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Post by betty on Apr 17, 2013 13:19:57 GMT -5
Can't help but feel that the best thing to do is to ignore this bitter invective. We make this horrible man (who writes badly) too important by giving him any more time and thought. We have so much to celebrate and to look forward to here - I've got to be up early for the red carpet....I'm going to watch the proudest, most openly-everything man, show the world who and what he is - what better response? Not going to lose any sleep over this cynical ploy for attention. ![]() |
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Post by lm2718 on Apr 17, 2013 13:20:12 GMT -5
I agree with you. This mean article and the rebuttal being written by the original interviewer seems to me as a blatant effort to get more hits for their journal.  And this is a bad thing? This is standard practice for ALL media. If you aren't writing about something people show interest in, you are not going to sell. If people are interested in the discussion around rape culture and it's effects on society, that is what you write about. If they respond to discussions on Angelina Jolie's lip size, that is what gets written about. And let's face it, there is no subject where everyone is going to agree. None. Adam is not above that rule of life, and just because a publication features an article about him, doesn't mean everyone there is going to agree with it, or that they cannot express their own opinion. All publications are intended to get hits, be they virtual or the kind you make with a clump of change. Otherwise, what is the point? You are right - publications need to sell and we as consumers can decide whether we take the bait or not. |
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Post by Jablea on Apr 17, 2013 13:22:14 GMT -5
Norm Kent, the publisher, via wikipedia, is a constitutional rights lawyer, former morning drive disc jockey, and hasn't been mentioned on twitter in years, lol. He's getting an earful now.
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Post by betty on Apr 17, 2013 13:22:14 GMT -5
I have the smilies that have been posted today --- up to this point -- and the bigger ones -- from the disco ball to the New Adam one -- I will add in soon, I hope to do it tonight!! ![]() |
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Post by durberville on Apr 17, 2013 13:27:00 GMT -5
I think it's just a pr move. They saw how many hits they got from Adam's story, but probably nothing since then. So they decided to ride the wave, stir a little controversy, bring people back to SFGN, and draw some attention to the publication itself. That's my take anyway. I agree with you. This mean article and the rebuttal being written by the original interviewer seems to me as a blatant effort to get more hits for their journal. I agree....smells like a publicity stunt to me. Bet they've never had so much attention. edit/ as everyone has already discussed - I'm always late...haha! Anyhoo...not gonna worry about it - way too orchestrated to me. Let's fast forward to China!  |
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Post by augenpoesie on Apr 17, 2013 13:48:07 GMT -5
gelly @14gelly 17th April 2013 from TwitLongerwww.twitlonger.com/show/n_1rjqne3For anyone who doesn't want to give them hits In Defense of Adam Lambert JASON PARSLEY 2:24 PM 0 0 0 0 My publisher Norm Kent published an editorial today blasting Adam Lambert and GLAAD for giving him an award. I disagree with the piece – and him – wholeheartedly. Kent attempted to make the case that Lambert hasn’t done anything for the gay community in his short few years on the public stage. But what my publisher obviously failed to realize is just how much Adam Lambert has been doing for the gay community. He’s the first mainstream pop artist to come out at the beginning of their career. Look how long it took celebrities like Elton John or George Michael to come out? Lambert was out and proud before he ever released a single or album proving that being gay isn’t detriment to one’s career. He embraced his sexuality from the start never shying away from it, which included kissing a man on stage. And when he released that album he became the first out LGBT artist to reach number one on the Billboard 200. . . . |
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Post by nonchallance on Apr 17, 2013 14:00:39 GMT -5
www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1rjqne3For anyone who doesn't want to give them hits In Defense of Adam Lambert JASON PARSLEY 2:24 PM 0 0 0 0 My publisher Norm Kent published an editorial today blasting Adam Lambert and GLAAD for giving him an award. I disagree with the piece – and him – wholeheartedly. Kent attempted to make the case that Lambert hasn’t done anything for the gay community in his short few years on the public stage. But what my publisher obviously failed to realize is just how much Adam Lambert has been doing for the gay community. He’s the first mainstream pop artist to come out at the beginning of their career. Look how long it took celebrities like Elton John or George Michael to come out? Lambert was out and proud before he ever released a single or album proving that being gay isn’t detriment to one’s career. He embraced his sexuality from the start never shying away from it, which included kissing a man on stage. And when he released that album he became the first out LGBT artist to reach number one on the Billboard 200. . . . Nice try, but IMHO comments under original article are so much better. |
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Post by seoulmate on Apr 17, 2013 14:01:03 GMT -5
For those offshore: NZ parliament legalised gay marriage, then when it was done everyone stood up and sang a Maori love song. Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill - Third Reading - Part 20
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2013 14:28:48 GMT -5
Just my opinion, but if you ignore things like this, there is the risk of others thinking it is true and right. This is too bad to be ignored. 
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2013 14:31:35 GMT -5
I agree myspenser.
Personally the reason I joined twitter is I was so disgusted with the bullying Adam was getting by the media.
I thought by sitting back and saying nothing it was like I was agreeing. Therefore I will not sit back.
I chose to tweet the publisher who wrote the article. For now.
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