Hey all--
Don't get me wrong; it was fun today to be on here and post while DC and DA were on "The View". It reminded me of the Tuesdays and Wednesdays when we all would be on here, watching AI, and then jumping off the boards on Tuesday nights to vote until our fingers fell off!
But--there's something different now. Not in all the posts, mind you, but in quite a few of them. Hell, I just was reading about him not wearing the star/handcuff necklace, and people had to post that it was KC's fault! What are we going to do next--blame her for the high price of gas????
It just seems that the sense of 'community' that I loved about this board is slowly dissolving away, and I don't honestly know why that is happening. Is it because he is dating someone? What if he were to break up with KC and date someone that he meets on tour (a fan, just like us)? I can see it now...the woman would be too old, too young, too fat, too thin, too big-chested, too small-chested, not pretty enough, wearing too much makeup, wearing the wrong clothes, and overall, just not good enough for him. Is that really fair to anyone, and honestly, is that fair to David? If you really care about the man, and if you supported him throughout all he went thru on AI, then doesn't he deserve our support now? AND--don't we--as fellow fans of him and his music--deserve to be supported and respected, too??
There is a level of disrespect now on this board, and it disturbs me. Granted, it seems to be just a few people that are doing that, and they appear to be 'newer' members--now, that doesn't mean that all newer fans are like that. There are a tremendous amount of people on here that do love, care for, and respect not only DC, but all the posters on this board. I have made some wonderful friendships on this board--you all know who you are. But--I don't even see some of them on here as much now, and I am afraid that it may--MAY--be because of the changed tone on the site.
I still come here frequently throughout the day/night, but there are so many times now that I just get discouraged and leave the site, because of some of the negative comments. I feel this has been building up inside of me for awhile now, and I just needed to get it off my chest...Thanks for reading. Dyann
P.S. Can we try to make a pledge to keep things positive on this site? I, for one, will do my best to do just that.
Full Version: I miss the good ol' days...
Amen, Dyann.
The show gave us a weekly, planned outlet for everything DC...and it was in a bubble...so what else was there to talk about than what he'll sing, wear, etc.
Now it's time for real life...and he may not do things that are within the stereotypes/perceptions that people have formed about him during the show's bubble.
This is why we need to keep it about the music.
BTW...in the View post, I was talking about having a better company filter than the other poster...mine doesn't let me visit many sites.
The show gave us a weekly, planned outlet for everything DC...and it was in a bubble...so what else was there to talk about than what he'll sing, wear, etc.
Now it's time for real life...and he may not do things that are within the stereotypes/perceptions that people have formed about him during the show's bubble.
This is why we need to keep it about the music.
BTW...in the View post, I was talking about having a better company filter than the other poster...mine doesn't let me visit many sites.
Wow. I am very glad you posted something like this because I feel the exact same way. I do not feel it is fair to david for us to judge KC or anyone that may be in future relationships with. Me, myself am not the judging type so I have never been judgemental about this whole thing and I would love if we could just get back to the way it was. I say if he wants to be with her than I am all for it. She seems nice and they must like each other so I will leave it at that. Once again thank you for posting this
Funny how tonight there has been about 70 posts all saying 'can we stop talking about KC'...bit hypocritical don't you think?
Or should that be ironic...Suddenly everyone thinks there better than everyone else, or have more respect for DC because they don't comment on his personal life.
Just let the people who wanna talk about it do so, and if you don't stay away from those threads! Hence why I don't go onto the 'fangirl' thread or read any of the Fics (minus kylies because her's is more about her life.) I stay away from freaky threads...So why not just stay away from 'bitchy' threads and go onto the threads that actually interest you, instead of complaining?
Or should that be ironic...Suddenly everyone thinks there better than everyone else, or have more respect for DC because they don't comment on his personal life.
Just let the people who wanna talk about it do so, and if you don't stay away from those threads! Hence why I don't go onto the 'fangirl' thread or read any of the Fics (minus kylies because her's is more about her life.) I stay away from freaky threads...So why not just stay away from 'bitchy' threads and go onto the threads that actually interest you, instead of complaining?
QUOTE (annie702 @ Jun 24 2008, 05:59 PM) 
Amen, Dyann.
The show gave us a weekly, planned outlet for everything DC...and it was in a bubble...so what else was there to talk about than what he'll sing, wear, etc.
Now it's time for real life...and he may not do things that are within the stereotypes/perceptions that people have formed about him during the show's bubble.
This is why we need to keep it about the music.
BTW...in the View post, I was talking about having a better company filter than the other poster...mine doesn't let me visit many sites.
The show gave us a weekly, planned outlet for everything DC...and it was in a bubble...so what else was there to talk about than what he'll sing, wear, etc.
Now it's time for real life...and he may not do things that are within the stereotypes/perceptions that people have formed about him during the show's bubble.
This is why we need to keep it about the music.
BTW...in the View post, I was talking about having a better company filter than the other poster...mine doesn't let me visit many sites.
Thanks for clarifying that--sorry if I seemed grumpy, but I guess I am just frustrated...I realize we all miss the way things were, and it's time to move on now. We WON'T see him every week, and he is outside the AI bubble now, so he may make choices that we don't agree with (and that includes things other than who he is dating), but I just think we need to cut him (and each other) some slack....
QUOTE (*TheLastRockette* @ Jun 24 2008, 06:02 PM)
Funny how tonight there has been about 70 posts all saying 'can we stop talking about KC'...bit hypocritical don't you think?
Or should that be ironic...Suddenly everyone thinks there better than everyone else, or have more respect for DC because they don't comment on his personal life.
Just let the people who wanna talk about it do so, and if you don't stay away from those threads! Hence why I don't go onto the 'fangirl' thread or read any of the Fics (minus kylies because her's is more about her life.) I stay away from freaky threads...So why not just stay away from 'bitchy' threads and go onto the threads that actually interest you, instead of complaining?
Or should that be ironic...Suddenly everyone thinks there better than everyone else, or have more respect for DC because they don't comment on his personal life.
Just let the people who wanna talk about it do so, and if you don't stay away from those threads! Hence why I don't go onto the 'fangirl' thread or read any of the Fics (minus kylies because her's is more about her life.) I stay away from freaky threads...So why not just stay away from 'bitchy' threads and go onto the threads that actually interest you, instead of complaining?
BECAUSE...And I am not complaining, and I don't have to explain myself to you, but--I went into the thread about the star/handcuff necklace, because I didn't notice that he wasn't wearing it, and it seemed like there was KC bashing on there! And don't even imply that I think I'm better than anyone else...you obviously don't know me. That being said, I will block your posts from now on, and if you want, you may do the same with mine...
THIS is what I'm talking about, folks--I write my thoughts, and some people have to make it negative...Now I see why people may leave here!
Amen
QUOTE (*TheLastRockette* @ Jun 24 2008, 02:02 PM)
Funny how tonight there has been about 70 posts all saying 'can we stop talking about KC'...bit hypocritical don't you think?
Or should that be ironic...Suddenly everyone thinks there better than everyone else, or have more respect for DC because they don't comment on his personal life.
Just let the people who wanna talk about it do so, and if you don't stay away from those threads! Hence why I don't go onto the 'fangirl' thread or read any of the Fics (minus kylies because her's is more about her life.) I stay away from freaky threads...So why not just stay away from 'bitchy' threads and go onto the threads that actually interest you, instead of complaining?
Or should that be ironic...Suddenly everyone thinks there better than everyone else, or have more respect for DC because they don't comment on his personal life.
Just let the people who wanna talk about it do so, and if you don't stay away from those threads! Hence why I don't go onto the 'fangirl' thread or read any of the Fics (minus kylies because her's is more about her life.) I stay away from freaky threads...So why not just stay away from 'bitchy' threads and go onto the threads that actually interest you, instead of complaining?
My issue is with the KC bashing...not with the talk in general. It's hard to predict which threads will not turn bitchy because someone will invariably bring her up and, for some strange reason, there's always fallout from the mere mention of this girl. Case in point: the necklace thread that katsluvr mentioned above (although I'm still trying to decide if the poster was being sarcastic (I don't think so).
I'm hoping that with the tour starting next week, there will be more to talk about/read about than what's been around lately. I know that with no tv/radio appearances and all the work that they have had to do to get ready for the tour that there has been a serious lack of new news (boy, that looks funny!)
Looking forward to hearing reports of the tour since I have to wait till the end of August!
Looking forward to hearing reports of the tour since I have to wait till the end of August!
QUOTE (katsluvr @ Jun 24 2008, 01:47 PM)
Hey all--
Don't get me wrong; it was fun today to be on here and post while DC and DA were on "The View". It reminded me of the Tuesdays and Wednesdays when we all would be on here, watching AI, and then jumping off the boards on Tuesday nights to vote until our fingers fell off!
But--there's something different now. Not in all the posts, mind you, but in quite a few of them. Hell, I just was reading about him not wearing the star/handcuff necklace, and people had to post that it was KC's fault! What are we going to do next--blame her for the high price of gas????
It just seems that the sense of 'community' that I loved about this board is slowly dissolving away, and I don't honestly know why that is happening. Is it because he is dating someone? What if he were to break up with KC and date someone that he meets on tour (a fan, just like us)? I can see it now...the woman would be too old, too young, too fat, too thin, too big-chested, too small-chested, not pretty enough, wearing too much makeup, wearing the wrong clothes, and overall, just not good enough for him. Is that really fair to anyone, and honestly, is that fair to David? If you really care about the man, and if you supported him throughout all he went thru on AI, then doesn't he deserve our support now? AND--don't we--as fellow fans of him and his music--deserve to be supported and respected, too??
There is a level of disrespect now on this board, and it disturbs me. Granted, it seems to be just a few people that are doing that, and they appear to be 'newer' members--now, that doesn't mean that all newer fans are like that. There are a tremendous amount of people on here that do love, care for, and respect not only DC, but all the posters on this board. I have made some wonderful friendships on this board--you all know who you are. But--I don't even see some of them on here as much now, and I am afraid that it may--MAY--be because of the changed tone on the site.
I still come here frequently throughout the day/night, but there are so many times now that I just get discouraged and leave the site, because of some of the negative comments. I feel this has been building up inside of me for awhile now, and I just needed to get it off my chest...Thanks for reading. Dyann
P.S. Can we try to make a pledge to keep things positive on this site? I, for one, will do my best to do just that.
