Some thoughts about this band's future pivotal direction points from a young fan (me)

[nicole21290]

What is your most important project that the band could or "should" work on in its short to mid-term (x2 questions there) future?
Well, honestly, they don't have much a 'long' term future at this point, I don't think - as a working band, anyway. It depends what is meant by 'short' and 'mid-term'. Within the next few years I would hope they do complete a (probably final) album and tour behind it. I would expect a filmed version of one of those shows.

Do you like a certain band member more than another?
Personality-wise? Probably, but not in any massive way - there are aspects I prefer and those I don't regarding both of the two I like most.

Do you like a certain songwriter more than another?
I like two of them on an equal level when it comes to songwriting, though not musicianship.

Would you be interested in a C. McVie/John McVie and S. Nicks collaboration? Or not so much?
Not at all, frankly. My first preference is always Stevie WITH Lindsey (within the FM structure or not), but if I can't have that, her on her own will suffice.

Do you think the bass line of songs lifts their atmosphere or do you prefer seeing Stevie and Lindsey on stage alone or with just, Mr Fleetwood?
Absolutely. Of course. Bass is essential to the band sound, and songs, and I think John is a fantastic player. Since I became obsessed with Paul McCartney about six years ago, bass has been incredibly important to my enjoyment of music. Having said that, I WOULD choose seeing SnL onstage alone over seeing them within the context of Fleetwood Mac. I don't need bass to enjoy music, but for a Fleetwood Mac concert or record, it is essential and absolutely lifts the songs.

Do you believe in this band's collective willpower overthrowing any selective interest groups, or not really?
I don't think there is a collective willpower which always flows in the same direction. I think compromises are made, both because of differences of opinions between bandmembers (and no, I do not think the 'political' divisions or problems are always Stevie vs Lindsey) and because of the pressures of the bigger machine and the legacy they wish the leave.

Do you think that these people are smooth musical operators?
Not quite sure what this means, but I would imagine in some ways, yes, in some ways no.

Or do you think they are a promotors' "worst nightmare"?
No, I don't think they are.

Do you believe in word of mouth or do you favour the Internet and the social media spread of words/written texts?
They're not mutually exclusive. For myself, I'm very reliant on the internet and social media for communication, and sharing of interests and information.