Farrah Fawcett died today, and Michael Jackson in the hosptial :(

being I was catching up on posts my intent was not to keep any arguments that I was not even involved in, prolonged. Sorry if that is what my post seemed like, was not the intent.

If any of my words contributed to that, I appologize sincerely.

The passing of both Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson, is sad news for their family and fans and again, my sincere condoleances to them.

Some people are obsessed by belittling others under the guise of free speech. I don't know what they get from that, other than the need to continue belittling others.

It seems those who scream the loudest, in reality, are often the one's least affected by it.

Those who reacted to my posting: thanks. It did not make me really understand those feelings, yet I think it made it a little clearer to me.

@Brianna: No one puts a restriction on for who one can mourn, as far as I saw. The only thing I asked, was a 'why', simply because I feel different. Calling me ignorant and close minded, because that is what you do, THAT is over the top and insulting. We will not get into an argument about it though, as I refuse to sink to that level.

I am though glad that there were some people that did read my posting for what it was, and answered sincerely.

I was not referring to you.

And the term ignorant, which means "lack of knowledge" is not a direct insult, nor is being told you are close-minded, It is a criticism more on the direct side of things, but still, i was not referring to you, i was referring to Aeslyn's post, who gave an opinion about mourning.


I think this post basically says what i was i criticizing. Which basically says unless you were someone closer than a typical fan, your mourning is 'over the top', which i can interpret as uncalled for, unjustifiable, emo-drama, etc...

The benefits of being ones own Boss gives me the time to spend to much time here

In that case I owe you an apology!

Farrah Fawcett gets to heaven. St. Peter says to her, "You get 1 wish granted". Farrah responds "I'd like for all the children of the world to be safe".

Next thing she sees is Michael Jackson standing beside her.


I hear the ambulance drivers said when they got Michael in the ambulance he didnt regain his color.


This just in- the cause of MJ's death? Food Poisoning..... from a 12 yr old weiner and 9 yr old nuts.


BA-DUM-BUMP!!!!

Thank you & Goodnight!!! Dont forget to tip the waitresses!

Tarina Sewell throws a pie at you

Boooooo!

Yes, what I posted is my opinion - it still is my opinion - but it was not about mourning per se, or anyone's right to have such feelings. I commented on the use of the word itself in this particular context, i.e. of the death of a pop star, whom none of us (so far as we are currently aware) knew any closer than as fans, or admirers of his work. We know the image and the music, not the man.

What's more, I wasn't referring to you or anyone else in particular, Briana. You say you have interpreted what I wrote as yourself getting into "emo-drama" but that's your interpretation and words, not mine. Marcel raised a point and I was addressing that and not personally attacking you or your feelings.

I am sorry you are upset about MJ's death but there was no need for the aggressive response and yes, it is something of an insult to be termed ignorant and close-minded. I interpret you as meaning to insult me; see how that works? Anyway, it is simply not so.

I'm well aware of the depths of meaning of the word mourn and have experienced those feelings in both contexts myself, which is another reason I hold this view. Feeling very upset about the death of an idol or star, however deeply and genuinely felt, is not the same as being in mourning afaic. I do believe it devalues the word.

If you don't like any opinion of mine, fine, but there's no need to get spiky about it. I would not say, and have not said, that your upset or anyone else's is not genuine, and I am genuinely sorry you and others are feeling that way.

And that is all I have to say on the matter.

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Aes

um yeah, I can relate (not my own boss in the land of the real world, but my own boss in the land of SL, well.. partly)

Well, here's quite a few thousand more....

http://www.defenselink.mil/Releases/

Pedantics.

As far as i am concerned, this is a close minded view based on ignorance, and an ego-centric view point.

hidebound.

apologies, but this was too evident to let by:

this:



is a good example of this:

Actually, my post was a good example of repeating what was said to me in a different context:

AFAIC = As Far As I am Concerned.

So, nice try Djin, but it was done on purpose to reflect back what was said to me.

Seems to me like you did not read Aeslyn's post there, quickdraw.

I agree.

only if i'd been referring to the exchange rather than the sentence as it stood alone.

oh, crap and doublecrap. these damned forums have me turning into Pep...

oh, good. even if you, yourself, read it wrong...

lol wut?

qft

Usually called rectal cancer.

Charles Schultz (the Peanuts cartoonist) died from it also. Also, the comedian Dennis Wolfberg.

I haven't heard of a link to any one cause. I think part of the problem with the current way cancer research is focused is that there may not BE any one cause for cancer. I do wish that after decades and untolled millions of dollars a cure were closer.

I am deeply saddened by his death. He was an icon for my generation.
Dance well on that final three-day road, Michael.

Farrah, too, terribly sad.

Felt I had to post - late, coz I was away in real.

Shame, Al Sharpton is planning 'HIS' big day in the spotlight and not Michael Jackson's. At least the brother's and sister's have been showing dignity.