Don't get me wrong; it was fun today to be on here and post while DC and DA were on "The View". It reminded me of the Tuesdays and Wednesdays when we all would be on here, watching AI, and then jumping off the boards on Tuesday nights to vote until our fingers fell off!
But--there's something different now. Not in all the posts, mind you, but in quite a few of them. Hell, I just was reading about him not wearing the star/handcuff necklace, and people had to post that it was KC's fault! What are we going to do next--blame her for the high price of gas????
It just seems that the sense of 'community' that I loved about this board is slowly dissolving away, and I don't honestly know why that is happening. Is it because he is dating someone? What if he were to break up with KC and date someone that he meets on tour (a fan, just like us)? I can see it now...the woman would be too old, too young, too fat, too thin, too big-chested, too small-chested, not pretty enough, wearing too much makeup, wearing the wrong clothes, and overall, just not good enough for him. Is that really fair to anyone, and honestly, is that fair to David? If you really care about the man, and if you supported him throughout all he went thru on AI, then doesn't he deserve our support now? AND--don't we--as fellow fans of him and his music--deserve to be supported and respected, too??
There is a level of disrespect now on this board, and it disturbs me. Granted, it seems to be just a few people that are doing that, and they appear to be 'newer' members--now, that doesn't mean that all newer fans are like that. There are a tremendous amount of people on here that do love, care for, and respect not only DC, but all the posters on this board. I have made some wonderful friendships on this board--you all know who you are. But--I don't even see some of them on here as much now, and I am afraid that it may--MAY--be because of the changed tone on the site.
I still come here frequently throughout the day/night, but there are so many times now that I just get discouraged and leave the site, because of some of the negative comments. I feel this has been building up inside of me for awhile now, and I just needed to get it off my chest...Thanks for reading. Dyann
P.S. Can we try to make a pledge to keep things positive on this site? I, for one, will do my best to do just that.
Dyann,
I totally agree with you 100% on this issue. I am 100% behind David Cook no matter what happens because I am David Cook's fan and always will be a David Cook fan forever. I am ready for David Cook's music career and getting excited for Cookie's music career.
A fellow Word Nerd: Christina Word Nerd#2772
That response wasn't directed at any particular person. Just generally people seem to be using this to 'prove' how much of a DC fan they are. Just as you guys are posting your opinions so was I, yet I came under attack...Funny that.
As for KC bashing, okay maybe it has spread (and by the by I haven't been involved in ANY of it) but I guess what I am saying is just ignore it! Every fan forum of every celeb has threads that make other fans uncomfortable.
katsluvr block me if you wish. But that shows how quickly assumptions are made. I make most of my posts on the UK thread, because non of us are uber fans, so to speak. We like his style but we're not gonna say we love him!
There are plenty of threads I don't agree with and the thought of DC or anyone who knows him reading them makes me cringe. But I didn't feel the need to post a thread about it, and then attack anyone who disagrees, especially as you took my comment in the wrong way! (could have given me the opportunity to expand surely?)
Actually. I don't really care. Make me out to be 'evil' if you wish, when it comes down to it I like DC's music, anything else is 'whatever.'
As for KC bashing, okay maybe it has spread (and by the by I haven't been involved in ANY of it) but I guess what I am saying is just ignore it! Every fan forum of every celeb has threads that make other fans uncomfortable.
katsluvr block me if you wish. But that shows how quickly assumptions are made. I make most of my posts on the UK thread, because non of us are uber fans, so to speak. We like his style but we're not gonna say we love him!
There are plenty of threads I don't agree with and the thought of DC or anyone who knows him reading them makes me cringe. But I didn't feel the need to post a thread about it, and then attack anyone who disagrees, especially as you took my comment in the wrong way! (could have given me the opportunity to expand surely?)
Actually. I don't really care. Make me out to be 'evil' if you wish, when it comes down to it I like DC's music, anything else is 'whatever.'
I am soo happy you posted this. Thank you. I agree that there are so negative comments on here and it needs to stop. I am not going to blame it on everyone else, I to do it.
So for your pledge thing. Yes, I will pledge::::::
To all fellow Wordnerds and DavidLovers, I Sarah, will pledge
not to write any negative comments. If it is about Kimberely, a
new girlfriend, David or anything.
So for your pledge thing. Yes, I will pledge::::::
To all fellow Wordnerds and DavidLovers, I Sarah, will pledge
not to write any negative comments. If it is about Kimberely, a
new girlfriend, David or anything.
Thanks for posting this Dyann. I Christina Word Nerd#2772 pledge to help spread the love for David Cook and never respond to negative comments about Cookie.
A fellow Word Nerd: Christina
A fellow Word Nerd: Christina
Dyann,
You echo my sentiments. I've been lurking on here for quite a while now but just recently registered so I can make a comment now and then.
Do you think everyone's getting a little bitchy because we aren't getting our weekly AI fix of David performing? While I like the recent change he is doing with TOML, I am getting a little impatient to hear him sing something new. And when interviewers keep asking him the same tiring questions of who he is dating and what it's like to be the new American Idol, we don't get the pleasure of learning more and more things about David the musician. That leaves some to carry on and on about his personal life and how tired he looks (I personally don't think so). It also seems AI has succeeded in keeping out any interviewer's questions about pre-Idol (Analog Heart, Axium...) which I would love to hear David talk about.
Anyway, I also quickly change topics when I see a thread getting too personal or doing too much bashing (I won't even get into the fangirl thread LOL). I come here to see new downloads of interviews, read new magazine or newspaper articles and find out when he's making a TV appearance. Although I was never a big AI fan before this season (thank God I had the common sense to watch an entire season from start to finish this year), I'm sure AI will never again be the same for me. If his album doesn't come out until fall or winter, it's going to be a long drought for us all.
You echo my sentiments. I've been lurking on here for quite a while now but just recently registered so I can make a comment now and then.
Do you think everyone's getting a little bitchy because we aren't getting our weekly AI fix of David performing? While I like the recent change he is doing with TOML, I am getting a little impatient to hear him sing something new. And when interviewers keep asking him the same tiring questions of who he is dating and what it's like to be the new American Idol, we don't get the pleasure of learning more and more things about David the musician. That leaves some to carry on and on about his personal life and how tired he looks (I personally don't think so). It also seems AI has succeeded in keeping out any interviewer's questions about pre-Idol (Analog Heart, Axium...) which I would love to hear David talk about.
Anyway, I also quickly change topics when I see a thread getting too personal or doing too much bashing (I won't even get into the fangirl thread LOL). I come here to see new downloads of interviews, read new magazine or newspaper articles and find out when he's making a TV appearance. Although I was never a big AI fan before this season (thank God I had the common sense to watch an entire season from start to finish this year), I'm sure AI will never again be the same for me. If his album doesn't come out until fall or winter, it's going to be a long drought for us all.
I Christi, Pledge to never be negative about anything, whether it be about cookie,kimberly,or anything and I pledge to always be positive and be there for my other fellow word nerds!!
QUOTE (katsluvr @ Jun 24 2008, 04:47 PM)
Hey all--
Don't get me wrong; it was fun today to be on here and post while DC and DA were on "The View". It reminded me of the Tuesdays and Wednesdays when we all would be on here, watching AI, and then jumping off the boards on Tuesday nights to vote until our fingers fell off!
But--there's something different now. Not in all the posts, mind you, but in quite a few of them. Hell, I just was reading about him not wearing the star/handcuff necklace, and people had to post that it was KC's fault! What are we going to do next--blame her for the high price of gas????
It just seems that the sense of 'community' that I loved about this board is slowly dissolving away, and I don't honestly know why that is happening. Is it because he is dating someone? What if he were to break up with KC and date someone that he meets on tour (a fan, just like us)? I can see it now...the woman would be too old, too young, too fat, too thin, too big-chested, too small-chested, not pretty enough, wearing too much makeup, wearing the wrong clothes, and overall, just not good enough for him. Is that really fair to anyone, and honestly, is that fair to David? If you really care about the man, and if you supported him throughout all he went thru on AI, then doesn't he deserve our support now? AND--don't we--as fellow fans of him and his music--deserve to be supported and respected, too??
I consider myself fairly new to this site, I only joined in after David won AI, but was his fan from day one.
I hesitated about joining....I had been a member of another fan site a few years back, and the same kind
of stuff started happening on that one too. I pretty much joined this time so that I can see pictures of David and
watch the videos. I feel this is my link to what's going on with him since Idol ended. Sometimes things said on these forums are taken the wrong way. The written word sometimes has a different connotation than when it's spoken. I experienced that first hand on the other fan site I was a member of.
So I try to just enjoy any bits of news that comes across here, and to see all the great pictures posted by
everyone. I try not to take too many of the negative things seriously. I usually don't respond to topics I
have trouble agreeing with. Everyone has their opinion and we can't agree with everything all the time.
Thanks for listening!
There is a level of disrespect now on this board, and it disturbs me. Granted, it seems to be just a few people that are doing that, and they appear to be 'newer' members--now, that doesn't mean that all newer fans are like that. There are a tremendous amount of people on here that do love, care for, and respect not only DC, but all the posters on this board. I have made some wonderful friendships on this board--you all know who you are. But--I don't even see some of them on here as much now, and I am afraid that it may--MAY--be because of the changed tone on the site.
I still come here frequently throughout the day/night, but there are so many times now that I just get discouraged and leave the site, because of some of the negative comments. I feel this has been building up inside of me for awhile now, and I just needed to get it off my chest...Thanks for reading. Dyann
P.S. Can we try to make a pledge to keep things positive on this site? I, for one, will do my best to do just that.
Don't get me wrong; it was fun today to be on here and post while DC and DA were on "The View". It reminded me of the Tuesdays and Wednesdays when we all would be on here, watching AI, and then jumping off the boards on Tuesday nights to vote until our fingers fell off!
But--there's something different now. Not in all the posts, mind you, but in quite a few of them. Hell, I just was reading about him not wearing the star/handcuff necklace, and people had to post that it was KC's fault! What are we going to do next--blame her for the high price of gas????
It just seems that the sense of 'community' that I loved about this board is slowly dissolving away, and I don't honestly know why that is happening. Is it because he is dating someone? What if he were to break up with KC and date someone that he meets on tour (a fan, just like us)? I can see it now...the woman would be too old, too young, too fat, too thin, too big-chested, too small-chested, not pretty enough, wearing too much makeup, wearing the wrong clothes, and overall, just not good enough for him. Is that really fair to anyone, and honestly, is that fair to David? If you really care about the man, and if you supported him throughout all he went thru on AI, then doesn't he deserve our support now? AND--don't we--as fellow fans of him and his music--deserve to be supported and respected, too??
