Oh my, I just spent WAY too much time over at The Cure’s site reading the 1200+ comments in reaction to their announcement that part of their tour has been postponed until next Spring. I’m pretty aggravated with them at the moment, but I know I’ll still buy the new album and attend the rescheduled show next year. After all, I still love their music.
Here’s my contribution to all the drama at their site in case you’re interested:
Disappointed in Chicago
8/25/2007 9:39:21 PM – by halo969The postponing of the North American tour with such short notice is disrespectful to the many fans who have non-refundable hotels and airfare. I feel very strongly about this and I’m not even one of them. I will lose nothing from this because I live close to the venue.
What truly disappoints me is Robert’s flippant attitude toward the fans’ reactions – as if they have no right to their feelings. Sure, some people have been unbelievably rude in expressing themselves but they were venting and I think many of you should be more understanding of that. After all, you’re so understanding about the band’s poor decision.
I have to wonder how foolish you must feel to continue kissing someone’s ass while they disrespect your time and money. Does that make you a bigger Cure fan than myself, or the other justifiably angry fans, just because you refuse to stand up for yourself? What do you think, if you tell Robert how much you love him he’ll give you backstage passes?
Fact of the matter is Robert probably should have resisted the temptation to retaliate to some of the comments. It shattered my impression of him and I really wish I hadn’t read those posts at all. It’s not that I ever thought he was perfect, but I also thought he cared a bit more about his fans’ feelings than that. Quite frankly, it’s a slap in the face. Let’s not forget who’s making the band rich having to re-purchase their entire collection in order to obtain bonus material. And I’m happy to do it, because I love the music, but I’d be less resentful IF I felt ‘someone’ was a little more understanding about our concerns.
All this love and devotion toward a man who doesn’t even know our names. Seems rather silly to keep arguing over who the biggest fan is, doesn’t it?
As the British would say, what a bunch of rubbish!
Good comment!