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Printablesosgemini said: midnightmover said: How the hell is that sexist? He's putting her in perspective. Simple as that. It's nice to hear Prince talking real for once, although I doubt if he would have said the same thing before Nipplegate. He was not impressed by that, lol. how is it sexist? equating a successful female, within any industry, to a male is sexist IMHO. Prince was giving one and two word answers to questions. They asked about Janet just after they asked about Michael, so it's almost like they were setting him up to diss her. Remember, this was just a few months after Nipplegate. Still, his comment summed up the subject pretty neatly. Or am I being sexist for saying that? “The man who never looks into a newspaper is better informed than he who reads them, inasmuch as he who knows nothing is nearer to truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors.”
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midnightmover said: sosgemini said: how is it sexist? equating a successful female, within any industry, to a male is sexist IMHO. Prince was giving one and two word answers to questions. They asked about Janet just after they asked about Michael, so it's almost like they were setting him up to diss her. Remember, this was just a few months after Nipplegate. Still, his comment summed up the subject pretty neatly. Or am I being sexist for saying that? your being your usual self.  Space for sale... | |
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The usage of the term "sexist" is baseless in this argument. If he doesn't think Janet is as talented, or "genius" as Michael - where does the reasoning that its b/c she is a "female" come in? If she were male, he would've said "a genius' brother". So...umm..wtf? love is a fate resigned memories mar my mind love it is a fate resigned Over futile odds and laughed at by the Gods and now the final frame Love is a losing game |
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sosgemini said: midnightmover said: Prince was giving one and two word answers to questions. They asked about Janet just after they asked about Michael, so it's almost like they were setting him up to diss her. Remember, this was just a few months after Nipplegate. Still, his comment summed up the subject pretty neatly. Or am I being sexist for saying that? your being your usual self. Thank you.  “The man who never looks into a newspaper is better informed than he who reads them, inasmuch as he who knows nothing is nearer to truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors.”
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Scorpion said: The usage of the term "sexist" is baseless in this argument. If he doesn't think Janet is as talented, or "genius" as Michael - where does the reasoning that its b/c she is a "female" come in? If she were male, he would've said "a genius' brother". So...umm..wtf?
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Another ridiculous thread, started by a fence-hopping supposed MJ fan! Is it a given that all MJ fans are only fans of MJ? I'm sure they are not, so with that, it is a given that they are interested in other artist as well, ones who are releasing albums and going on tours and am sure will be ready and waiting to support MJ when he does come back!
Janet fans can say what they want, MJ has had a tremendous effect on Janet's career, he really did pave the way for her. With that said, she has done her thing over the years and is to be congratulated for that. No man is an island! | |
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Floacist, you claim that people are missing the point of your topic, but I just don't get what your deal is . Even at the MJ boards , you're always saying that Michael fans are jealous of Janet and that just isn't true. Yes, Janet is putting out music regularly, but it's not like any of it is groundbreaking or compares with any of her older stuff & she's been claiming she would tour since "Damita Jo" and hasn't, though it finally looks like it's happening this time. All of this is why people seem to be indifferent to her these days though. I think she should take a break after this tour and give people a chance to miss her.
Enough with this whole fan rivalry though, Michael fans are not worried about Janet like that. They are too busy complaining about MJ being lazy and not doing anything (i.e. releasing new music). midnightmover said:lol, in that case MJ fans might as well be jealous of EVERYONE, lol.
Lol, pretty much. That's why it makes no sense to me to single out Janet. [Edited 5/22/08 19:20pm] "And When The Groove Is Dead And Gone, You Know That Love Survives, So We Can Rock Forever" RIP MJ 
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Cinnamon234 said: midnightmover said:lol, in that case MJ fans might as well be jealous of EVERYONE, lol.
Lol, pretty much. That's why it makes no sense to me to single out Janet. [Edited 5/22/08 19:20pm] EXACTLY! | |
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Cinnamon234 said: Enough with this whole fan rivalry though, Michael fans are not worried about Janet like that. They are too busy complaining about MJ being lazy and not doing anything (i.e. releasing new music).
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Oh, I see.
This forum is now the official ring for MJ crazies that can't fight elsewhere and who don't want to create their own. WHAT THE F | |
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Dance said: Oh, I see.
