Anger occurs in the stages of grief and I believe that it is exactly what is going on here. For people that do not know, Glenn Frey's importance cannot be understated here on this site.
'The Border' is a Glenn Frey board that became an Eagles board. Now it seems to be reverting.
What's wrong with that?
One thing I have to point out is the name-calling. "Haters" was not the first shot fired on this board. I remember "remainders" and "frauds," so there are no innocents here. (In fact, I am surprised that Azoff has not been all over those "fraud" comments.)
Irving's got other things to do. Like counting all of his money and buying mansions. He wouldn't worry about some stranger's opinion on an Eagles fansite. It's not like I am a public figure who said it on the news or something. Also I'd like to just say that it is NOT fraud, in the legal sense where it's actually a crime. It's just that the idea of an Eagles without Glenn seems fraudulent to me.
Also, people are not using the phrase "IMO" hardly at all anymore but posting what they think as fact. That used to be a rule here, I think.
I actually agree here, sometimes you think it's already known by others that it is subjective opinion and forget the three letter acronym. But yes, that's true.
Moreover, I don't think it's fair to say to other fans "We have been fans since 1973, so we are better and know more." or "If you don't agree with REAL fans that have been on this board since it's inception, you can get out. It's our ball." <paraphrasing here) That's just ugly attitude to take. I quit the board but missed the Eagles fan camaraderie too much, so I came back. I thought that if I gave it time, things would have died down but they obviously haven't.
As Dreamer and others have said. It's an emotional issue. Either both pro AND con sides will die down the banter or it won't stop. I don't think anyone will ever get over what feels to us is unthinkable and very wrong. And I don't think the pro side is about to stop trying to argue it. Hence, it will go on. If it becomes to much, I'd just avoid these threads like this. There are positive threads here.
Finally, in trying to understand the opposition's thinking, I have had an epiphany. I am a big Allman Brothers fan. When Duane Allman died, and then Berry Oakley a year later, they did not quit and then had some of their biggest hits. Having said that, I was/am a massive Gregg Allman fan, so if what was left of the AB (only two original members left now) reformed with Betts, I would not like it a bit. I don't know how I would react.
IMO, until you are put into the situation, no one knows how they'd react. I certainly didn't when Glenn died and I just assumed the Eagles were over. When it was talked about that they were doing two shows, I knew it was only beginning and it pissed me off, point blank. I didn't know which way I'd lean until it became reality. I have personal life friends who love the fact Deacon is filling Glenn's shoes. It's a mixed bag. I'm glad you can admit you don't know how you'd react.
I love the Eagles. Can we get back to talking about them now?
Depends on which Eagles. I'd love to go back to Survivor games and fun camaraderie on the board. But as long as these threads exist (which they should IMO), it will sour some people's experience even if they avoid the threads just because they know they exist and so they overlook the good for the bad.