But unfortunately, I do believe it. We have no way to keep the bad apples from signing up with the listserve, learning people's names, and then making a horse's behind of themselves (and the rest of us in the process). 99.99% of us already know how to behave, and are usually walking on eggshells around the guys to be sure we DON'T do anything obnoxious.
But when something like what happened, happens, Laurin HAS to do something to try to demonstrate to the band that we are at least trying to police ourselves. Very tough in this case because the perp was pretty much of a lurker. There was nothing I can think of we could have done to prevent this in this case. But if the band should decide that too many flakes are getting into the works, we'll all lose, unfortunately.
So for the 99.99% of us who do observe proper decorum, don't take it wrong. But by all means DO express to the list and the band, your dismay that such a thing has happened, and also your thanks for the way they have (and if we are lucky, will continue to) be accesible to their fans.
Make no mistake though, this was REALLY BAD. When Laurin gets
phone calls and Emails from the band asking what the H-E-Double-Drumsticks
is going on, it's BAD.
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Hearin' Their Tunes Always Has A Way
Of Soothin' Out My Soul
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Cause Times
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But Their Music Keeps Me Whole
