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Will you ever stop listening to Michael Jackson?
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Every day my newsfeed is full of news articles about the child abuse claims against Michael Jackson but yet I still turn his music up louder when it’s on the radio, even manually select tracks of his to listen to in the car off my phone.
You don’t hear Gary Glitter songs anymore, but is Michael Jackson’s music just too good to boycott?
Thoughts... |
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"Every day my newsfeed is full of news articles about the child abuse claims against Michael Jackson but yet I still turn his music up louder when it’s on the radio, even manually select tracks of his to listen to in the car off my phone.
You don’t hear Gary Glitter songs anymore, but is Michael Jackson’s music just too good to boycott?
Thoughts..."
Gary glitter didn't have the cash to keep a secret. |
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"Every day my newsfeed is full of news articles about the child abuse claims against Michael Jackson but yet I still turn his music up louder when it’s on the radio, even manually select tracks of his to listen to in the car off my phone.
You don’t hear Gary Glitter songs anymore, but is Michael Jackson’s music just too good to boycott?
Thoughts..."
The difference is nothing has been proven against Michael Jackson.
Gary Glitter was found guilty and served time did what he did |
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"Every day my newsfeed is full of news articles about the child abuse claims against Michael Jackson but yet I still turn his music up louder when it’s on the radio, even manually select tracks of his to listen to in the car off my phone.
You don’t hear Gary Glitter songs anymore, but is Michael Jackson’s music just too good to boycott?
Thoughts...
Gary glitter didn't have the cash to keep a secret. "
Yep , that pretty much sums it up  |
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"Every day my newsfeed is full of news articles about the child abuse claims against Michael Jackson but yet I still turn his music up louder when it’s on the radio, even manually select tracks of his to listen to in the car off my phone.
You don’t hear Gary Glitter songs anymore, but is Michael Jackson’s music just too good to boycott?
Thoughts...
Gary glitter didn't have the cash to keep a secret.
Yep , that pretty much sums it up "
Which is a shame. I much preferred glitter's unique sound. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Every day my newsfeed is full of news articles about the child abuse claims against Michael Jackson but yet I still turn his music up louder when it’s on the radio, even manually select tracks of his to listen to in the car off my phone.
You don’t hear Gary Glitter songs anymore, but is Michael Jackson’s music just too good to boycott?
Thoughts...
Gary glitter didn't have the cash to keep a secret.
Yep , that pretty much sums it up "
Michael Jackson did, and still everyone knows about it |
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"Every day my newsfeed is full of news articles about the child abuse claims against Michael Jackson but yet I still turn his music up louder when it’s on the radio, even manually select tracks of his to listen to in the car off my phone.
You don’t hear Gary Glitter songs anymore, but is Michael Jackson’s music just too good to boycott?
Thoughts...
Gary glitter didn't have the cash to keep a secret.
Yep , that pretty much sums it up
Which is a shame. I much preferred glitter's unique sound. "
The way he used 2 drummers either side if the stage was genius , you couldn’t help but clap and tap your feet . I loved his stuff |
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"Every day my newsfeed is full of news articles about the child abuse claims against Michael Jackson but yet I still turn his music up louder when it’s on the radio, even manually select tracks of his to listen to in the car off my phone.
You don’t hear Gary Glitter songs anymore, but is Michael Jackson’s music just too good to boycott?
Thoughts...
Gary glitter didn't have the cash to keep a secret.
Yep , that pretty much sums it up
Which is a shame. I much preferred glitter's unique sound.
The way he used 2 drummers either side if the stage was genius , you couldn’t help but clap and tap your feet . I loved his stuff "
And the use of minor chords. |
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Funnily enough and on the same topic; Sometimes I question if my aversion to Chris Brown’s music may be due to the numerous distasteful, arrogant and indeed sometimes violent acts that he has carried out over the years (the Rihanna assault chief amongst them!).
......but then I remember that his music is complete shit, which may additionally prove as a deciding factor as well. |
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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago
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I haven't stopped listening to Gary Glitter, so no.
I find it hilarious that people get so worked up about listening to music made by morally unpleasant people - it's such an irrelevance, and almost always arbitrary.
You can't catch paedophilia by listening to one sing... |
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"I haven't stopped listening to Gary Glitter, so no.
I find it hilarious that people get so worked up about listening to music made by morally unpleasant people - it's such an irrelevance, and almost always arbitrary.
You can't catch paedophilia by listening to one sing..."
Actually you do have a point ...
(and I was one of those drummers ) |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I never listened to him anyway.
I loved R Kelly (well, one song) and I’ve stopped listening to him"
But you’re 22, if you grew up listening to the bad album on your Walkman you’d think differently. |
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"I haven't stopped listening to Gary Glitter, so no.
I find it hilarious that people get so worked up about listening to music made by morally unpleasant people - it's such an irrelevance, and almost always arbitrary.
