Oh and I still have dibs on the hoof.

Why are some people taking so seriously the "cut your veins this way" post by Trent? I don't think that he is being (too) serious, as far as I know there are a lot of boards were saying "kill yourself" or whatever is not considered a serious threat. If it was, I would have had to sue half of the ETS members too many times.

I've had to too much self respect to sign up for Twitter, but had nearly caved in recent times due to your participation. Thanks for saving me the trouble!

The real fans just want you to be happy, Trent!!! I know I wish you well with the engagement , the rest of the tour & the break. Don't let those haters & low lives bring you down b/c then you have let them win.

I saw you guys live @ the start up of NINJA tour in West Palm Beach & I'm so sad you guys are leaving for awhile after this....but you probably need the break, so enjoy! Your "lights in the sky" tour was pretty epic as well. I'm glad I was blessed enough to even catch those 2 shows. THANK YOU for getting Jane's Addiction on the bill for the latest tour, they are so AMAZING as well & it's great to see them back together. Also I appreciate that you guys relaxed the "no cameras" thing @ the shows so we could all get some goodbye pics.

I pray that lots of peace and happiness flows your way & that all the negativity won't get you down. <3 <3

I make a web series with my girlfriend, so I've learned a lot about the internet. It's a mean place, but people are mean, you know? My girlfriend and I have received the most bizarrely sick comments on our videos. Sometimes they're amusing. We have people that will create fake profiles to try to trick us into thinking they're not who they are. I've been called a "fagit" (general misspelling) and I've been told to "go kill myself". Point is, the internet is a place where the fans can communicate directly with the artists, and that's difficult. The rock star is less of a God. He's more like Jesus Christ now. But, fuck, is that such a bad thing? I love the good fans, the people that like our videos for what they are, and leave us nice comments. I write fans back long letters and shit. As for the negative comments, I just delete them because they were probably left by a thirteen year-old or someone like Christopher Lloyd from One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Life is painful, and reading nasty things on the internet has thickened my skin a little bit. In a way, it's a good thing.

I've been a huge fan of yours since Pretty Hate Machine. You were my first real concert. I bought your instrumentals online last year and used it as the music for a ton of short films. You could do a record where the cover is you popping out of a giant birthday cake with pasties on your nipples and I'd buy the shit. And I'd like it because that's where you'd be at that point in your life. I'm glad you're in your love. I'm sorry if Twitter disillusioned some of your fans. They might spew venom, but they'll cop the next record you put out. And life will go on the way it always has except we'll be on keyboards a lot more. And you're brighter than me so why am I writing this? I admire the way you reach out into the community through the internet. I never sign up for message boards and write shit to famous people, but your blog moved me. Don't hate us, Trent, but at the same time, do whatever floats your boat.

Love,

Alex (youtube.com/rickyshoresings)

Thanks Trent. We - I appreciate you decided "to lower the curtain a bit" and to interact more with your fans. However:

1 - I´m sure you receive (and have received trough the years ) more love and good e-mail from the NIN community than bad. Please, don´t focus just on the bad side.

2 - It´s ok if you are happy in your personal life. I just think (and that´s my opinion) that we don´t need to have so many "information" - it´s quite "corny" at times (don´t know if that´s the right word, sorry, my english is limited)

In the words of Metallica....
"No more, The crap rolls out your mouth again Haven't changed, your brain is still gelatin
Little whispers circle around your head [u]Why don't you worry about yourself instead" .... ...

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WHAT YOU DID FOR ERIC AND your FANS....FUCK FredFuckFaceWhateverHisLastFuckingNameIs and Metal Sludge....never heard of them but can see that I'm missing NOTHING....tell Mariqueen...they're jealous bitches who will still be up to the same old bullshit when you two are getting GRANDCHILDREN! ...the headlines will read," SAME OLD HAGS UP TO THE SAME OLD SHIT"

With everything that I've read that you've been through,,,,this is definitely the small stuff.. ...these people are MISERABLE FUCKS...obviously not happy in their OWN lives....doesn't this asswipe think that you and Mariqueen getting engaged would be ENOUGH publicity without having to tell everyone that your SELFLESS ACT was in fact selfish?

