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[aaronbrrr]

Love me some burger boys

[smiller]

Obviously people who live in California or happen to be homosexual aren't bad people for that.  So yeah, sorry about that language.  My whole post was over the top.

Your posts are enjoyable BECAUSE they're over the top. Or inspired. Or something like that. Put anyone under a microscope and it turns out they're full of shit in some way. Fuhgettaboutit.

[Mark Beef]

I would be a giant hypocrite if I were to have a problem with TTT's posts because they were "over the top". I had a problem with this particular one cause it was a smear and not true.

[TTT]

Obviously people who live in California or happen to be homosexual aren't bad people for that.  So yeah, sorry about that language.  My whole post was over the top.

Your posts are enjoyable BECAUSE they're over the top. Or inspired. Or something like that. Put anyone under a microscope and it turns out they're full of shit in some way. Fuhgettaboutit.

It's true that my original post was out of line.  Over the top delivery is fine, but I didn't KNOW the Burger folks and their intent.  I actually do thank Mark for checking me on my bullshit in that way by literally forcing me to look at his point long enough for me to get it. 

Also, there's something heavier tugging at me that makes me feel way differently about life in general.  I am not the same dude I used to be and this has taught me a good lesson.  I just had a daughter and I love her more than anything in the world, and when I think about her daddy being a dipshit on TB it actually just makes me sad, and makes me want to change my fucking life man.  Last night I was ignoring her to type responses on a messageboard to this thread....that's terrible.  That makes me feel like an idiot more than anything, as if all this wasn;t enough evidence that sometimes I should just check my own ass.  So it WAS a learning experience.  Talk all the shit you want about back-tracking. 

My main goal in the next two months or so is to just wrap up some great releases I have in the pipe, send off the last orders (I actually shipped a SHITLOAD this week btw) and then maybe just go on indefinite hiatus with TTT.  This shit is too stressful, and I would seriously rather be with my little girl just handling my life.  In general, I'm tired, fed up, not willing to really continue making records until I'm fucking 90...shit man.  That stuff is for some people....but not for me.  Or maybe I'm just bummed about all of this drama.  Well, I know I'm bummed about that shit....but it is deeper than that.  The strange thing is that right now I have the best releases I have been fortunate enough to handle in the pipe at this exact moment...so I will finish it out, and I went to the post office three times this week so hey.  But by and large, this shit is just not meshing with my mindset on life anymore, and its breaking my attitude down.  This fall will hold some excellent shit, and then I'll just probably keep some things in print and function in that capacity if at all.  In case anyone cared.   

[beanfumbley]

while all that bs has been said; burger has been nice to me. they let me come to their store and drink beer while watching bands play for free (which is a rarity in southern california). they have some decent records for sale that are moderately priced. plus all the guys who work there are genuinely nice, and i'm assuming most people who post here haven't even met them. i'm going to check out bands and shop there indefinitely.

[Bogey]

Obviously people who live in California or happen to be homosexual aren't bad people for that.  So yeah, sorry about that language.  My whole post was over the top.

Your posts are enjoyable BECAUSE they're over the top. Or inspired. Or something like that. Put anyone under a microscope and it turns out they're full of shit in some way. Fuhgettaboutit.

It's true that my original post was out of line.  Over the top delivery is fine, but I didn't KNOW the Burger folks and their intent.  I actually do thank Mark for checking me on my bullshit in that way by literally forcing me to look at his point long enough for me to get it. 

Also, there's something heavier tugging at me that makes me feel way differently about life in general.  I am not the same dude I used to be and this has taught me a good lesson.  I just had a daughter and I love her more than anything in the world, and when I think about her daddy being a dipshit on TB it actually just makes me sad, and makes me want to change my fucking life man.  Last night I was ignoring her to type responses on a messageboard to this thread....that's terrible.  That makes me feel like an idiot more than anything, as if all this wasn;t enough evidence that sometimes I should just check my own ass.  So it WAS a learning experience.  Talk all the shit you want about back-tracking. 

