To all my "Stranger in------" contacts and MJ fans out there.....?!
Question: Do you think I am very harsh whenever I answer a question about Michael Jackson? I mean..i take out the anger in the people who ask those stupid questions about MJ! Just take a look at these questions and my answer:
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I am harsh? arent I?
Answers: Do you think I am very harsh whenever I answer a question about Michael Jackson? I mean..i take out the anger in the people who ask those stupid questions about MJ! Just take a look at these questions and my answer:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...
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I am harsh? arent I?
You're not too harsh, the haters usually deserve harsh!
??We Love You Michael!!!!??
I only read the first one, but here's what I came up with: you're harsh; you didn't answer the question at hand; you were completely wrong in stating that only Jews get circumcised.
I don't care whether or not you hate or adore Michael Jackson--this is a forum to ask questions and receive answers, not one to get into emotionally charged arguments.
Edit: I've gone through and read the other two questions and your answers. For the latter two, you don't seem as harsh, but you still skirt around answering the question at hand. Additionally, if you're going to continuously tote the notion that Michael Jackson has "the biggest international fan base of any other solo artist," you probably ought to document your source in the provided textbox.
And don't get me wrong--Michael Jackson's an awesome musician.
Edit: You did say MJ fans--but I never said I wasn't a fan of his. And yes, I was criticizing you; I think on a website such as this the best thing to do is to provide concise, factual responses to questions posed by people. Emotions should rarely play into that.
I apologize if my remarks have seemed harsh themselves. You are correct that you are entitled to your own opinion, and you're certainly welcome to publish those on this website as long as they follow the terms provided. In fact, everything I've said above was mostly my OWN opinions.
Either way, I honestly think it's very nice to see such a large following of supporters to such a misunderstood man. I think what you stand for is fine, even good, and you should continue to do so.
But, like those who have posted below me have said, people will take you more seriously if your remarks seem calmer.
To PYT: Thank you for the source! It looks as though Zac Effron is number one, though, but I think they've got a flawed system:
"The Top 10 "Most Wanted" Celebrities of 2007 is compiled from two sources: searches on ContactAnyCelebrity.com's public and private online database) plus clicks on the company's Google AdWords listings displayed on Google and across the Web."
Though I find it plausible that, despite what this page implies, that Michael Jackson is #1 worldwide.
It's bizarre to see him paired with Zac Effron and Oprah, too, isn't it? What a bizarre combination.
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Edit: No worries. I was being a jerk. Anyway, it's been interesting! You guys have some good input!
Try not to be, If your mother is yelling at you to go clean up your room, you're not going to be as inclined to do so, but if she nicely informs you that you need to clean up your room, you're more likely to listen to her. Samething in an argument (in your case, arguing against MJ Haters) You're not going to convince them if you take out all your anger on them, in reality, they're probably going to be more inclined to want to ignore you. But if you calmly express where they're wrong in the argument without getting upset they're more likely to read your argument and to give it some thought and maybe change their opinion.
EDIT: To the above answerer- There is no doubt in my mind that Michael's Asian and European following is growing, despite the fact that American's (which I am one) tend to believe everything the media tells them, Zac Efron is a phase, and it's understandable that the fans of him would like to get into contact with him, that's the mind set of the pre teen and young teen generations. While Stranger In New York argues that Michael has the largest following of fans, I argue that he has ONE of the largest following of fans. And yes, for the other MJ fans who end up reading this, you SHOULD POST sources, it makes your claim more valid if you can prove that other people have done similar research and have come to similar conclusions (In english and composition they call this ethos) also to go along with New York's question, pathos is also a big part in validating a claim, in other words, appeal to the audience. You're not going to appeal to the audience if you're yelling at them.
These haters are just losers...I lose my temper sometimes also when it comes to Michael...But I sure won't let them ruin my day...they really need to get a life!...NO...you aren't too harsh...
I read your answers and yeah you were a bit harsh. Its great that you support him ao much but you and alot of the Stranger in _______ people go a tad bit overboard. I'm a die hard fan of the Jonas Brothers and when someone asks a rude question about them I do not TALK IN CAPS and use exclamation points! I think there rude. But hey you can say what you want and I'll do the same.
Last time I checked you got a 7 thumbs up on one of your answers. So you must be doing it right!