OK, WE GET THAT YOU HATE NEAL & JON...ENOUGH!

[PianoMan1986]

Read if you like, lock it if need be, but as some like to say, "just my .02"

Nothing makes any of us come here outside of interest and curiosity, and the many that I seem to read a lot of bashing and flack from. The whole name-calling with Friga and Fro (only one makes sense to me) is rediculous and has become as old as people talking about Perry returning. Granted, the majority (if not all) of us are bothered (I know, some hold harsher sentiments) by what's happened with this band (not going into any details, judgements, etc). I guess simply put, I grow tiresome of the BS that floats around here and feel bad for Andrew having to deal with it. Basically, I'm glad to see this band still going despite what people think, I'm willing to give Arnel a chance and everyone else, and continue on into the future for as long as it keeps going.

Thank you to all for reading this and like anything we encounter, take it or leave it

Nick

[larryfromnextdoor]

hey nick.. you have to back away from it man.. lots of old time fans here.. most folks want to see the band succeed..but hate what they have appeared to have done to other members that the band had sold to us..

[PianoMan1986]

I'm sorry for just spewing this out, but I just hate having to come across (what seems to be) so much negative stuff on here and I'm waiting for it to turn around (hopefully) - Thanks for your reply

[journeyrock]

I don't hate Neal and Jon persay, but I DO hate what they have done. They need to simply stick to what they know best, which isn't business or, apparently, marriages. Neal is still the best guitar player there is IMO.

[Saint John]

Nothing wrong with a few colorful nicknames and some criticism when it's warranted, but to rip to shreds a guy that has yet to perform one gig with the band, and photo shop shit only a fifth garder would find funny is just plain counter productive to what the site's owner wants. Hell, do that all you want...elsewhere.

[Rip Rokken]

I don't get into it that much, but definitely agree that the band has made many decisions that have flat-out ticked off and isolated many of their fans. The one guy I can't toss a stone at though is Arnel... He's just another guy about to live his dream, and I'm 100% down with that.

[Andrew]

I'm sorry for just spewing this out, but I just hate having to come across (what seems to be) so much negative stuff on here and I'm waiting for it to turn around (hopefully) - Thanks for your reply

There really isn't much negative on here at all. Your post is about 2 months late. People are moving on and the tone of this forum is moving with them.

[Rockindeano]

I'm sorry for just spewing this out, but I just hate having to come across (what seems to be) so much negative stuff on here and I'm waiting for it to turn around (hopefully) - Thanks for your reply

There really isn't much negative on here at all. Your post is about 2 months late. People are moving on and the tone of this forum is moving with them.

I am going to do my best to steer this forum back on track. Give it a shot.

[johnroxx]

The whole name-calling with Friga and Fro (only one makes sense to me)...

Friga = Cain's actual last name

Fro = self-explanatory...I'm hoping that's the one that "makes sense to" you.

If not, stick around for some edumacation, my young Jedi warrior...

;^)

[texafana]

Read if you like, lock it if need be, but as some like to say, "just my .02"

Nothing makes any of us come here outside of interest and curiosity, and the many that I seem to read a lot of bashing and flack from. The whole name-calling with Friga and Fro (only one makes sense to me) is rediculous and has become as old as people talking about Perry returning. Granted, the majority (if not all) of us are bothered (I know, some hold harsher sentiments) by what's happened with this band (not going into any details, judgements, etc). I guess simply put, I grow tiresome of the BS that floats around here and feel bad for Andrew having to deal with it. Basically, I'm glad to see this band still going despite what people think, I'm willing to give Arnel a chance and everyone else, and continue on into the future for as long as it keeps going.

Thank you to all for reading this and like anything we encounter, take it or leave it

Nick

I felt the same way a while back when I first logged in here. It's allowed to happen. The best thing to do is simply ignore it.