You can't catch paedophilia by listening to one sing...
Actually you do have a point ...
(and I was one of those drummers ) "
Wow , fair play .
I enjoyed so many concerts and the songs were fantastic  |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"He's up there with other greats such as Glitter, Elvis and Bill Wyman.
Wot no Jerry-lee Lewis?
Jeeez! What did he get up to?!"
Didn't he marry his 12 year old niece or cousin or something?
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Allegations against MJ were never proved even after his death nobody came forward with any evidence or substantial claim,so giving him benefit of doubt as his music always talked about compassion and humanity .
Some of his songs are indeed unforgettable. |
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Jeeez! What did he get up to?!
He accidentally shot his chauffeur or something, I think.
Oh, and some occasional bigamy.."
I think he went out with his 14 year old cousin , and maybe even married her ! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Strange bloke was Mr Jackson and his singing as a solo artist used to get on my tits. Very talented bloke though. Until proved otherwise I see him as an odd ball who preferred to spend time with kids because pretty much every adult wanted something from him.
Most nonces are very devious and try their best to hide their compulsion. Can't see that in his actions |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Remind me, was Michael Jackson EVER found guilty of the crimes he was alleged to have committed?
What's that? No.
Exactly.
There are such things as false allegations - trust me I know, I've had them made against me.
People do so for a variety of reasons, usually to further their own wicked agenda.
If he had been guilty, there would have been evidence, and it would have been found.
In answer to the original question, yes, I still listen to his awesome tunes |
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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago
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"Remind me, was Michael Jackson EVER found guilty of the crimes he was alleged to have committed?
What's that? No.
Exactly.
There are such things as false allegations - trust me I know, I've had them made against me.
People do so for a variety of reasons, usually to further their own wicked agenda.
If he had been guilty, there would have been evidence, and it would have been found.
In answer to the original question, yes, I still listen to his awesome tunes"
And there is no consequence to people who do make false allegations it's wrong.
I like some of his songs. My sister saw him live apparently he was incredible. |
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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago
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"Remind me, was Michael Jackson EVER found guilty of the crimes he was alleged to have committed?
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Jimmy Saville was never found guilty of anything either. His tunes were admittedly less awesome though. He also never settled out of court with anyone.
I don't think it makes a difference to the music, as I've said above, but I am of the opinion that MJ probably did do some things he really shouldn't have. |
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"I haven't stopped listening to Gary Glitter, so no.
I find it hilarious that people get so worked up about listening to music made by morally unpleasant people - it's such an irrelevance, and almost always arbitrary.
You can't catch paedophilia by listening to one sing..."
Especially when you look into the lives of some of the classic composers, or famous painters. |
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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago
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Especially when you look into the lives of some of the classic composers, or famous painters."
No need to go that far.
Jimmy Page and his under age groupie.
"Young Girl, get out of my life"
"Little Lover" - AC / DC
"Does Your Mother Know" - ABBA
"Jailbait" - Motörhead
"Maggie Mae" - Rod Stewart
There are dozens of examples.
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By (user no longer on site)
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Especially when you look into the lives of some of the classic composers, or famous painters.
No need to go that far.
Jimmy Page and his under age groupie.
"Young Girl, get out of my life"
"Little Lover" - AC / DC
"Does Your Mother Know" - ABBA
"Jailbait" - Motörhead
"Maggie Mae" - Rod Stewart
There are dozens of examples.
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Fucking hell they're all at it! Beasts everywhere. |
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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago
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"He's up there with other greats such as Glitter, Elvis and Bill Wyman.
Wot no Jerry-lee Lewis?
Jeeez! What did he get up to?!
Didn't he marry his 12 year old niece or cousin or something?
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Yup. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Still haven't seen one spit of evidence that proves MJ's guilt, only greedy families that seemed to want money from him. I never got too deep into R Kelly and I suppose his hebephilia and ephebophilia is to blame for my distaste for him and his art. |
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"Remind me, was Michael Jackson EVER found guilty of the crimes he was alleged to have committed?
What's that? No.
Exactly.
There are such things as false allegations - trust me I know, I've had them made against me.
People do so for a variety of reasons, usually to further their own wicked agenda.
If he had been guilty, there would have been evidence, and it would have been found.
In answer to the original question, yes, I still listen to his awesome tunes"
Yes, this. |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
There and to the left a bit |
Like Elvis before him I only like a couple of Jackson's songs and mostly think he was pretty over rated IMHO and certainly don't understand the God like status he is accorded by some.
He was definitely an oddball, possibly as a result of some of his upbringing, and it'll probably never be known whether the allegations are true or not and until concrete evidence shows otherwise I guess his legacy will live on for some but like I said, odd track aside, not for me. |
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By *an_LexaCouple
over a year ago
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I don’t really think anyone’s crimes can take away or negate their talents or achievements. They’re just separate things.
