TheChosenOne
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Dear Team MJJC and members,
As one of the largest (if not the largest) MJ forums on the internet, I feel we have a duty to build and conserve Michael's legacy. As Jamaican reggae star Buju Banton says 'organise, centralise, come as one'. For me this means that we take many approaches to achieve the primary goal - protecting Michael Jackson's Legacy.
Some naysayers may question why this is necessary. After all Michael Jackson was just a pop star and a public figure. This does the man a dis-service and emphasises why our work is crucial. Michael Jackson was the most exceptionally talented man of our times. He was also an outstanding philantropist and humanitarian. It would be a disgrace for his contribution to world culture and civilisation to be reduced to 'scandals', 'controversies' and unsubstantiated speculations.
I have given this matter some serious thought and if I may I would like to make some suggestions/recommendations for us to consider and discuss.
I recognise that there are varying and seemingly conflicting views on how to move forward. Some fans feel that is necessary to uncover who and what contributed to Michael's death. Others are concerned with the mis-information emanating from the media. Others want to concentratre on building an archive of documents recording his work, his process and his humanitarianism.
There is no reason why these approaches cannot work towards the common purpose.
I would like to suggest that we form action teams that people can sign up for (depending on their particular interest). Each team could be supported by a MJJC Board member.
Of course, the Investigative Unit continues its important work.
I feel that those who are frustrated with the media need to be pro-active. Instead of just posting stuff on the board for others to get impotently over-heated about, there needs to be a call to action. We need to respond, with emails that point out the error and why this error is a dis-service to Michael and the viewing public. It is important that our responses are not histrionic. We will end up being dismissed as 'those crazy MJ fans'. We need to be articulate, factual and diplomatic. :cheeky: On the other hand we must also express gratitude to those who treat Michael fairly. If we have an action team who co-ordinate our responses it might better serve our purposes (I don't think we can and should respond to everything!).
I know there are quite a few projects on stream as it relates to Michael's legacy. I think it would be great if these could be kept in one section of the main board (as is the case of the Investigative Unit). Members of this action team could also be responsible for producing 'fact files' that dis-spell any frequently held misconceptions about Michael and could share the responsibility of amending Michael's official biography on the forum. There are alot of people who are discovering or re-discovering Michael and they look to MJJC for information to combat what they hear from other less informed sources.
Also, we are still grieving and as more tributes are made and TII is shown in cinemas our pain, regret and anger may grow. Perhaps we could have the support forum also in the section where the Univestigative Unit is, M where another action team can be there to help those fans who are really struggling to cope.
I know this was a long post, so thank you for sticking with it. I look forward to hearing people's thoughts on this.
Thank you.
Nancii
As one of the largest (if not the largest) MJ forums on the internet, I feel we have a duty to build and conserve Michael's legacy. As Jamaican reggae star Buju Banton says 'organise, centralise, come as one'. For me this means that we take many approaches to achieve the primary goal - protecting Michael Jackson's Legacy.
Some naysayers may question why this is necessary. After all Michael Jackson was just a pop star and a public figure. This does the man a dis-service and emphasises why our work is crucial. Michael Jackson was the most exceptionally talented man of our times. He was also an outstanding philantropist and humanitarian. It would be a disgrace for his contribution to world culture and civilisation to be reduced to 'scandals', 'controversies' and unsubstantiated speculations.
I have given this matter some serious thought and if I may I would like to make some suggestions/recommendations for us to consider and discuss.
I recognise that there are varying and seemingly conflicting views on how to move forward. Some fans feel that is necessary to uncover who and what contributed to Michael's death. Others are concerned with the mis-information emanating from the media. Others want to concentratre on building an archive of documents recording his work, his process and his humanitarianism.
There is no reason why these approaches cannot work towards the common purpose.
I would like to suggest that we form action teams that people can sign up for (depending on their particular interest). Each team could be supported by a MJJC Board member.
Of course, the Investigative Unit continues its important work.
I feel that those who are frustrated with the media need to be pro-active. Instead of just posting stuff on the board for others to get impotently over-heated about, there needs to be a call to action. We need to respond, with emails that point out the error and why this error is a dis-service to Michael and the viewing public. It is important that our responses are not histrionic. We will end up being dismissed as 'those crazy MJ fans'. We need to be articulate, factual and diplomatic. :cheeky: On the other hand we must also express gratitude to those who treat Michael fairly. If we have an action team who co-ordinate our responses it might better serve our purposes (I don't think we can and should respond to everything!).
I know there are quite a few projects on stream as it relates to Michael's legacy. I think it would be great if these could be kept in one section of the main board (as is the case of the Investigative Unit). Members of this action team could also be responsible for producing 'fact files' that dis-spell any frequently held misconceptions about Michael and could share the responsibility of amending Michael's official biography on the forum. There are alot of people who are discovering or re-discovering Michael and they look to MJJC for information to combat what they hear from other less informed sources.
Also, we are still grieving and as more tributes are made and TII is shown in cinemas our pain, regret and anger may grow. Perhaps we could have the support forum also in the section where the Univestigative Unit is, M where another action team can be there to help those fans who are really struggling to cope.
I know this was a long post, so thank you for sticking with it. I look forward to hearing people's thoughts on this.
Thank you.
Nancii
