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    Sunflowercat: What a mess. I have to make distinctions in my head about Jackson because it's frankly just easier for me that way (I'm not suggesting this is what ev... more »
    stoprobbers: OMG Larry King! You're too old to talk anymore.. more »
    clevernamehere: Its probably because there was a post about the Catholic Church today, but this got me thinking about the priest molestations. According to wiki, 4% o... more »
    the_poptart: Is it weird that after I came to grips with the fact that Michael Jackson had died (which seemed impossible and still, actually seems impossible to me... more »
    Pizza!Pizza!Pizza!: Like it. And just rewatched the Martin Bashir doc wherein Bashir tells MJ 'You'll find [a woman], you're still a young boy!' How the hell did he slip ... more »
    Daniele: Dear God, people. I am so sick of this conversation. We won't know until someone comes forward and admits that they lied or evidence comes forth tha... more »
    sybann: On the main page the caps version looks like "THE MAN WAS A CHILD" I think this is more likely the case. more »
    Cher_Horowitz: Im going to say it: I don't think he did it. At all. I think he had some weird shit in his personal life (I'm looking at you, Bubbles), but I think he... more »
    IBleedGlitter: The High Priestess of Tinsel: Prosecutor: So you don't think Michael Jackson is guilty? Dave Chappelle: No, man. He made Thriller...Thriller. more »
    birdfeet: Tracie, you are an artist at putting clips together. more »
    Where The Mild Things Are: I guess when I really think about it, using the words "he/she/it really touched me" makes almost everything sound a bit squishy. From now on, I'm onl... more »
    katie.scarlett.o'hara: I know a lot of people around here tend to hate him, but I thought John Mayer had one of the best written tributes to MJ. [community.livejournal.com] more »
    ihateyourescalade: The only thing I can think of in this maudlin media outporing of Jacksonmania, is THE MAN WAS A CHILD MOLESTER. If he hadn't been famous, he would cur... more »
    frankie22: I'm a radio journalist and I've been instructed by editors to avoid the word "touched" when talking about MJ after audience complaints. more »
    labyrinthine IS DOING THIS: sigh. why not go old school on this subject: if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all. more »
  • #touchyfeely

    A Case For Choosing Words Carefully When Remembering Michael Jackson

    It's been one week since Michael Jackson's death, and in the ensuing 7 days, friends and fans have been everywhere, expressing both admiration and grief. However, such talk about how Jackson "touched" people could be misconstrued, considering recent, controversial history.
  • #thefeelies

    Personal Space: Are We Too Touchy?

    It's not easy being a private person in a hugger's world. More »