[Behshad]

Read if you like, lock it if need be, but as some like to say, "just my .02"

Nothing makes any of us come here outside of interest and curiosity, and the many that I seem to read a lot of bashing and flack from. The whole name-calling with Friga and Fro (only one makes sense to me) is rediculous and has become as old as people talking about Perry returning. Granted, the majority (if not all) of us are bothered (I know, some hold harsher sentiments) by what's happened with this band (not going into any details, judgements, etc). I guess simply put, I grow tiresome of the BS that floats around here and feel bad for Andrew having to deal with it. Basically, I'm glad to see this band still going despite what people think, I'm willing to give Arnel a chance and everyone else, and continue on into the future for as long as it keeps going.

Thank you to all for reading this and like anything we encounter, take it or leave it
Nick

The same thing could be said about what you're complaining about , man.

Listen to Texafana, who finally got this forum figured out ..... If you come here JUST to hear positive things, you're in the wrong place. This is a forum for Journey lovers who love to express themselves any way you want it, no pun intended . If youre stickin around, enjoy your stay....

[(Crazy)Dulce Lady]

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I felt the same way a while back when I first logged in here. It's allowed to happen. The best thing to do is simply ignore it.

yup, tex. the lesson is don't mess wid da debs. hehe just a little joke, buddy tex.

we are really all ok, pianoman. we take turns getting a burr under our saddle and then we move on.

when all is said and done, don't ya just love getting in the car and hearing Wheel In The Sky on the radio? it is always awesome. yea, we have cds, dvds, iPods etc, but random Journey air time in the middle of a drive is just plain cool.

[texafana]

....Listen to Texafana, who finally got this forum figured out ....

Now there's a few who really piss me off and it's hard to not get involved in a virtual pissing fight once in awhile! lol

[Journey69]

....Listen to Texafana, who finally got this forum figured out ....

Now there's a few who really piss me off and it's hard to not get involved in a virtual pissing fight once in awhile! lol

Just make sure you bring the popcorn emote which I don't have..Grrrr The site has become more docile..Deano has let bigons be bigons.There are a few who have changed their view point and some that say they are done with the band,as we all know,they will be standing in line waiting for the new album! Also,Deano's avatar rocks,only if Hillary was that good looking..HA!

[ScarabGator]

Good post Pianoman!!! I can promise you that I will be first at the checkout the day the new Journey comes out. I wish the date would be confirmed.

[wildone]

Read if you like, lock it if need be, but as some like to say, "just my .02"

Nothing makes any of us come here outside of interest and curiosity, and the many that I seem to read a lot of bashing and flack from. The whole name-calling with Friga and Fro (only one makes sense to me) is rediculous and has become as old as people talking about Perry returning. Granted, the majority (if not all) of us are bothered (I know, some hold harsher sentiments) by what's happened with this band (not going into any details, judgements, etc). I guess simply put, I grow tiresome of the BS that floats around here and feel bad for Andrew having to deal with it. Basically, I'm glad to see this band still going despite what people think, I'm willing to give Arnel a chance and everyone else, and continue on into the future for as long as it keeps going.

Thank you to all for reading this and like anything we encounter, take it or leave it
Nick

The same thing could be said about what you're complaining about , man.

Listen to Texafana, who finally got this forum figured out ..... If you come here JUST to hear positive things, you're in the wrong place. This is a forum for Journey lovers who love to express themselves any way you want it, no pun intended . If youre stickin around, enjoy your stay....

to true voice our opinions good or bad and at least here you can get shit off your chest and not (usually)be band for thinking it.Love the music.... but am hating the band...and here we can say that ...thanks andrew

[nutz4Neal]

Hey Nick, I used to come in here and get all peeved, is that really a word?

Anyway, I've learned that everyone has their opinion, it would be a dull world if we all agreed, and so it's best just to ignore those you don't agree with and move on to the next thread. It's not worth fighting over, no opinions are going to be changed either way.

[TRAGChick]

Hey Nick, I used to come in here and get all peeved, is that really a word?

Anyway, I've learned that everyone has their opion and so it's best just to ignore those you don't agree with you and move on to the next thread. It's not worth fighting over, no opinions are going to be changed either way.

And we're good people.

[youkeepmewaiting]

Majority on here now are all just waiting for new Journey material. Its all dyed down now pretty much, particually compared to what it was like a few months ago. Even some of the most anti Journey (well not anti Journey, but anti Friga an Fros decision making) are just waiting to see what happens next.

