I know everyone has their opinions, but it's best to keep them to yourselves. This is a friendly site and not a site to go on disrespecting people. At the moment, if you're going to disrespect Kim, you might as well disrespect David also...I will keep a close look out now that this is going overboard and just disable your posting abilities if you can't control yourself.

I knew Kimberly Caldwell pretty well in 2002 as I ran a huge fansite on her as well. She was actually the very first American Idol contestant I put a site together on. We met a few times and talked over the phone; her mother is also the nicest person ever. As many people have said, how can you bash someone if you haven't even been around them. I could say from experience that she is a sweetheart. She has no negative intentions at all and is very respectful towards everyone. Then she's great at taking pictures, signing autographs, and singing Happy Birthday to me back then...but that's besides the point.

I am mainly writing this as someone that knew her and don't appreciate people "attacking" her.

If you are going to reply to this thread, watch what you say...we are done with the bashing.

Finally...Thank-you Travis

Thanks for that, Travis.
It's sad that it has to be said... but its true.
I hope everyone takes it to heart.
I think its wrong to form an opinion of someone based on petty jealousy or the celebrity rumor mill.
I stay away from all of the stuff like that for the very reason you said-
I don't know either of them well enough (lol, try "at all") to have the right to pass judgement about it.
And putting down someone David spends time with is an insult to him as well.
There is WAY too much positive stuff going on right now to focus on something so trivial.
I hope we're done with all of it now...

I agree with how all people have opinions and sometimes some people go way overboard and start throwing insults even if they don't know the person personally or at all for that matter. I think that we should leave Kimberly alone. She's not doing anything wrong now is she?

It's not like you can get anything positive from tearing Kimberly apart. The more hating you do, the more karma you're going to get eventually. From what Travis has said above, she seems to be a really nice girl. I'm not really all to familiar with her really except for the 3 videos I've seen of her with David. So, I don't really have a right to judge as well.

Thanks Travis!

I agree with you. I feel in my opinion this should be a website/forum that DC would be proud to look at and say those are my fans that support me in all area's of my life. If we really care and support his upcoming career that he has worked so hard for, then we owe him the respect he rightly deserves.


~Donya

agree'd. who cares? it's not like our cookie asked her to marry him. jeez people.

look at john mayer. he's one of my fave singers ever and he was with some people i really disliked, but, i'm still a fan.

Finally, thank goodness Travis, for bringing back the sanity. I've said it everywhere, and I'll say it again: We want the best for David, and we want him to be happy, and if Kim adds to that happiness, then how can anybody detract that?

Thanks man!

Thanks Travis for saying this. David is a grown man and is entitled to have a private life and date whoever he choses.

Totally agree!

I dont understand how you can rip all over Kim without even knowing her? She seems nice, kind and fun and I just honestly don't understand some of you I thought we loved David for his amazing VOICE, TALENT and that big heart of his? Right??
I still love him, no matter who he dates. He's still a talented and awesome human being, and I'll always be a fan. I mean seriously, who in the world cares who he may or may not be dating?
Just remember we like the guy for his music, not because of who he decides to have dinner with..

I totally agree Travis David is entitled to date or be friendly with whoever he chooses without anyone being rude about the person concerned. His private life is his own personal business. I understand there will be some jealousy from some quarters but no-one can expect him to live like a monk!!

He is still the lovely talented thoughtful person we've all got to know and love and I'm sure he'd be upset if he thought people were being unkind to the people he's seen with.

Everyone should trust his judgement which has been spot on so far

THANK. YOU.

Travis... this is such a relief. Thanks for posting this.

This post is for us to watch and be aware of what we're doing....

