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Discussion: Does Britney Spears Deserve More Respect?
Member Since: 10/14/2007
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No, after all the cheap tactics.
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Member Since: 11/23/2011
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Maybe...but why is this even an issue? No one cared before and the only reason this question is even asked now is cuz she's having a divorce and people feel sympathetic. All true fans should actually rejoice that this divorce is happening so she could come back with songs that has some different subject material from the usual things she sings about...maybe even add more emotion and experience into her performances.
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Member Since: 8/29/2011
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Yes, people still act like she has to "prove herself" as if she is a debut artist, and people come after her album and tour sales when they're actually really good.
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Member Since: 6/13/2010
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Maybe more credit, not respect.
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Member Since: 11/9/2011
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Member Since: 3/30/2009
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Originally posted by helloDer
Not with all the last minute remixes she does
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I doubt the remixes are her idea. She doesn't seem to have much control over her career...
Anyway, yes, she does deserve more respect. She is hit and miss with live performances, but at least she tries. I really wish she would take more control of her career and take more risks. Thinking Of You is one my favorites from her. I want her to release another TOY. Not as a first single of course. If TOTGA hits #1 (I hope it does) she needs to focus on snatching Whitney's #1 wig. She has sold almost 2 million copies of her album, on top of her amazing single sales. Yes, she had 6 smash hits, but 2 million is a big accomplishment, especially after starting at 200k. That said, I hope her she gets inspiration from her divorce and gives us some more emotional tracks.
BTW, I love all these "cheap tactics" posts. Y'all know if your fave did it you would still support them. Don't lie. While I don't really like the idea of the last minute remixes, there are no rules saying she can't, so why shouldn't she? (And not "it's desperate")
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Member Since: 6/15/2011
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Yes. Some people here mock her artistry (or for them, 'lack thereof') when their fave isn't that different
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Member Since: 8/29/2011
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Originally posted by Qwerty
I doubt the remixes are her idea. She doesn't seem to have much control over her career...
Anyway, yes, she does deserve more respect. She is hit and miss with live performances, but at least she tries. I really wish she would take more control of her career and take more risks. Thinking Of You is one my favorites from her. I want her to release another TOY. Not as a first single of course. If TOTGA hits #1 (I hope it does) she needs to focus on snatching Whitney's #1 wig. She has sold almost 2 million copies of her album, on top of her amazing single sales. Yes, she had 6 smash hits, but 2 million is a big accomplishment, especially after starting at 200k. That said, I hope her she gets inspiration from her divorce and gives us some more emotional tracks.
BTW, I love all these "cheap tactics" posts. Y'all know if your fave did it you would still support them. Don't lie. While I don't really like the idea of the last minute remixes, there are no rules saying she can't, so why shouldn't she? (And not "it's desperate")
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People act like the singles were flopping before the remixes. Regardless of the remixes and discounts each and every single has performed miraculously for their sitiuation.
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Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction
Maybe...but why is this even an issue? No one cared before and the only reason this question is even asked now is cuz she's having a divorce and people feel sympathetic. All true fans should actually rejoice that this divorce is happening so she could come back with songs that has some different subject material from the usual things she sings about...maybe even add more emotion and experience into her performances.
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Any "true fan" would want their fav to be happy... :bilbido:
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Member Since: 6/18/2011
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i believe she'll get respect in the future if she put some TOY-types of songs and more personal tracks. and oh...if haters will not still respect her, i think it will be enough to shut them up.
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Member Since: 6/30/2011
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Originally posted by Qwerty
I doubt the remixes are her idea. She doesn't seem to have much control over her career...
Anyway, yes, she does deserve more respect. She is hit and miss with live performances, but at least she tries. I really wish she would take more control of her career and take more risks. Thinking Of You is one my favorites from her. I want her to release another TOY. Not as a first single of course. If TOTGA hits #1 (I hope it does) she needs to focus on snatching Whitney's #1 wig. She has sold almost 2 million copies of her album, on top of her amazing single sales. Yes, she had 6 smash hits, but 2 million is a big accomplishment, especially after starting at 200k. That said, I hope her she gets inspiration from her divorce and gives us some more emotional tracks.
BTW, I love all these "cheap tactics" posts. Y'all know if your fave did it you would still support them. Don't lie. While I don't really like the idea of the last minute remixes, there are no rules saying she can't, so why shouldn't she? (And not "it's desperate")
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I agree with a lot of this, but she does deserve the backlash she gets from the remixes. People like to think she's a puppet but the remixes were her idea, I think this entire era was as well. She's said this herself: She wanted to cement her career and avoid the sophomore slump by making this era radio friendly, and she did. Also a woman who works for her label tweeted us saying that everything the label does must be ran by and approved by Katy, so there goes the remix/discount excuses.
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Member Since: 8/26/2011
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Member Since: 9/3/2011
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3 remixes, 1 feature with a rent-a-rapper, tons of $.69 discounts, and selling her self out to Dr. Luke after the amazing album known as One Of The Boys? NO.
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Member Since: 9/25/2001
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Member Since: 10/1/2011
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This really should be a rhetorical question.
In a few years, you guys will be eating your words.
She has so much talent and she really needs to show the world on a mass scale just how amazing and talented she truly is. Her fanbase is multiplying like, well, cats.
She is a household name now. And this is just the beginning.
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Member Since: 6/30/2011
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Originally posted by Allie
I agree with a lot of this, but she does deserve the backlash she gets from the remixes. People like to think she's a puppet but the remixes were her idea, I think this entire era was as well. She's said this herself: She wanted to cement her career and avoid the sophomore slump by making this era radio friendly, and she did. Also a woman who works for her label tweeted us saying that everything the label does must be ran by and approved by Katy, so there goes the remix/discount excuses.
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AS WELL AS the people who try to call Ms. Perry a puppet. Overall, yes she does deserve more respect and credit. People here are always trying to nitpick and degrade her.
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Member Since: 10/14/2011
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Member Since: 8/29/2011
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Originally posted by Haus
3 remixes, 1 feature with a rent-a-rapper, tons of $.69 discounts, and selling her self out to Dr. Luke after the amazing album known as One Of The Boys? NO.
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This post is the perfect example why I think she deserves more respect.
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Member Since: 1/16/2011
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Yes, how can she deserve less respect when he doesn't get any in the first place. You all mark my words, you will be eating yours in a couple years.
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Member Since: 5/4/2011
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Member Since: 12/5/2009
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Not really. Her albums are mediocre and her performances usually leave me cold. I could care less about her discounts and remixes though.
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