I consider myself fairly new to this site, I only joined in after David won AI, but was his fan from day one.
I hesitated about joining....I had been a member of another fan site a few years back, and the same kind
of stuff started happening on that one too. I pretty much joined this time so that I can see pictures of David and
watch the videos. I feel this is my link to what's going on with him since Idol ended. Sometimes things said on these forums are taken the wrong way. The written word sometimes has a different connotation than when it's spoken. I experienced that first hand on the other fan site I was a member of.
So I try to just enjoy any bits of news that comes across here, and to see all the great pictures posted by
everyone. I try not to take too many of the negative things seriously. I usually don't respond to topics I
have trouble agreeing with. Everyone has their opinion and we can't agree with everything all the time.
Thanks for listening!
There is a level of disrespect now on this board, and it disturbs me. Granted, it seems to be just a few people that are doing that, and they appear to be 'newer' members--now, that doesn't mean that all newer fans are like that. There are a tremendous amount of people on here that do love, care for, and respect not only DC, but all the posters on this board. I have made some wonderful friendships on this board--you all know who you are. But--I don't even see some of them on here as much now, and I am afraid that it may--MAY--be because of the changed tone on the site.
I still come here frequently throughout the day/night, but there are so many times now that I just get discouraged and leave the site, because of some of the negative comments. I feel this has been building up inside of me for awhile now, and I just needed to get it off my chest...Thanks for reading. Dyann
P.S. Can we try to make a pledge to keep things positive on this site? I, for one, will do my best to do just that.
Well, for what it is worth, here's my take on things:
Kind of like happened for David himself, this website/forum/MB grew up almost overnight from intimate and cozy to bustling and busy. The focus hasn't changed just as David is still a musical miracle, this site is still about David, the man, his music and his journey. The site has evolved as David's journey has evolved. If he had been eliminated before he made the Top 10, this board would have a very different appearance. Still different if he had made the Top 10 but not been the winner. His winning was like an explosion in his life, and by extension, on here.
With so many people holding so many opinions coming here, it is a marvel that we all get along as well as we do most of the time. I have seen other sites which get "knock down, drag out" in the scuffles that occur. For the most part, this stays a pretty well-behaved board concerned with the man, his music, his journey and somewhat, maybe too much sometimes, his personal life, but we are far from out of control. I hope we never get there.
Dyann,
I consider you a friend. I hope you do me, too. I think you have brought a tremendous amount to this site. I hope that you will continue to come here and post, and put your thoughts, pictures, projects, and all your great creativity in front of us. You have an innate intelligence and sensitivity and sense of humor that is pretty special. You would be missed if you weren't here. (you went away for a short time a while back and I didn't like that.) Try to adopt David's own philosophy about pleasing or pissing off and let it all roll off you. Nobody can tell you how to be the best fan possible, it is an individual thing, it really is. And so you have to take the time now to exhale, also.
Thanks for everything all these months. Especially the scrapbook.
Laura
[EDIT: How apropos: This was my 600th post!]
Kind of like happened for David himself, this website/forum/MB grew up almost overnight from intimate and cozy to bustling and busy. The focus hasn't changed just as David is still a musical miracle, this site is still about David, the man, his music and his journey. The site has evolved as David's journey has evolved. If he had been eliminated before he made the Top 10, this board would have a very different appearance. Still different if he had made the Top 10 but not been the winner. His winning was like an explosion in his life, and by extension, on here.
With so many people holding so many opinions coming here, it is a marvel that we all get along as well as we do most of the time. I have seen other sites which get "knock down, drag out" in the scuffles that occur. For the most part, this stays a pretty well-behaved board concerned with the man, his music, his journey and somewhat, maybe too much sometimes, his personal life, but we are far from out of control. I hope we never get there.
Dyann,
I consider you a friend. I hope you do me, too. I think you have brought a tremendous amount to this site. I hope that you will continue to come here and post, and put your thoughts, pictures, projects, and all your great creativity in front of us. You have an innate intelligence and sensitivity and sense of humor that is pretty special. You would be missed if you weren't here. (you went away for a short time a while back and I didn't like that.) Try to adopt David's own philosophy about pleasing or pissing off and let it all roll off you. Nobody can tell you how to be the best fan possible, it is an individual thing, it really is. And so you have to take the time now to exhale, also.
Thanks for everything all these months. Especially the scrapbook.
Laura
[EDIT: How apropos: This was my 600th post!]
Dyann,
I think that you are speaking to what a lot of us are feeling, but don't want to post for a variety of reasons. As for the negative things, I personally don't think that all negativity should be banned from a forum, AS LONG AS IT ISN'T DESPARAGING TO ANY ONE PERSON, AND DISCUSSED IN A MATURE WAY.
Just my .02. For what it's worth, I never have anything negative to say about David anyway. If he wants to die his hair purple and change his look; date multiple women, etc. I will still love his music and will still buy his CD and go to his concerts.
I love you guys!
Jess
P.S. Not all fanfics are vulgar or negative, check mine out: All Right Now. It's a love story.
Shameless self-promotion I know!
I think that you are speaking to what a lot of us are feeling, but don't want to post for a variety of reasons. As for the negative things, I personally don't think that all negativity should be banned from a forum, AS LONG AS IT ISN'T DESPARAGING TO ANY ONE PERSON, AND DISCUSSED IN A MATURE WAY.
Just my .02. For what it's worth, I never have anything negative to say about David anyway. If he wants to die his hair purple and change his look; date multiple women, etc. I will still love his music and will still buy his CD and go to his concerts.
I love you guys!
Jess
P.S. Not all fanfics are vulgar or negative, check mine out: All Right Now. It's a love story.
Shameless self-promotion I know!
Just WOW!
I mentioned KC in my original post regarding the necklace cuz KC IS a part of his life and he wouldn't be the first guy to give a girl something near and dear to him when he leaves her for an extended period of time. I guess I didn't think that people would get in a tizzy about it, nor did I think that anyone would get into a tizzy over those people getting into a tizzy! (whole lotta Tizzies here!)
Dyann, as far as your post, I have to agree with you. This board isn't as much fun as it had been. I don't think people have changed though, I think the whole phenomenon has just progressed to the next level.
We've grouped ourselves, and that in and of itself creates masses of like minded individuals all sharing a common style, who don't necessarily like other people's way of being fans. It's a cultural phenomenon present in all levels of any society. Just as soon as people come together with a common feeling, they alienate and begin to condemn anyone who's feelings aren't identical to theirs. It's the stuff from which WARS develope!!
So, in order to keep the light hearted happy go lucky attitude about being a fan of a newfound talent, there has to be another new one around the corner not long after the groups of fans have formed and the fanwars begin.
Fortunately, AI will bring us still another Idol to be excited about in the next season and many of the fickle fans who have disrupted this site will be gone and posting to another board. At that time, only devoted David fans will be left, so be patient!
I mentioned KC in my original post regarding the necklace cuz KC IS a part of his life and he wouldn't be the first guy to give a girl something near and dear to him when he leaves her for an extended period of time. I guess I didn't think that people would get in a tizzy about it, nor did I think that anyone would get into a tizzy over those people getting into a tizzy! (whole lotta Tizzies here!)
Dyann, as far as your post, I have to agree with you. This board isn't as much fun as it had been. I don't think people have changed though, I think the whole phenomenon has just progressed to the next level.
We've grouped ourselves, and that in and of itself creates masses of like minded individuals all sharing a common style, who don't necessarily like other people's way of being fans. It's a cultural phenomenon present in all levels of any society. Just as soon as people come together with a common feeling, they alienate and begin to condemn anyone who's feelings aren't identical to theirs. It's the stuff from which WARS develope!!
So, in order to keep the light hearted happy go lucky attitude about being a fan of a newfound talent, there has to be another new one around the corner not long after the groups of fans have formed and the fanwars begin.
Fortunately, AI will bring us still another Idol to be excited about in the next season and many of the fickle fans who have disrupted this site will be gone and posting to another board. At that time, only devoted David fans will be left, so be patient!
QUOTE (Rockchick @ Jun 24 2008, 06:41 PM)
Do you think everyone's getting a little bitchy because we aren't getting our weekly AI fix of David performing? While I like the recent change he is doing with TOML, I am getting a little impatient to hear him sing something new. And when interviewers keep asking him the same tiring questions of who he is dating and what it's like to be the new American Idol, we don't get the pleasure of learning more and more things about David the musician. That leaves some to carry on and on about his personal life and how tired he looks (I personally don't think so). It also seems AI has succeeded in keeping out any interviewer's questions about pre-Idol (Analog Heart, Axium...) which I would love to hear David talk about.
Anyway, I also quickly change topics when I see a thread getting too personal or doing too much bashing (I won't even get into the fangirl thread LOL). I come here to see new downloads of interviews, read new magazine or newspaper articles and find out when he's making a TV appearance. Although I was never a big AI fan before this season (thank God I had the common sense to watch an entire season from start to finish this year), I'm sure AI will never again be the same for me. If his album doesn't come out until fall or winter, it's going to be a long drought for us all.
Anyway, I also quickly change topics when I see a thread getting too personal or doing too much bashing (I won't even get into the fangirl thread LOL). I come here to see new downloads of interviews, read new magazine or newspaper articles and find out when he's making a TV appearance. Although I was never a big AI fan before this season (thank God I had the common sense to watch an entire season from start to finish this year), I'm sure AI will never again be the same for me. If his album doesn't come out until fall or winter, it's going to be a long drought for us all.
I would love to hear David talk more about himself as a musician and what he plans on doing with his new album. I grow so incredibly tired of the same questions over and over again...questions about Kim Caldwell, questions about how he is liking being the reigning American Idol, etc. You all know the questions that I am refering to. Would it be such a huge deal to ask some credible questions about David the musician?? If I were to ever get the chance to interview David, the very last topics I would touch on would be Kim Caldwell and his reign as the American Idol as he has previously answered those type of questions NUMEROUS times.
I hate to have to add a post script to this but I must..
David's music is only a part of his popularity. Granted, for a lot of his fans they would love him the same regardless of his appearance or his aura but not for all of us. I would listen to and buy his music even if I'd never seen him. But MANY of his fans would NOT!
Many Rock fans go completely for the aura, and in David's case a lot go for his looks as well. The fact that the man has a fantastic singing voice is just "gravy" to those fans.
