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#421 Re: The Garden » What Antivirus do you all use? » 269 weeks ago
Bumping an old topic, I got a new PC. Last one was a legend, over 10 years old & I upgraded the RAM about 5 years ago. Still ran, but was cloggy for few hours upon startup.
Anyway, is antivirus still a thing? Im under the impression its built in better with Windows 10. Any truth? Also, any free ones or is it only worthwhile to get a paid version.
For years on Windows machines I've just used the built in Windows Defender.
#422 Re: The Garden » Current Events Thread » 269 weeks ago
mitchejw wrote:Axl S wrote:Yeah, in an argument with you about a topic.
Today he makes a not controversial post about how sensationalist cable news is and you jump in with a potshot. Stop looking for fights and stirring shit.
There are two people in this thread constantly bitch about the main stream media and then link articles from the main stream media as sources when making an argument.
It’s ridiculous. It Hass to stop.
ID just posted an argument it was eerily similar to an article posted by the main stream media just a day or two before about the White House is messaging on coronavirus.
It’s hard to take it seriously when you talk out of both sides of your mouth.
Way to miss the point.
I can get into hot arguments on here about topics in these threads with Flagg, Id or Lofton or anyone. I don't go around looking to reply to their shit and take digs at them over nothing. You seem incapable of that. You're unhinged.
#423 Re: Guns N' Roses » We don't really expect a new setlist do we? » 269 weeks ago
This was posted on Ebay apparently and the guy looks legit. https://gunsnfnroses.com/z282916/monthl … 1fc46.jpeg
It is time for Silkworms lmao
Low key, Axl using the CD band's songs on a new album to get them all writing royalties for the reunion album is a good guy Axl move.
#424 Re: The Garden » Current Events Thread » 269 weeks ago
Axl S wrote:mitchejw wrote:You’ll be sure to cite the law sources in a long winded bullshit argument shortly won’t you?
Dude, politically you and I reasonably align. It is obvious that I am far far away from Flagg on a lot of shit. So in your long arguments I often agree with where you're coming from.
But why you got to jump in on him like that with these potshots and stir the pot like this? It's petty as fuck. Grow up and stop trying to derail these threads with your bullshit.
Where were you a page or two ago when he shit all over me?
Yeah, in an argument with you about a topic.
Today he makes a not controversial post about how sensationalist cable news is and you jump in with a potshot. Stop looking for fights and stirring shit.
#425 Re: Guns N' Roses » We don't really expect a new setlist do we? » 269 weeks ago
The sound problems....
The thing is...this is one of the biggest acts in the world, on one of the largest tours of all time, and in the previous legs has just made some of the most money EVER made touring....
So i mean, yeah we've seen them have audio problems, it's not only performance, but if that it what is happening OVER AND OVER...then at some point it falls back on GNR for hiring people who are unable to act competently.
Maybe they shouldn't always hire friends of friends, maybe hire people who are pros. If they are hiring pros - maybe they could get better pros if they didn't short change people and paid their debts.
You just made hundreds of millions of dollars. You can afford to pay for professionals. Maybe audio quality is not the place to skimp when your entire act is a musical performance.
There is literally no reason why one of the biggest acts in the world should have a failing audio set up on repeated occasions...it simply doesn't happen if you follow other major acts. If it's broken...then fix it already.
Soundcheck is not just about getting levels. It's a dry run of making sure everything is setup correctly. If certain things aren't checked because someone doesn't soundcheck then that surely doesn't help.
#426 Re: Guns N' Roses » We don't really expect a new setlist do we? » 269 weeks ago
I can only go on what I've seen, but Fernando seemed genuine when he said that they were prepared to release something before the lockdown. It's clear GN'R is a touring band now and they only plan on releasing an album to promote a tour.
For the first time, Axl has no pressure to release anything (maybe that's why he's so happy!). They have music to release but have no problem not releasing it for whatever reason. *I* think they will release an album, but only if they can tour. All he needs is an excuse not to.
And the soundchecks of Hardschool before both the aborted Mexico tour suggest Fernando wasn't bullshitting. Time will tell though and plans can always change. Still, there are more reasons to be positive about thinking something might be coming than ever before.
#427 Re: Guns N' Roses » We don't really expect a new setlist do we? » 269 weeks ago
And I would wager Axl's lifestyle is very, very, very expensive, and he's taking care of a lot of people. Before the reunion he was doing commercials and licensing his music to everything, something he didn't do before. Money is a motivator. And if he's punching a time card on stage, I can understand why he's not releasing anything.
If that's the case it would explain a lot. The album and new music are a useful future tool for promoting a tour when the tours need it. From that point of view, why waste that when you can still sell enough tickets to be decently profitable. Do this touring long enough to bank enough for a long, happy, rich and comfortable retirement.
Still, at some point something has to be coming or if it doesn't there was at least plans for it. They don't tightly practice a new song at rehearsals and then soundcheck it both before the 2020 aborted tour and again for this year unless there are/were plans to do something. So, still reason to hope for something in the near future - just hope they don't get cold feet.
#428 Re: Guns N' Roses » We don't really expect a new setlist do we? » 269 weeks ago
Anyway, after all the shit talk about this show I watched some of it. There's more aggression and venom in this Chinese Democracy performance than Axl's put in in a long time:
It was Jungle onwards where it went downhill. Us watching along on Saturday were optimistic from the first three songs. There's even times on CD there where he taps into the rasp, so it's clearly still a choice not to use it. Could be that he knows if he does it across a whole tour he'll blow his voice out though. But I watched even some 2012 and 2014 clips today and even when doing his "clean" voice, it still has power. That's what really seems to have gone these last few years, the power in his voice.
#429 Re: Guns N' Roses » We don't really expect a new setlist do we? » 269 weeks ago
metallex78 wrote:Accepting this performance as anything more than the shit show that it is, simply because shows are back again, is part of the problem.
If any other stadium level band played this bad, I’d call them out on it too. Motley Crüe with Vince Neil comes to mind.
I didn’t think it was as bad as many have expressed. I guess I’m in the minority here, but I didn’t think Axl sounded much different than he has in recent years. Missing parts in Dead Horse and missing his spot/singing during Slash’s solo. That wasn’t good. Can’t argue with that. And the no scream at the beginning of Jungle, maybe he just missed the mark and decided to go on? Other than that, he seemed pretty much the same. And to me, Slash looked solid and into it. He concentrates on playing the guitar, but I don’t view that as being disinterested.
I know this is just one review, but it is overall a positive one.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/guns-n- … show-2021/This is more about concerts coming back and the reviewer doesn’t seem to know GNR very well, but he gave a positive review too.
https://www.pennlive.com/entertainment/ … began.html
I saw them in 17. When I was there, was my first time seeing them and I really enjoyed the show and was into it. I watched some clips afterwards and could spot that Axl did not sound good.
When at the show, I didn't care. Got caught up in enjoy a big stadium rock show experience. How good he does or doesn't sound is less of a factor when actually at a show because you're there to enjoy yourself and you get caught up in the overall performance. That said, in the cold light of day he's gotten a lot lot worse since 2018.
#430 Re: The Garden » Current Events Thread » 269 weeks ago
On topic: Booster shots have been discussed from way way way back... but again a smart country would realise that there is already vaccine hesitancy in their population and work on a public health campaign that calls out the eventual need for them at the front end.
Mixed messaging on this pandemic has killed any hope they had of getting this right. Even the mask shit, talking about it being a safety measure for the wearer and comparing it to a seatbelt. It's not, it's about protecting other people from yourself in case you are transmissible by pre-symptomatic. A simple message that got completely fucked up.
I despair.
