U2start liveshow: A night at the Roxy (28 May)

Originally posted by DutchU2Fan:[..]
+1, he should just share the recording. I don't know why he won't do it...

Originally posted by iTim:[..]
Because he doesn't want to?

Originally posted by coribald:[..]
He's one of the best tapers out there (seriously sharebear, your matrix and IEM game is totally unmatched)...he can do what he wants.

In general, I just have trouble understanding the taper mindset/culture of not sharing. Not hating, just can't relate, surely because I don't put in the work that they do. Just don't get not wanting to share the hard work - isn't it kind of the whole point?

Apologies if I'm just being sour grapes. Maybe someone can help me better understand. I am genuinely grateful for everything hoserama, and others, have released for us - listening to Anaheim 2011 as I write this

Originally posted by hoserama:[..]
Couple things--its good to hold back some recordings to keep as potential trade bait if needed. Also, a lot of times folks coordinate taping efforts so would want to get buy-in from all folks. I also typically only release mixes + processed recordings and not raw stuff, so I would only release stuff that I feel finished (which takes a lot of time). There's a multiple of other reasons, but the core issue comes down to "I tape for myself first and foremost". I don't have or feel obligation to share any/all of my stuff, but I do kick some stuff out for the masses. It just won't be everything, and depends on circumstances of the recordings too.

As you surmised, it takes a lot of time and energy to tape something, at least to do it well. I always encourage other folks to try their hand at it, but it's not a hobby for everyone. However, if you don't tape, then you're at the mercy of others' generosity. I tape so I have recordings of shows I was at, and don't need to rely on others. To each their own though! Hope this helps.

Originally posted by hoserama:Of course I realize that. I also realize that not every U2 fan can/will tape recordings. And it's those people that can enjoy the recordings that get released to the masses, of which I've (and others) released many. It just won't be all recordings, and that's the reality.