If David looked like say, Mic Jagger, I'd still love his voice and buy his music but I sure wouldn't want to wear a necklace like his or buy a T-shirt with his sillhouette! The whole package that is David is what makes his fans so diversified and therefore, makes them interested in different aspects of his life. They comment on those interests, here, where All Things David are (or at least are supposed to be) accepted. I'm sure David himself would NOT want to turn away any fans at this point in his career, so for his sake I'll muddle through the "BAD" fans (joking of course) and when I see posts that I think are disrespectful just consider the source and move on.
I doubt David will get an impression of the entire site from a few spoilers. If the respectful fans all leave due to a few bad apples then this site will just die. What a shame that would be!
David's music is only a part of his popularity. Granted, for a lot of his fans they would love him the same regardless of his appearance or his aura but not for all of us. I would listen to and buy his music even if I'd never seen him. But MANY of his fans would NOT!
Many Rock fans go completely for the aura, and in David's case a lot go for his looks as well. The fact that the man has a fantastic singing voice is just "gravy" to those fans.
If David looked like say, Mic Jagger, I'd still love his voice and buy his music but I sure wouldn't want to wear a necklace like his or buy a T-shirt with his sillhouette! The whole package that is David is what makes his fans so diversified and therefore, makes them interested in different aspects of his life. They comment on those interests, here, where All Things David are (or at least are supposed to be) accepted. I'm sure David himself would NOT want to turn away any fans at this point in his career, so for his sake I'll muddle through the "BAD" fans (joking of course) and when I see posts that I think are disrespectful just consider the source and move on.
I doubt David will get an impression of the entire site from a few spoilers. If the respectful fans all leave due to a few bad apples then this site will just die. What a shame that would be!
katsluvr -- your topic threw me for a loop....as I still love this man and his music and for me that is why I am here on this forum.....then I read your post and realized that there are a few folks on this forum who are robbing you of your joy and I hate that. I really think that for the most part, most of the people here, are die hard fans (like you and me - Cook fans to the core of our being). I am confident that these negative comments/topics you are referring to will disappear overtime. I was definately disappointed in the remark about Kim on the necklace thread and figured the mods would stop that gal from posting.....but then another girl made a non-bashing comment that it would have been fun to break it and that made me laugh out loud SO hard....which led me to comment about my laughing in a post. (I thought she was implying that it could have been broken in a moment of passion...which to me, was pretty funny......I was not trying to say that Kim would do that out of anger or something bad to DC. *I actually I am very happy that it appears Kim is making our DC feel loved and appreciated. David deserves a fulfilling romance!!!!* ).
I hope I am not one of the folks who has caused you grief because of my post in the other thread. You and I are usually on the same wavelength and I feel like you are a sister of my heart. Send me a PM or reply here...please let me know if we're ok.... I love you, man!!
I hope I am not one of the folks who has caused you grief because of my post in the other thread. You and I are usually on the same wavelength and I feel like you are a sister of my heart. Send me a PM or reply here...please let me know if we're ok.... I love you, man!!
Shoot! Even Cook Bot is talking about DC & KC dating! Check out the ad above this post ^^^^.
Who CARES about the necklace! Perhaps he just forgot to put on his jewelry that day. I've done it! Or maybe he decided to go for a different look, or maybe he's tired of it, or whatever. WHO CARES??? The poor guy has absolutely no private life. I can understand katsluvr's concern. But like someone said in reply to Scott's pontificating thread, it's a free country and people can say whatever they want. We have the freedom to read or not read, to agree or disagree, to respond or ignore. Peoples' true colors usually show through after a while, even in the anonymity of the internet.
Who CARES about the necklace! Perhaps he just forgot to put on his jewelry that day. I've done it! Or maybe he decided to go for a different look, or maybe he's tired of it, or whatever. WHO CARES??? The poor guy has absolutely no private life. I can understand katsluvr's concern. But like someone said in reply to Scott's pontificating thread, it's a free country and people can say whatever they want. We have the freedom to read or not read, to agree or disagree, to respond or ignore. Peoples' true colors usually show through after a while, even in the anonymity of the internet.
the thing about a the forum, to me anyway, is to be able to express your opinion. now if you don't like my opinion that's 100% your right and it's 100% your right to say hey have you ever considered point b? but to say that people shouldnt be allowed to express themselves is awful. what if you were not allowed to express yours. what if as soon as you finished typing your carefully thought out paragraph the mods were like nope it's negaive rip it out. i know that sounds extreme but ya know censorship is censorship! if you don't like where a thread is headed use ur god given right to press your back button. if you don't want to know what DC's right eyebrow is up to skip that thread completely and head right to the next one about those awesome size 13s.
There is something for everyone here. fangirl, cougar (not always mutually exclusive haha), serious musician, fanfic writer, novice,newbie, oldie,middle of the roadie. what we all have in common is that we love dave and as long as we have that the rest is just the small stuff.
There is something for everyone here. fangirl, cougar (not always mutually exclusive haha), serious musician, fanfic writer, novice,newbie, oldie,middle of the roadie. what we all have in common is that we love dave and as long as we have that the rest is just the small stuff.
QUOTE (katsluvr @ Jun 24 2008, 01:47 PM)
Hey all--
Don't get me wrong; it was fun today to be on here and post while DC and DA were on "The View". It reminded me of the Tuesdays and Wednesdays when we all would be on here, watching AI, and then jumping off the boards on Tuesday nights to vote until our fingers fell off!
But--there's something different now. Not in all the posts, mind you, but in quite a few of them. Hell, I just was reading about him not wearing the star/handcuff necklace, and people had to post that it was KC's fault! What are we going to do next--blame her for the high price of gas????
It just seems that the sense of 'community' that I loved about this board is slowly dissolving away, and I don't honestly know why that is happening. Is it because he is dating someone? What if he were to break up with KC and date someone that he meets on tour (a fan, just like us)? I can see it now...the woman would be too old, too young, too fat, too thin, too big-chested, too small-chested, not pretty enough, wearing too much makeup, wearing the wrong clothes, and overall, just not good enough for him. Is that really fair to anyone, and honestly, is that fair to David? If you really care about the man, and if you supported him throughout all he went thru on AI, then doesn't he deserve our support now? AND--don't we--as fellow fans of him and his music--deserve to be supported and respected, too??
There is a level of disrespect now on this board, and it disturbs me. Granted, it seems to be just a few people that are doing that, and they appear to be 'newer' members--now, that doesn't mean that all newer fans are like that. There are a tremendous amount of people on here that do love, care for, and respect not only DC, but all the posters on this board. I have made some wonderful friendships on this board--you all know who you are. But--I don't even see some of them on here as much now, and I am afraid that it may--MAY--be because of the changed tone on the site.
I still come here frequently throughout the day/night, but there are so many times now that I just get discouraged and leave the site, because of some of the negative comments. I feel this has been building up inside of me for awhile now, and I just needed to get it off my chest...Thanks for reading. Dyann
P.S. Can we try to make a pledge to keep things positive on this site? I, for one, will do my best to do just that.
Don't get me wrong; it was fun today to be on here and post while DC and DA were on "The View". It reminded me of the Tuesdays and Wednesdays when we all would be on here, watching AI, and then jumping off the boards on Tuesday nights to vote until our fingers fell off!
But--there's something different now. Not in all the posts, mind you, but in quite a few of them. Hell, I just was reading about him not wearing the star/handcuff necklace, and people had to post that it was KC's fault! What are we going to do next--blame her for the high price of gas????
It just seems that the sense of 'community' that I loved about this board is slowly dissolving away, and I don't honestly know why that is happening. Is it because he is dating someone? What if he were to break up with KC and date someone that he meets on tour (a fan, just like us)? I can see it now...the woman would be too old, too young, too fat, too thin, too big-chested, too small-chested, not pretty enough, wearing too much makeup, wearing the wrong clothes, and overall, just not good enough for him. Is that really fair to anyone, and honestly, is that fair to David? If you really care about the man, and if you supported him throughout all he went thru on AI, then doesn't he deserve our support now? AND--don't we--as fellow fans of him and his music--deserve to be supported and respected, too??
There is a level of disrespect now on this board, and it disturbs me. Granted, it seems to be just a few people that are doing that, and they appear to be 'newer' members--now, that doesn't mean that all newer fans are like that. There are a tremendous amount of people on here that do love, care for, and respect not only DC, but all the posters on this board. I have made some wonderful friendships on this board--you all know who you are. But--I don't even see some of them on here as much now, and I am afraid that it may--MAY--be because of the changed tone on the site.
I still come here frequently throughout the day/night, but there are so many times now that I just get discouraged and leave the site, because of some of the negative comments. I feel this has been building up inside of me for awhile now, and I just needed to get it off my chest...Thanks for reading. Dyann
P.S. Can we try to make a pledge to keep things positive on this site? I, for one, will do my best to do just that.
Wow, Dyann, you're starting to sound like me! If he kept the necklace on any longer detractors would complain he never changes his jewelry or wears "the same old thing." But you know what, women have taken sh** like this for years, everyone nitpicking their clothes, jewelry, hair, weight, etc. I don't let the negativity bother me as much, but I will say I do like keeping it to his music (past, present and future), his charming personality, and the occasional "he looked hot today." I really dislike when things get too personal, or when we assume things that we have no evidence of. And those of you who've read my 200+ posts here know how I feel about dissing KC. Not cool.
QUOTE (ODCD @ Jun 24 2008, 06:02 PM)
Shoot! Even Cook Bot is talking about DC & KC dating! Check out the ad above this post ^^^^.
Who CARES about the necklace! Perhaps he just forgot to put on his jewelry that day. I've done it! Or maybe he decided to go for a different look, or maybe he's tired of it, or whatever. WHO CARES??? The poor guy has absolutely no private life. I can understand katsluvr's concern. But like someone said in reply to Scott's pontificating thread, it's a free country and people can say whatever they want. We have the freedom to read or not read, to agree or disagree, to respond or ignore. Peoples' true colors usually show through after a while, even in the anonymity of the internet.
Who CARES about the necklace! Perhaps he just forgot to put on his jewelry that day. I've done it! Or maybe he decided to go for a different look, or maybe he's tired of it, or whatever. WHO CARES??? The poor guy has absolutely no private life. I can understand katsluvr's concern. But like someone said in reply to Scott's pontificating thread, it's a free country and people can say whatever they want. We have the freedom to read or not read, to agree or disagree, to respond or ignore. Peoples' true colors usually show through after a while, even in the anonymity of the internet.