Guys even in this site only, your personality reflects on what you are posting....

finally, thank you travis for posting this!!

i try so hard to agree with you, and i do.... but it just makes me pretty sad. pls dont think of me as a teeny bopper who loves DC only bcuz he's hot.. cuz i really REALLY care for him and his music career. i've been rooting for him for SO long! and i'm so happy for him. he deserves this! please someone help me! i'm trying my best not to be jealous. and i hate myself for even thinking about being jealous. i DO want DC to be happy..i really do. but whenever i think about him asking KC out, it makes me want to puke.

but its not like i have any chance with him, so whatever. he wouldnt even give me a second glance. i'll always be his fan, even though he isnt mine whatsoever, and i dont expect him to be. i hope my obsession over him will die down soon and he'll mean no more to me than any other rockstar. i hate myself for this...i really do. bcuz i want Dc to be happy and to get what he deserves.

i really dont want DC to be blinded by fame.....he seems so..unaccessable right now..cuz now he's a STAR. he used to be just a guy who was trying to live his dream. i'll always be your fan DC... and you'll have my support always and forever. i know i'm a terrible fan for being jealous. PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME!!!!!!!! i will always support you DC... but its different now, and i feel like i'm not needed anymore. do you ppl get it? bcuz i used to help by voting for him and at least i was kind of needed to contribute to his votes, but now i feel hollow inside. i will always be a fan david.. and always count on my support...but i think that for now, i'm going to cry a little.

pls someone help me. i want the best for DC... and i hate myself rite now

Travis,

Thank You!
People are being so annoying about this.
Like it's really any of their business anyway.
I met Kimberly on tour a couple years ago, she's beautiful and genuine.
She actually held a conversation with me, unlike some idols who just signed and went on.
She has a kick A$$ voice too.

I think people are taking things too far.
You shouldn't judge someone you don't know, especially in a bad way.
It makes us ALL look bad.

Music? that's our business
Personal Lives? NOT our business


Thanks Again Travis

-Krista

Well said.

I am the admin of one of the fanclub forum boards, and I know when these dating news/rumours surface, it can go haywire.

Whether David and Kim are gonna be a couple anot, it is not up to any of us here. Besides, he is a normal guy who needs to have his own privacy, and that includes dating. I wish David the very best, whether this will turn into a real relationship anot.

As a supporter of David, I will definitely support his music above all. What he does in his private life should stay with himself. I urge everyone to stay calm and be matured about this. We all want David to be happy, and the least we could do is to trust him.

Peace,
Minzhi

Guys, Let's give this site a HUGE RESPECT, this is a site for us to be updated on David Cook not go beyond his life....


Kimberly, though I don't know her until this came up.... Give her a break, I mean... is this all the credit she got from being asked out by David....? I know celebrities have worked hard for where they are right now.... and I believe that they don't deserve the mean words that came out from some of the DC fans here.


If jealousy is all the reason you got for bashing into Kimberly then I must say...(NO OFFENSE, GUYS)
you guys are not really David Cook fans...

thank you travis!!

ILY

Fandom is a weird thing. It makes you do weird things to yourself, including being jealous. But above all, just ask yourself: Why do you like David Cook?

If your answer is a mere: "Cos he is hot, and I want to be his girlfriend", then I rest my case. Otherwise, if you truly love Cookie for who he is, you should know that he is an incredible artiste with a big heart. Dating is a process any normal person would want to go through.

So cookies and word nerds, let's follow this wonderful musical journey of David Cook, and not on his personal life.

I want to apologize for calling her obnoxious. I did not mean that she is obnoxious in a bad or mean way, just loud and funny (which I have been known to call "obnoxious" on many occasions). I am very glad to hear all the posts on what a great lady she is, and wish her and David all the happiness. It has been a very long road for him to get to where he is now, and will be a very long road ahead. It's good that he has someone to be friends with who has walked this road before.

So, again, my apologies to everyone.

ElleM, no problem. Just remember to get more of your friends to know about this wonderful talent who is David Cook.

Thank you for posting that, travis!

This is nothing to do with the David we all love (artist/musician/performer!) and it needs to be dropped.

Thanks Travis for posting this.


It really is none of our business - and part of being respectful is to not gossip about who David is possibly dating or who he was seen with. It's his private life and he's allowed to have one.

Thank you so much for posting this. The madness had got to stop, and I feel horribly for David right now. He should have a private life. He should be able to date whomever he chooses. He's a grown man, for goodness sakes!