My main goal in the next two months or so is to just wrap up some great releases I have in the pipe, send off the last orders (I actually shipped a SHITLOAD this week btw) and then maybe just go on indefinite hiatus with TTT.  This shit is too stressful, and I would seriously rather be with my little girl just handling my life.  In general, I'm tired, fed up, not willing to really continue making records until I'm fucking 90...shit man.  That stuff is for some people....but not for me.  Or maybe I'm just bummed about all of this drama.  Well, I know I'm bummed about that shit....but it is deeper than that.  The strange thing is that right now I have the best releases I have been fortunate enough to handle in the pipe at this exact moment...so I will finish it out, and I went to the post office three times this week so hey.  But by and large, this shit is just not meshing with my mindset on life anymore, and its breaking my attitude down.  This fall will hold some excellent shit, and then I'll just probably keep some things in print and function in that capacity if at all.  In case anyone cared.

Dude...Matt, don't let the drama BS get to you that much. In the grand scheme of things it's not THAT big of a deal. When you're 40 you'll look back and laugh(hopefully sooner). Focus on raising and spending quality time with your little girl. That's what matters now.
Maybe take a break with the label if you feel the need. You obviously have a love for it. Is there anybody in your life who could help you with the label? A friend? Wife/gf? Relative?

You may regret saying what you did about the Burger Crew, but I don't think anybody truly thinks you're a bad guy. Also, you apologized and the apology was accepted. I personally respect the fact that you haven't given up(yet?) under all the pressure and negativity. A break though might be a smart choice, considering you're in debt what, $15grand did you say?? With a new baby you definitely don't need that, but I'm sure you're aware of that already.

Keep yer chin up.

[P-TNT]

^yeah, agreed!

[Maltodextrin]

^yeah, agreed!

[Whet Bull]

I enjoyed your posts, Matt.  Don't beat yourself up over nothing.  Being a dad should push one to be a better man, and it sounds like that's what's happened.  But this isn't something worth berating yourself about. 

As far as the whole music / TB / punkrawk thing... I've had the same thoughts: "this shit doesn't matter," etc.  But it DOES!  Music is important, and your kids will benefit from their dad doing something creative in his life, not just work a day job.

[meshkalina]

^yeah, agreed!

Disagree. The older you get the MADDER you get over the pettiest of shits. I am so pissed at Loy right now for pretending to like INXS, I couldn't begin to explain . . .

[sam from claremont]

Obviously people who live in California or happen to be homosexual aren't bad people for that.  So yeah, sorry about that language.  My whole post was over the top.

Hey I was just kidding, just trying add some humor to an intense thread. Those Burger dudes are the shit, super friendly with a great selection and a cat for my kid too play with while I flip through the stacks.

On another killer note, that OBN III's record you released is one of the all-time great albums in my book, an instant classic. Job well done. And congrats on your daughter, just had one myself. Well my wife did, I paid the bill.

[Whet Bull]

^yeah, agreed!

Disagree. The older you get the MADDER you get over the pettiest of shits. I am so pissed at Loy right now for pretending to like INXS, I couldn't begin to explain . . .

Don't man hate -- mansturbate!

Below: meshkalina (L) and Whet enjoy a collegial embrace for the camera, in happier times.

[Mark Beef]

I DEMAND THAT YOU PUNCH YOURSELF FOR LIKING SIMPLE MINDS RIGHT NOW, LOY!!!

and not one of those wimpy punches that you would have hit one of your friends with for hogging the Dragon's Lair game at the Funspot back in the day either, a REAL HE MAN PUNCH IN THE FACE

[meshkalina]

I DEMAND THAT YOU PUNCH YOURSELF FOR LIKING SIMPLE MINDS RIGHT NOW, LOY!!!

and not one of those wimpy punches that you would have hit one of your friends with for hogging the Dragon's Lair game at the Funspot back in the day either, a REAL HE MAN PUNCH IN THE FACE

Endorsed and don't stop there.

[Whet Bull]

Funspot, holy shit.