Thanks for keeping me up to date Vail! The holiday season is like this: stress, stress, stress, and by the way did I mention a little more stress! I am not a shopper, I would go to the mall and shopping centers more often if they would let me taze unrullly shoppers! I was once in Wally World minding my own business, doing some shopping and a woman came and started tossing my stuff around and was going to take my cart! What is wrong with people these days.

		Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
		HA!!!!! Speaking of which, I have to buy a couple of Christmas presents for family members. It's kinda funny, though. One holiday frenzy ends, and another begins.  Here is the breaking news for today about the U.K. Tour: www.judaspriest.com/news/fullstory.asp      spapad wrote:   No, I did not. I have been out of sorts lately with the holidays and all. Just busy and stressed! LOL      Vaillant 3.0 wrote:   Yikes! Sorry about that. Tomorrow will be a better day. Especially since tomorrow is a special day for the Sinful thread. I'm doing alright myself. Nothing new in my life yet. Did you see the news regarding the U.K. Tour for Judas Priest?      spapad wrote:   Long hard frustrating day today! Glad to be home! How bout yourself?      Vaillant 3.0 wrote:   Hiya, Spapad!! How's it going?      spapad wrote:   Hummnnn, musing over things that "I am far to young" board wise to completely understand, I know some of it but not all. Anyway, hello everyone.

I do not think it will ever cease to amaze me how one member can make an off-handed comment and our entire group goes into a state of semi-hysteria!  Additionally, while I do not know who our imposter friend actually is, I can concur with his/her repeated posts; Murray is NOT closing the Board! HA!!!!!!!!!!!! Come now, folks! We all know what rumors can do. Ye GODS!!!

How many of you remember the "Shut-Down Rumor of '05"?? Or the "Site will Close Rumor" of '06?  HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! COME ON!! Until Murray himself actually posts such a statement ON HIS WEBMASTER Thread, I can guarantee you there is NO one particular member with the power to close this site, REGARDLESS of their distaste for it or what we say on a daily basis!

Over the last few years, we have had complaints about non-Priest related conversation. We have had complaints about idiots that come here solely to cause trouble. We have had complaints about imposters. We have had complaints about stalkers. The list goes on and on. NONE of this has given Murray a reason to close the site. Why? Because this Board belongs to JUDAS PRIEST. It is a business vehicle in that they use it to keep fans updated on their shows, latest news, CDs, etc.  It is part of doing business as a professional music group.

We have endured so much here and always come out stronger. We have had our fair share of morons and we even have members that disagree with others. Geee whiz!  A difference of opinion!?!?! WOW!!  I fear that is part of life, my friends. Deal with it. Let's place the panic button back in our drawer and enjoy the holidays! We have a whole new year ahead with MORE excellent Priest music to come!  2009 is going to ROCK!!!!!!

DP - I HAD A FRIEND IN MY BASEBALL PLAYING DAYS. HE WAS A HOCKEY PLAYER AND WAS THE CATCHER OF OUR COLLEGE BASEBALL TEAM. WE COULD BE LOSING PRETTY BAD OR BE IN A TOUGH SITUATION IN A GAME, BUT HE WOULD COME FORWARD AND RELAX EVERYONE. CALM EVERYONE DOWN AND REFOCUS US. WHEN HE SAID EVERYTHING WAS GOING TO BE OK WE BELIEVED IT AND IT WAS.

YOU REMIND ME OF HIM.

		Deep Freeze wrote:
		I do not think it will ever cease to amaze me how one member can make an off-handed comment and our entire group goes into a state of semi-hysteria!  Additionally, while I do not know who our imposter friend actually is, I can concur with his/her repeated posts; Murray is NOT closing the Board! HA!!!!!!!!!!!! Come now, folks! We all know what rumors can do. Ye GODS!!! How many of you remember the "Shut-Down Rumor of '05"?? Or the "Site will Close Rumor" of '06?  HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! COME ON!! Until Murray himself actually posts such a statement ON HIS WEBMASTER Thread, I can guarantee you there is NO one particular member with the power to close this site, REGARDLESS of their distaste for it or what we say on a daily basis! Over the last few years, we have had complaints about non-Priest related conversation. We have had complaints about idiots that come here solely to cause trouble. We have had complaints about imposters. We have had complaints about stalkers. The list goes on and on. NONE of this has given Murray a reason to close the site. Why? Because this Board belongs to JUDAS PRIEST. It is a business vehicle in that they use it to keep fans updated on their shows, latest news, CDs, etc.  It is part of doing business as a professional music group. We have endured so much here and always come out stronger. We have had our fair share of morons and we even have members that disagree with others. Geee whiz!  A difference of opinion!?!?! WOW!!  I fear that is part of life, my friends. Deal with it. Let's place the panic button back in our drawer and enjoy the holidays! We have a whole new year ahead with MORE excellent Priest music to come!  2009 is going to ROCK!!!!!!   Edited at: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 9:14:19 AM

