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Post by MikeyB on Jan 7, 2024 13:38:10 GMT -5
I have been finding this new series very interesting, but outside of his superior knowledge, the guy has really been annoying me.
He won't address any of my questions or comments in his threads or via PM.
Is this his typical M.O.?
He just seems very standoffish to me.
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Post by Hey Man on Jan 7, 2024 14:02:42 GMT -5
I have been finding this new series very interesting, but outside of his superior knowledge, the guy has really been annoying me. He won't address any of my questions or comments in his threads or via PM. Is this his typical M.O.? He just seems very standoffish to me. It is frustrating, but don't take it personally like it is just happening to you - he ghosts a LOT of people and many have commented on it. It has kind of become a joke now that if anyone wants to contact Julian for whatever reason, the expectation is that he won't respond - but you know he has read it and so when he does respond it is kind of shocking. I just don't get people like this. The least one can do is respond as a human being especially if questions are asked. I even emailed Julian kindly telling him about this issue - you know maybe he didn't even realize it, but to reinforce that he is completely aware that he is doing this, he didn't respond.  |
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Post by MikeyB on Jan 7, 2024 14:09:31 GMT -5
I'm going to chalk it up to arrogance then.
It's a shame when folks take themselves so seriously.
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Post by Hey Man on Jan 7, 2024 14:21:47 GMT -5
I'm going to chalk it up to arrogance then. It's a shame when folks take themselves so seriously. What did you ask him/want to know? |
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Post by Joma on Jan 7, 2024 14:51:55 GMT -5
It's not uncommon for Jules to not respond...I wouldn't take it personal.
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Post by MikeyB on Jan 7, 2024 18:05:50 GMT -5
I'm going to chalk it up to arrogance then. It's a shame when folks take themselves so seriously. What did you ask him/want to know? I had asked him if he was from Great Britain because I detect an accent. Then I asked him some questions within his new podcast threads. At this point I'd have to dig them up to recollect the exact nature of my inquiries, so it's obviously not important. I just don't like people who are too full of themselves to relate to the common joe...lol |
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Post by kissoff on Jan 7, 2024 19:12:19 GMT -5
What did you ask him/want to know? I had asked him if he was from Great Britain because I detect an accent. Then I asked him some questions within his new podcast threads. At this point I'd have to dig them up to recollect the exact nature of my inquiries, so it's obviously not important. I just don't like people who are too full of themselves to relate to the common joe...lol Frustrating and perplexing for sure, but as others have said nothing personal, I mean what reason would he have for that anyway. |
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Post by Margo Leadbetter on Jan 8, 2024 3:05:37 GMT -5
I believe he’s South African originally and then he moved to England as a kid? Something like that. Yes the accent is odd to put your finger on.
Anyway. I hadn’t bought any of his books for two decades (because I bought that Album Focus one and it was half-ass) but I just this very day got a shipment from Amazon and I decided what the hell I’ll give him a shot and I bought his Elder book.
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Post by Steve on Jan 8, 2024 3:21:17 GMT -5
I decided what the hell I’ll give him a shot and I bought his Elder book. I have an essay in that book. Check the appendices. |
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Post by Margo Leadbetter on Jan 8, 2024 8:26:10 GMT -5
Do I have to? It’s like reading a fucking phone book. Why can’t people print books in standard formats?
