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Post by BogoGog24 on May 11, 2024 12:25:10 GMT
While I agree an UMS 20 was never promised to us, I think fans have a right to express disappointment that we don’t appear to be getting one, and instead we’re simply getting a collection of songs we already have. This is the same old story with her, year after year. If you haven’t been here for more than a couple years, you haven’t experienced all the years of disappointment we have. The fans are tired of not being heard after so many years of just wanting basic things other artists give their fans. Nobody asked for or wanted this GH, heck most of us probably even would have been fine with it if they included one new song, or if not, at least remaster the tracks to make it worth listening to. This is simply a cash grab and something for collectors. A way to promote the tour. But it’s like they’re not in tune at all with what fans actually want. We’re her customers and we have the right to complain about what she is putting out, if we don’t like the product. We don’t have to support everything she does and we can choose to stop buying her products or concert tickets any time we feel like. We aren’t obligated to keep supporting her nor do we have to buy everything she puts out just because we’re fans.
No one here was being disrespectful when expressing their disappointment. And it’s normal when you spend lots of money on something like concert tickets to feel disappointed if you think you won’t get a good show based on how little effort is being put into everything else. This has been going on with Avril for at least a good decade. Nobody is “hating” at all. Constructive criticism of Avril is allowed, disrespect towards other members is not.
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Post by eternally on May 11, 2024 13:03:54 GMT
So many wasted opportunities - how I would describe Avril's entire career.
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Post by Razorqo21 on May 11, 2024 13:25:34 GMT
Starting to think the Amazon exclusives are the only color represses for the US (plus the pink TBDT from her webstore) and Europe won’t get the Amazon colors but only the ones available in the other stores. I didn’t see any US store carrying the European colors and no other Amazon having the Amazon exclusives. Wouldn’t be the first time that Amazon exclusives aren’t worldwide releases.. They should appear worldwide, sometimes it takes a while. Let's hope cause shipping and customs are very expensive, but I'm sure we'll get a bigger release, they're not out even in Canada Im interested to that Amazon exclusives in the end so hope it will show somewhere from Where I can buy them to UK
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Post by oneofthoseguys on May 11, 2024 13:42:47 GMT
The funniest is that every discussion results in Taylor Swift 🤣
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Post by oneofthoseguys on May 11, 2024 13:44:43 GMT
So many wasted opportunities - how I would describe Avril's entire career. I'd say wasted talent. Imagine how things would be now if she kept evolving her artistry.
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2024 14:04:57 GMT
Doesn't feel like constructive criticsm when all i see is negativy. People on twitter and discord have all noticed how negative you guys always are and they dont like it. You guys (not sayigng everyobe) neve rhav eanything positive to say anymore it just feels like why bother? Why bother if youre just gonan put her down constantly. You say youre a fan but then just never say anything positive
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2024 14:06:18 GMT
THEN DONT GO! God this page is an Avril hate page now and a Taylor fan page you guys are so toxic and bitchy about everything I dont really come onto this forum much, however whenever I do I have noticed that you’re very quick to be aggressive and quite rude to anybody who says anything that you perceive to be negative against Avril. This is a free world, I'm allowed to have my opinion and you’re allowed to have yours, it’d actually be quite boring if we all agreed on the same things right? Having a disagreement isn’t toxic, it’s called been an adult, and it’s completely cool to disagree. Oh and I will be attending the concert but thank you for the advice on not going.. I won’t be taking it on board! Hoping you have a fantastic weekend! ☺️ Maybe because thats all everyone is. ANd people in Discord Avril server all notice it too and twitter theyre all like theyre always so toxic and negative. ALWAYS!!!!!
