Jewel Ridicule

[007]

For those of you who have kept up with the poll discussion, I am a young straight male living in the Southern United States. Since Jewel's appearance on American Idol, I have pruchased a few available albums and her book "A Nighht Without Armor". I have also rented the film "Ride With The Devil". My family sees this recent interest, and for some reason, they all think I'm either a homosexual, or 'turning soft'. I'm straiaght, not that that matters, but I like pretty much any woman that has a form of personality. If you have personality, I can enjoy your company. However I feel rather odd with it.

[Little Bird]

I don't really care what others think. If they snigger and laugh at me for what I listen to, then that says a lot about their character and it's not a positive one.

For me, people think I'm a bit obsessed by Jewel but I'm not really but I do adore her music and art and humanity. I love her spirit and message and her music and poetry means the world to me. I am merely a fan and as a fan in Ireland, it's next to impossible to get any info on her. THerefore, I'm filling a gap by sharing this forum with fans. I am more obsessed with the forum than anything I suppose but I want it to serve it's purpose and it takes a lot of work to keep it going. It is because I want to get all the latest info on jewel, and share it with you all, that people think I'm obsessed with Jewel. But even if I didn't like Jewel, I'd be the same for the sake of the forum.

Don't be so worried about what others think. It's what you feel that counts. People shouldn't judge you based on the music you listen to.

You are not a 'lonely angel' anymore...there are plenty of Everyday Angels here who share with you.

Enjoy.

[fabiojj]

You know, it's gotta be hard to have your family think something of you that you are not. I don't really think you should "hide" your musical taste from them, because seriously, who cares? Everyone has different tastes and we should all just accept that fact without jumping into conclusions. Maybe you could show some really good lyrics from Jewel to them, like The New Wild West or Long Slow Slide so that they could see she is a very good songwriter, or you just forget it and they will probably just stop one day.

[motoslam]

Yo im also a straight guy that listens to jewel. i cant say that i have the same problem as you but if my sis or friends ever found out than theyd definitely think im going soft or homosexual cuz im really into rap. Its not like jewel sings about guys and stuff in her songs so you should probably just play some of her songs really loud so your family could hear that shes a really good artist.

[007]

I thank you all for your comforting words in an odd situation. I jsut need to get over it.

[Crawfy-Glasgow]

Hiya,

You certainly should'nt worry what people think of your taste in music,or anything else for that matter,it takes all sorts of different people to make this weird world tick,and whether you like Jewel,50Cent,U2,The Beatles,Beyonce,Eminem,Oasis,Madonna or any of the other thousands of musicians out there,it's your personal choice.
I'm a straight married 42 year old guy,who's musical tastes vary quite a bit,but for years i have always connected with Jewels music,her descriptive captivating lyrics,clever melodies,and the stories she sings to us,somehow just do it for me,and i also think she looks amazing too,so if anybody thinks you are turning gay for being into such a gorgeous babe like Jewel,well they need their heads examined.
I also like The Rolling Stones,The Beatles,Oasis,Tupac Shakur,and lots of other artists,but i listen to Jewel most,and it's only THIS wonderful forum that i'm a member of,so as far as my musical taste goes,Jewel certainly takes centre stage for me.
Your family and friends should accept your tastes,there are people out there that have loved ones that are Goth's,Skinheads, Punk-rockers,Heavy metal fans,all sorts,they have a style of dress usually,a certain look that puts them into a category,but as Jewel fans,i'm pretty sure we all look like regular guy's & girls,so people sometimes want to then pigeon-hole you,by saying your gay,or weird,or strange,what gives them the right.
Would they rather you were into drugs,or a serious drinker,or a violent person,i mean what harm are you causing being a fan of Jewel.
Everyone will always voice their opinion,and they are entitled to that,but they should know the facts before they judge you,or anyone else.
Jewel is an inspiration to hundreds of thousands of people,i mean she has sold around 27 million albums so far,so are all these millions of people judged as being gay or something ?
I can only suggest that you continue to listen to Jewel,like WE all do,if you find it brings you comfort,enjoyment,and peace in that,well,it's no bad thing.
Take care 'Lonely Angel' your always around friends on this forum,so don't let anyone bother you,you seem to know what your all about to me,contentment within yourself is trully all that matters.
Cheers mate,Crawfy !

[007]

Crawfy,

Thanks for that post! You have solidfied Kiera's wownderful message, and I really appreciate the both of you for posting here, as well as everyone else.