I CARE ABOUT THE DARNED NECKLACE CUZ I, AND A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE BOUGHT ONE JUST LIKE IT BECAUSE DAVID HAD IT. MAYBE YOU DIDN'T KNOW THAT? MY ONLY CONCERN IS THAT WE NOW MAY HAVE "YESTERDAY'S FASHION" IF HE'S TIRED OF IT. MAKES NO DIFFERENCE TO ME BECAUSE THE NECKLACE HAS ADDITIONAL MEANING FOR ME BUT FOR SOME THAT MIGHT MATTER... THAT'S ALL
QUOTE (Rockchick @ Jun 24 2008, 05:41 PM)
Dyann,
You echo my sentiments. I've been lurking on here for quite a while now but just recently registered so I can make a comment now and then.
Do you think everyone's getting a little bitchy because we aren't getting our weekly AI fix of David performing? While I like the recent change he is doing with TOML, I am getting a little impatient to hear him sing something new. And when interviewers keep asking him the same tiring questions of who he is dating and what it's like to be the new American Idol, we don't get the pleasure of learning more and more things about David the musician. That leaves some to carry on and on about his personal life and how tired he looks (I personally don't think so). It also seems AI has succeeded in keeping out any interviewer's questions about pre-Idol (Analog Heart, Axium...) which I would love to hear David talk about.
Anyway, I also quickly change topics when I see a thread getting too personal or doing too much bashing (I won't even get into the fangirl thread LOL). I come here to see new downloads of interviews, read new magazine or newspaper articles and find out when he's making a TV appearance. Although I was never a big AI fan before this season (thank God I had the common sense to watch an entire season from start to finish this year), I'm sure AI will never again be the same for me. If his album doesn't come out until fall or winter, it's going to be a long drought for us all.
You echo my sentiments. I've been lurking on here for quite a while now but just recently registered so I can make a comment now and then.
Do you think everyone's getting a little bitchy because we aren't getting our weekly AI fix of David performing? While I like the recent change he is doing with TOML, I am getting a little impatient to hear him sing something new. And when interviewers keep asking him the same tiring questions of who he is dating and what it's like to be the new American Idol, we don't get the pleasure of learning more and more things about David the musician. That leaves some to carry on and on about his personal life and how tired he looks (I personally don't think so). It also seems AI has succeeded in keeping out any interviewer's questions about pre-Idol (Analog Heart, Axium...) which I would love to hear David talk about.
Anyway, I also quickly change topics when I see a thread getting too personal or doing too much bashing (I won't even get into the fangirl thread LOL). I come here to see new downloads of interviews, read new magazine or newspaper articles and find out when he's making a TV appearance. Although I was never a big AI fan before this season (thank God I had the common sense to watch an entire season from start to finish this year), I'm sure AI will never again be the same for me. If his album doesn't come out until fall or winter, it's going to be a long drought for us all.
It's like you stole the words right out of my mouth! I totally agree with you - I really think we're not getting enough of what we expected. We want to get to know him better and hear more of his music, but when old interview questions are recycled and only ONE song plays on the radio, it starts to make us itch for more. I CANNOT WAIT until the fall when his new album comes out!
QUOTE (D Girl @ Jun 24 2008, 07:34 PM)
katsluvr -- your topic threw me for a loop....as I still love this man and his music and for me that is why I am here on this forum.....then I read your post and realized that there are a few folks on this forum who are robbing you of your joy and I hate that. I really think that for the most part, most of the people here, are die hard fans (like you and me - Cook fans to the core of our being). I am confident that these negative comments/topics you are referring to will disappear overtime. I was definately disappointed in the remark about Kim on the necklace thread and figured the mods would stop that gal from posting.....but then another girl made a non-bashing comment that it would have been fun to break it and that made me laugh out loud SO hard....which led me to comment about my laughing in a post. (I thought she was implying that it could have been broken in a moment of passion...which to me, was pretty funny......I was not trying to say that Kim would do that out of anger or something bad to DC. *I actually I am very happy that it appears Kim is making our DC feel loved and appreciated. David deserves a fulfilling romance!!!!* ).
I hope I am not one of the folks who has caused you grief because of my post in the other thread. You and I are usually on the same wavelength and I feel like you are a sister of my heart. Send me a PM or reply here...please let me know if we're ok.... I love you, man!!
I hope I am not one of the folks who has caused you grief because of my post in the other thread. You and I are usually on the same wavelength and I feel like you are a sister of my heart. Send me a PM or reply here...please let me know if we're ok.... I love you, man!!
Hey, we are FINE--don't worry about a thing. Ya know I love ya!
Nobody has really caused me grief at all--maybe I took someone's reply to my original post too personally and too seriously, but like my dear friend Laura (davidisdevine) said, Maybe I just need to take some time to exhale...I CERTAINLY don't want anyone to feel like they have to explain themselves, especially to me--I'm just a fan, like the rest of the folks on here.I really didn't mean for this to start a firestorm--I just meant that I miss things the way they were...I know I feel like I am stuck in a sort-of 'black hole' right now--AI is over, and the tour hasn't started yet. I agree with those who feel that DC is getting asked the same questions over and over...how many of us can recite word for word his response to "So, you didn't mean to audition--you just went as moral support for your brother?" LOL (Standing in line at 5:30 in the morning, the sun wasn't up yet, it was raining...)
I guess I was just writing down what I feel--I miss some of the folks that used to post (more frequently) on here, but I know that AI had to end, and that things would change. Maybe, just maybe, after these past 5 weeks since AI has ended, I'm just now feeling the let-down and the burn-out in a big way. I guess, too, that I'm tired of hearing about KC in interviews, and when I come here and read more about it, well...I don't know, I just wish I could read more about HIM and his MUSIC, but like folks said, that will have to wait until his album comes out. I'm also just getting impatient waiting for the guitar to come--but that's me--I'm an impatient person sometimes. I just have the other side of the bed all ready for that guitar, so I can snuggle up to it once it comes!!
(Yes, I'm pathetic...LOL!)I apologize if I caused any commotion...it wasn't my intention. Sorry if I offended anyone--I guess I just didn't state myself very clearly in my original post. As everyone who knows me is aware, I love this site--it's like a second home. We are all like family, but even family members can disagree, right?!
QUOTE (katsluvr @ Jun 24 2008, 04:55 PM)
Hey, we are FINE--don't worry about a thing. Ya know I love ya! Nobody has really caused me grief at all--maybe I took someone's reply to my original post too personally and too seriously, but like my dear friend Laura (davidisdevine) said, Maybe I just need to take some time to exhale...I CERTAINLY don't want anyone to feel like they have to explain themselves, especially to me--I'm just a fan, like the rest of the folks on here.
I really didn't mean for this to start a firestorm--I just meant that I miss things the way they were...I know I feel like I am stuck in a sort-of 'black hole' right now--AI is over, and the tour hasn't started yet. I agree with those who feel that DC is getting asked the same questions over and over...how many of us can recite word for word his response to "So, you didn't mean to audition--you just went as moral support for your brother?" LOL (Standing in line at 5:30 in the morning, the sun wasn't up yet, it was raining...)
I guess I was just writing down what I feel--I miss some of the folks that used to post (more frequently) on here, but I know that AI had to end, and that things would change. Maybe, just maybe, after these past 5 weeks since AI has ended, I'm just now feeling the let-down and the burn-out in a big way. I guess, too, that I'm tired of hearing about KC in interviews, and when I come here and read more about it, well...I don't know, I just wish I could read more about HIM and his MUSIC, but like folks said, that will have to wait until his album comes out. I'm also just getting impatient waiting for the guitar to come--but that's me--I'm an impatient person sometimes. I just have the other side of the bed all ready for that guitar, so I can snuggle up to it once it comes!! (Yes, I'm pathetic...LOL!)
I apologize if I caused any commotion...it wasn't my intention. Sorry if I offended anyone--I guess I just didn't state myself very clearly in my original post. As everyone who knows me is aware, I love this site--it's like a second home. We are all like family, but even family members can disagree, right?!
Nobody has really caused me grief at all--maybe I took someone's reply to my original post too personally and too seriously, but like my dear friend Laura (davidisdevine) said, Maybe I just need to take some time to exhale...I CERTAINLY don't want anyone to feel like they have to explain themselves, especially to me--I'm just a fan, like the rest of the folks on here.I really didn't mean for this to start a firestorm--I just meant that I miss things the way they were...I know I feel like I am stuck in a sort-of 'black hole' right now--AI is over, and the tour hasn't started yet. I agree with those who feel that DC is getting asked the same questions over and over...how many of us can recite word for word his response to "So, you didn't mean to audition--you just went as moral support for your brother?" LOL (Standing in line at 5:30 in the morning, the sun wasn't up yet, it was raining...)
I guess I was just writing down what I feel--I miss some of the folks that used to post (more frequently) on here, but I know that AI had to end, and that things would change. Maybe, just maybe, after these past 5 weeks since AI has ended, I'm just now feeling the let-down and the burn-out in a big way. I guess, too, that I'm tired of hearing about KC in interviews, and when I come here and read more about it, well...I don't know, I just wish I could read more about HIM and his MUSIC, but like folks said, that will have to wait until his album comes out. I'm also just getting impatient waiting for the guitar to come--but that's me--I'm an impatient person sometimes. I just have the other side of the bed all ready for that guitar, so I can snuggle up to it once it comes!!
(Yes, I'm pathetic...LOL!)I apologize if I caused any commotion...it wasn't my intention. Sorry if I offended anyone--I guess I just didn't state myself very clearly in my original post. As everyone who knows me is aware, I love this site--it's like a second home. We are all like family, but even family members can disagree, right?!
Thanks Dyann for sharing this! I am here if you need a friend. OK? Christina
QUOTE (Rockchick @ Jun 24 2008, 02:41 PM)
Dyann,
You echo my sentiments. I've been lurking on here for quite a while now but just recently registered so I can make a comment now and then.
Do you think everyone's getting a little bitchy because we aren't getting our weekly AI fix of David performing? While I like the recent change he is doing with TOML, I am getting a little impatient to hear him sing something new. And when interviewers keep asking him the same tiring questions of who he is dating and what it's like to be the new American Idol, we don't get the pleasure of learning more and more things about David the musician. That leaves some to carry on and on about his personal life and how tired he looks (I personally don't think so). It also seems AI has succeeded in keeping out any interviewer's questions about pre-Idol (Analog Heart, Axium...) which I would love to hear David talk about.
