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Alisans said:
I'm not sure if I should reply since I'm kinda one of those fans you are talking about here.

I must say that I've never said a bad word about Michael. Even though I wasn't a fan like you guys, but never said a bad word about him, never. I had two of his cd's and listened them occasionally, but never really looked deeper into him. But I felt like when I found out that Michael had passed away, I needed to know more. And as I learned more about him, I was genuinely surprised because I had no idea about a lot of things. Like for example, I had never heard a word about his amazing work with charity. Because those things weren't really discussed anywhere. I have a lot of respect for Michael and everything he has done. I now feel like he was the most beautiful person that's ever lived, inside and out.

I know, it's sad and heartbreaking that he had to die for so many people to notice him. And I'm sad that I'm one of them and werent there when he needed it the most. But I'm here now and NOT doing it "just because it's cool right now" No way. I'm definitely not going anywhere.

I'm not sure if I make sense at all here but I just needed to reply.

Love and respect for Michael Jackson. I hope you don't hate me.
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thank you for your post. nobody hates you, what are you talking about. thank you for your love and respect for Michael
 
I don't understand how people can like his music all of a sudden. :girl_mad:
They say never judge a book by its cover. This is true. But too bad Michael's cover was ruined by the media. Only the true fans had the brains to open the book and see what was on the inside
 
I can tell you now that I have ALWAYS been a Michael Jackson fan. Heck, my mum played his songs all the time when I was a baby going to toddler. I remember one time we were going on a trip to the Highlands (I live in Scotland) and I was bored, so I begged my mum to put Michael Jackson on. I was singing his songs all through the journey.

I also stuck by him when I heard the accusations towards him. (first one I did, even though I was young, so I didn't fully understand. But I definetely did at the 2nd one. I was in rage mode when I heard this.)

and two weeks before his death, I found a Michael Jackson album in work, so I asked my boss if I could put it on. She said yes (she's a big fan too) and I was singing his songs while I worked. (then again, so was the boss lady. LOL.)

I still play his songs in work. It annoys some of the other employees, but the other half (who are Jackson fans) tell me to ignore them.
 
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No newfound enthusiasm (real or pretend) around me for Michael. Except my own, that is. Mine's real I can assure you! I kind of wish there were some people (or even just someone) like that in my vicinity. I wouldn't mind if they were new or old fans as long as they're real. Well, right about now I wouldn't mind if they weren't so real either. I'd just like to talk to someone who feels the same. I'm looking forward to talking to you all here but sometimes virtual hugs don't cut it. I'm sure you know what I mean. I can understand how seeing people suddenly go gaga over Michael is irritating if they've not cared for him earlier. It gets really lonely fast when your friends don't even react. They might not know how hard Michael's death really hit me but still... They should know I miss him. Oh well... I'm sure there are many new fans who will stick around now, like I will. Those who won't... Good riddance. Time will tell. Sorry, I'm afraid this became a bit of a babble now. I'll stop here.
 
It doesn't annoy me that they say they like him now. What does annoy me is for some reason they think they like him as much as me. They know nothing about him except what they have read in papers recently and try to take me on in a debate about him.

Some people are genuinly interested to know more about him and ask questions about things they have heard, wanting to know if they are true or not. Obviously I can't tell them for sure what's true or false in a lot of cases but it's nice that they don't automatically believe what they read.
 
the way i see it. alot of people didnt care when he was alive. but now alot of new fans like him. but people are weird at times. and really is it fair to judge? i mean maybe deep down they were fans all along and it took michael dying for them to realise that. does that make sense?
 
