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Post by rihannsu on Jul 4, 2011 23:14:10 GMT -5
They took down the vote total but yesterday it was 183 votes so it really is a niche poll -- although since I think Adam is a great role model, I voted for him in this one!! That's funny, I've voted several times and never saw any vote totals. I've never seen totals on any of the Flecking records polls.
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Post by glittergma on Jul 4, 2011 23:14:48 GMT -5
Needacoke.. it is very nice that she can do it.. and I have no problem with it.. however, I think the problem is that she has gifted etc to such an extent.. that she is now getting special (it seems) recognition for it.. and I guess some feel the need to go hmmmmmm... ETA.. that twitter does not exist.. I googled and got a link to this board.. ????? and the post of it.. So what? If she has done nice things for artists because she can afford to, good for her. Many fans paid to get into a M & G because they could afford it. Should they be disrespected by those who cannot afford it? Maybe there are things I don't know about Sherrie, but on the birthday of our contry, a capitalist country, we need to remember that life is not always fair, there will always be have and have nots, and coveting is a sin. I don't resent David Foster because he is what/who I would like to be. Instead, I appreciate what I do have and respect all he has done. Off the soap box, but one of my hot buttons is tearing down someone to whom we do not measure up in some way. It's always a good thing to look at ourselves before we cast aspersions. This is not aimed at the post I commented on, it was just a general comment on how I feel about life in general. Thank You!!! Big Hugs!! I would do whatever I could to help Adam, or any other artist I supported, IF I could. I can't....I just don't have the $$$$. But, even though I don't, I would never deny anyone who did. I do what I can, by buying his albums...etc. And, spreading the word. But, I don't care if he tweets me, or emails me and thanks me. I know he appreciates EVERYONE OF US who do the same. He has said it over and over and over again. I do not need a personal confirmation of that, for cryin' out loud!! If I didn't feel that way, then I don't think I would be following him still. He has said,more than once, how much he appreciates his fans. How in the hell can anyone expect him to recognize each and every one of us??? So, Sherrie does more than I can?? So what??? Who cares??? Good for her!!! More power to her!!! LMAO!!!!!! I'll still be here, waiting and watching for Adam #2!!!! And, I know it will blow my mind!!!! That's all I care about right now!! And, on another note, OMFG!!!!!!!! Seoulmate....you totally made me lose my shit with those gifs!!! Still booming fireworks outside right now. Enuf is enuf!!! Hope it will stop soon, as I do need to sleep. Work will come early tomorrow.
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Post by HoppersSkippersMiners on Jul 4, 2011 23:15:47 GMT -5
wow. this tweet is crude. and so are all the people patting her on the back for it. Crude how? It's respectful, articulate and yes, it is direct and does evoke some complex issues. Adam is all about freedom of expression. He doesn't shirk away from people voicing their opinions and this (as I've said) is totally relevant. How is it not?? Even if he doesn't choose to answer (his prerogative, to be sure), it is her prerogative to ask. Did she demand anything of him? No. Did she dictate what he should and should not do? No. She simply conveyed her heartfelt viewpoint about a complex issue. Talk about a pile on. Late to the party, and I'm gonna comment on something that I don't have a full data set on, but I'm medicated and here's my $0.02 anyways! ;D Everyone contributes towards Adam differently. Sherrie happens to have money (which she really does distribute out - whoever called her an "arts patron" is IMO right on the money). However, more important than $$, is the TIME Sherrie has volunteered. For someone in her position, I'm guessing that time is more important to her than money and THAT'S the currency I judge her as much if not more so than the cash. She takes the time to support her favs. She takes the time to correspond with all those people who take her up on her album purchase offers (which is more than just Adam, and she prevents devaluing all the music she supports - unlike Gaga). And she takes the time to mod ALF. It is so true that an artist like Adam needs LOTS of peeps to support him in so many different and varied ways. And I have NO PROBLEM with anyone who points that out. 'Cause its true. However, I think Sherrie is an exemplary example of "Those who have, should". And if Adam wants to send a birthday wish to someone who has supported him and his friends to such a degree as Sherrie, so be it. I have no problem with the alternate viewpoint. You're right. Its perfectly valid. However it would be perfectly valid without the birthday pout as well. JMO. [grins] Time for more cough syrup with codeine! ;D
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Post by 4Ms on Jul 4, 2011 23:15:53 GMT -5
Needacoke.. it is very nice that she can do it.. and I have no problem with it.. however, I think the problem is that she has gifted etc to such an extent.. that she is now getting special (it seems) recognition for it.. and I guess some feel the need to go hmmmmmm... ETA.. that twitter does not exist.. I googled and got a link to this board.. ????? and the post of it.. So what? If she has done nice things for artists because she can afford to, good for her. Many fans paid to get into a M & G because they could afford it. Should they be disrespected by those who cannot afford it? Maybe there are things I don't know about Sherrie, but on the birthday of our contry, a capitalist country, we need to remember that life is not always fair, there will always be have and have nots, and coveting is a sin. I don't resent David Foster because he is what/who I would like to be. Instead, I appreciate what I do have and respect all he has done. Off the soap box, but one of my hot buttons is tearing down someone to whom we do not measure up in some way. It's always a good thing to look at ourselves before we cast aspersions. This is not aimed at the post I commented on, it was just a general comment on how I feel about life in general. Blowing out someone else's candle, won't make yours glow any brighter, but, at least, he'll be in the dark.
