Don't Believe Everything You Read

The webmaster of one of Britney Spears' most popular fansites made headlines worldwide when he announced this week his decision to shut down his site because (amongst other things) the singer has lost "her identity and credibility within fans and industry people."

He added that Britney was done for him and that it was hard to maintain the respect needed to keep things going.

However, PerezHilton.com has learned that the aforementioned Britney fansite webmaster was forced to closed down his own website.

And, in a pathetic attempt late last month, he emailed someone in Spears' camp, attempting to get them to help "save" the fansite.

PerezHilton.com has obtained that email:

-----Embedded Message------------------------------------------------------------
From: Ruben Garay
To: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 11:40:00
Subject: Bad news....

Hey XXXXXXXXXXX,
I've got some pretty bad news. When I shut down WoB back in 2002, I sold the rights to the domain name to a business man in Asia, who since then has had me update and work on the site and keep making it my own after I returned 3 months later (long story). Either way, he's selling his business and entertainment network sites to a bigger company for over $3 million and WoB is going to be included in that deal. I asked him what was going to be done with it and he said "nothing" because the new buyer was not even interested in WoB. I asked him what could be done for me to be able to keep the website and transfer 100% ownership to me and he told me I would have to buy it off from him for $50,000 or best offer. So , unless that happens, it is with 100% certainty that WoB will be lost when the sale goes live in January of 2007. Do you have any thoughts? Would you or Britney be interested in buying it off for me? I have begged and pleaded with him to let me keep it, but it won't happen unless it's bought off. Get back to me please.

The site right now is generating over $5000 in ad profits per month, so I'm sure that in less than a year, we could make that money back.

-Ruben"

Unfortunately for him, Britney's peeps said "no" to his offer.

Of course, none of this was mentioned in the press release announcing the close of the Britney fansite.

PerezHilton.com contacted the webmaster for comment.

Before we posted this, we asked him: "Is there anything you'd like to add or you felt was missing from any of your statements about why you are closing the website?"

His response: "I have exhausted my attempts at making Britney show appreciation and respect for the millions of fans that have been waiting for her comeback after all these years, with a recent incident, where she blatantly stood up two winners who had won a meet and greet with her, setup by her management through World of Britney.com, on October 31st, 2006. These fans flew all the way from the east coast, paid for the flight themselves and had to go back home empty handed and disillusioned. Even though an apology was issued by management, Britney had nothing to say. After everything that has been going on, including the over-the-top behavior and latest antics, that was the last straw. If Britney does not care, guess what, neither will we."

Wow. With fans like that Britney doesn't need any enemies!

We're sure Spears won't miss the closing of that particular fansite. She's too busy recording her new album and working on other ventures.

In spite of all the current press issues, her new fragrance launch "Midnight Fantasy" out sold all of her previous launches.

Her fan base is still strong. Smile

The true test will be in the songs. And we have faith that she's working with some hot producers and the comeback will happen next year.

God willing!

Say F.UCKING WHAT!? what do I have to rely on now in this world!?

The fans are stupider, I agree with Kuchi or whoever she(?) likes to be called, the one who posts with orange text. If/When Brit comes back, they'll be on her like stink on ****. Same story.

Wait, did Xtian just say what I think he said?

Yep Britney can be stupid sometimes, but I still love her.

What a stupid person. The sundance film festival is great.

so... what's the point?
people said the same about "In the Zone" era... when she kissed Madonna... and then, she reached number-one with her 3 singles around the world: 'Me Against the Music', 'Toxic' and 'Everytime'... 'In the Zone' sold close to eight million worldwide and close to three million in the US...

if she was losing fans... would this affect your life or your favorite artists?

Madonna did worse things in her career... people forgot and forgave everything and now "Hung Up" is her best single to date...
so, I don't think Britney's life affects her career...

the QUESTION is: are you a fan of Britney's music or Britney's life?

once again, it´s LOSING fans!! not loosing, like nelly furtado...

I know it's losing not loosing. I just wanted the person who created this thread to answer like you just did...

ok then...

Can all of you stop already with this nonsense! Of course she has lost some fans, but Britney still has some major support around the world, unless she wants to come back with a huge hit, she'll have to "wind it up" and promote the hell out of the new album, like Gwen's doing, which is really paying off, so come on britney, work that sweat and hope everyone else sweats with you.....

Wohooo... cool!
What a great point!

Neither, she sucks K.Fed dick