Jonesy

[awiste]

Hey Jones. Just a thought but think about the song "Pieces of You." Perhaps your family is having trouble accepting your differences or tastes because they haven't been able to (or are afraid to) accept their own yet. Stay strong, man, and lead the way to self acceptance.

PS I bet you have more in common with a lot of us on this forum than you think

[Lara]

I have the same problem. My brother tells me I'm obsessed with Jewel and that I should try listening to other musicians... And I always tell him that her music suits me the best!
I believe that no Jewel fan could be obsessed with her...
To me, she has been inspiration, and example of what it means to be an individual, do the things you like, share your passion with others and live a life uncommon...

In Croatia where I live, Jewel isn't very known and when people ask me what music do i listen I always have to explain who Jewel is and so on...But I don't mind it at all :) Even though sometimes people recognize me as the one who listens to Jewel, most of them (exept my brother) at the end ask me to borrow them Jewel's cds...

So don't worry what others think - enjoy the music!

[007]

I probably have a lot in common with you all, and I have grown to really like you all as one.

[Lara]

My friend's father is a police officer and he loves Jewel so...

[007]

Your words are very kind. Thanks.

[Lara]

maybe you shouldn't worry so much cause then people notice and keep talking about it... If it can help, I'm a psychology student and as far as I know your music preference has nothing to do with your sexual preference... It's all just stereotypes!
But I can understand why you see it that way...

[Crawfy-Glasgow]

Well Jones,i can relate to your Miami Vice stage in life,i was that guy too,the white linen trousers,longish hair with the blonde highlights,the cool pastel shade T-shirts,and the Rayban shades,WOW i thought i was cool.
Also i went through a massive Bruce Lee phase in the mid seventies,i had the Kung fu suits,and the little Black Kung fu slippers,i collected everything i could on Bruce Lee,and i still have it to this day,its all around 33 years old now,i probably should sell it all on Ebay.
I got really into Tupac a few years ago,as like Jewel he was a very intriging person,extremely intelligent,a true poet,i know he was tarred with the Gangsta Rap image,but his lyrics are amazing,he still over-shadows all the so called Rap/Hip hop stars of today,these artists would not have existed if it were not for Tupac.I know he was very controvertial as well,but deep down he was a serious song writer and poet,his tragic death was un-timely,but his music and lyrics will live on forever.
We all have our phases in life,so you are maybe not as different as you imajine,but if you feel you are different,thats ok,as long as YOU are comfortable with who you are,so maybe it's those around you that have to learn to be comfortable in who you are,and accept the things that make you content in life.
I don't know what age you are,but you need to be happy with your self,see the good in life,god knows there is plenty of bad stuff for us all to dwell on,we all only get one stab at this life thing,so we have got to give it our best shot,it can be too short at times,so make your life count.
Somehow i find that nearly everyone that i'm a fan,or admirer of,(Jewel excluded),is DEAD. For example : James Dean - Marilyn Monroe - Tupac Shakur - Bruce Lee - River Phoenix - John Lennon - and quite a few more,thats weird.
Anyway,you will always find support and encouragment from the members of the JKF,so your stuck with all of us crazy Jewel fans too.
Take it easy mate,even though you feel like a 'Lonely Angel' maybe we can be your 'Angel Standing By'.

Cheers Jones,all the best,Crawfy !!!

[007]

Yeah, you understand a piece of it. My fathehr was a world class body builder and posed in thheh Mister Olympia (that's the second highest competition for bodybuilding in the world, next to Mr. Universe). My borther believes in his bones that he will be the next heavy weight champion of the world in boxing. and heh believes he can beat all of the champions, he trains three hours a day.

My bro works out dsaily all day, and I'm jsut kinda normal, a yuppie wannabe, who likes soft music.

[007]

Crawfy, the "maybe we can be your 'Angel Standing By'" was one of the nicest things that anyone's ever said to me.

In combination of your words, and Kiera's (Little Bird) and DreamsLastSoLong, and all of you others, I really feel quite at home in this forum.

(Oh, and by the way, just to tarnish my image, I'm acutually American, but I'm about as clsoe to a Limey as you can get). Here go Crawfy and Kiera, uh-oh, they lost all respect for me now, just kidding.