Thank you for EVERYTHING....I wanted to tell you that when I met you in NY but just cried instead...LOL....you signed my arm...I made it into a tattoo....it's awesome.......Thank you for the best and most innovative music in a REALLY LONG TIME...Thank you for getting me through the death of my father, my most awesome grandmother and two of my beloved pets within a few months of each other AND 20 years of a lot of hard times in which I turned to Nine Inch Nails to get me through....MOST of all....thank you for being a seemingly RIGHTEOUS GUY...it's not easy to find that in a world full of "ME". I do hope that you will keep putting out music even though you are not touring anymore......You've inspired me in so many ways....I go to New Orleans twice a year since Katrina to volunteer for ARNO (animal rescue) because 10 years ago, I wanted to check out your house and fell in love with NOLA.......your music and your being have brought SO MUCH GOOD to SO MANY PEOPLE and you deserve to get some back....both of you - keep on Rockin' in the free world and please be happy.....
Jodi Albert (A fan FOREVER)
New York

I was amazing, truly very special indeed, to have you live on Twitter. Even though you never replied to me [hey, you're a busy guy with a LOT of people saying a lot of things] I liked to think that maybe one of my comments made life a little easier.
I seriously doubt there could be any musician I respect as much as you. The way you've gone forth and tried to change the entire industry is breathtaking and I have, by choice, paid as much for your music as I could afford. It's worth much more than I could afford. *You* are worth more than mere money could ever equate anyway.

There are many scummy people out there, but I hope you know that they are vastly outnumbered by people who love and deeply appreciate every thing you do and try to do.

May your relationship endure and be everything you want it to be. Few could deserve that happiness more.

Peace out.

romeo_void posted:

the longer this thread goes, the more i love Prag's idea's of an identity verification system.

^ this +1

I realize that this will probably never get read, but I wanted to give my opinion for once.

Seeing you twitter was really great. Ive always loved the music. The music has grown with me through that scared little middle school girl trying to find her own path in music to the grown woman I am today who loves where the music was as well as how it evolved. I watched you evolve through that music, through those lyrics. Every time a new CD was released, I got a little closer to your soul, and it just happened that mine was in a similar place at the time. When music affects a person like me who actually thinks, we wonder what kind of person is behind it. Who is that man who is so similar to my soul? Why are our souls alike? What are our actual similarities and differences. Thats what makes the fan. We began to research to find out why our souls are so similar, and where this music is coming from, what your background is; all to see a similarity in ourselves. The music reflects the fan. Music defines us. I truly believe that. Every time I meet a person, I usually know whether we will get along or not by simply the music they listen to.

So, I have been that fan. I loved twitter because we did get to se this super great side of you. I learned that it didnt matter what you were really like in real life. What mattered the most, was you were human; like me. You were sarcastic, knew love, knew hurt, knew humor, knew humility, and you were just trying to live this life, just as we are. After all, were all somewhat damaged. Right? I appreciate that you took the time to expose yourself to the world in such an honest way. It was really great to see the human that lives inside of you. I enjoyed meeting that side of you. Does it matter what my perception was before seeing this side of you? No. I had no expectations. I just wanted to see the human side of that soul that was similar to mine. I learned he was similar to me, and very different, but I enjoyed it all....even the romantic comedy suggestions.

So, thank you I guess. Thank you for being in my life all these years in all the capacities you have been there. You dont know me as a human, and I realize there is no way for you to get to know all your fans. Im just happy to have the music. REALLY. I cant imagine what person I would have turned into with having your music so strongly impact my soul. Whatever you do or whereever you go and with whomever you go with, realize that people just like me are out here who have always had your back, and not only supported, but understood your decisions.

I want to comment on those fat people on the front row at every show. Its really hard for other NIN fans, like myself, who cant afford or do not choose to "tour with them" to be able to see our favorite band in the front row. Im lucky to get to even be there. So, fuck you for always being soooo fucking rude to those of us who were trying to get there for a show at a decent time so we could be front row, then your other million friends show up, and hop in front of us since ONE person was in front of us. Its rude, and I think you should all know that. However, I was lucky enough to be on the front row in 2006. Im glad for that. but you assholes, really do make it hard for others. Kudos to you Trent, for calling them out, and knowing what they are doing. I went to the Atlanta show on this tour, and being a lesbian, was utterly amazed at how ugly the fans are. My wife and I joked that we were happy not to have to look into that crowd every night seeing those same people we always saw because we were trying to be front row. I am going tomorrow night, but I have seats. So, assholes who have seen every show in the front row, give someone else a chance for once.

