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So i was woundering, did u guys know about the statue before arranging this, or is it just the GREATEST coincidence ever? cos i wasn't sure if was gonna come, but now i am. cos to do this fan meet one day and then see the awesome MJ statue unveiled the next would be a fucking sweet weekend!!
 
BudzMJJ said:
So i was woundering, did u guys know about the statue before arranging this, or is it just the GREATEST coincidence ever? cos i wasn't sure if was gonna come, but now i am. cos to do this fan meet one day and then see the awesome MJ statue unveiled the next would be a f*****g sweet weekend!!
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Complete coincidence! :)
 
Awesome coincidence then, i love it. Now we just gotta hope these so called "fans" don't ruin it all and get the statue scrapped.... =(
 
Im going to the unveiling of the statue on the sunday - would be good to meet up with people who will be there - maybe so we can fight off the footy fans together :p

Soz wont be going to the saturday thing - cant afford to go to both days or stay over and would much prefer to go to statue as its more MJ related
 
Who's going to the unveiling then? I'm not sure I will be tbh.
 
I'm debating it. I'm mixed about it as it is and with the possible flare up of violence/abuse from the Fulham fans I'm not too sure I wanna be there.
 
I'm going to the statue unveiling. I understand peoples fears around it but like it has been said in another thread, there is more than likely going to be police around the area (as is the norm at football matches) and they will more than likely be aware of possible "abuse" surrounding this. Although I can understand that it is a frightening image to think about football fans spitting, punching and hurling bottles at any MJ fan who dares to set foot on their territory (as seems to be the general worry amongst fans thinking of attending - not saying anyone in particular), I also feel it is not a terribly realistic one what with the police being present and potential to being banned from the area themselves.

Yes, it is highly likely that there will be football fans there who will make jokes and possibly even say some rather unsavoury things towards the MJ fans but in all honesty where don't we get this these days? I've had to grow quite a thick skin to it myself over the years as someone/some people will always behave in ways which we find mean/disrespectful but it's not stopped me from turning up to things. Those of us who stayed to help clear away the tributes at the o2 on the one year mark of Michael's passing will remember the Bon Jovi crowd who came out and started acting like morons, taking the mick and stealing/wrecking tributes. Not nice to see but at the end of the day it will happen.

Obviously nobody should feel they HAVE to go but just wanted to say it makes me sad to see people put off going because of the behaviour of others.

In any case Motsey has created a separate thread surrounding the statue meet here:

http://www.mjjcommunity.com/forum/showthread.php?t=112505

That way there is no confusion and people can choose to go to either/both meet ups - whichever they want/feel more comfortable with, without any confusion plus then any updates on either event don't get lost/missed.
 
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I will go if its free, but if you have to buy a ticket then I dont think I will attend. As Nikki has said I've grown a thick skin to people insulting us and making fun of MJ.
 
The thing is a lot of these meet ups do not not really seem Michael related they are just regular things that you would do with friends or family visitors on a weekend. It is cool that you people meet up as friends I am not saying it is wrong but when you advertise it as a Michael event it is a little misleading. The fulham meet up sounds more of a Michael event and so did the whos bad thing but they are less promoted which seems odd as this is a Michael board. It seems that only the small friendship meet ups are promoted that are not very Michael related. I will look into going to the fulham event but will not go to this one sorry.
 
xMichellex said:
The thing is a lot of these meet ups do not not really seem Michael related they are just regular things that you would do with friends or family visitors on a weekend. It is cool that you people meet up as friends I am not saying it is wrong but when you advertise it as a Michael event it is a little misleading. The fulham meet up sounds more of a Michael event and so did the whos bad thing but they are less promoted which seems odd as this is a Michael board. It seems that only the small friendship meet ups are promoted that are not very Michael related. I will look into going to the fulham event but will not go to this one sorry.
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I'm sorry you feel that way but its not that way at all. Yes its something you would do every day but the point of it is that it is where members of MJJC can get together. We're not going to have many Michael events any more in reality-apart from birthday and anniversary. We feel its an opportunity for fans to get together to celebrate Michael-we talk about Michael, we play Michael from our phones etc, and try and do things that he'd enjoy. Its a day where people can get together who understand each other. For example I cant talk to my family about Michael and my feelings but I can with my friends from MJJC.
 