DP - I HAD A FRIEND IN MY BASEBALL PLAYING DAYS. HE WAS A HOCKEY PLAYER AND WAS THE CATCHER OF OUR COLLEGE BASEBALL TEAM. WE COULD BE LOSING PRETTY BAD OR BE IN A TOUGH SITUATION IN A GAME, BUT HE WOULD COME FORWARD AND RELAX EVERYONE. CALM EVERYONE DOWN AND REFOCUS US. WHEN HE SAID EVERYTHING WAS GOING TO BE OK WE BELIEVED IT AND IT WAS.

YOU REMIND ME OF HIM.

		Deep Freeze wrote:
		I do not think it will ever cease to amaze me how one member can make an off-handed comment and our entire group goes into a state of semi-hysteria!  Additionally, while I do not know who our imposter friend actually is, I can concur with his/her repeated posts; Murray is NOT closing the Board! HA!!!!!!!!!!!! Come now, folks! We all know what rumors can do. Ye GODS!!! How many of you remember the "Shut-Down Rumor of '05"?? Or the "Site will Close Rumor" of '06?  HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! COME ON!! Until Murray himself actually posts such a statement ON HIS WEBMASTER Thread, I can guarantee you there is NO one particular member with the power to close this site, REGARDLESS of their distaste for it or what we say on a daily basis! Over the last few years, we have had complaints about non-Priest related conversation. We have had complaints about idiots that come here solely to cause trouble. We have had complaints about imposters. We have had complaints about stalkers. The list goes on and on. NONE of this has given Murray a reason to close the site. Why? Because this Board belongs to JUDAS PRIEST. It is a business vehicle in that they use it to keep fans updated on their shows, latest news, CDs, etc.  It is part of doing business as a professional music group. We have endured so much here and always come out stronger. We have had our fair share of morons and we even have members that disagree with others. Geee whiz!  A difference of opinion!?!?! WOW!!  I fear that is part of life, my friends. Deal with it. Let's place the panic button back in our drawer and enjoy the holidays! We have a whole new year ahead with MORE excellent Priest music to come!  2009 is going to ROCK!!!!!!   Edited at: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 9:14:19 AM

I do not think it will ever cease to amaze me how one member can make an off-handed comment and our entire group goes into a state of semi-hysteria!  Additionally, while I do not know who our imposter friend actually is, I can concur with his/her repeated posts; Murray is NOT closing the Board! HA!!!!!!!!!!!! Come now, folks! We all know what rumors can do. Ye GODS!!!

How many of you remember the "Shut-Down Rumor of '05"?? Or the "Site will Close Rumor" of '06?  HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! COME ON!! Until Murray himself actually posts such a statement ON HIS WEBMASTER Thread, I can guarantee you there is NO one particular member with the power to close this site, REGARDLESS of their distaste for it or what we say on a daily basis!

Over the last few years, we have had complaints about non-Priest related conversation. We have had complaints about idiots that come here solely to cause trouble. We have had complaints about imposters. We have had complaints about stalkers. The list goes on and on. NONE of this has given Murray a reason to close the site. Why? Because this Board belongs to JUDAS PRIEST. It is a business vehicle in that they use it to keep fans updated on their shows, latest news, CDs, etc.  It is part of doing business as a professional music group.

We have endured so much here and always come out stronger. We have had our fair share of morons and we even have members that disagree with others. Geee whiz!  A difference of opinion!?!?! WOW!!  I fear that is part of life, my friends. Deal with it. Let's place the panic button back in our drawer and enjoy the holidays! We have a whole new year ahead with MORE excellent Priest music to come!  2009 is going to ROCK!!!!!!

I'll throw in my two cents to the subject as a member of the other side of the age spectrum: young, stupid and still figuring out how the world works. 