[007]

THat's why I lvoe the net, it gives me connection to talk to others randomly for opinions not my own.
Jones
"The Lonely Angel"

[Crawfy-Glasgow]

We are always glad to help anyone who has an opinion on this forum.
There is no respect lost with you being an American,as you can guess from my i.d,I'm from Glasgow Scotland,and i was on holiday in November in Florida,it was my first visit to the US,and i can honestly say that everyone we met,from shop assistants,waitresses,and even the lonely little Toll booth Attendants on the Highways,were all fantastic,friendly people,i would visit the US again in a heartbeat.
There are lots of places i would love to see,Calafornia,Las Vegas, Memphis,Nashville,San Fransisco and New York.I will have to start saving i guess.
Which part of the US are you in?
It's been really good to correspond with you,i reckon your a cool kinda guy Jones,so keep in touch with us all here mate.

Cheers,Crawfy !!!

[007]

I'm from a little state called South Carolina. We were the first state to seceed from the United Staes after 100 years of peace and cause the American Civil War.

My state has a good bit of hihstory, and theh beachehs are nice. Don't get me wrong, they are not exactly Miami beaches, but they work just as easily. Basically, I'm about nine hours drive from Florida. But, South Carolina isn't exactly a place most traveller's find appealing, unless you like really laid back individuals withh lots of beer and whiskey about (hey, you're a Scot, you like whiskey, maybe that's a good encentive to come for a visit!).

BTW, Americans in general LOVE the English-Irish-Welsh-Scots accents. For some reason, we love to imitate you all, but we never really sound like you all, however I like to think that I sound like Sean Connery on a good day (went through a hhardcore James Bond stage, too, still in it).

BTW, glad to hear you like Miami Vice, finally, there's someone who likes similar stuff!

Jones
"The Lonely Angel"

[Crawfy-Glasgow]

Suprisingly,being Scottish,i can't stand the taste,or smell of Whiskey,i drink Vodka and coke,or Vodka and Irn Bru,strange i know !
South Carolina sounds a nice part to be in,maybe one day i'll get over there,have you ever been to the UK?
Sean Connery is still the best Bond ever,do you agree?

Yes, i loved Miami Vice,the music was great through it,and the cars too,oh how i loved that white Ferrari Testarossa,it was the 'dogs danglies'.
Great series,went to see the film last year with Colin Farrell,but not as good as i had hoped it would be,you can't beat the originals !

What else are you into,'music/films etc,sounds like we may have a fair bit in common.

Cheers Jones,all the best,Crawfy !!!

[007]

Sean Connery is James Bond, and he will continue to be James Bond until EON productions asks me to be James Bond! Just kidding.

South Caorlina is acutally not that great, but if you msut see for yourself, go ahead. It's mostly rural population, but their are a few small cities.

Loved Miami Vice with hColin Farrel, it was what got me interested in DOn Johnson's Miami Vice.

I still can't believe your a Scot and don't drink whiskey, that sounds like a personal issue. The balvenie DOublewood would changge your view on scotch.

Chess, texas hold'em and poker of many sorts are my hobbies, but I really find release in listening to music, namely Jewel's music. It provides such hope, that tomorrow will be a better day.

BTW, 9 o'clock (2100 hours) in East Coast USA, whhat is that? 0200 (2 AM) in Scotland, isn't it about time for bed? I know it is here!

Jones
"The Lonely Angel"

[Crawfy-Glasgow]

Yeah,it's just coming up to 2am now,i'm a bit of a 'Night Hawk'.
I usually hit the sack around 2-3 am,so i'm going to get off now mate.
Nice to chat with you though,we will no doubt be in touch through the forum in the future.
Take it easy Jones,catch you later.

Cheers Crawfy !!!

[BlondeFlame]

Jones, can I ask you how old you are? The feeling that you are alone in the world is shared by many, although you may not want to believe that. If your family makes fun of you for listening to Jewel, pardon me, but f*ck 'em. I know they're your family, but it seems as though you don't care too much for them. I think others are right... if YOU don't spend so much time worrying if the music you listen to is good or not, then others may not spend so much time worrying about it...

[007]

It's not that, I jsut want to be accepted and not giggled at. Twenty years old, and thank you for your message.

[fabiojj]

I understand that you feel comfortable with being the lonely angel. I just think you shouldn't take that too seriously, you know, just relax and enjoy your life without labels. You say your family is putting labels on you but you are putting labels on yourself. You may be going through a lonely period but it's unhuman to have a lonely life, unless you CHOOSE it. Have you chosen it?

Anyway, we're here for you, we are the everyday angels and we are certainly welcoming you to our comunity. Please enjoy yourself and keep posting!

