Women's Rights at Change.org.
I thought you all might like this web page. I guess this isn't much of an MCR related post (they bore me to tears) but maybe it is, seeing as MCR have done a 180 (to quote a person who recently posted here) especially on feminism. (Also obviously on racism, homophobia etc...)
Next time you're getting mad at Lyn-Z because of her talking about how it's OK for chicks not to be really talented, how her flashing her panties is an inspiration to female musicians, or you're getting mad because of how Gerard treated his female fans, you can visit this page and see that there are people out there still fighting this kind of behavior!
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How would you hold up to the magnify glass that you hold up to other people? Not well. You couldn't handle it, an obvious statement because you are all anonymous. The people you write about so faithfully do not care and why would they? You are not a jury of their peers. YOU are not their peers. You are bitter, lazy, unaccomplished observers. If you were actively pursuing your dreams you would not have time or the desire to participate here. Bitter fact.
So uh... Lyn-z co-wrote the lyrics for the new album with her lovely little hubby.
http://twitpic.com/1dq1ux
I take it all back, it's obvious who wears the pants in that union...
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9.12, stop trying to derail. Just because 'everyone else is probably a little bit racist' doesn't actually make it okay for people to be racist. Same with sexism.
The people you write about so faithfully do not care and why would they? You are not a jury of their peers.
Glad to know that people can get away with making nasty jokes about racial slur words and violence against women and they'll only be held accountable 'by their peers'. Are you living in a 100 year old bubble?
You are bitter, lazy, unaccomplished observers. If you were actively pursuing your dreams you would not have time or the desire to participate here. Bitter fact.
And with much the same logic, if MCR were busy pursuing their dreams and actually getting the album done, they wouldn't have time to log into twitter and mock victims of racial and sexualized violence and abuse, would they? No, see, it takes very little time to come online and give your opinion. What's hilarious is that you're still trying to discredit ours instead of accepting that some of MCR's opinions are offensive and letting others have a space to talk about it.
He's writing lyrics with his stupid moron of a wife? Shows who really lacks ANY brains at all.
YOU are not their peers. You are bitter, lazy, unaccomplished observers. If you were actively pursuing your dreams you would not have time or the desire to participate here. Bitter fact.
They are nobody special or anyone I would consider above me so as far I'm considered, I can criticize their behavior. The fact that you generalize about us, proves to me you are just someone with nothing to say and to be ignored.
Thankyou for this post- something more worthwhile than moaning about 5 guys on an internet blog. Those people are really trying to make a difference.
How would you hold up to the magnify glass that you hold up to other people? Not well. You couldn't handle it, an obvious statement because you are all anonymous.
And so are you, fool.
If you were actively pursuing your dreams you would not have time or the desire to participate here. Bitter fact.
Wait, you must have graduated from the LynZ Balluto School of Astronomical Bullshit.
Oh, we are not their peers. Celebs have no peers but their own kind, remember?
"an obvious statement because you are all anonymous."
And you're not, "lovely"?
Excerpt from Nylon Magazine
It is telling that one of the most life-altering thing Way has done marrying Lindsey "Lynz Balluto"--likewise took place on the road. They met in 2002 when My Chemical Romance opened for Balluto's band Mindless Self Indulgence, but didn't hook up until both bands played together on the Projekt Revolution tour 2007. "When I found out we were playing with him I started jogging", says Balluto a graduate of the Pratt Institute. Offers Way "I started dieting". They fell for each other quick and hard marrying two and a half months later backstage at the Corrs Ampitheatre in Denver, Colorado after a concert; an Internet ordained member of tour's promotion team conducted the ceremony. "The next morning" says Way, "we woke up and went to Zales at the mall to get proper rings. I think they were a couple of hundred bucks." My Chemical Romance finished touring soon after the nuptials at which point " I flew with my wife to New Orleans cause they had to play a show" Way shakes his head " So I was on tour with her".
Jogging and dieting? How typical is it that a woman's first desire is to lose weight and fit some ridiculous ideal? Instead of focusing on more important things?
Especially when the guy she's trying to bag* is known for being overweight himself? Do you think he started jogging to impress her?** LMAO.
"Hey, girls, you can be just like me. You don't need a career, just marry one. But first, try to get thin. It's the most important consideration when trying to bag a mate. Also, show your panties a lot and don't bother to be good at anything. I'm such an inspiration!"
Again: What a goddamn tool she is.
*Because seriously, with these two it's all about societal standards, and bagging that "other half."
**Either of them jogging, seriously? With those lungs? LMFAO. Also telling how health isn't quite as important as looking "good" to impress someone.
Balluto, all wide eyes, soft voice and kind disposition-- used to assist artist Ron English and is now currently creating pieces for her first solo show in early September.
Soft voice and kind disposition.LOL! Sounds to me GW insisted Nylon Mag talk to Lindsey to promote her and her 'art' show.
I don't understand why he doesn't admit he was with Lindsey since 2002 as if it was this big secret that they had no history.
Hmm.
While he is so busy promoting his "real" record he also promotes the wife.
How predictable.
And she's a graduate?
Yeeah.
5:05
I tend to agree with you.
It does appear they may share a very long history.
Balluto, all wide eyes, soft voice and kind disposition
When you watch her in her interviews she does not have a soft voice or a kind disposition. This seems like a deliberate attempt to makeover Lindsey and her rough MSI image on the part of G Way.
Jogging and dieting? How typical is it that a woman's first desire is to lose weight and fit some ridiculous ideal? Instead of focusing on more important things?
Especially when the guy she's trying to bag* is known for being overweight himself? Do you think he started jogging to impress her?** LMAO.
I read it as Lyn-Z saying she started jogging and Gerard saying he started dieting.
I read it that way too. Maybe that's why he got so scary skinny on PR.
And I thought her name was "Ballato"?
Both of them seem as insecure as each other. Seriously would you start jogging or dieting to lose weight to grab someone's attention? What happened to personality and getting to know each other.
Jogging and dieting sounds more like an excuse to cover up some other bad habits during the tour.
When I meet the love of my life I'm going to take up jogging. *smirks*
Do you think he started jogging to impress her?** LMAO.
No, he started backbending to impress her.
"When I found out we were playing with him I started jogging", says Balluto a graduate of the Pratt Institute. Offers Way "I started dieting".