And the name calling is pretty harmless, "Fro" as in Afro, and "Friga" as that is (or was?) Cains last name. They themselves laugh about there melodic rock names - according to Jeremy.

[journeyrock]

Majority on here now are all just waiting for new Journey material. Its all dyed down now pretty much, particually compared to what it was like a few months ago. Even some of the most anti Journey (well not anti Journey, but anti Friga an Fros decision making) are just waiting to see what happens next.

And the name calling is pretty harmless, "Fro" as in Afro, and "Friga" as that is (or was?) Cains last name. They themselves laugh about there melodic rock names - according to Jeremy.

I didn't know that. That's good to hear, that they at least have a sense of humor.

[Perrydise]

Hate is a pretty strong word

[Rockindeano]

And the name calling is pretty harmless, "Fro" as in Afro, and "Friga" as that is (or was?) Cains last name. They themselves laugh about there melodic rock names - according to Jeremy.

Oh really? I know these guys better than Jeremey ever will, and that is the truth.

[Strange Medicine]

And the name calling is pretty harmless, "Fro" as in Afro, and "Friga" as that is (or was?) Cains last name. They themselves laugh about there melodic rock names - according to Jeremy.

Oh really? I know these guys better than Jeremey ever will, and that is the truth.

Is it suddenly a contest?

[youkeepmewaiting]

And the name calling is pretty harmless, "Fro" as in Afro, and "Friga" as that is (or was?) Cains last name. They themselves laugh about there melodic rock names - according to Jeremy.

Oh really? I know these guys better than Jeremey ever will, and that is the truth.

No im sure you do. But i just remember reading about it in one of his blogs.

[strangegrey]

And the name calling is pretty harmless, "Fro" as in Afro, and "Friga" as that is (or was?) Cains last name. They themselves laugh about there melodic rock names - according to Jeremy.

Oh really? I know these guys better than Jeremey ever will, and that is the truth.

Is it suddenly a contest?

I think what Deano is driving at is not who knows who better (although Deano most likely does know them better), but whether or not the stated attitude that the band takes as per jeremey is truly acurate. You have to be very careful making statements like that, as it makes it seem like Jeremey made them. All Jeremey discussed was what he heard on his audition. For all you (or anyone else knows) what Jeremey heard/saw from friga and frobag, was very much a staged effort to the benefit of an outsider (in this case, jeremey).

As far as the band not caring? That's horseshite. For years, they tried to shut down back talk, because they hated the fact that fans actually spoke their mind. As for recent events over the past year, Neal clearly hated some of the more acurate depictions of his character here (and elsewhere)....he just didn't publicize his reaction to alot of people.


On to one other point....to the original poster. You've been here for 26 posts. In all honesty, you really expect anyone to sit here, read what you said and go "Gee, maybe he's right, we should stop being so mean to Fucka and Fro". Seriously, a good deal of us sweated blood and tears for this band and we're still pissed at them for driving it into the shitter. I can speak for quite a few people on this one, in that the anger has not subsided. We just don't like being angry all the time...so a great deal of us have simply washed our hands of journey to the tune of 90-95%. Frankly, if I spend more than 5% of my online time about journey, it's alot. The assholes that still remain in this shitty band (and the idiots that have subsequently joined to help Fucka and Fro drive this jalopey into the shithole) don't deserve my energy...

However, when I (or others that see this as I do) feel that negative energy towards the pricks in san francisco, be warned that no-one will change my (or the others) resolve to that end. You or others can't affect such a change....so really, is even bringing it up worth the effort? WTF cares whether or not some people hate Fucka, Fro or the hirelings? If you still love them and are willing to pay $60+ a head to see the 'product' they will throw out on stage, I'm not going to stop you. However, don't expect any of us to listen to you and stop posting our feelings when you don't want to read negative thoughts on these pricks....this is a two way street.

[Deb]

yup, tex. the lesson is don't mess wid da debs. hehe just a little joke, buddy tex.

