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Re: Police digest, Vol 1 #354 - 11 msgs
by Mike Hunt 13 Nov '02

13 Nov '02

karel and timmy Get a life. I was offended about not being a true fan. I just expressed myself in the same way countless other fans have done in here for years. P.S. There ain't nothing wrong with my language __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? U2 on LAUNCH - Exclusive greatest hits videos http://launch.yahoo.com/u2

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RnR Hall of Fame drama
by Steve Agovino 13 Nov '02

13 Nov '02

As much as I have been following this saga, I just want to add a few minor things: 1) This show is an industry event, just like the Grammys... not a regular show. If you were lucky enough to get a ticket to this, more power to you, but this doesn't necessarily detract from how "big" a fan is when talking about the countless others who couldn't. 2) Even if tickets were more readily available, I just couldn't see (for me) paying $1700/ticket for 3 songs. I honestly couldn't see paying that much money for a whole show. That's just plain nuts. 3) If all goes well, and certain band members' egomania gets placed aside, there will most likely be a commerative mini-tour in celebration of this. But that may take some time to square away all of the legal/business issues, since the three of them each currently have different label reps, artist management, tour personnel, etc. 4) *most important issue* Just wondering how Fred became a part of this whole issue when he hasn't said a word... let the poor kid relax and watch the Episode II DVD in peace. :) steve _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

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Real fans
by Anne 13 Nov '02

13 Nov '02

Time to weigh in.... It's nice to see some actual discussion about all of the boys from the band. And so passionate! I'm the little east coast Canadian girl that saw Sting (and almost walked into him in a museum -- but that is another story) play in July 2000. My one & only chance thus far, although I would have dearly loved to see the Synchronicity tour. My mom would never have gone for that, as the nearest concert was a mere 12 hour drive away :-( Needless to say, I found the comments about working to get to HOF or other events rather ridiculous. It took great planning on my part (i.e. having to book vacation time 5 months before the concert date was even announced & hoping to get lucky picking the correct week) and a certain amount of luck just to get to Toronto for the concert. Not to mention expense. I will say that it was well worth it, on all aforementioned accounts. Best concert that I've ever attended & very moving for a "real" fan such as myself. I'd still kill to see the Police. They were, after all, my first love, before Sting struck out on his own. What is a fan to do? Hoping for a miracle -- one full-scale concert with a good sampling of their material. If they play NYC, I'll be there. Anne

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Re: [Police] Real Police Fans
by MLManoni＠aol.com 13 Nov '02

13 Nov '02

Hi to all -- I agree, Dietmar, with all you say, that no matter what lengths we might go to to see a show, or see Sting or Andy or Stewart, we are all fans. There are some venues that are easier than others for some of us to stake out! One thing I feel about the three of them, though, is that they have aged with their age, if you know what I mean. They don't try to be young for youth's sake (like a Rod Stewart, maybe), but the passion and love and talent for their music, whatever form that has taken, always comes through. And by the way, I hope you are using the term "old men" loosely! Because frankly, I'm pretty close to Sting in age, and I don't feel like an old woman -- nor do I look like one!! And as weird as it was to see him onstage with the Backstreet Children, he was way, way, way more attractive and in better shape than any of them!!!!!!! (sorry, guys!) That's all for now! Whether I am able to go to the HOF (I have one meager contact, and am crossing my fingers) or will watch it with the rest of us on TV, I am very much looking forward to this! Michelle Manoni Troy, Michigan In a message dated 11/12/2002 5:26:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, DtmrCls(a)aol.com writes: > > Hi everyone > > there are thousands of "real" Police fans. I wouldn't say that just the > people who spend lots of time and money to get near Sting/Stewart/Andy are > real fans. Anybody who likes their music is a fan and should be able to see > them. > > I always wanted a reunion. And I was always frightened of one. Because it's > been so long and I can see lots of negative examples of old men making rock > music around. I hope the reunion is worth it and the three of them find > some joy in it. Then there might be more for all of us. > > Dietmar

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Re: [Police] Real Fan
by frotri＠panafonet.gr 13 Nov '02

13 Nov '02

Mike, i am not personalising it, just pointing out to you and others that there is no reason to start calling people idots or whatsoever. regards, Karel ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike Hunt <mpal1(a)yahoo.com> Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2002 7:21 pm Subject: Re: [Police] Real Fan > I was not referring to you. I meant the idiot who > telling me that a true fan should go to this show. > Don't personalize it. > > > > mm, then I am one of those idiots .... (see imports) > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > U2 on LAUNCH - Exclusive greatest hits videos > http://launch.yahoo.com/u2 > _

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Re: [Police] Real Fan
by Timothy Enders 13 Nov '02

13 Nov '02

Perhaps you might want to think about making your comments in a more civil manner, then, instead of insulting people, especially in such a general manner. Pleas, try and keep it civil, huh? >>> Mike Hunt <mpal1(a)yahoo.com> 11/13/02 12:21PM >>> I was not referring to you. I meant the idiot who telling me that a true fan should go to this show. Don't personalize it. > mm, then I am one of those idiots .... (see imports) > > __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? U2 on LAUNCH - Exclusive greatest hits videos http://launch.yahoo.com/u2 _______________________________________________ Police mailing list Police(a)mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/police

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Re: [Police] Real Fan
by frotri＠panafonet.gr 13 Nov '02

13 Nov '02

mm, then I am one of those idiots .... (see imports) karel ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike Hunt <mpal1(a)yahoo.com> Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2002 6:28 pm Subject: [Police] Real Fan > good for you Jane and bad for that stupid idiot who > said that only true fans will go to the HOF. Who the > hell does he think he is passing judgement on others? > IF you have money to waste on frivilous import albums > you are an idiot. _

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Re: [Police] Real Fan
by HNH911＠aol.com 13 Nov '02

13 Nov '02

I for one take great offense to the fact that somebody would assume I am not a "true" or "real" police fan because I do not have the money or the time to attend the HOF show. Do I tell my son "Oh I am sorry honey, you are not getting any Xmas presents this year because Mommy has to show her true dedication to Sting and go to the HOF concert. " That is ridiculous. Just because I cannot afford to hop a plane and go to Italy doesn't mean I am not a true fan. Being a fan of a group means its in your heart and that person has touched you in a way nobody else has. Being an overzealous person who can throw money around does not make one "true" or "real" fan. In Websters Dictionary the word REAL is defined several different ways, one of them being: Essential: basic. My two cents on the subject..... Heather

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You will all get to see the show
by SOMEDUDE20＠aol.com 13 Nov '02

13 Nov '02

I agree with you guys. We shouldn't be seen as lesser fans because we don't have the connections or the money. However, let us not forget that VH1 has been showing the entire HOF for the last few years. So, we will get to see them without having to spend much money. yes, I know that it would be earth shaking to be there, but, as for the people on this list who cant drop work, kids, and spend $10000 dollars, I'm with you. So its a date with all of you next year. I will pull up in front of my TV, open a beer and just be thankful that I get to see this event in my lifetime. (it could have taken the HOF years to induct them). And for those of you who are able to go, I'm happy for you, but, please don't rub it in anyone's face. Thank god for VH1!!

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Re: [Police] Real Fan
by discoduck＠shaw.ca 13 Nov '02

13 Nov '02

WHAT!!!!!????? WHO SAID THAT? I've reading this thread I certainly didn't read that. ----- Original Message ----- From: hnh911(a)aol.com Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2002 8:46 am Subject: Re: [Police] Real Fan > I for one take great offense to the fact that somebody would > assume I am not > a "true" or "real" police fan because I do not have the money or > the time to > attend the HOF show.

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