She must have been trying to get him back after he broke off from Eliza. Why else would she try to impress him? I think they were an item in 2002.
So if Lindsey is writing lyrics for the new record, does this mean she'll get a cut of the songwriting royalties?
Oh, I bet the other guys in the band are going to love the shit out of that.
I feel so bad for their daughter. She has two brainless assholes raising her. poor kid
Somebody is seeing red. What a bitter and error filled rant.
Get the facts straight if you're going to rant about the man and his wife. Fool.
She started jogging and he started dieting.
Lyn is softly spoken. Eliza is like a fish wife.
Get the facts straight if you're going to rant about the man and his wife. Fool.
Lol. Yes, let's be certain to get our facts straight on such an important little detail from a very poorly written piece of pseudo-journalism that was punctuated so poorly that it was difficult to ascertain who was saying what (especially since Lindsey also goes by the name "Way" these days).
*rolls eyes*
Wow, Gerard is even stupider than I thought. Even the fangirls aren't going to like Lindsey co-writing MCR's lyrics. And if this record doesn't live up to their standards, look out Lindsey. There will be legions of fangirls pointing fingers at Lindsey as the reason why.
I'm not sure there is one fully functioning brain between the two of those morons.
Just because Gerard and Lyn-Z have been writing lyrics together doesn't necessarily mean those lyrics are going to end up on MCR's new album.
Also, why the big fuss about them talking about dieting/exercise? Agree with it or not, most people like to look/feel at their best when around someone they are attracted to. If someone you admired said that you wouldn't be ripping the shit out of them.
I don't find anything particularly wrong with the two of them talking about working out and dieting to be more attractive to the other one. People do that all of the time. It's kind of sad though, because so many people revert to their previous habits after "catching" the girl/guy of their dreams and feeling secure in the marriage/relationship and gain weight. It would be better if they were both maintaining a healthy lifestyle for themselves, not for their partner.
so many people revert to their previous habits after "catching" the girl/guy of their dreams and feeling secure in the marriage/relationship and gain weight.
Whoa, that didn't come out right. What I meant to say was:
So many people revert to their previous habits after they "catch" the girl/guy of their dreams because they feel secure in the relationship and as a result, they gain weight.
I just read the full article and about 3/4 of the things Gerard said in it about the new record contradicted nearly everything else he has said in previous articles.
And what of hiring Colleen Atwood to design costumes for them again? I thought they were moving away from that?
It's getting to the point where anything and everything about this band just makes my head hurt. It's not even worth it to point and laugh anymore. I'm just going to forget that MCR exist. I think I'll be a lot happier and certainly more sane.
I think Gerard is having an identity crisis. He can't decide whether he wants to be himself (the guy who loves over the top theatrical costumes and concepts) or the guy who Lindsey wants him to be (a rebellious punk rocker who wants to spit on celebrities and society in general).
I don't think it's possible for him to be both. Something's going to have to give.
MCR lost their big "tournament" to Coheed and Cambria, I see.
Let's hear it for the BIGGEST BAND IN THE WORLD!!!! COHEED AN CAMBRIA!!!!!
Lulz.
I think the new 'costumes' were previwed in those recent photos someone posted in the previous blog- you know, the ones where he was wearing the trenchcoat and the hideous shirt? I think the hair's going to get more Robert Smith-like as well...Remember you heard my predictions here first. ;)
Also, the fact that Coheed won that contest is a joke. They most certainly do not have the biggest fanbase, and the fact that MTV had to go through the poll and weed out thousands of Coheed 'bot' votes says a lot.
They also had to weed out some 'bot votes' from the MCR side as well, but not as many.
What it all boils down to are fanbases that take such idiotic things as internet voting polls way too seriously.
Even as someone who dislikes MCR I have to admit that they should have had that contest down, and there was no way a relatively little-known band such as Coheed should have won by such a percentage.
According to MTV, the March Madness competition between MCR and Coheed and Cambria saw more than 120,000 votes.
Lol @anyone who thinks that 120,000 fans, divided between two bands, is a big deal. Oh, but according to the anon from the last post, the fact that MCR did so well in this poll meant that the new record is going to "blow TBP away" in terms of sales.
I guess the 40,290 fans who voted for MCR are going to buy more than 75 copies apiece? LMFAO.
Even as someone who dislikes MCR I have to admit that they should have had that contest down, and there was no way a relatively little-known band such as Coheed should have won by such a percentage.
If you're being realistic about the number of fans that bands have and how many records they sell, there's no way MCR should have made it to the final round of any popularity contest.
Kings of Leon, Pearl Jam, Linkin Park, The White Stripes (just to mention a few) should have done way better.
As an example, KOL sold out a show in Hyde Park (65,000+ tickets) in about a minute. Yet they were eliminated in the first round. Just goes to show that these polls don't mean much of anything.
White Stripes fans are too 'cool' to vote in online contests. KOL fans are too busy with their sports teams and cheerleading practice and being celebrities. Pearl Jam fans are too old. I could go on, but I think you get the idea.
Lyn is softly spoken. Eliza is like a fish wife.
Like ol' chicken & skull arm 'Lyn' is like soft like spoken.
Wow, Gerard is even stupider than I thought. Even the fangirls aren't going to like Lindsey co-writing MCR's lyrics.
Gerard has always been stupid however the others in the band must be also display their stupidity by thinking it's fine for his wife to be co-writing the album.
Like ol' chicken & skull arm 'Lyn' is like soft like spoken.
She seems especially soft-spoken and refined when she says "like" every third word and either "fuck" or "fucking" every fourth word.
Ask him how long he's been dry, and Way-who claims that boozing is a distant memory-couldn't even tell you.
Biggest pile of shit. He'd never forget that date would he? Unless there have been many more since.
I think Gerard is having an identity crisis. He can't decide whether he wants to be himself (the guy who loves over the top theatrical costumes and concepts) or the guy who Lindsey wants him to be (a rebellious punk rocker who wants to spit on celebrities and society in general).
^Totally agree.
Hi. I hope you don't mind me commenting here. I have read this blog on and off for a long time but only commented once before and that was to sympathise with Kapunua.