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Post by Hey Man on Jan 8, 2024 9:07:25 GMT -5
I believe he’s South African originally and then he moved to England as a kid? Something like that. Yes the accent is odd to put your finger on. Anyway. I hadn’t bought any of his books for two decades (because I bought that Album Focus one and it was half-ass) but I just this very day got a shipment from Amazon and I decided what the hell I’ll give him a shot and I bought his Elder book. Well putting some money into Julian's pocket should get you a pass for a little while on the FAQ with any new sign ups. Do a review of the book when you are done. |
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Post by kissjjm on Jan 8, 2024 9:42:04 GMT -5
Yeah, when I was banned on FAQ I sent a message asking why, andm forget it? No reply at all.I do enjoy the song stories. However, I could have done without Tommy thayer. Singing Shock me included in that song's story
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Post by Hey Man on Jan 8, 2024 9:45:02 GMT -5
Yeah, when I was banned on FAQ I sent a message asking why, andm forget it? No reply at all.I do enjoy the song stories. However, I could have done without Tommy thayer. Singing Shock me included in that song's story Did you honestly not know why you were banned? He can ban people sometimes for really weak reasons and you are not even sure why, so just curious if that is why you contacted him. |
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Post by kissjjm on Jan 8, 2024 10:30:39 GMT -5
Yeah, when I was banned on FAQ I sent a message asking why, andm forget it? No reply at all.I do enjoy the song stories. However, I could have done without Tommy thayer. Singing Shock me included in that song's story Did you honestly not know why you were banned? He can ban people sometimes for really weak reasons and you are not even sure why, so just curious if that is why you contacted him. Yea I mean I voiced my disdain of the current Kiss , but no more than anyone else did. So I was curious |
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Post by Hey Man on Jan 8, 2024 11:31:29 GMT -5
Did you honestly not know why you were banned? He can ban people sometimes for really weak reasons and you are not even sure why, so just curious if that is why you contacted him. Yea I mean I voiced my disdain of the current Kiss , but no more than anyone else did. So I was curious What was your name on the FAQ? |
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Post by kissjjm on Jan 8, 2024 12:51:18 GMT -5
I had 2
KissJJM73
Heavymetal1
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Post by Margo Leadbetter on Jan 8, 2024 19:46:19 GMT -5
I’m currently on KISSfaq lurking under the following user names :
ShoutItOutLoud47
DemonDiscussions
StarchildChatter
LoveGunForum
DetroitRockCityFans
HotterThanHellTalk
RockAndRollAllNite
StrutterNetwork
BlackDiamondChat
GeneSimmonsCrew
PaulStanleyPlace
AceFrehleyFiesta
PeterCrissCraze
KISStorians
DeuceDebates
BethAndBeyond
CallingDrLove
FirehouseForum
HardLuckHeroes
PsychoCircusChat
WarMachineTalk
GodOfThunderFans
LoveEmLeavemLovers
DynastyDiscussion
CreaturesOfTheNight
IWasMadeForLovingU
LickItUpLounge
UnholyDebates
CharismaChatter
100000YearsLater
ParasiteParty
TomorrowAndTonight
LadiesInWaiting
ColdGinGathering
RocketRideReviews
DangerUsDiscussion
PlasterCasterChat
SpitChatSpam
UnmaskedTalk
HardRockHavens
RoomServiceRaves
CrazyCrazyNights
LoveGoneBadGroup
DominoDiscourse
BangBangYouTalk
LetMeGoRockNRoll
KISSArmyAssembly
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Post by Margo Leadbetter on Jan 8, 2024 20:49:57 GMT -5
I decided what the hell I’ll give him a shot and I bought his Elder book. I have an essay in that book. Check the appendices.  |
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Post by Hey Man on Jan 8, 2024 20:57:03 GMT -5
I’m currently on KISSfaq lurking under the following user names : ShoutItOutLoud47 DemonDiscussions StarchildChatter LoveGunForum DetroitRockCityFans HotterThanHellTalk RockAndRollAllNite StrutterNetwork BlackDiamondChat GeneSimmonsCrew PaulStanleyPlace AceFrehleyFiesta PeterCrissCraze KISStorians DeuceDebates BethAndBeyond CallingDrLove FirehouseForum HardLuckHeroes PsychoCircusChat WarMachineTalk GodOfThunderFans LoveEmLeavemLovers DynastyDiscussion CreaturesOfTheNight IWasMadeForLovingU LickItUpLounge UnholyDebates CharismaChatter 100000YearsLater ParasiteParty TomorrowAndTonight LadiesInWaiting ColdGinGathering RocketRideReviews DangerUsDiscussion PlasterCasterChat SpitChatSpam UnmaskedTalk HardRockHavens RoomServiceRaves CrazyCrazyNights LoveGoneBadGroup DominoDiscourse BangBangYouTalk LetMeGoRockNRoll KISSArmyAssembly I think you have me beaten big time for most user names. Now if you had them all posting at the same time, then Julian would be closer to his 1200 active users claim. |
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Post by Margo Leadbetter on Jan 8, 2024 22:39:27 GMT -5
40% of the people on KISSFAQ are me already, you want it to be 80%?  |
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Post by Margo Leadbetter on Jan 8, 2024 22:50:56 GMT -5
Not sure why Paul has no neck on the cover.  |
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Post by Steve on Jan 9, 2024 0:47:17 GMT -5
The heroic journey piece is mine. |
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Post by Hey Man on Jan 9, 2024 1:06:33 GMT -5
The heroic journey piece is mine. Very cool. How did that come about to have you in the book? |
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Post by Steve on Jan 9, 2024 1:47:50 GMT -5
How did that come about to have you in the book? I contributed the essay to NovElder back in the day. When the book came about a couple of years later, Tim McPhate emailed me and asked if they could use it. I offered to revise it to make it more accessible to a readership who hadn't done years of creative writing classes, but he was happy with it as is. |
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