Anyway, I also quickly change topics when I see a thread getting too personal or doing too much bashing (I won't even get into the fangirl thread LOL). I come here to see new downloads of interviews, read new magazine or newspaper articles and find out when he's making a TV appearance. Although I was never a big AI fan before this season (thank God I had the common sense to watch an entire season from start to finish this year), I'm sure AI will never again be the same for me. If his album doesn't come out until fall or winter, it's going to be a long drought for us all.
You echo my sentiments. I've been lurking on here for quite a while now but just recently registered so I can make a comment now and then.
Do you think everyone's getting a little bitchy because we aren't getting our weekly AI fix of David performing? While I like the recent change he is doing with TOML, I am getting a little impatient to hear him sing something new. And when interviewers keep asking him the same tiring questions of who he is dating and what it's like to be the new American Idol, we don't get the pleasure of learning more and more things about David the musician. That leaves some to carry on and on about his personal life and how tired he looks (I personally don't think so). It also seems AI has succeeded in keeping out any interviewer's questions about pre-Idol (Analog Heart, Axium...) which I would love to hear David talk about.
Anyway, I also quickly change topics when I see a thread getting too personal or doing too much bashing (I won't even get into the fangirl thread LOL). I come here to see new downloads of interviews, read new magazine or newspaper articles and find out when he's making a TV appearance. Although I was never a big AI fan before this season (thank God I had the common sense to watch an entire season from start to finish this year), I'm sure AI will never again be the same for me. If his album doesn't come out until fall or winter, it's going to be a long drought for us all.
I can't speak for the "old days" as I am fairly new to this site (wish I HAD been around!) but I agree that when Idol finished, things changed. I knew they would be different since he can only sing ONE song until they tell him can do anything else. Those of us who consider ourselves "addicts" have become hungry since the show's over, we've seen all the interviews, looked up any cute thing he's ever done on YouTube, seen every picture, listened to all his old music, REwatched Idol, etc. Now what? We've got nothing between interviews, which as you said are the same lame questions over & over. (My favorite was when the kids interviewed him, though. Does it take a child to be inquistive about new things??)
What makes me sad (am I crazy?) is that what turned me around with DC is his emotion. When they started showing through in the show, he had me hooked. It reminded me of my husband, always emotional, never wanting to cry but can't help it, just bursting with emotions trying to get out any way they can. I always wanted to see how what reaction he'd give after a song, after Simon's comments, the backstage interviews. Now I don't see the emotional aspect anymore. Not that it's his fault in any way, I'm just saying there's no element of suprise to give him an occasion to show that insight to his heart like there used to be. Am I the only one?
Oh my gosh, I just totally rambled and sounded negative! That was not my intention at all, I guess I was just responding with TOO MUCH emotion!!
(you made your point about being bitchy from not getting our "fix!") 
QUOTE (DavidCookFan01 @ Jun 24 2008, 08:57 PM)
Thanks Dyann for sharing this! I am here if you need a friend. OK? Christina
Thanks, sweetie...
QUOTE (Mrs. Jaguar @ Jun 24 2008, 08:58 PM)
I can't speak for the "old days" as I am fairly new to this site (wish I HAD been around!) but I agree that when Idol finished, things changed. I knew they would be different since he can only sing ONE song until they tell him can do anything else. Those of us who consider ourselves "addicts" have become hungry since the show's over, we've seen all the interviews, looked up any cute thing he's ever done on YouTube, seen every picture, listened to all his old music, REwatched Idol, etc. Now what? We've got nothing between interviews, which as you said are the same lame questions over & over. (My favorite was when the kids interviewed him, though. Does it take a child to be inquistive about new things??)
What makes me sad (am I crazy?) is that what turned me around with DC is his emotion. When they started showing through in the show, he had me hooked. It reminded me of my husband, always emotional, never wanting to cry but can't help it, just bursting with emotions trying to get out any way they can. I always wanted to see how what reaction he'd give after a song, after Simon's comments, the backstage interviews. Now I don't see the emotional aspect anymore. Not that it's his fault in any way, I'm just saying there's no element of suprise to give him an occasion to show that insight to his heart like there used to be. Am I the only one?
Oh my gosh, I just totally rambled and sounded negative! That was not my intention at all, I guess I was just responding with TOO MUCH emotion!! (you made your point about being bitchy from not getting our "fix!")
What makes me sad (am I crazy?) is that what turned me around with DC is his emotion. When they started showing through in the show, he had me hooked. It reminded me of my husband, always emotional, never wanting to cry but can't help it, just bursting with emotions trying to get out any way they can. I always wanted to see how what reaction he'd give after a song, after Simon's comments, the backstage interviews. Now I don't see the emotional aspect anymore. Not that it's his fault in any way, I'm just saying there's no element of suprise to give him an occasion to show that insight to his heart like there used to be. Am I the only one?
Oh my gosh, I just totally rambled and sounded negative! That was not my intention at all, I guess I was just responding with TOO MUCH emotion!!
(you made your point about being bitchy from not getting our "fix!") Maybe we are all "Hungry Like The Wolf"???? LOL!
QUOTE (D Girl @ Jun 24 2008, 03:34 PM)
katsluvr -- your topic threw me for a loop....as I still love this man and his music and for me that is why I am here on this forum.....then I read your post and realized that there are a few folks on this forum who are robbing you of your joy and I hate that. I really think that for the most part, most of the people here, are die hard fans (like you and me - Cook fans to the core of our being). I am confident that these negative comments/topics you are referring to will disappear overtime. I was definately disappointed in the remark about Kim on the necklace thread and figured the mods would stop that gal from posting.....but then another girl made a non-bashing comment that it would have been fun to break it and that made me laugh out loud SO hard....which led me to comment about my laughing in a post. (I thought she was implying that it could have been broken in a moment of passion...which to me, was pretty funny......I was not trying to say that Kim would do that out of anger or something bad to DC. *I actually I am very happy that it appears Kim is making our DC feel loved and appreciated. David deserves a fulfilling romance!!!!* ).
I hope I am not one of the folks who has caused you grief because of my post in the other thread. You and I are usually on the same wavelength and I feel like you are a sister of my heart. Send me a PM or reply here...please let me know if we're ok.... I love you, man!!
I hope I am not one of the folks who has caused you grief because of my post in the other thread. You and I are usually on the same wavelength and I feel like you are a sister of my heart. Send me a PM or reply here...please let me know if we're ok.... I love you, man!!
Maybe I'm taking this too lightly but I view this place as somewhere to hang out and have some fun. I try not to get too worked up about some occasional posts that irritate me although I was guilty of getting a little riled up about one earlier today. Overall, I think 99.9% of the people and posts here are respectful of DC and that's what he would ask of his fans. OK, I'm going to break into singing kumbaya again.
QUOTE (katsluvr @ Jun 24 2008, 05:01 PM)
Thanks, sweetie...
Maybe we are all "Hungry Like The Wolf"???? LOL!
Maybe we are all "Hungry Like The Wolf"???? LOL!
Hahaha, thanks. I needed that!
Amen Dyann! I hear ya and understand completely.
I am for one, a fan of his music. The fact that he looks good doing it, makes it that much better.
I come here to get the lastest on DC. Like what magazines he'll be in, what shows he'll be on, etc. I avoid the big fangirl thread because if I wanted to be a fan girl, I'd be a regular poster in there. And frankly, I'm a little old to be a fangirl.
I honestly don't care who he's dating, if he's happy so be it. Who are we to judge what's right or wrong for DC?
I'm a mod at two other forums (Dave Batista) and we've pretty much banned any discussion about his personal life because it only causes problems on the board. Maybe the mods should consider doing that here.
Anyway, that's just my two cents worth.
I am for one, a fan of his music. The fact that he looks good doing it, makes it that much better.
I come here to get the lastest on DC. Like what magazines he'll be in, what shows he'll be on, etc. I avoid the big fangirl thread because if I wanted to be a fan girl, I'd be a regular poster in there. And frankly, I'm a little old to be a fangirl.
I honestly don't care who he's dating, if he's happy so be it. Who are we to judge what's right or wrong for DC?
I'm a mod at two other forums (Dave Batista) and we've pretty much banned any discussion about his personal life because it only causes problems on the board. Maybe the mods should consider doing that here.
Anyway, that's just my two cents worth.
That's why I'm here, as a 100% supporter of David Cook, the artist and musician.
QUOTE (SarahLee @ Jun 24 2008, 05:25 PM)
...I'm a mod at two other forums (Dave Batista) and we've pretty much banned any discussion about his personal life because it only causes problems on the board. Maybe the mods should consider doing that here.
SarahLee, they have: Jenna's Privacy Thread
It hasn't stopped people, though. Posts get deleted all the time.
QUOTE (melenaka @ Jun 24 2008, 09:28 PM)
That's why I'm here, as a 100% supporter of David Cook, the artist and musician.
Not to be too personal, but is "Melenaka" your real name?? I mean, your given name? I only ask because I think it is one of the most beautiful names I've ever seen...!
QUOTE (katsluvr @ Jun 24 2008, 01:47 PM)
Hey all--
Don't get me wrong; it was fun today to be on here and post while DC and DA were on "The View". It reminded me of the Tuesdays and Wednesdays when we all would be on here, watching AI, and then jumping off the boards on Tuesday nights to vote until our fingers fell off!
But--there's something different now. Not in all the posts, mind you, but in quite a few of them. Hell, I just was reading about him not wearing the star/handcuff necklace, and people had to post that it was KC's fault! What are we going to do next--blame her for the high price of gas????
It just seems that the sense of 'community' that I loved about this board is slowly dissolving away, and I don't honestly know why that is happening. Is it because he is dating someone? What if he were to break up with KC and date someone that he meets on tour (a fan, just like us)? I can see it now...the woman would be too old, too young, too fat, too thin, too big-chested, too small-chested, not pretty enough, wearing too much makeup, wearing the wrong clothes, and overall, just not good enough for him. Is that really fair to anyone, and honestly, is that fair to David? If you really care about the man, and if you supported him throughout all he went thru on AI, then doesn't he deserve our support now? AND--don't we--as fellow fans of him and his music--deserve to be supported and respected, too??
There is a level of disrespect now on this board, and it disturbs me. Granted, it seems to be just a few people that are doing that, and they appear to be 'newer' members--now, that doesn't mean that all newer fans are like that. There are a tremendous amount of people on here that do love, care for, and respect not only DC, but all the posters on this board. I have made some wonderful friendships on this board--you all know who you are. But--I don't even see some of them on here as much now, and I am afraid that it may--MAY--be because of the changed tone on the site.