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Post by glittergma on Jul 4, 2011 23:16:34 GMT -5
Seoulmate, You're really cracking me up tonight! Especially this poor, poor pooch!! The look on his face is so funny and disturbing at the same time, I really feel for him!! Ohhhhhhhhhh I really, really, really want that pupdog to just GRAB those cupcakes, and eat them all up!!!!!!! That's all!!!!!!! hahahaha
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Post by adamrocks on Jul 4, 2011 23:17:50 GMT -5
Seoulmate, You're really cracking me up tonight! Especially this poor, poor pooch!! The look on his face is so funny and disturbing at the same time, I really feel for him!! Me too! I'd love to see him cut loose, scarf down ALL the cupcakes and then for good measure chew on the shoe of the woman teasing him ;D ;D ;D He looks like he's thinking..."I got to focus my eyes on something in the distance....or I will grab one of these #$%*&@* cupcakes and run like hell!" I'm really going to bed now. Good night....it's been fun!
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Post by cayman on Jul 4, 2011 23:18:39 GMT -5
Kevin was invited to go to Hollywood Bowl tonight, he chose to go to the beach with friends instead. That son of mine : , how will I ever be able to count on him to send pics if he is NOT in the right place at the right time???????????? :-/ Obvious answer, more important to Mom than him, beer & beach volleyball win out. I am thankful you are there for us! Oooh, I'm sure Kevin will have fun either way. There will be at least 2.5 gazillion people at Hollywood Bowl, so don't worry about that. I still think Adam and Sauli and the entire gang will have another trademark ~coming correct BBQ where they can relax, not have to worry about driving and parking (and at Hollywood Bowl, hiking for DAYS) and they can see several firework displays from their view. Sure it will be a blast, as always! Yes, I am SURE Kevin will have fun, he does not have to be at work until Wednesday But............what good is it to have a son in LA if I can not count on him to be a stalker for me??????? ;D Selfish much????? (Me being the selfish one ) Off to bed, I have work early and darn if the watermelon was a recipe posted by Q3 )
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2011 23:32:21 GMT -5
NOT THE OWLS!!!!!!!! SO SCARY!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by rabbitrabbit on Jul 4, 2011 23:34:04 GMT -5
If he even sees it, Adam will ignore all this bullshit/criticism of Sherrie Ritchie, as well he should. Jealousy is such a pervasive thing.............makes me sad. Just because people express their contrary opinion does not make them jealous. Many people have very complex thoughts on the issue. To dismiss these viewpoints as jealousy is a gross oversimplification, IMO. Just because people have a different fundamental approach does NOT make that person jealous of the originator. They may have a completely different philosophy, which has nothing to do with have and have not. It has to do with perception of integrity and where people lie on that spectrum. Thanks for this, for me, and my religious beliefs, giving should be done without an expectation of return, and that includes acknowledgement. Sherrie is not the only wealthy person who contributes large amounts of money to Adam's charities and friends. She is the only person who I am very aware of what her many of her contributions are though, because she mentions them frequently on twitter and in other places. I fully understand about artistic patronage. I fully understand that some patrons (many very famous and rich), give and purchase anonymously, and for some a certain degree of polite acknowledgment is important. Sorry, I know everyone wants to table this, but the pile-on was getting to me and there are other issues here that people are (I think politely) not bringing up. Back to the fun gifs.
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Post by durberville on Jul 4, 2011 23:35:34 GMT -5
first......Hahahahaha! at the funny gifs....luv you guys!
The sherrie controversy. Huh? I didn't understand why people were bothered/amused/commenting on Adam's birthday greeting when he first tweeted it.....still don't. I think Adam should be able to tweet whom he wants. Good Lord!
(If I had Dr. Richie's money, I'd like to think that I would be so generous)
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