Adam Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Yeah. Why should anyone voice their "opinions" on a public forum meant for open discussion? It is a nice idea. It definitely sounds like a lot of fun, and should be great for those in Europe and especially the UK. But... It does suck that its in the UK. How about those in the US that worked tirelessly to get the band noticed here before anybody gave a rat's ass overseas. I understand most of the contests are for US residents only, but who wants a dumb plaque when you can go to an LPU international summit. For those who have many complications and a life, its not easy to simply get up and travel half way across the world to a different country with less than a month's notice. We are not all kids, still in school, living on mommy and daddy's paychecks... I hate when the LPU does location specific stuff. It leaves everyone else with moderate responsibilities left out. Like most things in the LPU the last several years... Great idea's, horrible implementation. Hopefully I turn out being wrong. Hating on those who are simply dissapointed is stupid on it's own. Sorry if all of you don't like it, but thats how I feel. You can't silence all the critics, so it would be wise to learn to block them out if they annoy you. People have serious issue's these days simply ignoring something if it bothers you so much... Again. For the zillionth time. We can't do stuff in every single city where an LPU member lives. We just can't. People have been upset that we do things "only in LA and NY", well here ya go. London. We've never done an LPU event in London. How are we supposed to bring this even to every single fan without leaving anyone out? We can't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narc85 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 i'll be going! i won the linkin park australia competition to fly over to london for the gig on the 10th... flights, accommodation, transfers and gig tickets included! so as you could imagine, i'm now even more stoked (like that was even possible!) that something like this just so happens to be occurring while i'm over there! huge thanks to everyone involved with LP and the LPU for hosting something like this... it really is extraordinary. and wth to people complaining that they should have known about this way in advance so they could buy LPUX straight away... i thought it was pretty clear that there'd be awesome stuff like this on the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holdlife Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 (edited) sounds like fun. wish i could go. Edited October 19, 2010 by kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andros Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I don't know if this question is off topic, but the LPUX is released in late October or in December? Sorry guys but I have this doubt for long time and I thought the time to ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narc85 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 i just got my ticket! can't believe i'm going!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPxDC Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 When I say "opinion" I mean complaining. sorry sarcasm doesnt translate well over the internetz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbiter Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 (edited) Yeah. Why should anyone voice their "opinions" on a public forum meant for open discussion? It is a nice idea. It definitely sounds like a lot of fun, and should be great for those in Europe and especially the UK. But... It does suck that its in the UK. How about those in the US that worked tirelessly to get the band noticed here before anybody gave a rat's ass overseas. I understand most of the contests are for US residents only, but who wants a dumb plaque when you can go to an LPU international summit. For those who have many complications and a life, its not easy to simply get up and travel half way across the world to a different country with less than a month's notice. We are not all kids, still in school, living on mommy and daddy's paychecks... I hate when the LPU does location specific stuff. It leaves everyone else with moderate responsibilities left out. Like most things in the LPU the last several years... Great idea's, horrible implementation. Hopefully I turn out being wrong. Hating on those who are simply dissapointed is stupid on it's own. Sorry if all of you don't like it, but thats how I feel. You can't silence all the critics, so it would be wise to learn to block them out if they annoy you. People have serious issue's these days simply ignoring something if it bothers you so much... Dude, there is a difference between complaining, criticism and general whining for the sake of whining at every little thing. Yours is whining for the sake of whining. In case you haven't noticed, the world is a big place. Secondly, the band can only be in one place at a time. Third, anyone with an ounce of intellect is perfectly aware that not everyone will be able to attend this event. I doubt LP rented out a stadium for this event or a place to fit the entire LPU. Lastly, this is obviously a very new creation of the LPU. There is no way any sane person will institute an event all over the world for the first time(disregarding the fact that LP cannot be in more than one place at a time) without first trying it out to see how it goes. You don't have a magic crystal ball and cannot say for certain what the band will or will not do in the future. Edited October 19, 2010 by arbiter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philporter1974 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I'm going to both dates at the 02. Upgraded my account to LPUX and got my ticket. Should be good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astat Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 In general, this is a good idea. Taking the "LPU meetup" concept that's been organized by members a few times before and turning it into an officially-sanctioned event is something that does add a lot to the LPU experience. I just have a couple thoughts on how to make it better: -Vary the locations they're held at. Obviously major cities are the way to go, but ideally, if this is going to turn into an annual event, it would probably be best to do them in a different region each time. If this year's is in London, have next year's in Tokyo, Sydney, Berlin, Chicago, or somewhere like that. There will always be people who can't make it, but switching it up will hopefully get people who couldn't make it this year to come to future ones. I'd imagine this is already something LPU plans on doing, I'm just bringing it up now. -Announce it farther in advance! For something that LPU members worldwide are all invited to, 22 days isn't a lot of time, even for people who could actually afford it. I won't be able to go this year anyway, but even if I could, my next paycheck comes on the 29th, then I would have to put in the time off request at work no later than the 2nd, which would leave me just over a week to book a flight and a hotel. Trips to London for people that live halfway around the world are generally things that we need to plan several months in advance, unless we're rich and don't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkinparkfan17 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 (edited) what the trackList for lpux Edited October 19, 2010 by linkinpark17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiiesel Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 How the hell should any non UK people be able to fly to London in the middle of the week... