tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290842832808936727.post3197641284554823616..comments2023-12-19T10:10:50.222-06:00Comments on Manilow Musings: What happens in Vegas...texas_fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02707238487661893256noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290842832808936727.post-65357856029346291782012-01-01T13:52:49.815-06:002012-01-01T13:52:49.815-06:00I'm so sorry you had to endure that kind of tr...I'm so sorry you had to endure that kind of treatment from others just to simply see Barry perform at the Paris for his final shows. The really sad part about this is, it doesn't have to be that way<br /><br />I think I gave up on that world a while back when I saw how much of my life (aka time) it was consuming. I check back from time to time, but I'm not even on the alt usenet that much anymore. I have too many other opportunities in the world to make more of a difference than that.<br /><br />Take care and keep smiling.Dawn Bushmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18247606922070337080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290842832808936727.post-56161573352605800592011-12-31T18:15:30.876-06:002011-12-31T18:15:30.876-06:00It's obvious by the level of silence from the ...It's obvious by the level of silence from the people you spoke of that you must have struck a nerve and exposed the truth behind people who behave badly but call themselves good fans and justify everything in the name of Barry. Pretty sick and twisted if you ask me. <br /><br />Maybe these people are taking a moment to examine their conscience and realize the hurt and pain they have caused to people. That's way too optimistic to even think they would find any remorse for their behaviors. My bet is that they are declaring that everyone lies about them, it didn't happen and that they are the real victims. If they fail to face the truth then that makes them pathetic human beings. NighDarke said it best that this a reminder of teenage rantings and the games that went along with that time in life. <br /><br />The sad reality is that they will continue to justify their behaviors. They will insist that the organization loves them and approves of all they do. Yes, it is safe to assume they have a love for them. The love is in the form of a wallet that opens up and buys tickets and merchandise. Sadly, they will never face the music of how many people have reported their behaviors and how hotel staff and store employees did not like them. Those are the people who really saw what went on. They know the truth.<br /><br />Sorry to hear what you went through at the hands of these people. I cannot refer to them as ladies because their behavior says differently. Your daughter seemed to be the brave one to look them in the eye and call them out. Good for her.<br /><br />It sounds like it is time to close this chapter and look forward to the time with your family and the happiness they bring you. Best of luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7290842832808936727.post-52792604764001250072011-12-30T10:24:59.778-06:002011-12-30T10:24:59.778-06:00This kind of crap is why I'm reluctant to get ...This kind of crap is why I'm reluctant to get too involved in Barry's fandom. I dealt with that in another fandom years ago and have no desire to repeat the experience. Adult women acting like petulant little teeny-boppers, acting like they owned the fandom and you had to run everything past them first and get permission, acting like they were someone on the inside when they weren't, jealous sniping and trying to one-up you, etc.<br /><br />I am not one to back down either. If someone messes with me I will step into their face in a heartbeat. I'm a natural redhead (you know what they say, fiery hair fiery temper) with martial arts training LOL, no one intimdates me and I will not be run off!<br /><br />Several have expressed an interest in meeting up in NY when I go to see Barry's show on Valentines Day, and though they seem okay I honestly don't want to. I just want to see Barry perform and enjoy my time in NY, I don't want to be part of a clique or end up in a confrontation with a clique. I'd rather just keep to myself, I don't want my trip and the joy of finally seeing Barry perform live to be ruined.NighDarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11301317530754818741noreply@blogger.com