This forum is now the official ring for MJ crazies that can't fight elsewhere and who don't want to create their own. WHAT THE F
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Cinnamon234 said: Floacist, you claim that people are missing the point of your topic, but I just don't get what your deal is . Even at the MJ boards , you're always saying that Michael fans are jealous of Janet and that just isn't true. Yes, Janet is putting out music regularly, but it's not like any of it is groundbreaking or compares with any of her older stuff & she's been claiming she would tour since "Damita Jo" and hasn't, though it finally looks like it's happening this time. All of this is why people seem to be indifferent to her these days though. I think she should take a break after this tour and give people a chance to miss her.
Enough with this whole fan rivalry though, Michael fans are not worried about Janet like that. They are too busy complaining about MJ being lazy and not doing anything (i.e. releasing new music). midnightmover said:lol, in that case MJ fans might as well be jealous of EVERYONE, lol.
Lol, pretty much. That's why it makes no sense to me to single out Janet. [Edited 5/22/08 19:20pm] I 'single' Janet because she is the "inferior" Jackson. She's the only member of the family who has a career in her own right, and [some] Mijac fans don't like that. Janet's new music isn't groundbreaking you say, but one word: Invincible? That was Michael's last album. [Edited 5/22/08 21:03pm] White Americans, what? Nothing better to do? Why don't you kick yourself out? You're an immigrant too. -White Stripes | |
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I don't know who's worse.
The MJ crazies that flood this board or the Prince crazies that flood the other board | |
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Dance said: I don't know who's worse.
The MJ crazies that flood this board or the Prince crazies that flood the other board Fans threatening to kill each other on message boards.  | |
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floetcist said: I 'single' Janet because she is the "inferior" Jackson. She's the only member of the family who has a career in her own right, and [some] Mijac fans don't like that. Janet's new music isn't groundbreaking you say, but one word: Invincible? That was Michael's last album. [Edited 5/22/08 21:03pm] Four or five people criticizing Janet all the time on MJJC does not mean all MJ fans are "jealous" or dislike her, so please stop the madness. Seriously though, who cares what Michael fans think about Janet and vice versa ? It's really not that serious. Just enjoy Janet's music and look forward to the tour. I don't know why you brought "Invincible" into this though. That album wasn't his best, but "Butterflies" is classic MJ and better than anything on Janet's last four albums imo. That is one of his best songs ever, period. Michael's circumstances are different than Janet's though. In case you forgot, Michael got himself caught up in another mess once again a few years ago and almost went to jail, so of course there hasn't been a new album from him since Vince. The new album is an important one for him though, if it flops or if it's no good, then that's it. It will be hard for his career to recover, so I understand why he's taking his time, I just hope it's worth the wait. "And When The Groove Is Dead And Gone, You Know That Love Survives, So We Can Rock Forever" RIP MJ
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Yeah but
the thing is I'm thinking LET'S GET SERIOUS, LET'S GET SERIOUS, LET'S GET SERIOUS AND FALL IN LOOOVE | |
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floetcist said: He never wrote any of her songs.
He never choreographed any of her routines He never has directed any of her videos. Hmmm. Oh hai, I forgot its the 'Jackson name' right? But last time I checked, Mijac is the 7th of 9 children, he ain't her daddy  yeah, but just being his sister 'would' open doors, get her the best of the best of everything and have an impact on her career anyway regardless because of who 'he' is, with or without Jimmy Jam n Terry Lewis'..just so happened that she hooked up with Minneapolis, had Michael and Quincy wrote Janet an album it would have been great as well.. i do believe by her being 'his sister' played a small role in her career | |
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Being a member of a successful family will get your foot in the door, it's what you do with that door that determines where you go.
But honestly if people still see Janet as MJ's sister, then that's their business, lol. I've stopped fighting it a long time ago. It's silly actually. | |
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You know, maybe it´s that I have been to busy prepearing for my state exams to follow anyone or anything, but I don´t feel that I am missing anything. Noone (incoluding Janet) has impressed me and I have stopped thinking about Janet as Michael´s sister a long time ago. It seems that I could not care less about anything she or anyone else does these days.