xMichellex said:
The thing is a lot of these meet ups do not not really seem Michael related they are just regular things that you would do with friends or family visitors on a weekend. It is cool that you people meet up as friends I am not saying it is wrong but when you advertise it as a Michael event it is a little misleading. The fulham meet up sounds more of a Michael event and so did the whos bad thing but they are less promoted which seems odd as this is a Michael board. It seems that only the small friendship meet ups are promoted that are not very Michael related. I will look into going to the fulham event but will not go to this one sorry.
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Instead of crapping all over the meet-ups that do happen (this isn't the first time) why don't you come along and try it out before judging? ;)
 
xMichellex said:
The thing is a lot of these meet ups do not not really seem Michael related they are just regular things that you would do with friends or family visitors on a weekend. It is cool that you people meet up as friends I am not saying it is wrong but when you advertise it as a Michael event it is a little misleading. The fulham meet up sounds more of a Michael event and so did the whos bad thing but they are less promoted which seems odd as this is a Michael board. It seems that only the small friendship meet ups are promoted that are not very Michael related. I will look into going to the fulham event but will not go to this one sorry.
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Sophielo said:
I'm sorry you feel that way but its not that way at all. Yes its something you would do every day but the point of it is that it is where members of MJJC can get together. We're not going to have many Michael events any more in reality-apart from birthday and anniversary. We feel its an opportunity for fans to get together to celebrate Michael-we talk about Michael, we play Michael from our phones etc, and try and do things that he'd enjoy. Its a day where people can get together who understand each other. For example I cant talk to my family about Michael and my feelings but I can with my friends from MJJC.
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StaceyMJ said:
Instead of crapping all over the meet-ups that do happen (this isn't the first time) why don't you come along and try it out before judging? ;)
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[FONT=&quot]I totally agree with xMichellex the "meet ups" in london at the slug & lettuce/ london eye are in my opinion not very MJ related excpet everyone going is an MJ fan and from what I remember there isnt much MJ related convo and not much Mj music - if any -- the slug &lettuce played like 2 songs but that was it and other times when we went to a pub because the slug and lettuce was closed there was nothing MJ related at all.
It can be expensive for people to get into london & back then on top of that pay for food & drink (expensive in slug and lettuce) and in my opinion its not worth it if nothing special is going on.

Who says "We're not going to have many Michael events any more"? There will be and there still are some MJ events that happen on days other then b'day etc, maybe not mentioned on MJJC but I do know some MJJC members do go to them and they seem really cool highly entertaining but some MJJC members dont want to do that sort of thing and prefer other things for certain days such as MJ's B'day and on 25th prefered to go off to the Slug & lettuce away from other fans.

Im not crapping on them as they seem to work for the few that do attend but maybe if more MJ related things were planned then maybe the numbers would go up - other people away from MJJC seem to plan great MJ events so im sure its not impossible.

Well anyways I dont want to ruin it for the people that do attend as they really enjoy them selves and maybe if others go they might enjoy themselves too.[/FONT]

If anyone would like to Join the people (7 from MJJC so far & others from other) attending the Fullham Fc statue unveiling.
 
I see your points and I agree that London is expensive. But really its an opportunity for more fans to meet up with each other. Of course we'll still have the MJ parties like the ones we've had in Brighton. Of course if anyone hears about anything please post it in the Fan Gatherings place. I will try and make it to the Fulham opening as well but if anyone is around on the Saturday please join us.
 
I've never been to one of your meet ups before but the ones I go to are all MJ related. Most recently was a meet up in London handing out leaflets to the general public about justice for Michael and letting London's media know The Fans haven't forgotten Michael! We stopped off at various points along the way, blasting MJ music and we even made made a video, thankfully you'll not get to see that. :eek: We released red balloons with messages for Michael tied to them, then went and had KFC :) Later placing candles in a bag of sand at Trafalgar Square, I brought Dancing The Dream and each of us read extracts from the book.

I did however go to a club later but even then MJ played, quiet a lot actually :) and when he wasn't I fell asleep in the corner. :bugeyed:D
 
Fair enough, we generally do plan these as a friendship thing but extend the invitation out to all members of MJJC as we thought that was a nice thing to do and if anyone wants to join us then that's it.

It's as simple as that really. People should go ahead and organise what they see fit shouldn't they? Nobody's stopping anybody from organising something bigger and better.

These meet-ups are just that, meet-ups. They're never put out there as events, just a way for fans to come and make some friends and talk about Michael. Am I really having to explain that and defend it? Crazy times.
 