Kimberly seems like a great, nice, fun girl. I wish them both the best. They deserve it.

Guys you always have to think twice before doing anything.... I mean... If Kimberly read the comments you have posted then (on my side.. If I were Kimberly) I must be really disappointed to you guys.... You have to put yourselves on other people's shoes.


then I'll ask you guys a question.

Does it feel good when people say mean things about you? so you guys better think twice.

I just love David Cook. He's a brilliant musician and good at being a human being. Let's face it, there are those out there who aren't. I'll be forever greatful to AI for letting me find his music and voice and to him for letting us see into his heart. Whoever he dates and marries, I'll be a devoted fan. I don't want ANYONE to ruin this experience for him, because it's so rightfully his to enjoy. And, if we keep on with this crap about his private life, it will make him realize exactly what that necklace with the handcuffs meant. I don't want to put those handcuffs on him. Well.....not for making him feel like a prisoner of fame, anyway!! Please, let's just don't start his journey out like this....judging every decision he makes and making him feel bad. Just love the guy.

Thanks Travis, It had to be said. But really you should not have to defend Kim. David is a 25 year old normal man. He needs a life, a date, a dinner, a friend, a hand to hold. Let's love his talent, his intellect and his great personality and look forward to his album and wish him all life can offer.

i couldn't agree more. i know all of us here feel that we know david personally because of our passionate obsession (to put it mildly haha) but let the man have a PRIVATE life without all of us women getting jealous and throwing insults. thank you travis.

thanks for posting this Travis

I knew once there was a thread about them two, I knew it wasn't going to end well. We can't control who David wants to date. That's his own business and we don't need to butt in and talk trash about anyone who dates him. And plus, Kim is a sweet girl and people shouldn't judge someone if they don't know them. Us fans should worry about helping him launch his music career and be supportive throughout every step of that.

and like what Jessie Ann said...



yeah. that about sums it up.

Thank you, Travis. A joke or respectful opinion is fine- part of being in the spoitlight. But some of the comments have become flat-out cruel. We're fans, I think at least some of the reaction is natural. But being fans doesn't give us the right to say whatever we want. David didn't do anything wrong, and neither did she. Gotta remember that, even if (IF they are together, which I still doubt) it does crush some fantasies.

I am also an Admin at a different former Idol fansite, and I too know all the crazy frenzy that can ensue when these things surface.

Focus, everyone. David won American Idol. There's going to be a wonderful tour, lots of new pictures to be seen, many more televsion appearances, and then a rockin' CD. It's going to be a blast!! He's going to be such a busy guy over the next several months; and he could use the SUPPORT of his fans!!

Who cares who he has dinner with?




I, for one, was a fan of hers back on Season 2. I was sorry she got voted out as early as she did, I wanted to hear more from her.

she was my fave on season 2, too!
i've been listening to her song "who will you run to" on her mysapce and i love it i

I am going to give you some experience from my adventures in the Soul Patrol.

This is fairly normal in some ways, but pretty fangirly in other. When news hit that Taylor was dating a news reporter, having being seen with her in Hawaii in the tabloids, the women there went nuts!! It was to a point where threads were closed at the mention of them. I was like, puleayez! Let the man be happy, and if we were real fans, we would be happy for him.

Bottom line: True fans of our Word Nerd should be happy that David has hooked up with Kimberly.

I agree! Just think what if david were to read the negative things ppl have wrote about her? I don't think he would be too happy about it!

I remember that!!

Travis, here's a quick solution: just delete any of those discussion threads, period. They infringe on David's private life, and just because AI is over, that doesn't mean the goals and aims of this fansite change, right? In fact it's probably more important now than ever. There should be some safe haven where David could come if he wants to read to get in touch with his fans, or whatever and not see speculation about his personal life.

Well said, my friend.

As per mentioned in an earlier post, fandom is indeed a strange thing, and it does the strangest things even to oneself. I've been around long enough to witness such wackiness, and to some extents, they repeating themselves.

