Harlepolis said:

vultures, that's the only word that i can think of. it's a frenzy and a lot
of it is in very poor taste, already. we've only heard he died about half an
hour ago.

the man had his good things and his bad things but there's a time and a place.
in this day and age tho, that seems to mean absolutely nothing. shocking.

bboy87 said:

He's in a better place where he belongs, the world was presented with a gift that was loved AND abused by many....now, the higher power felt it was time to take his gift back.

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SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Thats what comforts me right now too,,,,but I still can't imagine what his kids & family have to go through. I truely pray to Allah for them, they need all the strength they could get, god knows.

DesireeNevermind said:

You cannot say that it wasn't his time. Death is something that we do not know the hour or place it will come. It's when God decides to call us home.

bboy87 said:

BlackAdder7 said:

They're playing his videos non-stop, as well as BET. You probably posted or checked the station that too early.

suga10 said:

so do I ...I'm not a fanatic...I watched his movies and have lots of his songs on my mp3 player, but I want to cry too...

I loved his music so much but was saddened at how his life became a circus from the 1990's forward. I was really hoping for a huge comeback from just so he could put all of the past trouble issues behind him. May he finally rest in peace.

Harlepolis said:

well, it is the news and it was an enormous part of his story. they're telling his story.

KidaDynamite said:

I'm gonna let the MJ stan in me speak

The world didn't appreciate him. We didn't treat him right. He had to go through all the shit people threw at him and no matter what people say and will continue to say, he was always a positive person and he wasn't about hate or any bullshit. He was about wholeness

Do you guys think him gearing up for his upcoming London shows had something to do with it? I believe maybe he worked himself too much maybe...or who know's maybe i'm wrong. I just can't make sense of this.

bboy87 said:

But out of that sadness, there will be happiness & joy once again:


This is exactly how I choose to remember Michael!
[Edited 6/25/09 16:10pm]

Mya said:

I know how you are feeling - I'm feeling it to

Cinnamon234 said:

It's a possibility.

rushing07 said:

Ditto.

Wow, this is such sad and shocking news.

I sincerely pray that the Jackson family find peace with the love and happiness there beloved son has brought them thru the years. May God Bless the Jackson Family. We have truly lost one of the Great ones n music.

Michael has brought me so much happiness with his music. I remember the last time I saw Michael at the Sports Arena n Los Angeles. He gave me chills.
R.I.P.

errant said:

it was told ad naseum for the past 20 year or however long it's been. It's simply sensational in the first hour of his death and nothing more. It can be discussed forever if need be but really, people are respecting his art and the positive impact he had on people's lives in this first hour of his death.

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[Edited 6/25/09 16:10pm]

Lawd, BBC is so tacky right now.
They're talking about his face, child molestation, and even worse "homosexuality" and equating it to child molestation

He's dead, assholes. At least try and pretend to have souls

I would turn it on to one of the Thai channels here as that's all they're talking about, but all I hear on those is "Michrow Rackson Crap poom Crap mai rai hart attack Crap poom." and shit like that.


Hopefully, ABC/NBC will do something with more class later tonight.

I've been away from the Org for a while, but I just want to say that I am TRULY grateful for you all during times like this. After hearing some insensitive comments from co-workers, and crying quietly in my cubicle, I needed a place to openly express my grief. I am glad there are people out there who remember Michael for his legacy, and his music. Thank you guys...

I've been listening to the news for a while. I could not even come here and post I was so upset. I feel numb. It's on every channel.

Amazingly, FOX said that the two most recognizable faces IN THE WORLD were Obama and Michael Jackson.

I still cannot believe this. He was ONLY 50!

Cinnamon234 said:

i think some health issue that went untreated too long or an allergic reaction.
the muppets creator had a rare flu virus that no one detected and he just dropped dead.

This is just so weird!
He was gearing up for a HUGE comeback and out of nowhere..... he's gone

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

I was a fan of Michael's way before Prince. I used to kiss the tv anytime he was on a show. I remember the day he was on Motown 25 I was about 8 and I stayed home sick with an asthma attack that day. But when he did Billie Jean I jumped up and started screaming and dancing while my mother gave me the sideeye. "Sick, huh?" He always had that effect on me.

Damn, they alays seem to go in three's.

R.I.P. to all of them, but an extra special R.I.P. to the one and only KING OF POP!!!!!

peacenlovealways said:

I'm grown but i'm in tears just pass midnight in the UK and people i know just can't sleep tonight...the king of pop is dead...i'm due to see him this summer...it's unreal....R.I.P micheal jackson ...thank you for the music and the magic...

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

it's going to come up. it's the only thing he's contributed to pop culture in the last 15 years of his life. they're going to talk about it.

When I was growing up, he WAS music to me...

hugs to all of you

bboy87 said:

thats similar to what i just said out loud myself. i'm so sad man i feel your pain man.