The_Noble_Cause Wrote:
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> > but obviously at some point he decided he
> wanted out and was threatened with a lawsuit -
> I'm
> just pointing out that it isn't exactly
> "accommodating"...
>
> What you're really doing is just making stuff
> up...
>
> Nothing in Neal's response implies that he
> threatened AP with a lawsuit.
> NS stated that decisions are made collectively as
> a team and with everybody's agents. He also said
> something to the effect that nobody is prevented
> from making personal decisions.
>
> Based on what I have seen from Pineda and have
> heard from others, I don't really give him the
> benefit of the doubt anymore. His constant ploys
> for sympathy/attention have grown tiresome and he
> has as much credibility as Perry's hip accident
> story. Time for change.


"For clarity, no one was ever prevented by me from making their own personal decisions," Schon says in a very carefully worded official statement. "At the same time, we were all advised by our representatives that there are contractual obligations tied to touring that need to be honored."

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If Arnel did not meet his contractual obligations they all would have been sued. This is what Neal is saying. Arnel wasn't forced to sign the contract, but many musicians feel pressure to keep going, not just for the band, but for the organization and employees.

I think Arnel asked for reasonable accommodations that were all ignored. Going to the press and social media posts do not help anyone.

Being away from home and family has always been hard for Arnel and when they have days off or two week breaks it is incredibly difficult for Arnel to go home like the other members can. His home life is a total mess right now as well. I have empathy for him, but he should honor his obligation and then move on. I do wish the band would be more understanding, but also get that getting blasted in the press and on social media backs you into a corner.

I will say that when I saw them in April, they were great. Arnel was great the whole night.