaila!!!!! ...and I will state this. I love Anthrax - I really do - I love Joey - I love Dan (all 2.4 feet of him) ... I love John ... and Rob makes me laugh. BUT I HATE the way this whole shitty drama of the last few years has happened.
Sometimes I wish the Internet didn't exist simply because I wouldn't have been exposed to half of this BS but rather kept hidden behind good PR.
I hate to admit it too but Scott & Charlies decisions to sometimes Open their mouths or lack of has caused a lot of this shit too. Better judgement at times to shield us fans from some of this would've been better.
I love those guys - I know everyone's human and we all make mistakes.
All I can say is this.
I WANT ANTHRAX BACK - I Don't care about the BS anymore - I don't even care about the truth... I just want the band back with a new album. And if my comments piss them off then too bad - remember I have supported you guys since 88 with all my hard earned money - like so many on here.
All we want is for you guys to `TAKE THE MUSIC BACK'.
Over and out
WP steps off his soapbox.
You can look me up at wnp72@hotmail.com - contact me anytime and keep me in the loop. I can't post on here as much as I used (like) to given my new job.
So there ya go
Oh BTW my name is Wayne Psaila!!!!! ...and I will state this. I love Anthrax - I really do - I love Joey - I love Dan (all 2.4 feet of him) ... I love John ... and Rob makes me laugh. BUT I HATE the way this whole shitty drama of the last few years has happened.
Sometimes I wish the Internet didn't exist simply because I wouldn't have been exposed to half of this BS but rather kept hidden behind good PR.
I hate to admit it too but Scott & Charlies decisions to sometimes Open their mouths or lack of has caused a lot of this shit too. Better judgement at times to shield us fans from some of this would've been better.
I love those guys - I know everyone's human and we all make mistakes.
All I can say is this.
I WANT ANTHRAX BACK - I Don't care about the BS anymore - I don't even care about the truth... I just want the band back with a new album. And if my comments piss them off then too bad - remember I have supported you guys since 88 with all my hard earned money - like so many on here.
All we want is for you guys to `TAKE THE MUSIC BACK'.
Over and out
WP steps off his soapbox.
Buddy_Love_Bomb
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Yeah, no one is making you mod this board. It was your choice. I now want all my spandex back.
MikeyBong
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Stormwatch
Cock.
How about they don't sack the best singer they ever had (that's Bush) so they can make some quick money? How about they keep their artistic integrity instead of trying to get rich again? How about they don't have a reunion with the singer they badmouthed constantly for years, in particular when TGOTE was released NOT LONG before they decided to have the reunion.
How about they have some fucking credibility?
How about that?
Fuck 'em, they've gone from kings of metal with WCFYA to Metallica status now. Fuck 'em.
mrthrax
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if i no longer liked a band for whatever they did i wouldnt waste my time posting on there message board,i would rather move on and support another band,have the balls to move on stormwatch!
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