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FotiniD wrote:
Well, there are a lot of good points in these threads, and not for a single minute was my intention to say that people are not entitled to their opinions or that I'm the one who's right or even insult anyone (SS!). I too am disappointed by many things Stones-wise and I've talked about those in the recent and not so recent past. What bugged me - and still does - is how quick we sometimes are to condemn the band we love, forgetting the obvious facts that are obviously going to be affecting them at this point in their timeline. This disappoints me a lot more than a sloppy night for Keith. (Keith, of all the people. As if he's been renowned for keeping it straight and to the point.)

Anyway, things are getting a little too nasty and it's not my cup of tea exactly (SS wants to deck me in one thread and kiss me in another - well! )

It's just the beginning of a tour for crying out loud. I thought we could all talk about it, and of course point out the negative stuff when there are some, but with less certainty that everything's going downhill and to waste. I have tons of reasons to nag and get depressed in life, I don't need to do this with the stuff that's supposed to be giving me joy - like the Stones. What's with all the downright pessimism?! Aren't we taking things a little TOO hard and seriously?!

LJ is right. This will be over, sooner, later, I don't care - and I don't think that any of us will stand up and say "well, it was about time". I see it as a bonus. I'd have higher expectations if it was the beginning or middle of their career. I'd forgive less. But for crying out loud, cut them some slack. And if you won't, cause you think you're taken for a ride or you're making up excuses, fine! Stop paying. It's your choice to make, it's in your hand.

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