I have removed myself extensively from the Manilow world over the past few weeks. I just got fed up with all the drama and stupidity, so I made the conscious decision to not bother myself with any of the negativity anymore. For the first time in months I felt like the Barry fan I did last summer because I was not being bothered with little botherances. The drama surrounding the Manilow world had absorbed me in a way I had not noticed till one day the alarm would not stop ringing in my ears and I woke up.
I can not even fathom the disappointment people must feel concerning the cancellation of Barry's shows. I would rather him cancel then put an additional risk to his voice causing more damage. It is sometimes necessary to put the wants and needs of your own aside and just wish the best for Barry because he has already given us so much.
The thing I have trouble with is how rumors and controversy can begin so easily because of one comment being taken out of context. And that once again, not a negative thing can be said about Barry because it will tarnish this "him on a pedestal" image. It astonishes me that some fans do not realize how foolish they sound when they discuss such things. They regard Barry as some sort of robotic man that is there to only please them and give them what they want. I would be as disappointed as the next person if a show was cancelled on me, but what would I prefer--Barry taking care of himself or possibly hurting himself to please the fans? It is an easy answer and it is obvious the one I would pick.
Friends have been lost because of things taken out of context or speculation of what may have happened and it exemplifies what I have thought all along. Some Barry fans are here to beg, plead, take advantage, and brag all in order to get closer to Barry. I do not know Barry personally, nor will I ever, but as a fellow human being, I can only imagine how disgusted he must feel at times. To me, it is idiotic how people go back and forth on a forum talking about Barry like he is not human at all, but theirs to control.
So I hope Barry takes care of himself these next few days and attends to his needs. I will always love him no matter what because he is human, just like you and I.
Beautifully said Bekah. It's sad that the poor man can't catch a cold without everyone thinking he was on deaths door (heaven forbid), and that they can't face the truth about the cancellations. Sure the Hilton is going to say "Technical Problems" because they fear low ticket sales.
ReplyDeleteI was there last night and was told by people I know and trust the reason for the cancellation. It's not the first time I had a show cancelled and I'm sure it won't be the last time either, but that's how life is, and we must go forward and look to the next chance to see Barry again.
I just hope the poor baby feels better soon.
Bonnie
Maybe the reason given was technical problems because saying Barry's not feeling well sends some of these silly creatures into hysterics. I finally left the network because I just couldn't deal with some of the over the top behavior of some, the nastiness of a few others, and the stupidity of one individual. I just wish I could break myself of the habit of going over there at all because it upsets my digestion and raises my blood pressure.
ReplyDeleteBekah, I wish my adult daughter had the half the wisdom and maturity at twenty eight that you have at seventeen my dear. Just try not let the foolishness of some people discourage you from enjoying Barry's music and remember there are some good and wise people among Barry's fans.
Bonnie,
ReplyDeleteExactly how I feel. Everytime Barry may not be up to par, everybody thinks he's terminally ill (god forbid) or something. The man is human just like the rest of us. I do help he feels better also. I don't like it when people don't feel well and he's no exception,
Crissy,
It also shows how foolish some of "the loonies" are that they would actually fall for that. It is probably said there are techincal problems, to keep the hysteria at bay. Since yesterday I basically sat and stared at the wall all day, i thought that it could be techincal problems because Barry's voice is a very essential part of the show, so that's kinda technical. LOL. I'm preparing to leave the network. I've slowly been doing what I need to do to break way from it, but I admit i still go on there to check to see what's happening. I try not to bother myself with the negativity too much. And even if I do, with the exception of yesterday I just shurg my shoulders and move on.
And thank you very much for your kind compliment. :) Don't worry, nobody will ever taint my love for Barry. That is not even remotely possible. I do associate with those who feel the same way I do, so I do know there are some very good fans out there. :)
Hi Bekah,
ReplyDeleteI just read this post and I think, you and I think a lot alike. Sure,I got sucked into the network for awhile, but most times I try to stay away from there. I makes me feel ill to stay there for a very long period of time. Either that, or I have to sit back and chuckle or be annoyed at how immature and petty some of those people sound.
I get so fed up with them constantly putting Barry on a pedestal, thinking he does no wrong, never gets sick, and so on. They also think they always need to defend him and assume or act like they know what he's going to do. He's a grown man. He knows how to stand up for himself. He has a mind of his own. He is perfectly able to make his own decisions and stand by them. He's human!
Sure, he is a very handsome, talented and caring guy, but, personally, I'm not going to post something everyday stating that very fact. You would not believe the thoughts I have about him going on in my head most of the time. And that's just it, those thoughts are in my head and they do not need to be announced to everyone on the network. I tried posting a blog about some of my personal feelings toward him once and by the end of the day, TPTB had deleted it. I don't know why. It did not have anything derogatory in it. I assume someone sent them a message griping about it just because they didn't have the capability to express themselves the way I had.
Anyway, I could go on and on, but I just wanted to let you know, I think you are wise beyond your years. Keep that good head on your shoulders straight and you'll go far in life.
Amber
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ReplyDeleteBekah,
ReplyDeleteI've always liked the Manilow "blog" world so much more. It's where sanity abides and reality exists. The MMN and the Barrynet are fantasy worlds. Best to stay here in Blogland.
Bekah, I feel the same you do about the Network. I get sick to my stomach too at the way some of those people think they know Barry and assume and know what he's going to go do next.One person in partiular I won't mention seems to fit in that category well. It's almost they are stalking him or something. It's too bad that we can't say anything as simple and fact as saying that Barry is infallible (Can do no wrong) when the people there don't believe he can ever do wrong - at anything. And Amber, your words are exactly the way I feel I about the people on the Network. The people there feel they need to defend him because they have the idea that he can't defend himself. Not true! He's a grown man he can speak for himself, thank you! As Suzanne said: The BarryNet and MMN are fantasy worlds. It's better here in the Blogasphere! More interesting here! Bekah, don't ever change the way you are because of a few bad apples who don't like it that you like Barry. Keep on keeping on girl! :-)
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