Cheers!

[007]

I don't know, havn't thougth aboput the future of it, jsut worried about now.

[007]

Listen, on behalf of the forum, let's jsut end it here. This is my battle, and I appreciate the kind words, but I need to fight the good fight and keep on, and maybe people will notice me for who I am.

Thank you to you all.

Jones
"The Lonely Angel"

[R*Philippines]

Hey Jones, can i just add one last thing!!!
We are on the same fence here so worry not!!!
Jewel's music is for everyone.
Jewel has the power to attract an audience which filled with different individuals.
Men & Women.
Young & Old.
Rich & Poor.
Everyone!!!:banana: :banana: :banana:
Only few artists have that kind of power. Jewel has it.
Every person who knows me, describes me as "Jewel Lover"
My family, relatives, friends, neighbours, and i even had a girlfriend who broke-up with me because of Jewel.
Be proud and be humble!
Be you...
You belong here!!!

This what makes JKF rocks. It really make sense.
Be COOL everyone. Peace.

ROY:acoustic:

[Rob]

This is my first post.

I am also a straight male, and I'm a few years younger than you. I play guitar (like 6-8 hours a day, lol) and I listen manily to The Rolling Stones, Guns N' Roses, Queen, The Beatles, Bob Dylan and lots of other hard rock and blues bands.

I started listening to Jewel lately and I must say she is a talented songwriter and lyricist.

Your musical taste is your own, who cares what anyone else thinks?

[greenpoet]

JOnes, You've got to believe in yourself. You are still young, there is still more to learn and unlearn in this world. You can start your journey thru self discovery.

[DreamsLast]

Crawfy, the "maybe we can be your 'Angel Standing By'" was one of the nicest things that anyone's ever said to me.

In combination of your words, and Kiera's (Little Bird) and DreamsLastSoLong, and all of you others, I really feel quite at home in this forum.

(Oh, and by the way, just to tarnish my image, I'm acutually American, but I'm about as clsoe to a Limey as you can get). Here go Crawfy and Kiera, uh-oh, they lost all respect for me now, just kidding.

Thanks so much, Jones!! We love all our new JKF members and want them all to feel welcome and comfortable here. We've got such a wonderful bunch of fans here and we always help each other out!! Glad you're enjoying it here!!:)

[DreamsLast]

We are always glad to help anyone who has an opinion on this forum.
There is no respect lost with you being an American,as you can guess from my i.d,I'm from Glasgow Scotland,and i was on holiday in November in Florida,it was my first visit to the US,and i can honestly say that everyone we met,from shop assistants,waitresses,and even the lonely little Toll booth Attendants on the Highways,were all fantastic,friendly people,i would visit the US again in a heartbeat.
There are lots of places i would love to see,Calafornia,Las Vegas, Memphis,Nashville,San Fransisco and New York.I will have to start saving i guess.
Which part of the US are you in?
It's been really good to correspond with you,i reckon your a cool kinda guy Jones,so keep in touch with us all here mate.

Cheers,Crawfy !!!


That's so wonderful to hear, that you had a great trip to the U.S. Crawfy!! :) Did you end up going to see Jewel in November when you came over?? I didn't remember if you said you had or not...

[DreamsLast]

Jonesy, Jewel's music is wonderful and we all love it here. Don't let anyone make you feel ashamed for it. Everyone has at least one or more musical artists that they love, and we all just happen to love Jewel. The demographics here are of people from every walk of life. What we have in common is Jewel's music...Stand up for what you believe in and don't let anyone tell you any different!

And guess what??? YOU'RE NOT ALONE ANYMORE!!! You're hanging out with us COOL people on the JKF! Welcome aboard, friend!:)

[Crawfy-Glasgow]

Hi Jones,

How are you buddy,hope all is well,and i hope that you are enjoying the JKF.
I had noticed in a previous post that you said you had bought Jewel's poetry book 'A Night Without Armor',but i would highly recommend her other book 'Chasing Down The Dawn'. You will probably get it off Ebay,i think it will be right up your street,it's a fantastic read.I must admit,i really don't read books,but this one had me hooked,she is so wonderfully descriptive in her writing,and i found it hard to put it down,i an sure all the JKF members would encourage you to read this book,i loved it,and i would bet my life that you will too.
Let me know if you manage to grab a copy,and keep me posted on your opinion of it.

Cheers mate,take care,best wishes,Crawfy !!!