Omg guys it is a bit unkind to accuse me of crapping all over an event just because I said it did not appeal to me. I admit that ages ago I did say the demo was a waste of time but I know for a fact I am not the only person posting in this thread who thinks this so to attack me for saying my opinion is not right. Also tbh Staceymj I have seen posts from you suggesting you are very against going to the fulham meet up and suggested people who went would get abused so is that not the same thing as what I have been accused of? No need to be so mean.
 
xMichellex said:
Omg guys it is a bit unkind to accuse me of crapping all over an event just because I said it did not appeal to me. I admit that ages ago I did say the demo was a waste of time but I know for a fact I am not the only person posting in this thread who thinks this so to attack me for saying my opinion is not right. Also tbh Staceymj I have seen posts from you suggesting you are very against going to the fulham meet up and suggested people who went would get abused so is that not the same thing as what I have been accused of? No need to be so mean.
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Sorry if I came accross mean. It's just whenever you post it's always so negative.

About the Fulham thing, I just said I was worried about getting abuse, and that I would find that hard, I stand by that, I would find it incredibly hard. Not to say I won't go yet, waiting for official word from some kind peeps on this forum who are being pro-active and finding out exactly what will happen that day and what the set up will be.

But anyway, back on topic.

RememberTheTime said:
I've never been to one of your meet ups before but the ones I go to are all MJ related. Most recently was a meet up in London handing out leaflets to the general public about justice for Michael and letting London's media know The Fans haven't forgotten Michael! We stopped off at various points along the way, blasting MJ music and we even made made a video, thankfully you'll not get to see that. :eek: We released red balloons with messages for Michael tied to them, then went and had KFC :) Later placing candles in a bag of sand at Trafalgar Square, I brought Dancing The Dream and each of us read extracts from the book.

I did however go to a club later but even then MJ played, quiet a lot actually :) and when he wasn't I fell asleep in the corner. :bugeyed:D
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That sounds really great, please if events like this are happening then please do post them here. I seem to miss these things and it's something I'd really love to be a part of. :)
 
Stacey M said:
Sorry if I came across mean. It's just whenever you post it's always so negative.

About the Fulham thing, I just said I was worried about getting abuse, and that I would find that hard, I stand by that, I would find it incredibly hard. Not to say I won't go yet, waiting for official word from some kind peeps on this forum who are being pro-active and finding out exactly what will happen that day and what the set up will be.

But anyway, back on topic.



That sounds really great, please if events like this are happening then please do post them here. I seem to miss these things and it's something I'd really love to be a part of. :)
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Sure I'll definitely let you know.:) I know some fans are planning to meet for the Fulham thing. I have to admit I'm not so keen about where it is but I respect Mr Fayed for honoring Michael.
I'm sure I'm working that day so it's likey I will be unable to make it.

I just missed out on a trip to Coolatore House in Ireland where Michael stayed, it turns out Paddy will be on duty all weekend and will be round to talk to the girls. *cries* also there was mention of Michael's driver Ray, who will also be on duty. I'm so upset I missed out.
 
I'm quite sad after reading this.

I put these things out here to give people the opportunity to come together and be with other MJ fans, to make new freinds, to have a day where you can be yourself, talk about MJ etc.

I never proffess these things to be big events, they are just meet ups in between events that useally mark a special MJ occasion.

Everybody is always welcome.
What we are doing is always stated so everybody knows when and where we will be and I try to cater for daytime and evening for people with children and for working hours.
I really hope this comes accross.

With love,
Becca
xxx
 
Imo this is getting a little oversensitive here. So some of us do not see the Michael relevance? No need to take it to heart but maybe just take on board the opinions of others. One point I was trying to get across is that some of what I think would be more Michael related events like the whos bad and the fulham are a lot less promoted which I find odd. These small friendship meet ups are made stickys and posted in 2 seperate sections though. I said there is nothing wrong with meeting up as friends but just as an example I have met up with other Michael fans but not promoted it as an event and definitely not a Michael event because it is not, it is meeting up as friends and that is all. This is not meant to sound horrible btw. I am also a little suprised to learn that it seems that you guys seperate yourselves from other fans at certain events as I would have thought it is better to come together united for Michael. I know this might sound critical but this can make this same small group come across as a bit cliquey or even to the extreme of elitist and better than the other fans that attend when you seperate yourselves which could be why the numbers at your friendship events are so small. Aah I do not mean to sound rude here I know it could sound like I am but just want to give a little constructive thoughts and heads up. I know I can seem brash at times but it is not intended to upset and I will hope this is not taken personally as it seems a bit sensitive atm.
 