[journeyrock]

As far as the band not caring? That's horseshite. For years, they tried to shut down back talk, because they hated the fact that fans actually spoke their mind. As for recent events over the past year, Neal clearly hated some of the more acurate depictions of his character here (and elsewhere)....he just didn't publicize his reaction to alot of people.

Now that sounds a lot more accurate of what I've thought about how Friga and Fro feel about character depictions. Guess I gave them too much benefit of the doubt. I keep hoping something will show that they may still be sane because their decisions certainly don't indicate it, but alas, doesn't materialize.

[Moon Beam]

Hate is a pretty strong word

So is liars but that's what they are.

[Voyager]

From July 17th:

:cry:

Well, I'm a first-time poster with this message, but that's not to imply that I'm a first-time visitor. I won't beat around the bush because I have no reason to waste your time with this bulletin. Basically I just want to voice my opinion that I'm tired of all the negativity and venom being spewed on this board that I was under the impression to spark interest and support for a band that we love and enjoy. Now I realize that nothing says I "have" to come here or "have" to read anything on this forum, but I'd like to hold out for the day that uplifting topics and news reappear on this forum. Maybe I missed it back near the beginning of this outlash, but what's Andrew's take on things and where does he stand since initially I viewed him to be quite the Journey advocate? Maybe the readers are asking, "Didn't the events of Jeff Scott Soto negatively affect you?" In response, yes they came as quite a surprise 1) having only seen Jeff perform once (and being blown away for that matter), 2) the success of the last tour, and 3) the hype of new life being breathed into the band as well as talk of the label backing this lineup. Was I around when Steve Perry was with the band? No, I was born in 1986 and didn't really start following Journey until about 1999 (my first show being the "Under the Radar Tour"). I didn't intend to throw this into this topic, but I might as well since it's crossed my mind: "Why are people so hellbent on Steve Perry's return to the band when he's made it perfectly clear (many times over mind you) that the Journey chapter of his life is over and he's content with what he's doing?" To get back on track a little bit, I didn't agree with the departure of Steve Augeri either (and for all the nay-sayers, I don't believe that tapegate was used especially since the band released an official statement to Classic Rock magazine as well as here denying the bogus claim), but I supported the band's judgement with their decision. Going back to all the fire that's burning on this forum (involving altered views, rediculous profile images, etc.), we've all seen various changes with this band and have managed to support them as long as the band keeps going, so what makes this time any different? For what it's worth, I checked out the clips of Jeremy's performances on some of the tunes and although the sound quality due to the audience wasn't great, I still couldn't believe my ears; personally I think he'd be great for the job (and even though many will consider this choice of words to be shooting myself in the foot) as long as his voice sustains itself as it seems too in those videos and he's up for the job. Will we ever know the real truth as to what's happened within this band, most likely not. Realistically what I care about is that they still go out having fun and putting on decent shows for the generations that go to see them because I'm left asking myself (being shy of 21 years old), "What am I going to do when this band and many similar bands of the time throw in the towel? Will I have to settle for listening to the recordings, or will someone else come along to carry on the torch?" It's a weak plea, but please stop this hate and negativity that's going on. Has anyone stopped in the midst of all this to wonder why the band hasn't posted or stated anything? Maybe it's because they themselves are tired of all this and are waiting in hopes that things will cool down (the sooner the better). No matter who you want to point fingers at with this, it's obviously struck the band and the fans, a trial by fire (sorry, but it seemed to fit). Sorry to get cheesy or sappy on you, but I think it's about time that we look toward tomorrow and face whatever's going to happen.

Thanks to all who have taken the time to read this. I only posted with the best of intentions and not to encourage anymore dispute on this forum, in the event that I have, I do apologize.

Still a fan,

Nick

You can only change yourself Nick. Don't try to change us. Just post your feelings about Journey. If people disagree, that is their right. You don't have to get anyone's approval for the way you feel - and neither do we.

[mriesenb]

The whole name-calling with Friga and Fro (only one makes sense to me)...

Friga = Cain's actual last name

Fro = self-explanatory...I'm hoping that's the one that "makes sense to" you.

If not, stick around for some edumacation, my young Jedi warrior...

;^)

Please explain to this non native english speaking musician (which is actually a double handicap ).