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[turps]

This morning.

James was due at work at 7 and the alarm didn't go off, so we woke at 6:20. A frantic race to get him ready and out of the door and then I got my coffee and went to check online -- and saw MCR had broken up.

I'm horribly sad right now and don't understand why they ended it all with one very short, impersonal paragraph.

But I keep reminding myself. At least they told us. At least they didn't go on a damn hiatus and just never came back. We got that at least.

I am sad right now, but I've also got so many incredible things I'm going to hold onto.

The people I met due to this band, some of whom have become great friends.

The music. The canon. All the fantastic discussions I've had via LJ/DW, twitter and email.

The pictures we've shared and enjoyed. The glee of fans all over the world coming together and enjoying something as one.

Embracing the messages they taught up. The songs that they gave us.

They gave us part of their lives and now they're moving on to something else. I can't begrudge them for that.

In the end all I can say is, thank you. For all that they've given, and all that they're going to give in the future, even if it is different to before.

Comments

[pennyplainknits]

<33 I'm so sorry! And we still have the music, and (I hope) the fandom. People will grieve and then be back

[turps]

I really hope we do have the fandom. I have no intention of going elsewhere.

♥

[venetia_sassy]

don't understand why they ended it all with one very short, impersonal paragraph.

Likewise. But you're right, we've still got a lot of good things to hold on to. *hugs*

[turps]

It's so weird because they had the compound, they'd recorded music, and then this.

But we do have good things to hold onto, and I'm sure we'll get more.

[eledhwenlin]

*hugs*

I'm grateful for all the people I met through MCR (let's not forget that I was pimped into bandom via MCR) and that I got to see them live at least that one time.

Also I might possibly write some Ian/Ray for Penny where Ian helps Ray get through the break-up. I figure there should also be some Mikey/Ryan, yes?

<333

[turps]

Yeah, I'm really glad I did get to see them live. That's a night I'll never forget.

Yes to Mikey/Ryan! This is why I think the fandom will survive, because so many people love pairings and things that never actually happened or will happen. There's always room for more stories.

[annemari]

*cuddles you* <3333

[turps]

Bands. They lure us in and break our hearts.

[pocus]

this was such strange news to wake up to. i wonder what brought this on... and why their message was so short and impersonal. i've mostly moved on from mcr so i don't feel all that devastated (at least right now, the feels may strike me later). mostly i just feel terrbile for those who are still really invested in the fandom. ♥

[turps]

Things have been weird for a while, so it wasn't a total surprise that they ended things, even if they did talk about having actual finished music and bought/rented the compound.

I'm going to miss them as a band so much.

[ms_bitch_to_you]

Well said :)

[turps]

It hurts that they've ended things, but I'm sure I don't hurt as much as they do.

They gave us so much, hoping that they're happy in the future is the least I can do.

[sperrywink]

{{{hugs}}}

It is a strangely detached message. I wish Frank had written it- then we'd get some rambling metaphor, but at least it would be personal.

I love this fandom too, all of bandom, so hopefully this doesn't break it apart.

[turps]

It really is detached. It makes you wonder what's going on behind the scenes, but of course we'll never know for sure.

Actually, Brian has been amazingly nice on twitter today, while Otter has been spewing out bitterness. Now to see what Bob say *steels self*

Yes. Best fandom.

[ephemera]

**hugs**

It is sad, but I hope it isn't devistating, if that makes sense? The music is still with us, and friends and still friends.

[turps]

That makes a lot of sense.

Even if they're not together as a band Frank is still going to tour and Gerard sing with James and I'm sure Mikey and Ray will do things, too.

And yeah, we have the music and friendship. That's a huge plus.

[greedy_dancer]

So sad. So, so sad. *clings* I don't want to looooose youuuuuuuuuuuuu :'((((

[turps]

I'm not going anywhere. Promise.

Even if they're not together I still love the band and this fandom.

So sorry, you're stuck with me *hugs*

[anotherslashfan]

*hugs*

I feel so sad still, but posts like this make me feel I'll get some closure, soon. And we all still have each other. ♥

[turps]

It's understandable you feel sad. They're important to us, and that won't change even if they're not together.

Closure will come, and until then, you're surrounded by poeple who get it.

♥

[inlovewithnight]

♥

[turps]

♥ ♥ ♥

I hope you're okay.

[argentumlupine]

*hugs tight*

[turps]

*leans*

Hugs are good.

[seyren]

*hugs*

I think the short message might turn out to be a good thing in the long run. Less bridges burned, more room for reconciliation. I think the break-up kinda blindsided them, too. Pretty sure they didn't see it coming when they were working at the compound, and the relative silence of the last couple months was probably them trying to cope / adjust / find a solution without it being all ugly in public. It may seem short and unpersonal, but at least it's not bitter. Not hurtful. Not something that can't be taken back. :-/

I think it's them trying to do the right thing in a messy situation, and maybe not doing a stellar job of it, but the best they can do under the circumstances?

*so many hugs* I still love this fandom a lot ♥

[turps]

That's a really great way to think of that message, and I'm glad you've mentioned that view point.

I would have hated to see something bitter from them. At least now I can continue to think that even if the band has broken up, that doesn't mean their friendship has done so.

Me too. It's a great fandom and full of fantastic people ♥

[turlough]

I just came online and the only thing I've read so far is the message on their blog and this.

I'm feeling completely stunned. And so completely clueless. What really happened? Why did it happen? I don't understand!!

Not that I'm sure I want to know. I'm actually a bit scared to read the rest of my reading list. I probably should though. It's probably easier to read while I'm still numb.

*hugs you a lot*

[turps]

I have no idea. Gerard and Frank tweeted, but nothing that explains anything.

What gets me is that they had new music ready, they had the compound and new logos etc. I really didn't expect this to happen.

Thankfully most posts on here are just people being sad and not blaming. Something I'm very glad about.

*hugs*

[risha]

I'm somehow less surprised than I would have expected, especially given new music was coming. Maybe they just seemed to be in different places in their lives now. As long as they're all still friends behind the scenes, I think I'm ok with it in the end.

(And there's always the chance of a reunion tour in 10 years!)

I'm so happy I got a chance to see them live once, though.

[turps]

Oh yeah, them being friends is something I really need to hold onto. That's why I'm glad there's a recent Mikey and Gerard photo, and I'm sure we'll get ones of the others together soon.

I'm down for a reunion for sure!

Yep. I'm with you. That's a memory I'll always hold onto.

[glitteryv]

I keep seesawing emotionally, but, overall, I still love the band and its members. Most of all, I am definitely grateful that I got to meet wonderful people like you and Turl.

FWIW, I don't any intention of leaving tbe fandom or stop creating MCR-centric fanworks. The whole situation sucks, ofcourse, but a lot of good things came out of falling for this band of awkward--but hot--nerds. *hugs*

[turps]

♥ ♥ ♥

I have no intention of going anywhere, either. So I'm glad you're sticking around.

[pensnest]

I've seen so much woe on my reading list today, and I very much feel for you all. But there's plenty of life in this fandom yet.

[turps]

I hope so. Heck, I know so. Poplash went strong for ages with no active canon. I'm sure MCR fandom will do the same.