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Post by TonyR on Jan 26, 2019 16:33:36 GMT
Okay, wan't sure whether to start another thread on what's happening or anything, but I thought it important to start this one.
The idea behind it is two-fold.
1. For those people for whom this is affecting their health, mentally or physically - and want somewhere to vent & get help or reassurance - or just listened to.
2. For us to post positive, optimistic & constructive comments on what's going on, again in a bid to alleviate the negativity & pain this is causing.
To be clear, I don't think those posting the pessimistic, 'end of MJ's legacy' comments are wrong for doing so. If that's how you feel - fine. I keep swinging both ways (insert your own joke), but I think it's imperative that people can go somewhere and avoid those thoughts, for the good of their health.
So, yeah. Come here if you want support or for some optimism in yet another dark period.
And remember:
1993 - we not only got through it, but MJ came back only 2 years later with a record breaking album, tour, singles
2005 - we not only got through it, but MJ was on the verge of the biggest comeback of all time, with a record breaking 50 date sell out residency.
We will get through this also. No lying fucker will stop us.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2019 17:27:41 GMT
Tony, this is an amazing gesture and post, and I'll admit that it's brought a lump to my throat.
Sending out a major love to all.
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Post by Liberian Girl on Jan 26, 2019 17:52:00 GMT
Lovely idea for a thread Tony.
Right now I admit I'm on a downer but one thing I love is how great all you fans on here are....you're all amazing, intelligent and such a lovely community. Nothing but respect for each of you.
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Post by TonyR on Jan 26, 2019 17:59:52 GMT
Wanted to post a shout out to respect77 on here for her amazing video, tireless work and education of both haters and the fans as to the facts. Much appreciated. Everytime I have a small wobble (yes, I’ll admit it, 99.9% of the time I have unequivocal faith but occasionally I worry) I always read her posts and get reassured. |
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Post by Liberian Girl on Jan 26, 2019 18:09:15 GMT
Respect77 is an amazing asset to the community.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2019 18:22:49 GMT
Respect77 is an amazing asset to the community. I'm so glad she's a part of this group. I must also say, I'm glad to be a part of this site with all of you. It feels like a mates house. |
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Post by TonyR on Jan 26, 2019 18:26:01 GMT
Respect77 is an amazing asset to the community. I'm so glad she's a part of this group. I must also say, I'm glad to be a part of this site with all of you. It feels like a mates house. Which reminds me, stopping drinking my bloody milk. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2019 18:28:21 GMT
I'm so glad she's a part of this group. I must also say, I'm glad to be a part of this site with all of you. It feels like a mates house. Which reminds me, stopping drinking my bloody milk. It's my hot body, I'll do what I want! On another note, I'm off to the pictures tonight to take my mind off stuff. And to further take my mind off things, tonight I'll watch Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull to numb myself. I assume its awful. |
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Post by TonyR on Jan 26, 2019 18:36:38 GMT
Which reminds me, stopping drinking my bloody milk. It's my hot body, I'll do what I want! On another note, I'm off to the pictures tonight to take my mind off stuff. And to further take my mind off things, tonight I'll watch Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull to numb myself. I assume its awful. My God please don't do that to yourself. Just remember the original trilogy. I was supposed to be going out tonight but cancelled because it's wet and cold outside. I'm 46 on Thursday. |
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Post by MattyJam on Jan 26, 2019 18:40:45 GMT
I have been distancing myself from the whole thing since yesterday. I know I am too emotionally invested and it has taken a toll on me in the past, so it's the only way I know how to get through times like this.
I know what's out there, I know what they're saying and I accepted long ago that ignorant people will write ignorant things and gulliable people will fall for it.
I keep hoping - probably in vain - that something positive will come out of all this. That Gavin or Jordan will come out and admit the truth. Or that the estate are going to fund Taj's documentary and people will see that there are two sides to every story.
But for now, I will be checking in and out sporadically to keep me sane. I did the same when MJ died. I didn't visit any MJ boards and didn't follow the coverage in the news. It's not worth the heartbreak and I refuse to let grifters and scummy media piss all over somebody who has given me so much over the years.
My advice to anyone who is finding this hard to handle would be to put yourself first and don't give the naysayers the power to make you feel depressed. Rise above it, even if it means shutting yourself away from it. Turn off your phones/laptops, play with your kids, go outside for a walk, listen to some music. It'll all still be there tomorrow...