[007]

Actually, you struck theh nail right on the head, I ordered it from a local bookstore and it is supposed to be in this Saturday. I ordered the actual book and I intend on ordering the audio for both hit and ANWA. SOmetimes, actually all of theh time, I like to hear things like the radio or something like that, and an audio book is right perfect for a fella like myself. It's like 'hearing' the poetry spoken to you, it shows where the author wants emphasis on what words, and gives me the story in her own way. I love the concept, and if Chasing Down The Dawn is anything like ANWA, I know I'll love it.

Jones
"The Lonely Angel"

[Crawfy-Glasgow]

Yeah,i'm thinking of getting the Audio myself,i reckon i will order it shortly,i was just about to read the whole book again,but i think the Audio will be a good alternative.

Cheers Crawfy !!!

[wackyoverkhaki]

You're certainly not "gay" for listening to Jewel and anyone who says that has issues of their own. You'd have to be flamin' NOT to like Jewel...she's beautiful! I'm a girl, but I've received similar comments from certain ignorant losers for liking Jewel just because I am black- I've been called an "Uncle Tom" which is so ludcrious because heaven forbid I happen to like a few artists that aren't the same color is me! Some idiots have the notion in their head that if you're black then every single artist you like has to be black as well, otherwise you're an "oreo", which is retarded and so not true. The last time I checked I like all kinds of music and artists both black and white and anyone who is too narrow to accept and grasp this are the ones with the problem. I'd take this advice and apply it to your situation too. In my eyes, if you're a real man you shouldn't feel the need to prove it. People who are insecure in their manhood are the ones that feel the need to overcompensate. Hope this helps!!!:)

P.S. I know of plenty of manly men who like Jewel anyway...you're not alone!;-)

[007]

That's what I mean, I'm the key of birtuous masculinity, but I feel a little odd listening to such feminie stuff. People think I'm turning into a softie or homosexual or something, and I'm not.
Jones
"The Lonely Angel"

[last_dance_rodeo]

I'm not trying to be rude but it is somewhat offensive if a straight male or woman uses the word fag or faggot.

[never.alone]

yea guys you really shouldnt use the words faggot or queer
someones feelings could get hurt

[007]

Okay, I've edited the post, and my apologies. Last Dacne Rodeo mentioned he was a homosexual and I did not mean to use that verbage and have him read it, for that I do apologize. All I meant was that it brings about questions if I'm in the closet due to my musical taste. I listen to music to release my spirit and to rid of theh day's dragging emotions,and in essence, to cleanse myself. We are all humans here, we all take a shower to cleanse the oils and dead skin off of our bodies; well, music deoes thaht to my spirit. listening to songs like "Good Day" or "Angel Standing By" help rose tint my world and keep me safe from my troubles and pains. I used wordslike that in accident, 'gay' or otehr words because I guess I'm southern and it comeso ut sometimes, I really didn't mena it.
Apologies again,

[Sitdogboy!]

Shoot, look at me. I dont only love Jewel. I embarrissingly love the spice girls, and all the solo acts, Madonna, ect. Look at my TV choices. The Golden girls, Americas next top model. I should have GAY carved in my forhead. But I dont. Thats just what I like. I just like things that are enjoyable. But I also like lots of rock groups and dumbass tv shows. You intrests can vary.

I am about to take up a new hobby. SPELLING LESSIONS! did I spelel lessions right?

[ItBeThatWay27]

I sort of have this problem, but not with family. I mean my wife gets tired of hearing jewel but it's not like she thinks I am gay or anything ha ha. However I don't exactly advertise Jewel when I am out.
You know how guys are... they want to know who you are into, because they are into Korn or Slipknot or ICP or any other hardcore type music and I am just not into it... so it's ackward for me to explain the type of music I listen to to other guys... so yeah it might be sort of bad to "hide" it... but I don't exactly walk around belting out the lyrics to Break Me or anything haha

[ItBeThatWay27]

Okay, I've edited the post, and my apologies. Last Dacne Rodeo mentioned he was a homosexual and I did not mean to use that verbage and have him read it, for that I do apologize. All I meant was that it brings about questions if I'm in the closet due to my musical taste. I listen to music to release my spirit and to rid of theh day's dragging emotions,and in essence, to cleanse myself. We are all humans here, we all take a shower to cleanse the oils and dead skin off of our bodies; well, music deoes thaht to my spirit. SOmetimes I have really bad nightmares about things that I did a long time ago, and listening to songs like "Good Day" or "Angel Standing By" help rose tint my world and keep me safe from my troubles and pains. SOngs like that lull me back into slumber mode, most peacefully.