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAfters Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 (edited) EDIT: I AM A FOOL Edited October 19, 2010 by TheAfters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigaScythe Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I would echo the statement that it needs to be announced further in advance - most people going to London will have grabbed tickets and sorted out travel arrangements when tickets first went on sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecanoLP Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 There are seriously people complaining about this just because the event will take place in London? It is impossible to please everyone around the world and we should be happy the LPU makes those events possible. I'm sure, they'll choose another city the next time and other people are lucky. In my opinion, it's a really good idea and I can't wait to hear some reports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michalangelo Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 (edited) How the hell should any non UK people be able to fly to London in the middle of the week...Well I'm flying there on thuesday so i'm able lol you should delete your ticket scan genius LOL Edited October 19, 2010 by SpikeMinoda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aravind221 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Lpu summit here i come ,Who all rcoming for it , if u guys can make it a list we can meet up together before we go for the event Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xefuzion Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 -Announce it farther in advance! For something that LPU members worldwide are all invited to, 22 days isn't a lot of time, even for people who could actually afford it. I won't be able to go this year anyway, but even if I could, my next paycheck comes on the 29th, then I would have to put in the time off request at work no later than the 2nd, which would leave me just over a week to book a flight and a hotel. Trips to London for people that live halfway around the world are generally things that we need to plan several months in advance, unless we're rich and don't work. this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiiesel Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Well I'm flying there on thuesday so i'm able lol So you have no school and you're unemployed? Seriously this should be at the weekend. For now it's ok because you can't move the london shows but for the next time do it on a weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydlp Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 (edited) Its an awesome idea and I applaud LP for the concept but realistically, the vast majority of LPU members won't be able to attend nor will they be able to attend future events should they choose to hold another. Yes, I'm only in Ireland but the cost alone is not worth it to me. Flights, accommodation, LPUX membership and spending money would add up to a seriously expensive trip. Not to mention, taking time off work. If this is the type of exclusive stuff thats lined up for LPUX members then personally, its not worth renewing my membership. Yes, most members will love this stuff and hopefully take advantage but in the real world earning a living and family takes priority over something like this...no matter how much I love and support LP! For all those attending, I really hope it lives up to expectations and you have a kickass time. For the rest of us, we await the LPUX cd info (at least I can afford that...I hope!) Edited October 19, 2010 by andydlp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Regarding doing this during the week.... Linkin Park doesn't book their shows around the Summit. We booked the Summit around Linkin Park. They only have 2 weekend shows on the Europe tour, none are in MAJOR cities. We wanted to do this first one in a big enough city where it could be huge and easier for people to get to rather than Herning, Denmark or Linz, Austria. That's just how things worked out. I know a lot of people can't do stuff like this during the week, but we didn't have another option. Announcing so close to date of the show.... Agreed. It would have been ideal to announce earlier. If we could have, we would have. There's A LOT that goes into planning an event like this. We've been working non-stop on this for weeks now. Since we now know a little better how to do something like this, it will hopefully be easier to announce stuff like this further ahead of time in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPFreak64 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Agreed. It would have been ideal to announce earlier. If we could have, we would have. There's A LOT that goes into planning an event like this. We've been working non-stop on this for weeks now. Since we now know a little better how to do something like this, it will hopefully be easier to announce stuff like this further ahead of time in the future. Your awesome. Thanks for always giving us info and helping us understand the inner workings of the LPU. Can't wait to hear more about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ree Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Adam - does the Summit start at 11am on both days? On the Events page on LPU it just says 11am so I just wanted to clarify as I have to sort things out at work asap. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Adam - does the Summit start at 11am on both days? On the Events page on LPU it just says 11am so I just wanted to clarify as I have to sort things out at work asap. Thanks for your help. Day 1: not sure when we'll start stuff. Day 2: we're shooting for 11am. If anything, it will probably be a little later than that. We have to secure a few more details before we know for sure! We might have stuff on Day 2 earlier than that, but the main event at the O2 will probably be around 11am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiiesel Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Regarding doing this during the week.... Linkin Park doesn't book their shows around the Summit. We booked the Summit around Linkin Park. They only have 2 weekend shows on the Europe tour, none are in MAJOR cities. We wanted to do this first one in a big enough city where it could be huge and easier for people to get to rather than Herning, Denmark or Linz, Austria. That's just how things worked out. I know a lot of people can't do stuff like this during the week, but we didn't have another option. Then why not doing it independently from an (real) LP show....do the summit (on a weekend and let LP play a little set just for the LPU'ers. I know that's easy to say and hard to realize...but it's just an suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Then why not doing it independently from an (real) LP show....do the summit (on a weekend and let LP play a little set just for the LPU'ers. I know that's easy to say and hard to realize...but it's just an suggestion. Because then we'd have to rent a venue for a whole new day, which costs LOTS of money and means the cost of YOU going to the event would be MORE money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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