Powerfest overall review

[Rev. Pickles]

In my best Frankenstein voice..... POWERFEST GOOOOD!

[Cheiron]

In times like these... its best that you just...

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[GateXII]

Originally Posted by Harvester

Yeah baby!

It's just amazing how people can be...isn't it?

[PowerMetalNerd]

Originally Posted by Punkin877

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This is straight from Rob's post. This is his, Chirs' and John's board. If this is how they want "suggestions" to be handled, then this request should be honored and respected...no questions asked.

OKay, I get it.
I respect Rob, Chris and John and give them major kudos for doing this every year. And I can understand how constant negativity can get annoying.
However, (and not to do the whole 'We the People' type thing), but we are the fans...the people who attend the show and are a big part of the monetary return.
Since fans are such a huge part of the fest, I would think talking amongst ourselves in a discussion would be a helpful tool, as long as it is done in a respectful manner.

Edit: Damn...just read your last post, Rob....about "if the forum were opened by fans".

[Punkin877]

Originally Posted by PowerMetalNerd

OKay, I get it.
I respect Rob, Chris and John and give them major kudos for doing this every year. And I can understand how constant negativity can get annoying.
However, (and not to do the whole 'We the People' type thing), but we are the fans...the people who attend the show and are a big part of the monetary return.
Since fans are such a huge part of the fest, I would think talking amongst ourselves in a discussion would be a helpful tool, as long as it is done in a respectful manner.

And you know what...I would totally agree wtih that statement. I do. You are absolutely right. But unfortunately, it seems there are too many people here that DON'T do it in a respectful manner.

I know you know what I mean.


See Rob's final post. This is his and C's and J's fest and their board and whatever they want should be done. That's all I'm saying.

In a perfect world, I agree with you. But the world is not perfect...far from it. Rob said it best in his last post:

"Give ppl too much freedom & they'll take advantage...just plain human nature for some."

Edit: Oops...and I see you saw Rob's post based on your edit.

[The Wicked One]

keep powerfest going!
only been to 1 but i love the concept

[PowerMetalNerd]

Originally Posted by GateXII

To bring it closer to home for some of you (Rich, Amber)...how would you feel if I came to one of your Snappy Weiner parties & while there (or even the next day on your forum if you had one) complained about how long I had to wait for beer, that the beer/booze selection could've been better, how much it sucked that you only had one bathroom for everyone, how much some of the bands sucked, , how much the sound quality was poor, whatever. NONE OF WHICH I FOUND ANY FAULT WITH...cuz I don't bitch about shit like that...PLUS, I appreciate all the work you guys did to organize the party. Just making a point. So...would you be cool with that complaining?

Oh that's easy...
Rich's pillow serves as a urinal, if you don't like the music, go to the Mountain King's room, where you'll find a plethora of something that you will like, and Danowar can brew you just about any beer you want....including bacon beer for all the guys....because guys love bacon!
Ha Ha!

I hear you dude!
Much respect!

[PowerMetalNerd]

Originally Posted by Punkin877

In a perfect world, I agree with you. But the world is not perfect...far from it.

Damn....
**cries and goes to sing Kumbaya**

Ha Ha!

[Punkin877]

Originally Posted by PowerMetalNerd

Damn....
**cries and goes to sing Kumbaya**

Ha Ha!

HA!!

[Chris Lotesto]

Typically, the way I understand things, is that when you try to be
HELPFUL and offer constructive criticism in a POSITIVE way, you
generally DON'T imply that the people running the event are complete
fucking morons (i'm quite sure we've proven over the 6 years that we've
been doing this, that we are NOT), which is typically the way a select few
around here continue to approach their "suggestions to help."

Well, we're simply tired of this bullshit and tired of reading the same shit
from the same "know-it-all" fucks who simply do nothing more than sit
around, behind their keyboards, and look for ways to pick shit apart and
flex their finger muscles!! We believe very strongly in what we do, for our
love of music and for our love of doing something special for the Chicago
metal scene. If you think you have all the answers, you have an ENTIRE
FUCKING PLANET to put on your own festival and show us how it's
done....please do that or please just FUCK OFF already!!!

This has been a great year, another learning year in many ways, but quite
a monumental year in the development of this festival, and it's just
a goddamn shame that we're addressing a bunch of negative bullshit rather
than concentrating on thanking all the wonderful people that have helped
us, all the great bands that we had the pleasure of working with, the great
fans that supported the fest and the fact that we have finally been able to
plant CHICAGO POWERFEST squarely in the minds of those that matter!!

So, with that being said, a quick thanks to all the wonderful people we
came in contact this year and this will be my last post until our official
thank you is ready to roll!!

Last but most certainly not least, for those that feel this applies, if you're
even still around, please except this from us in the most dignified and
respectful manner possible!