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2019 18:48:30 GMT
I have been distancing myself from the whole thing since yesterday. I know I am too emotionally invested and it has taken a toll on me in the past, so it's the only way I know how to get through times like this. I know what's out there, I know what they're saying and I accepted long ago that ignorant people will write ignorant things and gulliable people will fall for it. I keep hoping - probably in vain - that something positive will come out of all this. That Gavin or Jordan will come out and admit the truth. Or that the estate are going to fund Taj's documentary and people will see that there are two sides to every story. But for now, I will be checking in and out sporadically to keep me sane. I did the same when MJ died. I didn't visit any MJ boards and didn't follow the coverage in the news. It's not worth the heartbreak and I refuse to let grifters and scummy media piss all over somebody who has given me so much over the years. My advice to anyone who is finding this hard to handle would be to put yourself first and don't give the naysayers the power to make you feel depressed. Rise above it, even if it means shutting yourself away from it. Turn off your phones/laptops, play with your kids, go outside for a walk, listen to some music. It'll all still be there tomorrow... Lovely Matty. Take care of yourself. Everyone. |
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Post by aazzaabb on Jan 26, 2019 23:44:09 GMT
Wanted to post a shout out to respect77 on here for her amazing video, tireless work and education of both haters and the fans as to the facts. Much appreciated. Everytime I have a small wobble (yes, I’ll admit it, 99.9% of the time I have unequivocal faith but occasionally I worry) I always read her posts and get reassured. Unbelievable fan! What a credit to the fan community and MJ! Great thread. I've not felt well today. I'm not the biggest social media person so that's something I can avoid easily enough. For me the dread is MJ's mugshot picture plastered across the front of all of those trash rags. That's not happened as of now but I'm going to be ready and I'm going to be a defiant beast if anyone thinks their gonna bring him up with me in public. I'm going to be ready this time and stronger. |
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Post by Michaels Lover on Jan 27, 2019 5:17:02 GMT
I have been distancing myself from the whole thing since yesterday. I know I am too emotionally invested and it has taken a toll on me in the past, so it's the only way I know how to get through times like this. I know what's out there, I know what they're saying and I accepted long ago that ignorant people will write ignorant things and gulliable people will fall for it. I keep hoping - probably in vain - that something positive will come out of all this. That Gavin or Jordan will come out and admit the truth. Or that the estate are going to fund Taj's documentary and people will see that there are two sides to every story. But for now, I will be checking in and out sporadically to keep me sane. I did the same when MJ died. I didn't visit any MJ boards and didn't follow the coverage in the news. It's not worth the heartbreak and I refuse to let grifters and scummy media piss all over somebody who has given me so much over the years. My advice to anyone who is finding this hard to handle would be to put yourself first and don't give the naysayers the power to make you feel depressed. Rise above it, even if it means shutting yourself away from it. Turn off your phones/laptops, play with your kids, go outside for a walk, listen to some music. It'll all still be there tomorrow... But it's so hard for me to take my mind off it, no matter what I'm doing. I can't even watch MJ (which is something that I do every day), without getting distracted with thoughts and coming here to check every 5-10 minutes. I can't shut myself away from it. And I want to talk to someone about it, someone that I know irl, but at the same time I don't want to bring it up unless they bring it up first. It's easier to just not talk about it, but at the same time I can't stop worrying. I don't even know if this documentary will reach my country (if it will be shown here), but I fear that it does and that someone mentions it to me, because I'm not prepared. what do I say? How do I say it? How do I explain? All these questions are in my mind constantly. To those who speak english, I will just show respect77's documentary to them, so that's not a problem, but not everyone does. I don't really read any newspapers or follow any other media just the only social media I'm on is Facebook, and it's not hard for me to stay away from that, because it's not like I'm addicted to it or anything. I've been away from Facebook for longer periods before when going through tough times. So the only place I read about it really, is here, and some MJ fansites that I "like" on FB. But I usually read it here first. I just want to go back to normal, how life was before, without feeling physically ill. Someone wake me up when this nightmare is over  |
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Post by TonyR on Jan 27, 2019 10:00:25 GMT
Bit more positive this morning.
It's already off the front page of BBC and only a small header on a couple of tabloids.
I think this is old news and people are skeptical.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2019 10:07:45 GMT
Bit more positive this morning. It's already off the front page of BBC and only a small header on a couple of tabloids. I think this is old news and people are skeptical. It's made Facebook as of last night for me, and I was tagged once. I see it's now made the main Irish newspaper site (when you type Michael Jackson into google and all those stories come up). Yeah, everything seems very 50/50 to be honest, just like 03. Feeling better myself. Listened to Xscape there a while ago. The song. |
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