As regards the jogging and dieting. I personally thought they were joking around you know? When Lyndsey said she'd started jogging I read it as if she was joking and having a bit of a laugh and Gerard then retaliated by saying he'd started dieting. I don't think they were being serious.
Anyway that's what I think.
Maybe I'm wrong. Who knows?
She seems especially soft-spoken and refined when she says "like" every third word and either "fuck" or "fucking" every fourth word.
Soft spoken for a faux New Yawker and highly soft spoken for Joisey Gerard.
I don't mind you commenting here, Welshie.
I kind of agree with you about the jogging/dieting bit. I didn't really see anything wrong with that.
That's not to say that I didn't see anything wrong with the rest of the article. I felt like Gerard contradicted other things he's said about the record way too many times.
I also think it's ridiculous for him to be writing lyrics with Lindsey, unless they're for some project the two of them are working on together and don't have anything to do with MCR.
I agree with the anon who said that Gerard seems to be having trouble reconciling who he wants to be with who he thinks he needs to be in order to be with Lindsey.
He really needs to get that sorted out.
guess the 40,290 fans who voted for MCR are going to buy more than 75 copies apiece? LMFAO.
Hahaha! Guess so. MCR are the bestest band in the world LMAO
Hello Welshie.
I would agree with that if he hadn't ended that tour a lot thinner. And then continued to become even more emaciated. Just thinking back to the Newcastle gig in Nov 2007, he looked sick. OK people thought he looked beautiful, but for a guy that isn't especially into physical exercise, he was probably half starving himself.
As far as Lindsey goes, she looks like she works out and stays fit and trim anyway. Maybe they were joking but I'm not sure it was far from the truth for Gerard.
Just thinking back to the Newcastle gig in Nov 2007, he looked sick. OK people thought he looked beautiful, but for a guy that isn't especially into physical exercise, he was probably half starving himself.
He's been on a gruelling tour for near enough 2 years, I don't think it's controversial to call that exercise and expect him to have lost weight because of it.
Also, I missed where extactly it said Gerard and Lyn-Z were writting lyrics for MCR's new album. Let's not jump to conclusions.
*He'd
If Lindsey is co-writing the lyrics then we can safely assume that he must have co-written the lyrics with someone else on the previous records and hell, maybe even Matt Cortez must have helped him write the new record as well!
Thank you 1:39:)
As far as MCR goes I was never a huge fan of theirs. I quite like some of their songs and that's as far as it goes for me. I do tend to listen to British bands more.
Gerard and Lindsey's relationship doesn't interest me one bit to be honest. I can't even sort out my own life, so I won't judge theirs. Though I will say that I think the way he handled his break up with Eliza was disgraceful. Yes he was probably hurting but there was certainly no need for his childish behaviour. I totally lost respect for him.
Anon 1:51 You're quite right he did look like a walking lollipop at one time. I do remember one photo of him I think it was taken backstage somewhere and he looked really ill and tired. So maybe I'm wrong about the dieting.
LOL does this mean future lyrics will look like this?
Death before Disco
songwriters: Way Mikey, Way Gerard, Ballato-Way Lindsey, Toro Ray, Iero Frank
Also, I missed where extactly it said Gerard and Lyn-Z were writting lyrics for MCR's new album. Let's not jump to conclusions.
The article does not say that Gerard and Lindsey were writing lyrics for the new album. It does say they were together, writing 'reckless and irresponsible lyrics' after they came back from Summer Sonic.
We can't know whether or not those lyrics will or will not be on the new record, but why were they writing lyrics together unless he had the intent of using them somehow? Lindsey doesn't write lyrics for MSI, so I'm assuming that either they were writing MCR songs or songs for one or both of them to use in either a solo or joint project.
He's been on a gruelling tour for near enough 2 years, I don't think it's controversial to call that exercise and expect him to have lost weight because of it.
Gerard can be on a gruelling tour forever and gain weight if he chooses too. As in, if he falls off the starvation programme he seems to fluctuate with. Seriously the guy is fucked up with his eating habits/metabolism.
Oh and yes Welshie it was the backstage pic I was referring to.
Also, I missed where extactly it said Gerard and Lyn-Z were writting lyrics for MCR's new album. Let's not jump to conclusions.
Something was mentioned above somewhere, click the link.
Maybe Lindsey will become their new drummer/co-lyricist. After all, she seems to be going to all the interviews and photoshoots these days.
And who cares if she's never played the drums, right? She can use a backing track and show some skin and nobody will even know the difference.
I heard Lyn-z has written a new song just for her hubby. It's called Pretty Fly for an Emo Guy
And who cares if she's never played the drums, right? She can use a backing track and show some skin and nobody will even know the difference.
And add a backbend or two.
You make a valid point. The way I see it MSI and MCR are going to tour together now, and Kitty can drum for both.
Hi, btw, I'm one of you now.
"Wow, Gerard is even stupider than I thought. Even the fangirls aren't going to like Lindsey co-writing MCR's lyrics. And if this record doesn't live up to their standards, look out Lindsey. There will be legions of fangirls pointing fingers at Lindsey as the reason why."
The fangirls have no standards. Their standards are whatever Gerard shits out his ass.
Nope, sorry, I stand by that. It's idiotic and lame to suddenly desire to be thin for a man - or for anyone, but yourself.
Had her 'jogging" or his "dieting" (LMFAO) made either of them healthy? Nope, they both still smoke, AFAIK still drink, and I suspect a hell of a lot worse.
They are superficial morons, the both of them - the fact that it was Gerard who said he was dieting makes him seem even stupider. He would desire to be thin, but still smoke, even after there's a kid in the picture.
It speaks worse of both of them.
LMFAO, yeah, and he did start to try to do backbends. What an ass.
Gerard cracks me up with his "dieting". I'd be more inclined to call it starving himself. He goes from chubby to rail thin faster than anybody I've ever seen and I seriously doubt that he does that all on his own without a little bit of "chemical help" so to speak.
I'd have a lot more respect for both him and Lindsey if they said they went on a health kick when they found out they had a baby on the way. It's much more admirable for two people to want to take care of themselves so they can be around for their daughter than for them to want to become more attractive in order to get a mate.
Interesting how you all can dislike two people so much yet you all cling to every word they say in the press, even if it's in jest.
Are you the ones that will go to Gerard's shows (wasting your money) just to later write scathing reviews about them?