I know my posts tend to be nothing but sinful pics of the band, word games, chatting, "spur of the moment" stuff and what I'm listening to at the moment, but I still remember the main reason why I came here in the first place: the fact that none of my friends have heard, or are into, Judas Priest. I come here in order to be at home with the people who love Judas Priest as much as I do. Finding Judas Priest fans whom I could talk to face-to-face is pretty rare in my part of the world, so this site is a helpful tool in finding such fans. In other words, it would really kill me if the Noticeboard closes down. Where AmI, I'm pretty sure that your idea of having only threads containing messages from JP and to JP is how the Noticeboard first began, but it just grew into the complex, close-knit, chatty community that exists today. There just isn't enough Judas Priest fanatics out there, dang it!! This is the place where friendships begin and frequently stay, because our love for the band is what keeps us here, random talk and everything. Granted, I'm not the person who broke a bone or two during a Priest concert, but the need for Judas Priest in my life is alive and kicking. Heck, I listen to them everyday!! 

		Where AmI wrote:
		I see your point and respect it: those are your choices to make as to how you contact friends. Everybody has their own preferences though I fail to see how this website is any more personal than the cellphone texting, email and instant messaging and I also fail to see how a different jp.com would change what you have going on with your friends and your lifestyle. I understand you and at the same time I don't get it. I would assume that people don't adapt themselves to my preferences, so I don't expect them to. I really do think that many times this place is just talking to increase post count, and that is all. Unfortunately it seems a respect issue is directly related to how many worthless posts someone has under their belt too. My deal is: In November Judas Priest toured South America. How many south american heavy metal solid fans have decided to say hello here? Few, and how many really attended the concerts? Bunches. Where are the photos? The reviews? The active engagement of Judas Priest members here. KK Downing at least is making an effort but he is only one-fifth of JP and he's got his own website that he controls better. The other one is Rob Halford. Same thing. They don't seem to take the internet as their prime means to connect to people. They use it but it's by no means the only way. Thankfully, in that respect they're somewhat normal. I really appreciated some feedback from Rob Halford a few months ago here. It felt for a moment like a good effort to please computer addicted morons like me. My point is, though you are a very agreeable, thankfully intelligent and witty individual to whom is a pleasure to reply and whose posts I enjoy reading, guido, I still come here for news, photos, artwork by fans and overall fandom stuff and not to read through loads of small petty talk, nude pics of women, rude posts and such that the ignore button doesn't seem to keep me from reading through. I really don't like to feel an outsider to someone's conversations in a public forum where it's supposed to be for all. If only Messages From Jp and Messages to Jp were the only features available, I think there would be a clearer ideal behind this place, and the overall personality disorders that shine through like a beacon in the night around here (guilty) would not be so visible. The personal messaging in the website allows you to contact your friends in prety much the same way you are doing now publicly. It simply avoids everybody who isn't interested to read it too.  As you can see, popularity isn't my main concern I can't stop from speaking my mind. Edited at: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 7:10:37 PM

ok people....
ITS BEEN BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT THE CHIEF WEBMASTER
HAS TAKEN CARE OF THE SITUATION!!!!
THE DRAMA IS OVER !!!!
COMMENCE TO POSTING!!!!

Well FIRST: that is NOT strat! (Not OUR strat)
Second: I was in a state of sheer and utter despair and cannot be held accountable for my spelling faux pas!
Third:  GO FEED YOUR BIRD!!!
HAAAAAAAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!  

  (Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Tuesday, December 02, 2008 12:25:59 PM)

		guidogodoy wrote:
		Haa! Good edit. You would now have owed Strat a kidney had you not fixed it!      Deep Freeze wrote:   There are so many, my dear. So many. Umm, guido. Go feed your bird.....       HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!      WhiskeyWoman wrote:   Okay, Freeze...  Get up off your knees!  Considering your fragile condition (cadaver bone fusions and all...) it's going to be nothing less than painful and awkward, if not impossible, getting back up to standing!  Can you even move?  (Omg, what have you done!?) Rest easy, my friend...  I have been avoiding it, just because there is nothing I can say that will come close to expressing what a loser I think the guy is.  Well, not without offending you with profuse profanity!  lol...  Has he nothing better to do?  Poor fellow.  I am glad, however, that some people gave him a run for his money.  But, you're right.  It should die it's inevitable death. Just what the world needs... another idiot.       Deep Freeze wrote:   You know, this may not be the proper Thread in which to make this comment but I have to say something!!!!   To ALL of you that have or continue to post in the moronic, idiotic, ridiculous, inane, stupid, unworthy, assinine, dumb, mindless, foolish and wasteful Thread regarding Rob Halford being a "thief", PLEASE, PLEASE , PLEASE just STOP!  Do not de-value yourselves and lend credence to this waste of human flesh!!!  I am BEGGING you! Literally, on my feeble and very painful knees, begging you to STOP!!  Let him and his attempt at gaining attention die the horrible death it so richly deserves!!!!!!!! Thank you.  Edited at: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 11:52:36 AM