xMichellex said:
Imo this is getting a little oversensitive here. So some of us do not see the Michael relevance? No need to take it to heart but maybe just take on board the opinions of others. One point I was trying to get across is that some of what I think would be more Michael related events like the whos bad and the fulham are a lot less promoted which I find odd. These small friendship meet ups are made stickys and posted in 2 seperate sections though. I said there is nothing wrong with meeting up as friends but just as an example I have met up with other Michael fans but not promoted it as an event and definitely not a Michael event because it is not, it is meeting up as friends and that is all. This is not meant to sound horrible btw. I am also a little suprised to learn that it seems that you guys seperate yourselves from other fans at certain events as I would have thought it is better to come together united for Michael. I know this might sound critical but this can make this same small group come across as a bit cliquey or even to the extreme of elitist and better than the other fans that attend when you seperate yourselves which could be why the numbers at your friendship events are so small. Aah I do not mean to sound rude here I know it could sound like I am but just want to give a little constructive thoughts and heads up. I know I can seem brash at times but it is not intended to upset and I will hope this is not taken personally as it seems a bit sensitive atm.
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You don't even know us. You are crossing the line, so just stop.

This wasn't promoted as an event though? Elitist? Are you actually being serious? What is your problem?

It's not a popularity contest. OK, so you think this irrelevant and that it's not Michael enough for you, why don't you go ahead and arrange something that is more up your street and I will personally make it a sticky and activley promote it myself to applaud you. It might be a better way to spend your time than post here and cause a stir for the fun of it it seems.
By the way, we have done that for events in the past that weren't arranged by MJJC. My guess is you probably haven't been a member for long enough to see that, which makes this all the more ludicrous.

Way to ruin a thread. Congratulations!
 
Sigh this is sad to see :( But Michelle you are wrong in saying that it is only the friendship meets that are made stickies-I know a ton of people from other boards and always see them at joint events that are promoted here like for example the fan day last January-that was a big event for all Michael fans which was heavily promoted here. Plus the Whos Bad event from December was promoted as well. If you see anything that you feel should be promoted then please alert us and we'll be happy to do so.

I know about the Coolatare House event btw, I know Sam, and that is a friendship event, it wasn't extended to everyone, just her friends. But as I said, and I presume you're on Facebook, if you see anything that you feel should be promoted then let us know.
 
Everything I say is getting taken out of context and I am being accused of being a horrid person just for giving constructive feedback. The elitist or cliquey thing has nothing to do with this meet up, what I was getting at like I said was I was suprised to read that this small group will seperate themselves from other fans at OTHER events, that is where Imo it can look like you are being elitist or cliquey and I am saying IT CAN LOOK LIKE that is how you are being not YOU ARE being. No need to take such offence or to think I am making a personal attack I was just saying how it could WITHOUT MEANING TO look to others. Imo it is better to come together with everyone but you misunderstood what I meant. Maybe if you were talking to me person to person you would understand I am not being horrible but it is very difficult to express your opinion when nobody can see your face expressions or hear your tone and everybody seems so sensitive over this that it is bound to make you think I am being horrid when I am not.
 
xMichellex said:
Everything I say is getting taken out of context and I am being accused of being a horrid person just for giving constructive feedback. The elitist or cliquey thing has nothing to do with this meet up, what I was getting at like I said was I was suprised to read that this small group will seperate themselves from other fans at OTHER events, that is where Imo it can look like you are being elitist or cliquey and I am saying IT CAN LOOK LIKE that is how you are being not YOU ARE being. No need to take such offence or to think I am making a personal attack I was just saying how it could WITHOUT MEANING TO look to others. Imo it is better to come together with everyone but you misunderstood what I meant. Maybe if you were talking to me person to person you would understand I am not being horrible but it is very difficult to express your opinion when nobody can see your face expressions or hear your tone and everybody seems so sensitive over this that it is bound to make you think I am being horrid when I am not.
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Well I'm just going to give up on this discussion being as I have no idea what's being discussed anymore. How are we separating ourselves from others? :unsure: I've been going to fan events for years and know a lot of people, some who aren't active in the community anymore. I'm beginning to see why.

This is just getting odd?
 
It was said earlier in the thread by an older member that 'on 25th prefered to go off to Slug & Lettuse away from other fans' which is what I meant by seperating yourselves and I looked through some old meet up threads before when another different older member asked why you were going to the theme park as 'once again it will only be 8 people' or whatevs. (and I noticed this member got the same snappy responses as I seem to be getting now) if we are not aloud to make any suggestions to improve things without fear of being snapped at it is a bit odd. Well anyway I am not going to either this or even the fulham meet up either now, the other people I was going to bring probably will but I will not as I do not like being accused of being horrid just for making constructive suggestions.
 
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