As fans we all know MJ had drug problems in 1993. He taped a video and had it air around the world and he openly spoke of the need to go to rehab to conquer this battle he was having. So this is undisputable. It is bound to happen that people will talk about his drug problems at this time, because Lisa directly speaks about them in her interview. However, Lisa was not aware of what went on in MJ's life, at the end of his life from first hand knowledge. She was not even sure of drug use in 1995. She said in the interview that she "supected" it. This means she was not even 100% sure herself. Because of us already having a knowledge of MJ's drug problems in 1993, there is no need to discuss this further. Do not take what Lisa said about the time there were together as some reason to go off about MJ in 2009. All talks of MJ as an addict at this time will not be tolerated. It does not matter what Lisa said, what Janet said, what anyone says, especially those not around him (this includes members of his family) when we have an autopsy report that shows conclusively that MJ was not an addict. And, when we have a person to say, "Nay" for every person who says, "Yay. we don't have a lot to go on now. Things may be clearer in the future. But for now, this is the stance. Please respect that. And no, this is not open for discussion. It has been discussed and decided. As I said, please respect this.
This is a place where people of all opinions can come and discuss things like adults. You may not agree. So what! That does not give you the right to talk about, belittle, or deride anyone who feels differently than you do. If you cannot behave yourself like an adult in this thread, than this is not the thread for you. Please find another. There should be no reason why a person feels they cannot tell their opinion with out the fear of being ridiculed.
This is an MJ board. First and foremost. Don't come in here thinking you are going to spit on MJ to make Lisa look better. Go find a message board of hers for that. It won't happen here. It does not mean you can not stan for Lisa. But, you will not do so at MJ's expense. Nor will you do so at the expense of your fellow fans. Just because a fan does not agree with what Lisa has said does not mean that they are a hater. it does not mean they think MJ is perfect and above all fault. It means they don't agree with Lisa. Be an adult and have a conversation and maybe try to find out why they feel the way they do before you jump down their throats. In addition, do not assume that just because a fan agrees with Lisa that they have abandoned MJ and no longer care about him. Be an adult and have a conversation and maybe try to find out why they feel the way they do before you jump down their throats. You might be surprised and learn something you didn't know before.
Please stay on topic. This is about Lisa's interview and the issues it brings up. Now that the interview has been released, of course the discussion will be about said interview. If you have not seen this interview, that is your prerogative. But don't spam the thread with opinions about something you have not bothered to see for yourself. Spreading hate just because. What is the sense in that? What are you trying to prove? How can you speak intelligently about something you haven't seen? Please don't do this.
We try not to censor too much here. We really do try. And, we try not to arbitrarily delete members posts. But we cannot let the board get out of control. If we do, We only end up with hurt feelings on both sides and nothing is accomplished.
Please respect Michael and please respect one another. This is all we ask at this community. If a poster goes out of control, please don't respond. Please report the post.
Please read, and please don't just cast this aside.
Thank you all.