Am I the only one doing this???

[Dex]

Viv, it'd be fun if you changed your sig and ava to Stevie Wonder pictures, just to see how many of us do end up doing a double-take whenever you mention "Stevie".

Do it Viv. For SCIENCE.

ETA: Or perhaps don't. It's possible I'm having a bit of a drinky saturday night and my suggestion is somewhat unscientific.

[mylittledemon]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

You know, I still READ most of the posts every day. But having been here for 10 years, I've pretty much said everything I feel about the band, 10 times over(probably more, lol). So there's just a point of feeling redundant, at least for me.

And I know it was really clique-y before, but those bonds seemed stronger than the friendships I see here now. Hell, "my" clique spent the weekend at my house last week. And my clique left here(and they don't even read the posts here, anymore, like I do), so of course it just doesn't feel the same, now... When I do post, I maybe get a response 25% of the time, so it's not reciprocal.

But whatevs, I still care about the Ledge, and again, will always feel indebted to, for allowing me to form a few real life friendships here.

Well said Homer. I feel the same way, though my love for the band hasn't abated. I still listen to The Dance as much as ever in particular.

[starshine]

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

I know what you mean. I listened to the EP once, and it enraged me & broke my heart at the same time. After waiting a decade for a new album, it was a slap in the face and a spit in the eye. The material is just so uninspired & dull... very half assed. You'd think if they were only releasing 4 songs after a decade, those songs would at least be pretty amazing.

This kind of forced me to finally admit that Fleetwood Mac has died, and Say You Will was it's last gasp. There will be no new amazing albums from Fleetwood Mac; they are simply an oldies touring act who has lost their muse. Since this realization I've simply tried to focus my love on the band that once was, not what Fleetwood Mac has decayed to. In the end I will always hold a soft spot for their music, which was the soundtrack to my coming of age.

Hi Louie, I hear what your saying. It is hard to love the Mac etc. because they really could've done so much for us as a fan base (same with Stevie solo stuff) but it always seems that we just get crumb's and were suppose to feel happy about it all. My last concert for Mac was 03 and my last Stevie solo was 08. I don't feel the need to spend $ on the live concert thing its all a disappointment with the set list (same for Stevie solo too). Don't get me wrong part of me will always love them and there music and Stevie's but really well my 'fandom' just isn't what it was back in the late 80's or even 90's. I still look for stuff on eBay but I don't need everything actually I need to get rid of some stuff and that may happen sometime down the road. I'd keep what I do like but I don't need it all and I guess my passion just isn't there anymore really. I do look at the posts on the Ledge but unless I really feel like saying something I just read them and let it go. Its just not as important as it once was. Plus with my parents health having been a issue for 2 1/2 yrs. or so stuff like this becomes less important ya know. It helps put things in perspective some. Than I am on the Net like most of us @ work and its really hard to be on it a lot at home but I do when I can and feel like it. So I don't mean to be a downer at all. I do understand what us old timers are going through. Thanks for your input when you can post. Take care--I'll post when possible. If it does matter?

[moon]

Hey, don't scare me!!!!
Well, I do it sometimes but, I don't know why, I go directly to the Pre-Rumours posts. I don't know why.
Regards!!

[Silver23]

You're not the only one, Chriskisn.
I'm planning on limiting my computer time (sadly this includes Ledge time as well) over the next few years so I'll probably be doing the same thing you're doing during the next few years.

[wheart]

Most of my enthusiasm for the recording artist Fleetwood Mac left when Christine did. To me, the foursome just isn't Fleetwood Mac and never will be. SYW was dreadful and I'm fairly indifferent to the EP. It's pleasant enough but it's not Fleetwood Mac. It suffers from the same patched together lack of cohesiveness as SYW.

I still enjoy the band live very much, and thought the shows this year I saw were amazing. But again, without the fifth member there's still something missing.

I check in regularly on The Ledge but less than I used to. I suppose I echo the sentiments of others that there really isn't a whole lot to talk about that hasn't already been discussed and re-discussed. And there definitely are fewer folks chatting here than there used to be so the energy is different.

