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Do you think that fans and the media hold double standards when it comes to Michael and his music?
For example, I do not hear insinuations that Stevie Wonder, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, etc. must have top ten "hits" on the charts today or else they are has beens. When these others make music that doesn't sound like what is on the radio, they are holding true to their roots and "real" music; however, for Michael the same becomes his music sounds dated. When others re-release music it is a celebration of their great work; for Michael it is clinging to the past. When others re-release CD's in a matter of months by adding two new songs or such, they are being aggressive in business; when Michael re-releases a CD after 25 years, he is being greedy and taking advantage of fans. When others record with the current popular acts, they are keeping up to date; with Michael, he is selling out or trying to "ride the backs" of others.
What do you think? Do you yourself hold these double standards (and willing to admit it)? Will such double standards by the media and fans hurt Michael's future projects?
For example, I do not hear insinuations that Stevie Wonder, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, etc. must have top ten "hits" on the charts today or else they are has beens. When these others make music that doesn't sound like what is on the radio, they are holding true to their roots and "real" music; however, for Michael the same becomes his music sounds dated. When others re-release music it is a celebration of their great work; for Michael it is clinging to the past. When others re-release CD's in a matter of months by adding two new songs or such, they are being aggressive in business; when Michael re-releases a CD after 25 years, he is being greedy and taking advantage of fans. When others record with the current popular acts, they are keeping up to date; with Michael, he is selling out or trying to "ride the backs" of others.
What do you think? Do you yourself hold these double standards (and willing to admit it)? Will such double standards by the media and fans hurt Michael's future projects?