I just want to reiterate my feelings, to Last Dance Rodeo and to anyone else who got the wrong idea: I have nothing against homosexuality or participants in it. I, myself, prefer women, jsut as much as they prefer men, there's nothing wrong in it. Hey, at least you have someone, which is more than I can say for myself, because I have no one, and never have. And I never will. I believe, deep down in my bones taht I'm God's lonely man, an EveryDay Angel who's call sign is "The Lonely Angel". I'm glad that you have someone, because it is a true feeling to be treasured, as I understand it. I was watching Eddie Murphy on "Coming To America", dancing about the streets singing "To be loved, to be lvoed, Oh what a feeling to be loved." I don't really know that feeling, even from family and parents, because they divorced when I was young, and kept me in the dark until today, and they both wanted full custody of me, whcih meant that one week I lived with one parent, and who knows what happened the next week. It turned them into greedy people that didn't take time out to show their love for their children, and my older brother became dull and callused over it, where I was the baby brotehr who he always shielded me from it all, and I grew up thinking they all hated me. So, from childhood until the death of my father (in which my brother tried to keep from me but couldn't last long and yielded it to me) I believed that I was destined to be an individualist, a quiet creature who will be acquainted with the night, a nocturnal dweller of a delinquent society that is unmistakably not alone, except me. This is why I am the way I am, and I only feel comfortable saying this because the users of this forum can't really do anything, they haven't seen my face, nor know my real name, so nothing can be judged. My older brother dates an African American girl, and the whole family ostracizes him for it, because they believe it can't be true love because theh colour of her skin. I know the girl he dates, known her for ten years, since we were in junior high school, and she's lovely, very sweet, and a great personality to boot, but no one in my entire state of residency sees it this way. They all stare at them when they go shopping or eat at a restaurant, and I'm surprised that they haven't been refused service. It amazing at how people are so different down here, and I don't want to be like the people down here, so i am alone, where no one can touch me.

As far as my cold hearted post before, I do apologize, it's merely something that was instilled in my head from a young age from a Southern posh family with conservative morals and believed quite simply that they were at the top ofo the food chain. I'm trying to get out of the habit that I learned over the years, and reeally see that the world's people are all equal, no matter what race or sexual preference, and I didn't mean anything bad to anyone who read it. I do want to express my heartfelt guilt, as it is not my heart speaking, but merely my obselete Southern manners in a dying state. Calling someone a 'faggot' or 'queer' was not my intent. It's just a misuse of words that I meant to purvey in the wrong manner. I think that people hear a masculine heterosexual male such as myself doing ab crunches, drinking pomegranite juice and doing two hundred pushups each day, constantly walking around the house with his shirt off to flelx his abs, basically being a blueprint of virtuous masculinity. They see me doing crunches and listening to something with very feminine overtones (Jewel) not to mention the fact that I'm totally alone, and they question: Is he gay?

I guess I spent the last several paragraphs trying to explain why I am the way I am, and the entire point of the thread has gone to show it. I don't mean to be this way, but I am reading up on literature of the equal rights subject, trying to become more socially and ethnically sensitive. I know this sounds terrible, but it's not my fault that this was my upbringing.

Apologies again,

Jones
"The Lonely Angel"

Ok I do understand where you are coming from but I think you are worrying about it WAY too much. I don't think you have to explain yourself over and over. And honestly the way you are throwing your motives for using slurrs like "faggot" on being a Southerner is kind of a cop-out and it gives the members who aren't from the south a jaded view of the south. Not all southerners walk around judging everyone and displaying the much-overkilled "hillbilly" character. Most of the people I know aren't anything like that. I just want to make it clear that that isn't how all southerners are.

[never.alone]

yea i'm southeren
i know people like that
but most arent

[DreamsLast]

I'm tired of hearing that 'f' word, the one that's synonymous for 'homosexual'. This is 2007, we don't need to be using words like that here or anywhere, for that matter. I think we're more mature & politically correct than that.

[007]

Hey, I went on a whole charade to apologize for that! I EDITED OUT THE PAGE, IT DOESN'T READ THAT ANYMORE

[never.alone]

Just think about what write before you write it
and spell check a little
for everyones sake.

ok done with my griping!

[Little Bird]

The thread starter has requested this thread be closed. Upon reading it, I'm in agreement. I don't see any need for this discussion to continue.

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