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This is a normal post You are kidding right?
I could think of nothing further than that debacle somehow making U2 'fashionable,' other than to mock them, or be reminded what a mediocre, sterile, and bland musical entity they have become
 (I helped save b3ta! Jahled Three shades of black, Fri 19 Sep 2014, 11:23, , Reply)
This is a normal post No, but U2's sales have gone up.
Not being a fashionable band, their fans aren't going to be put off by people saying they are shit. People have always said they are shit. It didn't make them fashionable, but it didn't make them less fashionable.

However, someone at Apple has decided that U2's brand is worth linking to their brand, which relies on people thinking they are fashionable.

I'm not sure Apple fanboys will be as loyal as U2 fans if they got the same reputation.
 (I helped save b3ta! monkeon schmonkeon, Fri 19 Sep 2014, 11:29, , Reply)
This is a normal post Emm
I may have overlooked the fact they have become sterile and bland, whilst still globally large enough, to be happily courted and used by Apple given the days of being 'punk rock' and actually saying anything have long gone from their music.

I guess bland has long been the marketing tool of choice. It doesn't offend anyone.
 (I helped save b3ta! Jahled Three shades of black, Fri 19 Sep 2014, 11:41, , Reply)
This is a normal post Does it count as "sales" if they were given away for free?

(I helped save b3ta! Extinct Jesus Dossier "...I think it counteracts Hitler's magic...", Fri 19 Sep 2014, 14:01, , Reply)