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**Crippa**

Most recently, Michael Jackson. Yes, the guy was an absolute legend. I personally didn't really listen to his music often, I wasn't really a fan, but I can recognise what he's done.

Now I sign on here, and hoards of people have Michael Jackson avatars/signatures/quotes in their profiles, etc. I think it's ridiculous that it takes the guys death for some of you to open up and show "what a big fan" you were.

Rubbish. If you've actually enjoyed listening to his music for a long while, fair enough, this isn't directed at you. For those 16 year olds that wouldn't even know the first album Michael released, then have the nerve to make out like they are real huge fans is disgusting.

You don't need to go overboard. A simple R.I.P and a short message would of been enough (for those that are casual MJ fans). Same sh*t happened with Heath Ledger. R.I.P to these guys, but god damn, by basically hopping on the bandwagon you're being more disrespectful than anything else.

/Rant.

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Crippa 2008/2009 Member of the Year Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 10,848 Thanks: 47 Thanked 1,011 Times in 560 Posts Location: Australia. Total Points: 12,452.06 Donate	Why does it take the death of someone for people to begin showing appreciation? - 06-28-2009, 05:59 AM Most recently, Michael Jackson. Yes, the guy was an absolute legend. I personally didn't really listen to his music often, I wasn't really a fan, but I can recognise what he's done. Now I sign on here, and hoards of people have Michael Jackson avatars/signatures/quotes in their profiles, etc. I think it's ridiculous that it takes the guys death for some of you to open up and show "what a big fan" you were. Rubbish. If you've actually enjoyed listening to his music for a long while, fair enough, this isn't directed at you. For those 16 year olds that wouldn't even know the first album Michael released, then have the nerve to make out like they are real huge fans is disgusting. You don't need to go overboard. A simple R.I.P and a short message would of been enough (for those that are casual MJ fans). Same sh*t happened with Heath Ledger. R.I.P to these guys, but god damn, by basically hopping on the bandwagon you're being more disrespectful than anything else. /Rant.