Are you the ones who will go to Lynz's art show just to get an unflattering photo of her? Or better yet critique her art - calling it.. "soulless & plebeian"?
Does any of this sound even remotely pathetic to any of you?
Step away from the internet folks. Perhaps it is time to find a hobby ?
Wait, Wait, This post was an April Fool's day joke???
got it!
Better late then never, I guess.
It is not anti-feminist to criticize a woman.
It is anti-feminist to criticize a woman for being female, exhibiting gendered traits, her appearance or anything else that is inherently sexist. These things are not appropriate when criticizing men either.
Since it seems to be the norm here to attack Lynz & Gerard for their appearance, why doesn't VERITAVENOM post a of photo of herself so we may unbiasedly critique it? Why not level the playing field?
"How would any of you hold up under the magnify glass that you hold up to other people?"
Scrutinizing every move? Every sentence? Every facial twitch?
Why not just move on to discuss those you do like? Is any artist perfect enough? This place is simply pointless.
maybe mcr isn't completely dead. there's been quite a spike in fangirl posts here recently.
Since when is the purpose of this blog to criticize either Gerard or Lindsey's appearance? I see lots of criticism of their actions but actually very little criticism of their appearances.
If you're going to come here to try and make a point, you should probably at least have something valid to bring up. Just sayin'.
maybe mcr isn't completely dead. there's been quite a spike in fangirl posts here recently
Maybe all 40,290 of them will come here to comment. LOL!
maybe mcr isn't completely dead. there's been quite a spike in fangirl posts here recently
They can all come here and have their say if they want. It's nothing we haven't heard before.
I don't know about the rest of you guys, but they don't bother me at all and I'm not going anywhere.
Step away from the internet folks. Perhaps it is time to find a hobby ?
Like what? Running around all over the internet, defending some idiotic wannabe rawkstaa who doesn't even know you exist?
I hate it when people put spaces before punctuation.
What's worse? The idiotic rambling's of Geetard and Skank-z or the fact that Neil Gaiman, Ron English, Grant Morrison and Mark Ryden like them. What is the world coming to?
Once again for the cheap seats in the back... Why if you hate MCR and you hate MSI and you hate Gerard and you hate Lynz... Why do you bother? What's the point?
If VERITAVENOM was truly a feminist, why doesn't she use her "writing" talents and start writing a blog about people/women who deserve some recognition?
Gerard Way and his band of merry men let you down? ( BOO HOO!!!!) Is it really necessary to focus all this hatred toward them and pick apart every word they say.
Again, what's the point?
"In 1930, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, in an effort to alleviate the effects of the... Anyone? Anyone?... the Great Depression, passed the... Anyone? Anyone? The tariff bill? The Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act? Which, anyone? Raised or lowered?... raised tariffs, in an effort to collect more revenue for the federal government. Did it work? Anyone? Anyone know the effects? It did not work, and the United States sank deeper into the Great Depression. Today we have a similar debate over this. Anyone know what this is? Class? Anyone? Anyone? Anyone seen this before? The Laffer Curve. Anyone know what this says? It says that at this point on the revenue curve, you will get exactly the same amount of revenue as at this point. This is very controversial. Does anyone know what Vice President Bush called this in 1980? Anyone? Something-d-o-o economics. "Voodoo" economics. Anyone??? Bueller?... Bueller?... Bueller? "
"that Neil Gaiman, Ron English, Grant Morrison and Mark Ryden like them. ?"
Why do you care? Honestly? Does it really bother you?
Are you that obsessed?
Go away, Wendy.
Anyway, usually the only people making fun of their appearances are, well, YOU TROLLS who say things like that, and then pretend that it was us, so that you have something to bitch about.
Hey, if this website and if VV bothers you so much, why do you keep coming here and picking apart every little thing?
Get a hobby.
Why are you here? Why do you persist in asking these stupid questions?
Do we really bother you that much? Are you that obsessed?
You're not going to change anyone's mind here. We've heard your crap before. So what's your point?
"Why do you care? Honestly? Does it really bother you?
Are you that obsessed?"
Right back at ya.
Neil Gaiman, Ron English, Grant Morrison and Mark Ryden don't like them.
Why Wendy? Because she mentioned Bush?
I remember Wendy getting crazy and deciding to randomly post political arguments that had nothing to do with anything. She used to anonymously do that when she lost a "fight" she thought she was in. It's like her diversion tactic.
Well that's.... stupid.
Please stop with bringing up people from Mayo's. That place has nothing to do with this place. This person is probably just some fangirl who found a link on one of the sites where they worship Gerard. Yeah, that includes Mayo's, but they aren't likely to be linking people here.
Are you guys going to picket outside Lynz's art-show? Now that would be youtube worthy.
"Since when is the purpose of this blog to criticize either Gerard or Lindsey's appearance? I see lots of criticism of their actions but actually very little criticism of their appearances."
Not one of you can answer what the purpose of this blog is and why you all care so much?
"Since when is the purpose of this blog to criticize either Gerard or Lindsey's appearance? I see lots of criticism of their actions but actually very little criticism of their appearances."
Not one of you can answer what the purpose of this blog is and why you all care so much?
I doubt Wendy is familiar with Ferris Bueller and I don't think she would be doing movie quotes.
Kathleen Hannah, a renowned feminist activist has been quoted saying things strikingly similar to Lynz. Statements about skill not being as important as desire, etc. Also, i'd like to point out that there are just as many photo's of kathleen "flashing her panties" as there are of Lynz. Just pointing out the fact's.
Are you guys going to picket outside Lynz's art-show? Now that would be youtube worthy.
Lol!
No, we wouldn't give her that kind of publicity. Besides, we aren't as pathetic as the MCRmy with their sad little Daily Mail Protest.
Lol!
Wow, we really have this little fangirl all riled up.
"Not one of you will answer my question!"
Oh, honey, this question has been answered so many times before. Since you don't seem to have anything else to do, why don't you try backreading a little?
I personally don't subscribe to the Bikini Kill view of feminism.
Next?
Kathleen Hannah, a renowned feminist activist has been quoted saying things strikingly similar to Lynz. Statements about skill not being as important as desire, etc. Also, i'd like to point out that there are just as many photo's of kathleen "flashing her panties" as there are of Lynz. Just pointing out the fact's.
