There are just too many news outlets on the web, and they all have space to fill, and that's why when Edge says something to a Rolling Stone writer like

 

"The reaction to the shows has been unprecedented," says the Edge. "From a really great start, it's just built and built and built. I'm happy to say bye-bye, because I don't think we could ever top it."

 

every news site on the web jumps all over it, repeating the quote ad nauseam -- but, in almost every case, taking it out of context. Edge was specifically talking about the Vertigo Tour, not U2's career as a whole. But you'd never know it from the reporting and re-reporting that's going on. And the thing is ... if Edge was talking about U2 giving up touring altogether, don't you think Rolling Stone would've used that as the headline, rather than "U2 Look Back on U.S. Success"?

 

Pack journalism runs rampant on this kind of thing. One site sees the quote, repackages it as a new story, and then everyone else follows suit. And it happens all the time ... think back just two weeks ago when every news outlet on the web seemed to pick up the "Bono feared his campaigning would get him kicked out of U2" story, which started with comments he gave on BBC Radio right before the new year. And no doubt it'll happen again soon -- sooner than any of us care to see it.

 

there

 

**applauds** you have written what i was thinking...thanks! :D

 

btw. thanks CG for the miss sarajevo live in milan 2005!!

btw. thanks CG for the miss sarajevo live in milan 2005!!

 

no problem.

 

vive le u2.......

are you guys also posting on U2-boards or not?

are you guys also posting on U2-boards or not?

 

a few , check my signature ... that's my site :wink3:

i'll check it out :D

are you guys also posting on U2-boards or not?

 

recommended fan sites:

 

http://www.interference.com

 

http://www.u2log.com

 

http://www.atu2.com

u2 has probably the best album ever,i dont think so,but mtv yes,their album joshua tree is very good and songs from album for example where the steets have no name or with o without you r super! i love them!

are you guys also posting on U2-boards or not?

 

I split my time between here (Coldplaying) and the Interference.com boards. I don't post too much there (I don't really know why, I've been a member longer than here, even. I just don't feel totally comfortable, which is kind of dumb and unfounded :lol: :rolleyes: ). I'm the same username on all forums I join as I am here (an_cat), in case you see me around. :lol:

are you guys also posting on U2-boards or not?

 

I split my time between here (Coldplaying) and the Interference.com boards. I don't post too much there (I don't really know why, I've been a member longer than here, even. I just don't feel totally comfortable, which is kind of dumb and unfounded :lol: :rolleyes: ). I'm the same username on all forums I join as I am here (an_cat), in case you see me around. :lol:

 

Hi! :) I'm Azor from Interference.

Hey! I'll keep an eye out for you! And maybe I'll start REALLY posting, and stop being so damn shy... :lol: :confused:

I have the same nick in Interference too...but I can't really follow all the forums I'm registered in :lol: :lol:

 

Azor yes yes I was sure I already saw you there :D

I use interference.com ....its a great forum except you need to be a premium memver to search.

Yeah, that's a pain in the ass, definately. :stunned: :angry:

I think a free search button can save many headaches. And also we use yousendit.com over there even though the links expire after 7 days. So add those two things together and you have requests for stuff over and over again and if you find a link chances are its down.

I know, holy crap. I get tired of seeing people request things over and over again, when they could just use a search and bump the thread up, request it that way.

 

Yesterday I had to go through at least 20 pages, then skip to page 70 on the Vertigo Tour Audio section just to look for a certain concert, which I then found and everything was expired. I figured I'd bump it but then I forgot :lol: Ah well.

EDIT: Sorry for the double post :confused:

I HATE searching for things...to much tedium

i agree with you crystal :)

What are your guys names on interference?

i don't use it ... is it good ?

I'm an_cat, same as here.

 

I think Interference is excellent. I mean, it's got all the regular problems a board could have, but it's got so many facets to it that it's just... well. Let's just say you can literally spend hours there and not have seen everything. :lol: I know this from experience. It's worth registering to if you're not already.

I agree it is a very good forum, awesome content.

haha, I didn't saw this thread before!! I also like U2, i went to their concert on 16 juli in Amsterdam, was a great concert :D :cool:

was the red hill mining town video ever released??? ive only seen images

I need some release, release, release.....I need love and peace!

 

it's been stuck in my head all day, what a good song.