I still come here frequently throughout the day/night, but there are so many times now that I just get discouraged and leave the site, because of some of the negative comments. I feel this has been building up inside of me for awhile now, and I just needed to get it off my chest...Thanks for reading. Dyann
P.S. Can we try to make a pledge to keep things positive on this site? I, for one, will do my best to do just that.
Don't get me wrong; it was fun today to be on here and post while DC and DA were on "The View". It reminded me of the Tuesdays and Wednesdays when we all would be on here, watching AI, and then jumping off the boards on Tuesday nights to vote until our fingers fell off!
But--there's something different now. Not in all the posts, mind you, but in quite a few of them. Hell, I just was reading about him not wearing the star/handcuff necklace, and people had to post that it was KC's fault! What are we going to do next--blame her for the high price of gas????
It just seems that the sense of 'community' that I loved about this board is slowly dissolving away, and I don't honestly know why that is happening. Is it because he is dating someone? What if he were to break up with KC and date someone that he meets on tour (a fan, just like us)? I can see it now...the woman would be too old, too young, too fat, too thin, too big-chested, too small-chested, not pretty enough, wearing too much makeup, wearing the wrong clothes, and overall, just not good enough for him. Is that really fair to anyone, and honestly, is that fair to David? If you really care about the man, and if you supported him throughout all he went thru on AI, then doesn't he deserve our support now? AND--don't we--as fellow fans of him and his music--deserve to be supported and respected, too??
There is a level of disrespect now on this board, and it disturbs me. Granted, it seems to be just a few people that are doing that, and they appear to be 'newer' members--now, that doesn't mean that all newer fans are like that. There are a tremendous amount of people on here that do love, care for, and respect not only DC, but all the posters on this board. I have made some wonderful friendships on this board--you all know who you are. But--I don't even see some of them on here as much now, and I am afraid that it may--MAY--be because of the changed tone on the site.
I still come here frequently throughout the day/night, but there are so many times now that I just get discouraged and leave the site, because of some of the negative comments. I feel this has been building up inside of me for awhile now, and I just needed to get it off my chest...Thanks for reading. Dyann
P.S. Can we try to make a pledge to keep things positive on this site? I, for one, will do my best to do just that.
I agree with you wholehartedly! I have been saying this for weeks. Davids personal life is just that HIS personal life. I will buy his CD's, go to his concerts and hope for the success he deserves. Shaved or not shaved, boots or no boots, girlfriend or no girlfriend.
Just enjoy the man and his music!
Grandmajoyce
*claps for you*
fantastic post.
let's remember why we all fell in love with david in the first place.
it was the music that got us.
who cares who he's dating, what he's wearing, where he's hanging out.
he's in this for the music.
and so should we.
fantastic post.
let's remember why we all fell in love with david in the first place.
it was the music that got us.
who cares who he's dating, what he's wearing, where he's hanging out.
he's in this for the music.
and so should we.
QUOTE (MySonsASoldier @ Jun 24 2008, 06:11 PM)
I CARE ABOUT THE DARNED NECKLACE CUZ I, AND A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE BOUGHT ONE JUST LIKE IT BECAUSE DAVID HAD IT. MAYBE YOU DIDN'T KNOW THAT? MY ONLY CONCERN IS THAT WE NOW MAY HAVE "YESTERDAY'S FASHION" IF HE'S TIRED OF IT. MAKES NO DIFFERENCE TO ME BECAUSE THE NECKLACE HAS ADDITIONAL MEANING FOR ME BUT FOR SOME THAT MIGHT MATTER... THAT'S ALL
Not sure if it was intended, but all CAPS indicates you're yelling...which seems a little radical at the moment. It's a necklace. It WILL be out of fashion...sooner or later. Having it because David did is nice, but he has grown a lot throughout his AI run, and maybe he's trying for a different image? Never know...he may have just left it on the night stand.
QUOTE (katsluvr @ Jun 24 2008, 06:55 PM)
Hey, we are FINE--don't worry about a thing. Ya know I love ya! Nobody has really caused me grief at all--maybe I took someone's reply to my original post too personally and too seriously, but like my dear friend Laura (davidisdevine) said, Maybe I just need to take some time to exhale...I CERTAINLY don't want anyone to feel like they have to explain themselves, especially to me--I'm just a fan, like the rest of the folks on here.
I really didn't mean for this to start a firestorm--I just meant that I miss things the way they were...I know I feel like I am stuck in a sort-of 'black hole' right now--AI is over, and the tour hasn't started yet. I agree with those who feel that DC is getting asked the same questions over and over...how many of us can recite word for word his response to "So, you didn't mean to audition--you just went as moral support for your brother?" LOL (Standing in line at 5:30 in the morning, the sun wasn't up yet, it was raining...)
I guess I was just writing down what I feel--I miss some of the folks that used to post (more frequently) on here, but I know that AI had to end, and that things would change. Maybe, just maybe, after these past 5 weeks since AI has ended, I'm just now feeling the let-down and the burn-out in a big way. I guess, too, that I'm tired of hearing about KC in interviews, and when I come here and read more about it, well...I don't know, I just wish I could read more about HIM and his MUSIC, but like folks said, that will have to wait until his album comes out. I'm also just getting impatient waiting for the guitar to come--but that's me--I'm an impatient person sometimes. I just have the other side of the bed all ready for that guitar, so I can snuggle up to it once it comes!! (Yes, I'm pathetic...LOL!)
I apologize if I caused any commotion...it wasn't my intention. Sorry if I offended anyone--I guess I just didn't state myself very clearly in my original post. As everyone who knows me is aware, I love this site--it's like a second home. We are all like family, but even family members can disagree, right?!
Nobody has really caused me grief at all--maybe I took someone's reply to my original post too personally and too seriously, but like my dear friend Laura (davidisdevine) said, Maybe I just need to take some time to exhale...I CERTAINLY don't want anyone to feel like they have to explain themselves, especially to me--I'm just a fan, like the rest of the folks on here.I really didn't mean for this to start a firestorm--I just meant that I miss things the way they were...I know I feel like I am stuck in a sort-of 'black hole' right now--AI is over, and the tour hasn't started yet. I agree with those who feel that DC is getting asked the same questions over and over...how many of us can recite word for word his response to "So, you didn't mean to audition--you just went as moral support for your brother?" LOL (Standing in line at 5:30 in the morning, the sun wasn't up yet, it was raining...)
I guess I was just writing down what I feel--I miss some of the folks that used to post (more frequently) on here, but I know that AI had to end, and that things would change. Maybe, just maybe, after these past 5 weeks since AI has ended, I'm just now feeling the let-down and the burn-out in a big way. I guess, too, that I'm tired of hearing about KC in interviews, and when I come here and read more about it, well...I don't know, I just wish I could read more about HIM and his MUSIC, but like folks said, that will have to wait until his album comes out. I'm also just getting impatient waiting for the guitar to come--but that's me--I'm an impatient person sometimes. I just have the other side of the bed all ready for that guitar, so I can snuggle up to it once it comes!!
(Yes, I'm pathetic...LOL!)I apologize if I caused any commotion...it wasn't my intention. Sorry if I offended anyone--I guess I just didn't state myself very clearly in my original post. As everyone who knows me is aware, I love this site--it's like a second home. We are all like family, but even family members can disagree, right?!
Dyann, I wholeheartadly agree your feelings on everything here. Things do seem a bit different, but I think we are all going to have to administer our right to move on past the negative and 'go toward the light' so to speak. I was under the impression his dating life wasn't an allowed topic...so I'm going to do my best to keep it that way. (...I pledge!
)As for DC and his music...can't get here fast enough for me! Not the Idol fluff they will make him throw out, but the honset to God real, "oh my God, did he say that", grit in your teeth, pound your steering wheel with your windows down ROCK that David is thirsting for! Now that...I'll buy an 'E' ticket for!
PM me if you ever need to chat...you know I love ya friend!
QUOTE (katsluvr @ Jun 24 2008, 05:34 PM)
Not to be too personal, but is "Melenaka" your real name?? I mean, your given name? I only ask because I think it is one of the most beautiful names I've ever seen...!
Wow, thanks!
Melenaka is my name in Hawaiian. We were lucky to live in Hawaii for three years and the name just stuck. My actual name is Melinda. I can look up your Hawaiian name if you would like, what is your given name?
All this discussion is necessary for us I guess because we are having DC withdrawls. The next faze of our "fanhood" is new to all of us. Who knows will it will take us. As far as all the same old questions, and the same ole song, well its old for us because we have seen every video, interview, picture...but to the rest of the world, and yes, the rest of the world is interested( I remember past seasons when I didn't follow the winner) I was slightly interested when I saw the winner on TV or heard them on the radio, it is new and fresh to them.
I guess, and I have said it before, I miss him. I'm sure the rest of you do. I admit it I worry about him, I don't know why I'm sure he is fine.( he sure looks fine). And I am just going to say one more thing and last thing about the KC thing, when I first heard he asked someone from TV on a date I remember laughing with my friend and saying how cute, the guy has been on hiatus for the last 8 months, I don't blame him...google her who is she? For some reason when I saw her my heart sank, and I got a funny feeling in my stomach. Silly I guess, irrational? Yes, but and feeling that just doesn't go away. Last thing I ever say about that. Oh, and it goes without saying, that I as I think all of us on this forum support, and love DC. In our own way. But we do. I know I always ramble and misspell. Sorry.