Wow, so not only are Lindsey's views on feminism totally ridiculous, but she directly stole her shtick from somebody else?
Just like the hubby. Incapable of an original thought.
If you’re actually obsessing over a situation that has nothing to do with you (going as far as creating a blog) obsessing means you’re worried about what you’ve done and why you are not like the ones you obsess about. 41% of targets are suffering from clinical depression. Now here’s an interesting thing: those are the people who actually have taken the time, gotten checked out, and have been diagnosed as clinically depressed. How long did it take to be actually diagnosed? Many have reported months, even years. (this blog has been up since 2007?) My advice to you is, if you are feeling any of the effects of insecurity/obsession, it does not hurt to actually be assessed. Because once you can name it – that you are being obsessive, that you are depressed – perhaps then you will feel that, “I can move forward and enjoy my own life."
With so many strong opinions here it would be great if you all started writing a feminist blog instead of this bullshit.
"I personally don't subscribe to the Bikini Kill view of feminism.
Next?"
Marilyn Manson fan, I knew it! LOL
"Real Feminism" doesn't include the riot grrrl movement?" Ummm, Ok.
So nobody subscribes to third wave feminism here?
So everybody here is 55 +?
Fun watching people trying to jam a square peg into a round hole. Your hatred runs so deep that anything can be twisted and stretched into something that supports your opinions. Amused!
Three Cheers For this hate blog. Pathetic, Sure? Entertaining, Yes!
"Kathleen Hannah, a renowned feminist activist has been quoted saying things strikingly similar to Lynz. Statements about skill not being as important as desire, etc. Also, i'd like to point out that there are just as many photo's of kathleen "flashing her panties" as there are of Lynz. Just pointing out the fact's.
Wow, so not only are Lindsey's views on feminism totally ridiculous, but she directly stole her shtick from somebody else?"
It's called sharing an ideology. A group of people who share an ideology share a common set of ideas as to what the world is like. .Riot grrl movement, heard of it?
And where does performing songs about peadophiles fit into this ideology?
Dear Veritavenom,
you are full of absolute shite.
Love from all of those who adore and respect feminism in the year 2010. "Flashing panties" and playing in a band when you are not "really talented" does not bother us in the least.
And "pseudo" racism, sexism, and homophobia.
You condemn her for not having any creative input and then you hold her accountable for song lyrics she didn't write. Witch hunt?
Shall we dissect song lyrics from all bands you hold dear? You will lose, love.
Riot grrl movement, heard of it?
Of course I've heard of it. That doesn't mean that I have to agree with it.
In my opinion, third wave feminism often does more harm than good because it focuses too much on a woman's sexuality. Being sexually liberated is great, but it does not do anything for women in the workplace. It does nothing to help insure that we will get equal pay for equal work and it certainly does nothing to stop domestic violence or violence against women in general.
In essence, it is too personal in nature. Women need to have influence in the political community to stop being viewed and treated as second class citizens in our society.
The Riot Grrrl Movement is all very well and good for making young girls feel empowered, but trust me. It does very little out there in the real world (i.e., the workplace, the court system, etc.) and if it is teaching young girls that they don't really have to be very good at what they aspire to do, then it's doing more harm than good.
Most real women aren't artists or rock musicians. Neither are they Carrie Bradshaw. We need to encourage our daughters to become educated and to become confident in their skills and abilities. We can't just dress up like a schoolgirl, pick up a bass, learn to backbend and expect the world to be handed to us on a silver platter.
If you don't believe that, then look up dear old Nan-Z and ask her how that's working out for her.
She may not have written them but she doesn't seem to have any qualms about them. Condoning it is just as bad.
I don't personally condemn her for having little or no creative input in MSI. From what I understand it is largely Jimmy's endeavor, the other members exist mainly to perform on stage.
Last time I checked, I don't "hold dear" lyrics about molesting little girls.
You condemn her for not having any creative input and then you hold her accountable for song lyrics she didn't write. Witch hunt?
She stands onstage and participates while Jimmy spouts those lyrics. Just because she didn't write them doesn't mean she doesn't condone them. If she had objections to the lyrical content she would be in a different band.
I have to agree with 9:53. The "feminism" that LynZ preaches is not about societal equality, but rather choice. As in, the choice to be viewed as a piece of meat. While I see how having this choice appears empowering, you're digging your own grave. Choosing to be seen as a sex object instead of a capable and intelligent being, choosing to rely on shock value and appearance rather than ability and drive, disappoints me greatly.
Love from all of those who adore and respect feminism in the year 2010. "Flashing panties" and playing in a band when you are not "really talented" does not bother us in the least.
Are you claiming to represent "all of those who adore and respect feminism in the year 2010?"
Wow. How did you become the Ambassador of Feminism? Is this a national title or do you represent the world?
Or how about maybe you just stop making such an ass out of yourself?
She plays in a band made up of white people who use the word nigger. No, I can see how liberal she is. Totally.
no wait! i think jimmy is part hispanic! that makes it okay! right?
No, Jimmy is a Jew. Well, at least Chantal is a Jew. So that makes it okay for them to use the word Kike, right?
What you don't seem to understand is that Lynz is just as good as most bass players. "If I can do it so can you." is an empowering statement to people who have aspirations to be in a band and feel that they aren't good enough. Bass playing consists of 4 strings and the primary function is to support the other instruments. Encouraging people to get up and just play is a good thing. What in the world could be wrong with that? I like plenty of bands that play technically simple songs.
Wearing a skirt onstage does not mean you are objectifying yourself.
"What you don't seem to understand is that Lynz is just as good as most bass players."
What you don't seem to understand is how skilled some bassists out there are. Have you ever seen Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers go at it? Even Mike Dirnt from Green Day is very good, though most of their songs are simple.
When it comes down to it, I really don't care that Lindsey sucks at bass, which she does comparatively. What gets me is that she brags about it, like it's something to be proud of. Not only that, she encourages others, specifically impressionable young girls, to be like her, when they could be so much more.
Actually, thinking about it, it's not just Lindsey or MSI. It's this whole culture about being proud of being mediocre. The losers have taken over, loud and proud, drowning out those with genuine talent. Of course a band like MSI would thrive in this environment. It may have even bred them.