[Macfanforever]

Another thing I forgot to add is some users probably go away for the summer or just too busy outdoors in nice weather.

In the winter months the forum traffic picks up because people are inside.

On that note above .I be the ones with no cell phone or IPhone that can go online from anywhere to keep up with this forum and any other forums that I'm on.

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by Macfanforever

Another thing I forgot to add is some users probably go away for the summer or just too busy outdoors in nice weather.

In the winter months the forum traffic picks up because people are inside.

On that note above .I be the ones with no cell phone or IPhone that can go online from anywhere to keep up with this forum and any other forums that I'm on.

Agree on the seasons. Middle of winter, I have nothing but free time, so I'm here more often.

And even though I have an android, this website isn't exactly android friendly. I can view everything, but have to scroll all around, since it won't always shrink or expand to a readable size.

[holidayroad]

Originally Posted by louielouie2000

This kind of forced me to finally admit that Fleetwood Mac has died, and Say You Will was it's last gasp.

Originally Posted by iamnotafraid

I can understand that. I feel some the same way as you.
But my relationship with the Mac ended on a more positive
note. I knew it was goodbye on the Say You Will Tour. And
I really wasn't sad about it.

Originally Posted by starshine

It is hard to love the Mac etc. because they really could've done so much for us as a fan base (same with Stevie solo stuff) but it always seems that we just get crumb's and were suppose to feel happy about it all.

It definitely is hard to be an FM fan, at times. Sometimes I wonder if their fans just enjoy being strung along. It's like hanging on to a relationship that isn't good for you, but you keep coming back, just the same!

I wish I could say that I'd be okay with them never doing another album. I guess I'm just the type who feels like if they want to end it, then they need to say that. I have been an FM fan for 2/3 of my life. I guess I just want definite closure.

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

Well, Lindsey was always the creative force(duh), and I think he just has too many things on his plate, to really be creative with FM, anymore. Wife, kids, FM, solo,....it's just added up.....INTO FM becoming what it is. A money making machine. I'm not faulting them for that, but it makes me sad, nonetheless.

Originally Posted by bluefox4000

The thing that pissed me off about the EP....it's Lindsey solo. I mean.....come on. He just slapped Stevie on it ala SYW. Now I love me some Lindsey, but it was not what I was gearing myself towards. It's Obvious....at least to me that Stevie wants nothing to do with FM...

I think Lindsey could still be creative with FM, but it is hard to keep being the only writer/vocalist who wants to do this. I know the EP seemed like LB solo, but if SN isn't willing to work on it, what else can be done??

I understand that Stevie seems reluctant to want to work in the studio with Lindsey for a whole album. Still, at least for one last album, why can't everyone just put all of that aside?! If they dont, will they be satisfied with how it ended?

[bluefox4000]

Originally Posted by holidayroad

It definitely is hard to be an FM fan, at times. Sometimes I wonder if their fans just enjoy being strung along. It's like hanging on to a relationship that isn't good for you, but you keep coming back, just the same!

I wish I could say that I'd be okay with them never doing another album. I guess I'm just the type who feels like if they want to end it, then they need to say that. I have been an FM fan for 2/3 of my life. I guess I just want definite closure.








I think Lindsey could still be creative with FM, but it is hard to keep being the only writer/vocalist who wants to do this. I know the EP seemed like LB solo, but if SN isn't willing to work on it, what else can be done??

I understand that Stevie seems reluctant to want to work in the studio with Lindsey for a whole album. Still, at least for one last album, why can't everyone just put all of that aside?! If they dont, will they be satisfied with how it ended?

I think they should shoot the wounded horse so to speak. Most probably Lindsey will keep releasing his stuff under the FM name to really get it out there.

Mick

[holidayroad]

Originally Posted by bluefox4000

I think they should shoot the wounded horse so to speak. Most probably Lindsey will keep releasing his stuff under the FM name to really get it out there.

Mick

Like I said, I'm into closure. So if they would just say 'Okay this is it for us', then at least fans would know what to expect.