KayHey said:
No newfound enthusiasm (real or pretend) around me for Michael. Except my own, that is. Mine's real I can assure you! I kind of wish there were some people (or even just someone) like that in my vicinity. I wouldn't mind if they were new or old fans as long as they're real. Well, right about now I wouldn't mind if they weren't so real either. I'd just like to talk to someone who feels the same. I'm looking forward to talking to you all here but sometimes virtual hugs don't cut it. I'm sure you know what I mean. I can understand how seeing people suddenly go gaga over Michael is irritating if they've not cared for him earlier. It gets really lonely fast when your friends don't even react. They might not know how hard Michael's death really hit me but still... They should know I miss him. Oh well... I'm sure there are many new fans who will stick around now, like I will. Those who won't... Good riddance. Time will tell. Sorry, I'm afraid this became a bit of a babble now. I'll stop here.
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I really feel for you because I can talk to my mother about MJ until my face turns blue and she will just keep listening. She is in college doing toxicology so she is really interested in finding out what's going on. I don't read the papers but my mother talks to me about that end of things and then I ramble on for ages about some album or tour or something. I'd say she knows a good bit about him by now!

Feel free to PM me anytime you want to talk.
 
Thanks, WhoAmI, I'll keep that in mind. :) The thing is, hubby is a quite good listener too but there's only so much I can talk to him about Michael Jackson. I don't want to bore him. He has actually been quite impressed by the media attention and all now that Michael's passed. He'd never realized how big an impact MJ had (has) around the globe. All my real life friends are non-fans and far away too. It actually took me by surprise how much of a void Michael's sudden passing left in my heart. Hubby also commented how unexpectedly strong my reaction has been.
 
I remember perfectly how people were considering him a HAS BEEN when he was alive
as a fan I was constantly being teased or laughed at but me I was never ashamed of it I never stopped supporting him
now all of a sudden people are becoming fans and the media calls him a legend? well they can **** off with their so called respect now...all of them
and before people start to jump in and say I'm being arrogant - this is not about me, this is about Michael how does this console him now? what good does that do to MJ when he's sitting in a grave? the stress the media and the general public put on him was part of the reason why he had so many sleepless nights and , even the slightest support would've done wonders for him
the truth is the only support he ever got was from us his real fans, we were the ones who motivated him to keep on going and create the music that these hypocrites are enjoying today, but he always knew our love for him was true and honest and that's what matters to me not the respect people are paying today
 
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Yes very much so!!!! At least they are not making jokes, but it is still very irritating. It is so hypocritical. It was the "uncool" thing to be his fan while he was still alive, but now it's "uncool" if you're not his fan. Why couldn't he feel this love while he was here? Why does a person have to die in order for people to appreciate their greatness? I'm sure many other people who are fans of other artists have felt the same way as many of us are feeling about these people who jump on the bandwagon after the person passes away. Quite sad, really! These people are a disgrace to fans who have stood by him through his toughest times and had faith in him.
 
HornyForMike said:
why do you complain? would you prefer it if they continued to make the same jokes, and comments that they did in the past?

People here are so happy about all the sales since his passing, but don't you realize that it is these "fake" fans that are actually buying most of his albums at the moment?
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I think the point some are trying to make is that .......these same people should of backed Michael while he was here to appreciate it. If you ask me it is too little ..too late with some folks. I dont even want to hear from people who were making fun of him 2 months ago and are trying to jump on the band wagon now. I have been a Michael fan for 30 years and hae heard alot of crap in the 30years and have done alot of sticking up for Michael and I will continue to do so.
 
I appreciate people who respect him and do enjoy his music genuinely, but it's hard to accept anyones kind of enthusiasm post-humously.
 
KayHey: Yeah I think a lot of people didn't realise how big he really was. My boyfriend was never into his music but he was shocked by the news. It was so out of the blue, no one expected it. He had non-fans in shock so they could only imagine how people like us are feeling. My boyfriend noticed a change in me too. He said I haven't been the same since.
 
they may not be so much as a 'FAKE FAN'.....
but WAS a fan before, excuse the pun, the fanfair started about his personal life.
So with him passing away, it jolted their innate memories of him.
Also with the constant playing of his music compared to a lessor coverage, might have reminded people why and how he became famous to begin with. Thru his remarkable talent and music and showmanship.
With all these sudden provacation/jolt down memory lane - has probably RE ACQUAINTED those fans who were once a fan back in the days.
The way I look at it, is that it's one less dumb wit to have to prove to about mj's beauty, innocence and lover of humanity
 
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