Why on earth is it a good thing to encourage people to be mediocre? And I think "as good as most bass players" is being a bit too generous.
Yes, there are a lot of crappy bass players out there. Mikey Way is an example. But there are tons of great bass players out there for girls (and guys) to look up to.
In my career I don't aspire to emulate someone who isn't one of the best. I wouldn't want to go to a doctor whose aspirations were to just go out there and practice medicine and not really worry whether he/she was all that good at it. And I certainly am not going to encourage my daughter to just do a passable job in whatever career she chooses.
There's plenty of mediocrity in the world. Why encourage more of it?
It is my anonymous opinion that the people who post here feel helpless and out of control of their own lives. Dreams unfulfilled much?
Wearing a skirt onstage does not mean you are objectifying yourself.
Doing backbends in a skirt, flashing your underwear, doing "lap dances" while it's questionable that your instrument is even plugged into anything -- I'd call that objectifying yourself.
We are talking about bass playing and not medical science. Get a grip.
It is my anonymous opinion that the people who post here feel helpless and out of control of their own lives. Dreams unfulfilled much?
Does that include yourself, seeing as how you've been posting here all night?
We are talking about bass playing and not medical science. Get a grip.
Have you never listened to really good music before? Music that was so beautiful that it brought you to tears?
Music can be just as important as medical science. If you don't realize that then I feel sorry for you.
Again with the "flashing your underwear" BS. Is that REALLY such a big deal.
Well, you're a persistent little troll. I'll give you that. But you don't really make a lot of sense and you don't seem to know what you're talking about.
How about some counterarguments that don't involve one liners?
Why on earth aren't you focusing your passion into a blog about music you love then? I am defending music I love- what's your excuse?
How about some counterarguments that don't involve one liners?
Yes, please. Explain how the Riot Grrrl movement has improved women's lives as a whole. Explain what it means to you, seeing as how it seems to mean so much to you.
Tell us what you plan to do with your life. Tell us how all of your 'artistic dreams' have been fulfilled, why don't you? Tell us how much Lindsey has inspired you.
Why on earth aren't you focusing your passion into a blog about music you love then? I am defending music I love- what's your excuse?
How do you know that we don't?
You know nothing about what I do when I'm not here.
Bottom line is that a piece of music that may move you to tears may not have the same effect on me, it's your opinion. A good surgeon will save my life or he/she wont. No opinions there.
We are talking about bass playing and not medical science. Get a grip.
No, we're talking about career choices. Lindsey's chosen career is to play the bass and she's made the decision that she doesn't have to bother with being all that good at it. She can get away with being mediocre because she can do backbends and prance around onstage and fulfill the role of eye candy.
Do you not see that encouraging young girls to do likewise can translate into other careers as well? It's like saying, "Oh, you can be an accountant if you want, but you don't have to be all that good at it so long as you wear a short skirt and show a lot of leg. Your clients will love you anyway."
Only one day, the girl who becomes that accountant won't have such great legs anymore, so what will she do then? Retire when her looks fade? That's usually not a viable option.
Bottom line is that a piece of music that may move you to tears may not have the same effect on me, it's your opinion. A good surgeon will save my life or he/she wont. No opinions there.
See above comment which totally refutes this argument.
the thing about lynz's type of position like 10:43 said is that sooner or later she won't be able to backbend, and no one will want to see her flash her panties. looks will only last you so long, then what do you have? considering how popular msi is, or rather how much they are not, i don't think early retirement in an option for her.
I leave you all with a prime example of today's Third Wave Feminism.
Oh and sorry about the NSFL pic at the bottom. I hope nobody throws up on their computer screen.
I'm sure our little troll will love this.
Yikes. I don't remember her being this obnoxious ever before. I used to enjoy her music.
Yes, but they all want nothing to do with celebrity.
Lemme see you prove Gee-face, hawk a big 'ol loogie on Amanda and Neil for us!
Or maybe your co-writer's best bud.
Or how bout yourself, or your brother, or your daughter?
She's more famous than any of you, what with the "worse baby name of 2009"!
And you think she's gonna go to art school. Yeah right, with that name and future upbringing she's gonna be a right little fellon.
Oh, and anyone who spend almost 2 grand on art supplies has no right to represent punk rock.
Your world, is about to fall, no wonder Bob bailed/got canned.
And you think she's gonna go to art school. Yeah right, with that name and future upbringing she's gonna be a right little fellon.
I'm so glad I'm not the only person who was bothered by his absolute certainty that Bandit is going to go to art school.
Has he never heard of the Romeo and Juliet effect? That not only applies to boyfriends, but career choices as well. Kids will totally rebel against any career path that they think is being forced on them and will usually choose the opposite of what their parents want.
Plus, how the hell does he know what it's going to be like in art school 17 years from now? He's 33 -- he'll be 50 by the time Bandit is old enough for college. Things will have changed considerably by then so how does he know that she will "love" her name when she's in "art school"?
As always, the man is an idiot.
did you read those comments? it's like they offended the fates or something with geetards latest interview. they loose their stupid contest, palmer looses what looks like her entire fanbase, and mikeyway is back to talking about pot.
i agree with the world falling prophesier...
Ditto on the idiot. You think at thirty-three he would have figured some of this shit out by now.
"Oh and sorry about the NSFL pic at the bottom. I hope nobody throws up on their computer screen."
Right, None of you 'ever' critique anybody's physical appearance here? Right?
Can we please see a photo of VERITAVENOM clothed? We promise not to snicker.
Hypocrites say what?
"Yikes. I don't remember her being this obnoxious ever before. I used to enjoy her music."
Oh No! Another imperfect musician. When will the Girl sanitation napkin or Coin-Operated c*nt blog start?
Look out Amanda Palmer VERITAVENOM and her group of (3) poorly educated haters are coming for you.
And when you and Neil have a child that will be their go to place to insult you, classy!
Oh and sorry about the NSFL pic at the bottom. I hope nobody throws up on their computer screen."
Right, None of you 'ever' critique anybody's physical appearance here? Right?
Can we please see a photo of VERITAVENOM clothed? We promise not to snicker.
Hypocrites say what?
"Yikes. I don't remember her being this obnoxious ever before. I used to enjoy her music."
