The internet doesn't forget, nor does it forgive. :D
Posted on 08/01/2007 4:00:17 PM PDT by dangerdoc
POP legend Sir Elton John wants the internet CLOSED DOWN.
Never one to keep his opinions to himself, the Rocket Man has waded into cyberspace with all guns blazing.
He claims it is destroying good music, saying: “The internet has stopped people from going out and being with each other, creating stuff.
“Instead they sit at home and make their own records, which is sometimes OK but it doesn’t bode well for long-term artistic vision.
“It’s just a means to an end.
“We’re talking about things that are going to change the world and change the way people listen to music and that’s not going to happen with people blogging on the internet.
“I mean, get out there — communicate.
“Hopefully the next movement in music will tear down the internet.
“Let’s get out in the streets and march and protest instead of sitting at home and blogging.
“I do think it would be an incredible experiment to shut down the whole internet for five years and see what sort of art is produced over that span.
“There’s too much technology available.
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“Sir Elton of Pillowbiter”
Sure thing, Reg......Right after we close down all of the gay bath houses.
Deal?
Sir John has mental health issues.
Just my opinion of course.
How about, “ Lets ban perverts from TV for 5 years and see how that works out ?”
You old queen, you were a has-been long before the internet came around.
I like to pretend there was two Eltons. The first one died around 1978. The current one lives off the first one.
Elton John is a moron who views the interconnected global network of systems, servers, workstations, pc’s, networks, etc. as associated exclusively with music. He has a shallow perspective and he should stick to things he knows about, shut up and leave the technology to people in the U.S. who understand it.
“is destroying good music”
I think the musicians are doing that already and hollywood has lowered the standard of class so far people will not invest in these people any longer.
Shut up and entertain me, Sir Rump Ranger.
On second thought, just shut up.
Elton is so cute when he is angry! /s
The record industry seems like they are really getting out of control. They are now going after cafes, bars, coffee shops etc that play music off of ipods, cd’s, etc because, according to the record industry, these establishments are not licensed to play their purchased music in public. What next?
The internet doesn't forget, nor does it forgive. :D
What’s matter Captain Fantastic? Internet hitting you in the pocketbook?
There are bands that are able to market their music because of the Internet. They put their music on Myspace or some other forum and let the listeners decide instead of some stuffed suit who thinks he knows better.
Not REALLY tech related, but amusing none-the-less.
A mind is a terrible thing to lose.
It’s sad that he feels so threatened. How many listeners buy music off of itunes that they never would have even bothered purchasing before because they didn’t want to buy a full album?
And Elton John is a main culprit. I hope to never hear his poofy crap again.
Get back to us when you stop selling your stuff through iTunes.
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