Now that I got that out of my system....I wish you all the happiness in the world with Mariqueen. Shes on my twitter also and you both seem like awesome, down to earth, terrific, and happily in love people. The REAL world is what matters.....and it was nice to see a little of yours and hers. Thanks. Ill be looking forward to all your future endeavors. Ive been a fan since PHM was given to me on a bus to the fine arts center to sing, and Ill remain a fan, Im sure. Youve changed.....and everyone does. Im glad to meet you. Thank you.

Ill see you tomorrow night in Charlotte in my seats, and Ill be smiling! Ill be happy as hell just to be there.



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Hey good for you Trent!!! Screw all those lame ass people who have nothing better to do than piss, moan and criticize. I've been a NIN fan for a very long time, and have enjoyed the musical/interactive experiences you have given us. Its been great to see you grow both as a musician and as a person. I am glad you are not the same person you were before. Your speech before La Mer in Mansfield was very moving, and I felt honored that you shared it with us. Though I will admit I am VERY sad to see NIN go away(for however long), its been one hell of a ride. So go be in love and HAPPY, if anyone deserves it it is YOU!!! Don't worry we'll all be here for you if and when you decide to return.

Has anybody said "This fucking sucks" because THIS FUCKING SUCKS!!! It was good while it lasted. I can understand why he wants to let things go and concentrate on his life. No sense in being pissed off all the time at people you can't punch in the face. Easier and better for the blood pressure to ignore them. I hope you and Mariqueen find what you both seek, Trent. Or some mystical bullshit thing.

trent_reznor posted:

It's been an interesting experiment over the last couple of years or so.

Trent,

I don't know if you read these responses or not but, I figured I'd post my word in, as I have done in the past. I've been away from the interactive world for a little while finishing up some academic pursuits and closing the semester, so I missed this whole thing. I just caught up now. I am terribly sorry to see that the...er...fanatics...for lack of a better word, really offended you. I've always found fandom an interesting thing, as I've said countless times on twitter. Sometimes people take it to the limits and, well, you've seen the results.

There are idiots out there as well, as you know. I think the key is one must really tailor their social network to whom they wish to interact with. For example, I use twitter to catch with with fellow anthropological and historical colleagues and discuss research and literature. My experience has been different though, given that I'm not you so thousands aren't attracted to me (that is a good thing I think. I'd go mad. How you did it amazes me).

I am sorry you've been the target of so much venom. I think sometimes the younger fans are more in the moment since they haven't experienced aging an the changes and maturity that comes with that. Some haven't approached to crossroads yet either. I suppose they have more idealised views of their "idols" and when those views get shattered, well then...Then there are other fans, well you've experienced those.

I do hope this doesn't shade how you view all your fans. You do have many fans that are nice, sensible folks and many that are intellectuals. I'll fess up to saying that I write my lectures and research articles while listening to NIN.

You keep on keepin' and doing what you want. I've always liked NIN and always will. It changes as I grow. I can even listen to Pretty Hate Machine and I see it much differently now, than I did when I was a teen. That's the mark of genius. Don't ever loose it. You put out whatever you want, when you want. You've always got a supporter here.

It was interesting to read your tweets while they lasted, so thanks for that insight. From what I comprehend, you've always been a very private person, so thanks for those slight glimpses.

I wish you the best in your endeavors and I am very happy that you've found it. I think you know what I mean when I say it. Enjoy it fellow, cos life comes at us fast and at the end of it all, we're just left with the memories.

Best,
Dr. Bone Lady aka Bones



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re: fredfuckfaceetc

[twitter.com]
bio "I am just some guy, trying to keep up with this ever changing world" awhhhh diddums!

[www.youtube.com]
This is why I find it imposible not to like this band/TR

I want to personally thank you for being so interactive. To be honest, I had never been to a concert before I'd seen NIN LiTS. I appreciated that you wanted to do something different and it drew me in. Though I have to admit, it's sort of heartbreaking to see you've been beaten down by it. Go out and enjoy life, you deserve it, man.