Oh No! Another imperfect musician. When will the Girl sanitation napkin or Coin-Operated c*nt blog start?
Look out Amanda Palmer VERITAVENOM and her group of (3) poorly educated haters are coming for you.
And when you and Neil have a child that will be their go to place to insult you, classy!
Still doesn't change that Lindsey is a stupid moron married to another moron.
Wow, we have LynZway's prime ass licker on the blog now.
"Why on earth aren't you focusing your passion into a blog about music you love then? I am defending music I love- what's your excuse?"
:crickets:
I've wondered why it is that people who obsess about things they dislike, can't just say, "There is something wrong with me, and right now I don't know what that is. Until then I will just obsess about people I don't know and not focus on my problems, social anxieties and failures."
Verita venom blogs. DimZ flashes her panties to keep her silly little band's moolahs rolling in.
I've wondered why it is that people who obsess about things they dislike, can't just say, "There is something wrong with me, and right now I don't know what that is. Until then I will just obsess about people I don't know and not focus on my problems, social anxieties and failures."
Exactly why are you here obsessing about this blog or what people say in it? Why do you consider it so reprehensible to dislike how someone presents themselves? Why are you so obsessed with getting people to stop? This seems to be causing you anxiety. There must be something wrong with you that you have to address.
" Still doesn't change that Lindsey is a stupid moron married to another moron."
How eloquently put, because you yourself are well versed enough on the subject of morons because you are one yourself. Neural bases of self- and social knowledge retrieval in children and adults?
Excellent, carry on.
How eloquently put, because you yourself are well versed enough on the subject of morons because you are one yourself. Neural bases of self- and social knowledge retrieval in children and adults?
Excellent, carry on.
That's a rather simplistic narrative about yourself!
Lyn should market herself in a whole nu way!
LynZ~~feminist pantie flasher extraordinaire
"Why do you consider it so reprehensible to dislike how someone presents themselves? Why are you so obsessed with getting people to stop? This seems to be causing you anxiety. There must be something wrong with you that you have to address."
Oh, the old, I Know You Are, but What Am I? routine.
I have no issue with anybody disliking these people.
That's your prerogative
I just find it perplexing that people would waste this much time focusing, dissecting, creating content about people, music and art that they clearly dislike. What does it do?
What to you stand to gain? You can't truly care this much?
I find it amusing, what's your great reward?
The real question is, "People, why so angry?"
Do you all need hugs?
I just find it perplexing that people would waste this much time focusing, dissecting, creating content about people, music and art that they clearly dislike. What does it do?
What to you stand to gain? You can't truly care this much?
I find it amusing, what's your great reward?
Well I guess that's just tough, and all your generalizing psycho babble is exactly what you are doing by accusing the bloggers talking on this blog about your two sweethearts.
Kiddo, something you have to understand is not everyone thinks like you and you cannot make others stop something you don't understand when it's only confined to this place.
Oh, the old, I Know You Are, but What Am I? routine.
I have no issue with anybody disliking these people.
That's your prerogative
I just find it perplexing that people would waste this much time focusing, dissecting, creating content about people, music and art that they clearly dislike. What does it do?
What to you stand to gain? You can't truly care this much?
I find it amusing, what's your great reward?
You should on Perez Hilton and ask the people that post there the same sort of thing. Tell us their response.
"Well I guess that's just tough, and all your generalizing psycho babble is exactly what you are doing by accusing the bloggers talking on this blog about your two sweethearts."
Nice deflection, tiger. I love how anything that does not agree with your ideology is "psycho babble" and anybody whom dares speak semi-kindly of these people are in love with them.
(Come on you can do better then that)
(How's this for deflection)
VERITAVENOM post that snap shot we've all been dying to see so your dear bloggers can tell you what they really think?
Perhaps they can come up with new clever names for you containing -beefy, big, blimp, bovine, brawny, broad, bulging, bulky, bull, burly, butterball, chunky, corpulent, distended, dumpy, elephantine, fleshy, gargantuan, gross, heavy, heavyset, hefty, husky, , obese, oversize, paunchy, plump, plumpish, ponderous, porcine, portly, potbellied, rotund, solid, stout, swollen, thickset, weighty, whale-like???
Funny, how the internet works.
What a truly fantastic blog this is.
"You should (go?) on Perez Hilton and ask the people that post there the same sort of thing. Tell us their response."
So you feel this blog is in the same league with Perez Hilton's?
When are you guy's going to post photos and draw cum stains on them???
Again, classy blog! Excellent job.
Oh, and anyone who spend almost 2 grand on art supplies has no right to represent punk rock.
Wow. How did you become the Ambassador of Punk Rock? Is this a national title or do you represent the world?
Or how about maybe you just stop making such an ass out of yourself?
I read the coment about Bandit loving her name in art school as tongue in cheek. People really need to stop over-analysing every word just to find some way to crucify them for it.
"I read the coment about Bandit loving her name in art school as tongue in cheek. People really need to stop over-analysing every word just to find some way to crucify them for it."
They are big fans of crucifixion here. Kinda like those stupid religious types. You'd think Gerard was Christ and Lynz Mary Magdalan.
Oh you scary anonymous crazy bloggers, you slay me.
Nice deflection, tiger. I love how anything that does not agree with your ideology is "psycho babble" and anybody whom dares speak semi-kindly of these people are in love with them.
Man, just when I thought maybe one could have a serious discussion with you you start generalizing yet again
VERITAVENOM post that snap shot we've all been dying to see so your dear bloggers can tell you what they really think?
Perhaps they can come up with new clever names for you containing -beefy, big, blimp, bovine, brawny, broad, bulging, bulky, bull, burly, butterball, chunky, corpulent, distended, dumpy, elephantine, fleshy, gargantuan, gross, heavy, heavyset, hefty, husky, , obese, oversize, paunchy, plump, plumpish, ponderous, porcine, portly, potbellied, rotund, solid, stout, swollen, thickset, weighty, whale-like???
Sugacakes, the people you regard "semi-kindly" get paid for their pictures and pose for them. If they were that worried about anyone criticizing them they should grow a big hairy one and not be in the entertainment *coughfakecough* industry. Calling out VV only makes you look lame.
They are big fans of crucifixion here. Kinda like those stupid religious types. You'd think Gerard was Christ and Lynz Mary Magdalan.