As it is I didn’t particularly like his stuff when he was alive and I care no more now that he’s dead. The allegations are irrelevant to it.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Remind me, was Michael Jackson EVER found guilty of the crimes he was alleged to have committed?
What's that? No.
Exactly.
There are such things as false allegations - trust me I know, I've had them made against me.
People do so for a variety of reasons, usually to further their own wicked agenda.
If he had been guilty, there would have been evidence, and it would have been found.
In answer to the original question, yes, I still listen to his awesome tunes
And there is no consequence to people who do make false allegations it's wrong.
I like some of his songs. My sister saw him live apparently he was incredible. "
I was also fortunate to see him live. What a show! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Strange bloke was Mr Jackson and his singing as a solo artist used to get on my tits. Very talented bloke though. Until proved otherwise I see him as an odd ball who preferred to spend time with kids because pretty much every adult wanted something from him.
Most nonces are very devious and try their best to hide their compulsion. Can't see that in his actions"
I wonder that too. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Not a Michael Jackson fan myself but, curiously enough, I have met a few 5 year olds who were.
I have also heard 3 jokes about him but have not posted them because I don't know if Fab would ban that post and reprimand me or not. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Strange bloke was Mr Jackson and his singing as a solo artist used to get on my tits. Very talented bloke though. Until proved otherwise I see him as an odd ball who preferred to spend time with kids because pretty much every adult wanted something from him.
Most nonces are very devious and try their best to hide their compulsion. Can't see that in his actions"
Saville didn't hide it particularly. Watching him on TV it's clear he enjoyed publicly pushing boundaries. His hands were all over the women and children he spoke too. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I just remembered a joke we used to tell as kids:
How does Michael Jackson pick his nose?
From a catalogue....I'll get my coat.
Regarding his music "I want you back" and Billie Jean" are definately up there. |
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For me personally, I think Michael Jacksons catalogue of music is incredible. There have been so many great songs covering many decades. As a lover of music, the quality of his art is not effected by anything he may or may not have done.
Having read his biography, it would have been almost impossible for him to have grown up to be a balanced and sane individual. As the victim of many different types of abuse as a child himself, the chances that the at least some of the accusations could be true are high.
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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago
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"Garry Glitter was tried and convicted.
Was Michael Jackson? 
he payed a family a lot of hush money i read "
Media reports, of questionable validity, are not the same as a criminal conviction.
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"Every day my newsfeed is full of news articles about the child abuse claims against Michael Jackson but yet I still turn his music up louder when it’s on the radio, even manually select tracks of his to listen to in the car off my phone.
You don’t hear Gary Glitter songs anymore, but is Michael Jackson’s music just too good to boycott?
Thoughts..."
I saw him live in the 80s and he was fantastic in concert! I’ll never stop living his music...PYT is my favourite track. |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"Garry Glitter was tried and convicted.
Was Michael Jackson?
he payed a family a lot of hush money i read
Allegedly
It's true,I read it"
There seems to have been a few who said they had been paid off including evidence from cheques given. Of course he may just have been generous  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Don't really have much of an opinion on MJ - he was just another bland popster imo, but the documentary "Leaving Neverland" is on Channel 4 next month. The Guardian describes it as "devastating", so should make interesting viewing. I wonder if it will change any fans' minds. |
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"Don't really have much of an opinion on MJ - he was just another bland popster imo, but the documentary "Leaving Neverland" is on Channel 4 next month. The Guardian describes it as "devastating", so should make interesting viewing. I wonder if it will change any fans' minds."
Mj fans are hard core fans and most have already discredited chanel 4 and leaving Neverland. One of the alleged victims has spoken out on twitter to say its lies. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"There were a lot of stories about David Bowie and pubescent girls also "
I saw those recently. I think it's really shit that people can accuse dead people of stuff like that. They can't defend themselves. |
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"There were a lot of stories about David Bowie and pubescent girls also
I saw those recently. I think it's really shit that people can accuse dead people of stuff like that. They can't defend themselves."
Regrettably it’s the society we live in today .
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By (user no longer on site)
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"There's an interesting theory in the world of bonkers Michael Jackson theories; which is that MJ had been chemically castrated as a youth to preserve his singing voice."
If that was the case, it would be even more interesting to know how he was the father of two sons and a daughter  |
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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago
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"There's an interesting theory in the world of bonkers Michael Jackson theories; which is that MJ had been chemically castrated as a youth to preserve his singing voice.
If that was the case, it would be even more interesting to know how he was the father of two sons and a daughter "
Or was he? |
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"There's an interesting theory in the world of bonkers Michael Jackson theories; which is that MJ had been chemically castrated as a youth to preserve his singing voice.
If that was the case, it would be even more interesting to know how he was the father of two sons and a daughter "
Chemical castration isn't permanent, it's only effective during treatment and for a short time afterwards. |
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