I am actually glad in a way that it´s so quiet about MJ, because I would not have time to follow or enjoy it and that would frustrate me. But still even Prince who does release stuff, I don´t feel blessed that I am getting something from him, because since New Power Soul, nothing has impressed me too, so I don´t consider it a "blessing" to be his fan as well. So at this point there is no difference for me between doing nothing and releasing weak albums. And yes, I would looooove for MJ to come back so much, but believe it or not, it is not driving me crazy at this point. "When Michael Jackson is just singing and dancing, you just think this is an astonishing talent. And he has had this astounding talent all his life, but we want him to be floored as well. We really don´t like the idea that he could have it all." | |
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Timmy84 said: floetcist said: I don't think anyone got the grasp of my topic, lol. Despite post-2004 syndrome in regards to Janet's career, what has Michael been doing for fans to enjoy? What is he doing? It doesn't matter how much or how less Discipline sold, she's releasing music for her fans, she's going on tour, she's performing on television, etc. I'm not asking who is more talented, who has made a bigger impact, blah blah blah, thats already a given. We all know he's a legend, we all know he's outsold and done just about everything there is to be done, yada yada yada oh em gee. But it was HE who nearly singlehandedly let his image and personal life take over his name (and not in a good way) dired his reputation -- don't tell me the first thing you think of when you hear the name 'Michael Jackson' isn't you-know-what just by subconscious default?
I AM A STAN, BUT EVEN I CAN ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ALL HE HAS BEEN DOING IS MAKING UNKEPT PROMISES OF MUSIC/ALBUMS, MARRYING THE SAME PERSON TWICE A YEAR, GOING SHOPPING AND LOSING AND KEEPING NEVERLAND. And a note: I've came across maybe two Thriller 25 articles and several Discipline CD reviews, maybe I need to read the news more than, lol. Last time I checked it [Discipline] was around the 600,000s? Nah, it's like 381,600 copies now according to Soundscan. It did 600,000 WORLDWIDE though. That's it? Looks like it's her third low-selling album in a row.At this point,it seems like a new Michael Jackson album would easily outsell a new Janet album.This would have been unheard of in the 90s. | |
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Yes, Janet is talented, but Michael is the epitome of genius. His talent, his skill, and even his eccentricities will be remembered for centuries to come. Yes, Janet has had a career, partly because of what Michael helped engineer, but still a very good run. I would call Janet an entertainer instead of an artist. I wouldn't put Madonna on the same level as Prince or Michael either..... Fans that value artistry, and not simply popularity, wouldn't be jealous of Janet.... | |
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SoulAlive said: Timmy84 said: Nah, it's like 381,600 copies now according to Soundscan. It did 600,000 WORLDWIDE though. That's it? Looks like it's her third low-selling album in a row.At this point,it seems like a new Michael Jackson album would easily outsell a new Janet album.This would have been unheard of in the 90s. As far as I can remember, Janet NEVER outsold Michael in any era. In the 90's, Michael had the 29 million selling album Dangerous and the 18 million double album History. Has Janet ever achieved such milestones? NO. Even Invincible outsold All For You. Now, if u talk about US sales, that's another matter. | |
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speeddemon said: SoulAlive said: That's it? Looks like it's her third low-selling album in a row.At this point,it seems like a new Michael Jackson album would easily outsell a new Janet album.This would have been unheard of in the 90s. As far as I can remember, Janet NEVER outsold Michael in any era. In the 90's, Michael had the 29 million selling album Dangerous and the 18 million double album History. Has Janet ever achieved such milestones? NO. Even Invincible outsold All For You. Now, if u talk about US sales, that's another matter. Yeah,Mike has always sold more copies worldwide.He's an international icon while Janet isn't nearly as popular outside America. | |
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Just cos MJ ain't doing shit doesn't give reason to hate on or be jealous of Janet. Firstly, Janet's album (in fact last 3 albums) has been a monstrous flop worldwide. And IS she touring the world? The US and Canada, yeah, but she hasn't toured Europe or Australia for 10 years.
Being "jealous" of Janet cos MJ's not around is like being jealous of The Osmonds who are touring and together too. I'm not going to go and see The Osmonds just because The Jacksons aren't about, and I'm not going to go and see Shakin' Stevens because Elvis is dead either. [Edited 5/23/08 4:32am] | |
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Well for me personally, I am jealous of Janet fans. Not so much Janet herself. In the time we've waited for a new MJ album they've got 3 new Janet albums. Now they get a tour!! It's BS!!! | |
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DarlingDiana said: Well for me personally, I am jealous of Janet fans. Not so much Janet herself. In the time we've waited for a new MJ album they've got 3 new Janet albums. Now they get a tour!! It's BS!!!
Turn to Prince then, he tours more, releases more and is better than Janet 
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Janet's still relevant?
She hasn't even had a hit record since 2001. | |
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MattyJam said: Janet's still relevant?
She hasn't even had a hit record since 2001. Not in the UK no, and that was held off the Top 2 by a chubby Spice Girl on her last legs of her career. It's still amusing that Janet's last 2 albums both peaked at #63! [Edited 5/23/08 5:00am] | |
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