Post by midori on Mar 12, 2008 2:31:49 GMT 1
In the end, it's every fan's personal decision if they're hanging on or not, if they're ok with "only" listening to the music, watching videos and could bear the thought of possibly never seeing the band in the flesh themselves - and I'm not saying TH will never come to the UK again because I'm sure they will one day, this is meant in general - whether they spend money on merch or not. If one only buys a shirt to, let's say, go to a concert and show it off there but don't actually likes the shirt otherwise, they're likely to regret having spent money on it if they don't get to experience the occasion they wanted it for.
Surely, no-one likes to be ignored especially not if you see what other people are getting. It's only fair that we're demanding attention but every fan has to decide for themselves how much longer they can deal with it or how. I just enjoy having all of you around and to have this forum to go to. ;D
I wouldn't count on a "decent" response to Final Day UK, not as far as that I would hold my breathe for it. Surely we made ourselves noticed but that doesn't mean we'll get a reaction. Pointing out inconvenient issues doesn't always get a reaction. It'll get registered, maybe even taken aboard and/or appreciated by people that are willing to look into criticism and are prepared to improve situations and proceedings but that does not necessarily mean they'll openly reply to it. That would mean to admit mistakes and that' doesn't happen very often because it's a hard thing to do.
I don't think it's very likely the guys will ever know about Final Day UK unless they get told by someone but to me that's ok because it wasn't aimed at them personally. Of course I wouldn't mind if they were to know about it.
The George issue... well, I have to say I was irritated when I first listened to it but at the same time I was laughing. We shouldn't take it too serious. Sure, it can get worrying but I bet he felt awkward saying it, too. The thing is, it's just easier and more convenient for most English speakers. We don't know what had been going on the day they recorded it but believe me, if you would try to tell everyone the correct pronunciation of your name several times a day or would have to repeat it hundreds of times because they just don't understand you, it will get exhausting and you'll reach the point where it just isn't as important anymore. Of course the fans will always make the effort to learn his name but most media people who do interviews and speak to them in general won't. If you have a name that does have an equivalent in English they will use it rather than, as probably most of them might feel, making fools of themselves trying to say it right or just being bothered to try. It is only an "e" at the end of his name that's different from the English name, that makes it very easy. Yes, I'm not too thrilled about it but I can sympathize. I'm happy that I've got an "English-friendly" name. I'm not too bothered that people never pronounce it German, I'm not even bothered if someone that doesn't know me calls me "Sue" (even though I'm not keen on it so don't start
, "Sus" I like, btw) or that no-one in the UK (with the exception of people that know me) ever spells it right. It just makes it easier. I never introduce myself with the German pronunciation of my name, it just saves me some hassle and it's not all that different anyway. American people (fans not included) probably welcome Georg's "offer". Try to see the funny side of it... I'm definitely still giggling about it, though I wouldn't encourage him to call himself "George".
Surely, no-one likes to be ignored especially not if you see what other people are getting. It's only fair that we're demanding attention but every fan has to decide for themselves how much longer they can deal with it or how. I just enjoy having all of you around and to have this forum to go to. ;D
I wouldn't count on a "decent" response to Final Day UK, not as far as that I would hold my breathe for it. Surely we made ourselves noticed but that doesn't mean we'll get a reaction. Pointing out inconvenient issues doesn't always get a reaction. It'll get registered, maybe even taken aboard and/or appreciated by people that are willing to look into criticism and are prepared to improve situations and proceedings but that does not necessarily mean they'll openly reply to it. That would mean to admit mistakes and that' doesn't happen very often because it's a hard thing to do.
I don't think it's very likely the guys will ever know about Final Day UK unless they get told by someone but to me that's ok because it wasn't aimed at them personally. Of course I wouldn't mind if they were to know about it.
The George issue... well, I have to say I was irritated when I first listened to it but at the same time I was laughing. We shouldn't take it too serious. Sure, it can get worrying but I bet he felt awkward saying it, too. The thing is, it's just easier and more convenient for most English speakers. We don't know what had been going on the day they recorded it but believe me, if you would try to tell everyone the correct pronunciation of your name several times a day or would have to repeat it hundreds of times because they just don't understand you, it will get exhausting and you'll reach the point where it just isn't as important anymore. Of course the fans will always make the effort to learn his name but most media people who do interviews and speak to them in general won't. If you have a name that does have an equivalent in English they will use it rather than, as probably most of them might feel, making fools of themselves trying to say it right or just being bothered to try. It is only an "e" at the end of his name that's different from the English name, that makes it very easy. Yes, I'm not too thrilled about it but I can sympathize. I'm happy that I've got an "English-friendly" name. I'm not too bothered that people never pronounce it German, I'm not even bothered if someone that doesn't know me calls me "Sue" (even though I'm not keen on it so don't start
, "Sus" I like, btw) or that no-one in the UK (with the exception of people that know me) ever spells it right. It just makes it easier. I never introduce myself with the German pronunciation of my name, it just saves me some hassle and it's not all that different anyway. American people (fans not included) probably welcome Georg's "offer". Try to see the funny side of it... I'm definitely still giggling about it, though I wouldn't encourage him to call himself "George". 
I know it`s silly, but I do feel kinda betrayed. Even going abroad to see them - everything Bill says to the crowd he`s saying to the fans in that country - not to me - to a UK fan. Becasue they didn`t want to see us. I listened to By Your Side today and it just made me cry. so yeah, I haven`t been listening to them so much . . . . 