I guess, and I have said it before, I miss him. I'm sure the rest of you do. I admit it I worry about him, I don't know why I'm sure he is fine.( he sure looks fine). And I am just going to say one more thing and last thing about the KC thing, when I first heard he asked someone from TV on a date I remember laughing with my friend and saying how cute, the guy has been on hiatus for the last 8 months, I don't blame him...google her who is she? For some reason when I saw her my heart sank, and I got a funny feeling in my stomach. Silly I guess, irrational? Yes, but and feeling that just doesn't go away. Last thing I ever say about that. Oh, and it goes without saying, that I as I think all of us on this forum support, and love DC. In our own way. But we do. I know I always ramble and misspell. Sorry.
i'm sorry about how you feel,
i'm kinda new here, forgive my ignorance but i haven't realize that KC fuss until i read your post..
yeah, changes are inevitable, this board for now is still very kind and friendly and i must admit i can't help but worry about what it will be in the future, i mean i've been in other forums that started good then ended bad, posers started to be rude and annoying, sarcasms and insult here and there, sometimes i just wanna shout "why the hell are we here ,at the first place??!"
i hope this would never happen to this board,
let's all remember why we are here, i did not like david just because he is goodlookin or sexy or whatever, what brought me here is my appreciation for his talent, yeah! it's about music..and thank god for all the other wonderful attributes that he have..
let's be normal fans, we don't own david, let him have his private life..
we're suppose to support him in his career and not interfere in his private life..
let's do things properly okay..
peace y'all
with love to all my fellow DC fans,
>vangie
i'm kinda new here, forgive my ignorance but i haven't realize that KC fuss until i read your post..
yeah, changes are inevitable, this board for now is still very kind and friendly and i must admit i can't help but worry about what it will be in the future, i mean i've been in other forums that started good then ended bad, posers started to be rude and annoying, sarcasms and insult here and there, sometimes i just wanna shout "why the hell are we here ,at the first place??!"
i hope this would never happen to this board,
let's all remember why we are here, i did not like david just because he is goodlookin or sexy or whatever, what brought me here is my appreciation for his talent, yeah! it's about music..and thank god for all the other wonderful attributes that he have..
let's be normal fans, we don't own david, let him have his private life..
we're suppose to support him in his career and not interfere in his private life..
let's do things properly okay..
peace y'all
with love to all my fellow DC fans,
>vangie
well i've kinda given up on that. we can't control other people. if they wanna spend all day talking KC and whatever, i can't stop them. all we can control is our behavior. and i vowed to myself i would never talk about David's love life again. he actually seems to be in a very good place now, career-wise and personally. am just happy for him.
QUOTE (Cooked by Cook @ Jun 24 2008, 11:27 PM)
All this discussion is necessary for us I guess because we are having DC withdrawls. The next faze of our "fanhood" is new to all of us. Who knows will it will take us. As far as all the same old questions, and the same ole song, well its old for us because we have seen every video, interview, picture...but to the rest of the world, and yes, the rest of the world is interested( I remember past seasons when I didn't follow the winner) I was slightly interested when I saw the winner on TV or heard them on the radio, it is new and fresh to them.
I guess, and I have said it before, I miss him. I'm sure the rest of you do. I admit it I worry about him, I don't know why I'm sure he is fine.( he sure looks fine). And I am just going to say one more thing and last thing about the KC thing, when I first heard he asked someone from TV on a date I remember laughing with my friend and saying how cute, the guy has been on hiatus for the last 8 months, I don't blame him...google her who is she? For some reason when I saw her my heart sank, and I got a funny feeling in my stomach. Silly I guess, irrational? Yes, but and feeling that just doesn't go away. Last thing I ever say about that. Oh, and it goes without saying, that I as I think all of us on this forum support, and love DC. In our own way. But we do. I know I always ramble and misspell. Sorry.
I guess, and I have said it before, I miss him. I'm sure the rest of you do. I admit it I worry about him, I don't know why I'm sure he is fine.( he sure looks fine). And I am just going to say one more thing and last thing about the KC thing, when I first heard he asked someone from TV on a date I remember laughing with my friend and saying how cute, the guy has been on hiatus for the last 8 months, I don't blame him...google her who is she? For some reason when I saw her my heart sank, and I got a funny feeling in my stomach. Silly I guess, irrational? Yes, but and feeling that just doesn't go away. Last thing I ever say about that. Oh, and it goes without saying, that I as I think all of us on this forum support, and love DC. In our own way. But we do. I know I always ramble and misspell. Sorry.
For the record, thanks to everyone here for helping me through my transformation from "obsessed married fangirl" to "respectable fan". I need to head in that direction. But at the risk of sounding negative, my issue with KC is not that she's dating DC. I watched her on Idol Wrap with Justin Guarini the whole season and I always wondered if they were bad actors or were just given stupid stuff on their teleprompters (which is highly likely) and the night in April when I had my miscarriage **TMI** I was sitting in major pain watching her talking about the show and I was SO irritated by her it was unreal. Hormones, pain, emotional issues, etc. Hence my perhaps illogical disdain. This was also before I started my DC obsession in May.
Then it just so happened that she started dating my "weird high school crush 14 years too late". Not her fault, not his fault. He seems like the most sincere guy, if he sees something in her, I have to respect that and get over my inner 16 year old who wants to come out and scream. Come on, I am not the only one here. Admit it.
I am taking everyone's advice and respecting his decisions in life. That's what we are here for, right? But I have to be honest. Of course, the inner 16 year old wants him to remain single the rest of his life pining over the fact that he can't have me. that's normal. Right?
Seriously, I am happy if he's happy. Honest.
BREAKTHROUGH!!
(I feel really dumb, but can anyone tell me how to post a signature?)
QUOTE (cookielust @ Jun 24 2008, 11:43 PM)
well i've kinda given up on that. we can't control other people. if they wanna spend all day talking KC and whatever, i can't stop them. all we can control is our behavior. and i vowed to myself i would never talk about David's love life again. he actually seems to be in a very good place now, career-wise and personally. am just happy for him.
You are so right about that. You can not control others, no matter how much you would like to.
It's sad that some comments makes other posters upset and sad, I too want this to be a happy place.
However, I don't like the thought of censorship either. Who am I to tell another person he/she is not a true fan because of what he/she finds important to write on this board?
Maybe we can just try to be a little more careful when we post, like be more precise when we name and create new threads, like try to stay on topic in threads, like not make several new threads about the same topic.
And maybe, like I've seen on other boards, create a special place where you can post "gossip" or "talk about girlfriends" (I know the owners of this board don't want us to discuss that at all but I really believe you can't stop those topics from coming up, one way or the other). If you can tell from the title of the thread or the special place on the board where it's posted, that this thread will probably contain topics that I don't want to read or topics that will make me upset, then you can avoid reading them.
Just my opinion, as Simon would say.
QUOTE (Cobbler @ Jun 25 2008, 04:17 PM)
You are so right about that. You can not control others, no matter how much you would like to.
It's sad that some comments makes other posters upset and sad, I too want this to be a happy place.
However, I don't like the thought of censorship either. Who am I to tell another person he/she is not a true fan because of what he/she finds important to write on this board?
Maybe we can just try to be a little more careful when we post, like be more precise when we name and create new threads, like try to stay on topic in threads, like not make several new threads about the same topic.
And maybe, like I've seen on other boards, create a special place where you can post "gossip" or "talk about girlfriends" (I know the owners of this board don't want us to discuss that at all but I really believe you can't stop those topics from coming up, one way or the other). If you can tell from the title of the thread or the special place on the board where it's posted, that this thread will probably contain topics that I don't want to read or topics that will make me upset, then you can avoid reading them.
Just my opinion, as Simon would say.
It's sad that some comments makes other posters upset and sad, I too want this to be a happy place.
However, I don't like the thought of censorship either. Who am I to tell another person he/she is not a true fan because of what he/she finds important to write on this board?
Maybe we can just try to be a little more careful when we post, like be more precise when we name and create new threads, like try to stay on topic in threads, like not make several new threads about the same topic.
And maybe, like I've seen on other boards, create a special place where you can post "gossip" or "talk about girlfriends" (I know the owners of this board don't want us to discuss that at all but I really believe you can't stop those topics from coming up, one way or the other). If you can tell from the title of the thread or the special place on the board where it's posted, that this thread will probably contain topics that I don't want to read or topics that will make me upset, then you can avoid reading them.
Just my opinion, as Simon would say.
that's what i do. i just avoid those topics altogether. you can't control what other people will post but you make your own reality. if you're happy, then you're happy, and this is a happy place. if you focus on the negative aspect then this won't be the happy place you want it to be.
once in a while i get curious and i click on a topic that i know i won't like eventually. so i just read what i can and try to forget it.
If we all love David like we say we do must grant him the opportunity to be happy too and not be jealous or mean towards Kimberley in any way. I belonged to another artist's forum who I also adore, but decided not to post there anymore due to some fans' behaviour and a thread about his love life that got totally out of control. The fans wrote pages and pages, about him having a girlfriend slinging ugly remarks from one side to the other, some even threaten to kill her. I beg you from my side, lets keep David's personal life out of this forum.
QUOTE (melenaka @ Jun 24 2008, 11:03 PM)
Wow, thanks!
Melenaka is my name in Hawaiian. We were lucky to live in Hawaii for three years and the name just stuck. My actual name is Melinda. I can look up your Hawaiian name if you would like, what is your given name?
Melenaka is my name in Hawaiian. We were lucky to live in Hawaii for three years and the name just stuck. My actual name is Melinda. I can look up your Hawaiian name if you would like, what is your given name?
Earth to me!!
Your name is all over this thread, might help if I pay attention! 
Sorry, my hubby came home from sea yesterday after being gone for two months so I'm spacier than usual. FYI your Hawaiian name is Kiana. Beautiful!
If we truly care about the man and his career as I know most of us do, which BTW is hopefully why we are here.
Then we must treat him with the respect he desreves.
He is also just a normal person like you or I who needs and deserves a private life. He has a bright future ahead of him and I know we can expect some great things from this young man. If we are truly fans then we will support him in all area`s of his life.
I have only ever seen him treat other people with respect and integrity, which are hard qualitys to find these days it seems.
He is a good person who is also very talented and no it doesn`t hurt that he is also very easy on the eyes.
David has suddenly been thrown into the chaos of success and I think he is adjusting very well.
As fans we should want to be part of his support system and let him know that we stand behind me.
I just want him to be happy he has already given us so much. I think he probably could do with a little bit of space right now just to recharge his batteries.
We are not under the magnifine glass like he is, it must be very daunting.
Hey we want him to be healthy and happy so he can give us more of what we need right?
As you can tell I really love and admire the man.
Goodnight all.
Then we must treat him with the respect he desreves.
He is also just a normal person like you or I who needs and deserves a private life. He has a bright future ahead of him and I know we can expect some great things from this young man. If we are truly fans then we will support him in all area`s of his life.
I have only ever seen him treat other people with respect and integrity, which are hard qualitys to find these days it seems.
He is a good person who is also very talented and no it doesn`t hurt that he is also very easy on the eyes.
David has suddenly been thrown into the chaos of success and I think he is adjusting very well.
As fans we should want to be part of his support system and let him know that we stand behind me.
I just want him to be happy he has already given us so much. I think he probably could do with a little bit of space right now just to recharge his batteries.
We are not under the magnifine glass like he is, it must be very daunting.
Hey we want him to be healthy and happy so he can give us more of what we need right?
As you can tell I really love and admire the man.
Goodnight all.
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