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Post by snapshot on May 11, 2024 14:37:25 GMT
I dont really come onto this forum much, however whenever I do I have noticed that you’re very quick to be aggressive and quite rude to anybody who says anything that you perceive to be negative against Avril. This is a free world, I'm allowed to have my opinion and you’re allowed to have yours, it’d actually be quite boring if we all agreed on the same things right? Having a disagreement isn’t toxic, it’s called been an adult, and it’s completely cool to disagree. Oh and I will be attending the concert but thank you for the advice on not going.. I won’t be taking it on board! Hoping you have a fantastic weekend! ☺️ Maybe because thats all everyone is. ANd people in Discord Avril server all notice it too and twitter theyre all like theyre always so toxic and negative. ALWAYS!!!!! Firstly I don’t actually know what Discord Avril server is, secondly “I Don’t Give” a damn (see what I did there) what they think of my opinion, it’s just that, an opinion. The only person who’s being toxic and negative is you. I actually think being a good fan of an artist or band means you seeing both the good in them as well as acknowledging when they’re not living up to what you personally expect from them. God I’ve spent enough money over the years being a fan of Avril to be able to be dissapointed with certain actions. And by the other comments on this thread, I don’t think I’m the only one? Once again, it’s fine to disagree, and have different opinions.. so why don’t we refrain from taking digs at others? 😃
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Post by Underclass King on May 11, 2024 14:45:03 GMT
Despite the general sentiment, I'm excited about the greatest hits album. However, I agree that there really should've been a new song.
As for the 20th anniversary of Under My Skin, I'm a little disappointed. I figured Avril only released an anniversary edition of Let Go since it was her debut, most successful era, and arguably the most profitable for a reissue. While I initially wasn't expecting anything for Under My Skin, I thought something may come after Evan Taubenfeld posted that CD with "Don't Tell Me", "Priceless", and "Understand Me". I wonder what that post was about? Maybe she scrapped plans for a reissue.
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Post by afonso16 on May 11, 2024 14:59:53 GMT
I dont really come onto this forum much, however whenever I do I have noticed that you’re very quick to be aggressive and quite rude to anybody who says anything that you perceive to be negative against Avril. This is a free world, I'm allowed to have my opinion and you’re allowed to have yours, it’d actually be quite boring if we all agreed on the same things right? Having a disagreement isn’t toxic, it’s called been an adult, and it’s completely cool to disagree. Oh and I will be attending the concert but thank you for the advice on not going.. I won’t be taking it on board! Hoping you have a fantastic weekend! ☺️ Maybe because thats all everyone is. ANd people in Discord Avril server all notice it too and twitter theyre all like theyre always so toxic and negative. ALWAYS!!!!! I'm sorry, but other parts of fandom are no different from bandaids. Everyone on twitter is complaining about the exact same things and her instagram comments are flooded with negativity (to the point that it's been reported by freaking Rolling Stone). So, no. That is false.
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Post by BogoGog24 on May 11, 2024 15:26:28 GMT
Yes and I’d argue even Swifties are fed up with Taylor releasing a million variants of each album and doing certain marketing tactics that are cash grabby and taking advantage of fans. Even some diehard Ariana fans said they wouldn’t be supporting her new music due to the homewrecker scandal. So Avril isn’t the only artist receiving criticism.
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2024 15:26:49 GMT
It’s not even that why bother going and paying money for a show you are already negative about? Like what’s the fun In that
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Post by adrianjdtx on May 11, 2024 15:32:40 GMT
Good selection but Avril should have did a 2 cd set (the vinyl has 2 discs but each side is capable of only holding 5 songs) with other favorites such as WYWH, Hot, Warrior (or WAW as this is the response to covid pandemic) and new/unreleased stuff like Breakaway (official or original demo cut). Like you all say there’s streaming and playlists but in the end be happy Avril is releasing a greatest hits album in the era of dying physical media and streaming reigning supreme.
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Post by BogoGog24 on May 11, 2024 15:34:25 GMT
I would have liked to see old demos get included, like if they’re not going to put on any new songs, at least some demos or studio work tapes/rehearsals might have been interesting. A lot of artists have done that for their GH.
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Post by afonso16 on May 11, 2024 15:34:44 GMT
It’s not even that why bother going and paying money for a show you are already negative about? Like what’s the fun In that i get you (especially from the point of view of someone that has never had the opportunity of seeing her live), but those are just normal intrusive thoughts from someone that is currently frustrated with Avril.
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