Don't think so. You're the only paranoid one drawing these conclusions.
Wow. How did you become the Ambassador of Punk Rock? Is this a national title or do you represent the world?
Or how about maybe you just stop making such an ass out of yourself?
I read the coment about Bandit loving her name in art school as tongue in cheek. People really need to stop over-analysing every word just to find some way to crucify them for it.
Blah, blah, blah blah blah...
Any blog that likes to talk about anybody else's kids in a disparaging way, is in need of a reality check and free psychiatric exams for those who think it is fine to do so.
Bandit should be off limits. Case closed.
Blah, blah, blah blah blah...
Wow, what an intelligent response.
Oh noes! Terrible orrible bloggers of VV. El stupido Way to is not Jesus Christ. He's just a very naughty (albeit stupid) boy!
Wow, what an intelligent response.
Sure was.
"Sugacakes, the people you regard "semi-kindly" get paid for their pictures and pose for them. If they were that worried about anyone criticizing them they should grow a big hairy one and not be in the entertainment *coughfakecough* industry. Calling out VV only makes you look lame."
So let me get this straight, is it then your job to sit anonymously on this blog and criticize ever move these artists make? If so how much does it pay and where the hell do I sign up?
What part of this blog is appealing to you people? Why do you care?
RE: The (fake) entertainment industry.
So, you don't watch any films made by fake actors, purchase any music made by fake musicians, or purchase any art made by fake artists? Really? Now I get it, this must be your only source of enjoyment. Tirelessly talking shit about people you find fake in this little corner of the internet is where it's at.
Re: the whole argument about lack of talent. Forget the bananaman pictures, Lyn-Z is actually a very talented artist. That was actually what she was doing before she joined MSI- and being someone who loves music and performing, how many of you wouldn't have taken that opportunity if it presented itself? Can't hate the girl for trying.
So let me get this straight, is it then your job to sit anonymously on this blog and criticize ever move these artists make? If so how much does it pay and where the hell do I sign up?
Yep. Why do you care so much? Good friends of yours?
"Yep. Why do you care so much? Good friends of yours?"
Nah, Just like to be devil's advocate.
Re: the whole argument about lack of talent. Forget the bananaman pictures, Lyn-Z is actually a very talented artist. That was actually what she was doing before she joined MSI- and being someone who loves music and performing, how many of you wouldn't have taken that opportunity if it presented itself? Can't hate the girl for trying.
If she loved performing so much she could have taken the time to learn to actually um, play. In other words, she loves the attention the band (and the husband's profile) gives her.
Nah, Just like to be devil's advocate.
Sure. I detect favoritism.
Tirelessly talking shit about people you find fake in this little corner of the internet is where it's at.
And why is this irking you so much?
"Calling out VV only makes you look lame."
Calling VV out for being a miserable fat ex fan makes that person look lame?
But you all spouting uneducated nonsense about artists you don't know anything about except what you misconstrue in interviews makes you look.... ?
But you all spouting uneducated nonsense about artists you don't know anything about except what you misconstrue in interviews makes you look.... ?
Again, why is this irking you so much? Why does it get under your skin?
But you all spouting uneducated nonsense about artists you don't know anything about except what you misconstrue in interviews makes you look.... ?
Hey, if anyone is leading us to this "uneducated nonsense" it's these "artists" spouting their uneducated bullshit.
"Again, why is this irking you so much? Why does it get under your skin?"
You must be talking to somebody else? Would it make it a greater conquest for you if you might be talking to somebody in the know? Sorry you are not- just my (humble) opinions against yours.
Me, irked? Never!
That's a lot to assume via internet. I'm having a good time.
Just love how they refer to themselves as "artists". Ha.
"Hey, if anyone is leading us to this "uneducated nonsense" it's these "artists" spouting their uneducated bullshit."
You know what I do when hearing bullshit from artists I don't like, I ignore them.
Novel Concept, I know!
Would it make it a greater conquest for you if you might be talking to somebody in the know?
Are you that stupid to believe it would mean anything to us if you are in the know. Big deal, they are no different to anyone else. Only difference is you just get to see their heavily photoshopped pictures everywhere.
You know what I do when hearing bullshit from artists I don't like, I ignore them.
Novel Concept, I know!
No every does. Mature people know the world is full of different sorts. Even that "talented artist" beloved girlfriend of yours told people to go "suck it".
Just love how they refer to themselves as "artists".
Like it or not, they are.
I'm sensing a lot of anger, resentment, and jealousy here. Am I wrong?
You guys need a hug. I'm sure the members of MSI and MCR get plenty of hugs that's why they aren't miserable bloggers but successful friendly artists.
Like it or not, they are.
In their own mind they are.
Have you seen their work? They are artists, grow up.
I'm sure the members of MSI and MCR get plenty of hugs that's why they aren't miserable bloggers but successful friendly artists.
Eight days late for April fools.
"Like it or not, they are.
In their own mind they are."
They would be artists no matter how much it irks you, sorry.
Have you seen their work? They are artists, grow up.
Your head is really up their ass. Grow up.
This blog is like a black hole of negativity, I'm feeling drained already. No wonder you people have such a downer on the world.
They would be artists no matter how much it irks you, sorry.
If that's what you consider them to be by all means. I don't. I don't care what they present.
"Your head is really up their ass. Grow up."
To say these people aren't in the least artists means your head might be up your own ass?
This blog is like a black hole of negativity, I'm feeling drained already. No wonder you people have such a downer on the world.
Then cya. Don't come back now!
Your head is really up their ass. Grow up.
Sorry, but it's not. I'm an art student and I happen to appreciate their work. You don't know how I feel about them as people. Stop assuming that everyone who disagrees with you is a fangirl. You don't have to like their art, but you can't deny the fact that it is skilled work.
To say these people aren't in the least artists means your head might be up your own ass?
No, it means I don't consider them to be artists.
Denying their abilities just because you dislike them as people is very childish and smacks of jealousy.
"Sorry, but it's not. I'm an art student and I happen to appreciate their work. You don't know how I feel about them as people. Stop assuming that everyone who disagrees with you is a fangirl. You don't have to like their art, but you can't deny the fact that it is skilled work."
Exactly. It doesn't matter how I feel about them as people. I like what they create.
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