Maybe we agree on the fact that there was some sort of purpose to it, but not on what it was. I'm with pretty much all the others here. I think that no, it wasn't "casual", but I believe he was genuinely trying to send a message to the fans and/or Richie, the message showing solidarity/respect/whatever. Matt might be called a dick and whatnot, but I think he's dealt with this issue very carefully and respectfully and even maturely, if you will. He sure as hell is not trying to stir up shit with Richie (who would be so stupid to interfere like that anyway? The only one who might dare something like that could be Jon).

FWIW, I'm in the camp that thinks there was nothing sarcastic about Matt's Tweet. I think it was an attempt to show solidarity, but it certainly didn't come out right.

I think he was trying to show support to Richie, nothing sinister at all.

I'm just checking into this thread to see if there is any movement on the chessboard at all. Guess not :(

About Rob Fuzesi's Facebook post, we can put down the excitement.

He commented: "This post has nothing to do with Richie, Bon Jovi or the Tooth Fairy. Get over it people !!!"

https://www.facebook.com/RobFuz/post...al_comments=12

Which makes me wonder: are they really having fun fu**in' with our heads? I'm really starting to think this way. Why on Earth did he like the comment of that person asking if it meant that Richie was coming back, then? And what about Obie? I'm just SO done! Unless Richie calls me on my freakin' cellphone to inform me he's back, I won't believe any of it. And even then, I'll have some reserves.

I just think it's funny to how much people actually care about a celebrity. It's his life, his choices. Turn in your ticket if you don't wanna go to a show without him.

Yeah, look at this from Twitter:

@LL1971 21 May
@robfuz welcome back Kotter or should that say welcome back sambora?

@robfuz
@LL1971. Nope. Sorry

You didn't quote me, so maybe you weren't referring to me. In case you were, I have a ticket and I have all intentions on going and having the time of my life. Still, I want Richie back. Plus, it's quite obvious we're not merely talking about the tour anymore, it's the band itself we're talking about. And I don't care if some people are cool enough to see Bon Jovi as just another band they like and its members as just some celebrities. To each their own, I guess.

Meanwhile in Bergen:

http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/...pse1cfc137.jpg

What an asshole. Doesn't he work for Bon Jovi? And isn't he Facebook friends with a bunch of Bon Jovi fans? Of course one would assume the post/video is about Richie! And to 'like' the comment specifically asking if he meant Richie = "yes, I mean Richie". Then hours later he chastises people for thinking it has to do with Richie? :rolleyes:

In other news, bravo to this person who tweeted this to Matt. LOL

@MatthewBongiovi: “@micelicharly: @MatthewBongiovi hey matt.. please, get a real job.. http://www.findemployment.com
FANTASTIC. JACKASS lol