C'mon people, David is only having a meal with Kim Caldwell - nothing else, and that had spiralled out of control. And yes, he invited her openly. It's not as if they were on a secret rendezvous or whatever, cos it is not. Even if it is so, it isn't our business, cos he is entitled to have a life, just like each and every one of us.

And also, I don't know much about Miss Caldwell, so I shan't comment too much about her. Besides, since Travis knows her as a good lady, I too take his word for it, cos I feel that same way about her, even with a tinge of vibe. She hasn't done anything wrong or sinful, so stop bashing her. If she were here reading all these negativity about her, I won't be surprised if she were to become depressed, and that won't reflect well on us, as David Cook's fans.

If we are truly his fans, we should be more supportive of his music and his gigs. As for his personal life, let him have it on his own. My useless 2 cents' worth of opinion here.

Thank you Travis! It was about time someone step in and stop the madness! LOL I don't know KC personally, so I can't say anything about her one way or the other. People need to realize he is a grown single man who will be dating when he as a free moment and I agree that if people don't like it because they are jealous need to realize this is just the beginning of his career and we will probably see him with tons of women and jealously is no reason to stop liking him.

And this is why you are THE moderator and man on here! Go Travis Go!!

I'm ok with this issue since i do like Kimberly from season 2. Honestly, part of me can't believe this happen this fast but other part i'm cool with it. If i were her, i'd do the same thing (who doesn't?! ). But i really found this funny. So i talked to my mom bout this & she said this : "U know, when u adore a celebrity & u want to be with him (as lover), u really get the fact that it's almost 100% impossible, rite?Except u know him,close to him or by miracle could be with him. So why u worry if he dating someone?He's not even ur bf!But hey, i was little girl back then so i know what u think. Want my advice? Keep pretending it's not happen, so u can keep him in ur mind." I'm stunned & said "Wow, mom..."

I think what my mom said was true. If we living in our their so keep pretend he ALWAYS single! And we all can be happy girls....

~Gee~

I'm jealous (I think it's ok to be) but I have nothing bad to say about her, she seems nice and kinda cool.

ok so here is my 2 cents. it will be the first and last on this subject.

sure when i saw the video, my heart went pitter patter with some jealousy. i mean we all wish we had that chance with david. but never once did i think that she was not a good choice. if we dont know her personally, we do not have a right to judge. all this time, we have trusted davids choices.. be it as simple as song choice.. and thats what we must keep doing. we must continue to trust him, and be happy for him.

if david is happy, im happy

Thank you for keeping this under control. I know another celebrity fansite that got busted when so much ugly things were said about his fiance (now wife) that the celebrity withdrew his support.

This is my last opinion I will say on this topic. I think DC and KC were together even before that interview. Or else why would you do that on TV? That was planned. DC is a smart man. I also think KC is a very smart choice. Someone that understands exactly what he is going through. Plus taking your Mom (KC's Mom) to a dinner date shows that it is a bit more serious than a fling.

I still love DC's voice and nothing can change that.

Ivy

Wow! I'm now glad I've been having trouble accessing this site lately. I've never understood why some fans of a celebrity seem to know what is best for that celebrity. We don't know David personally and have no idea what he looks for in his relationships. Nor do we know that much about Kimberly. I've enjoyed her bubbly personality on the Idol shows and that's aout it. I know nothing much else about her(except that she was a finalist on AI).
David is an adult and seems to come from a solid family life, so I feel he's perfectly capable of choosing who he dates. I don't recall his asking my or anyone else's opinion on the subject.

okay sorry to jump in but i'm watching the idol tonight interview and this girl is gorgeous! she looks a lot like Chantal from ANTM who i LOVE.

Wait, someone was talking bad about Kim? What did I miss?

Amen.

Thank you Travis.

It's sad that it has gotten to the point that something like that had to be said, but I'm glad you did!

thank god someone finally said something. thank you travis! we just need to respect who David is as an artist and let his personal life desicions to him. We can't change anything so just let the man be happy!