Originally Posted by jbjhand (Post 1119377)

I don't think it's reasonable to come down on one side of the argument and then announce its over. You have not answered the debate over whether alcoholism is a disease by posting a link to Wikipedia.

Originally Posted by jbjhand (Post 1119375)

You are unaware of the fact that medics, neuroscientists and other professionals do not agree about this. You need to enlighten yourself.

Originally Posted by AnnieKTF (Post 1119378)

I wish they'd release an official statement or anything just to stop all these assumptions, judgements and arguments all over the internet. Whatever it is, Richie and the guys obviously wanted to keep it private, at least for a while. What they get is a bunch of rumours and insults. I get that people want to know what's going on, hell, it's pretty much all I've been thinking about today, but I also get that maybe, just maybe, they want to take some time before releasing additional info.

The thought of Richie leaving the band scares the hell out of me. Obviously he enjoyed doing the solo stuff, but I really don't see him just ditching the band like that in the middle of a tour, a couple of hours before a show.
Rehab... maybe, but it seems so out of the blue, really. Don't know what to think. Don't want to think about it, actually, so I'll just wait for the info before I drive myself crazy.

I agree with those who say they should postpone the rest of the shows, especially since this has happened before. If they get a replacement, I don't care who it is; nothing and no one can replace the Jon/Richie magic onstage. Nothing compares to that. I don't care if Jon messes up the lyrics or Richie messes up the solos, they are at their best when they're together. I adore Richie's solo stuff, I love Jon's as well, but the two of them together + David, Tico and Hugh - to me that's the true magic.

Whatever it is, I hope it gets resolved soon, I hope that he's OK and that his family's OK.

Originally Posted by CKatz (Post 1119374)

Like I said in the other thread: If Richie leaves, I'll leave.

Originally Posted by Beaky (Post 1119384)

You can hardly have a dig at Purist, you still didn't answer my question about what I've done that requires me to take care? Look at the whole question... PM me instead of grandstanding... it doesn't become you.

Meanwhile, at stately Wayne Manor... Matt's tweets are, as usual, about as enlightening as you'd expect him to be. Still not thinking this is about Richie falling off the wagon though.

Originally Posted by Supersonic (Post 1119390)

Aloha !

I actually find the discussion in regards to alcoholism being a disease or not a lot more interesting than the pointless speculation as to why Richie's left. The latter is based upon assumptions while the former can easily be solved by bringing in plenty of proof as to why it is. But then again, you'll always find people saying certain sources aren't valid when its not up to their person standards (global warming, homosexuality, the list is endless).

But yeah, let's all go back to assuming Richie has probably left Bon Jovi at 3:30PM.

Salaam Aleikum,
Sebastiaan