Steve is a cheap man's daniel o'donnell...if you like cheesy cover versions aimed at an older audience then stick with the original...
Don't Buy Steve's single!
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Originally Posted by steve007:
“I agree.
There are so many worthwhile charities out there. I've bought the band aid single, but I wont be stopping support of charities like Cancer Research and RSPCA and whilst it may sound hard nosed, we must consider our own well being first.”
“I agree.
There are so many worthwhile charities out there. I've bought the band aid single, but I wont be stopping support of charities like Cancer Research and RSPCA and whilst it may sound hard nosed, we must consider our own well being first.”
Eh?
The original poster was actually suggesting that it was problematic if everyone who sent Christmas cards instead donated to charity, because Christmas card workers would lose their jobs - so do you work in a Christmas card factory?
Charity begins at home, I support British industries by buying British in many cases, I give money to charities that distribute money both in Britain and abroad, but as I say, I am not going to buy Christmas cards because I worry about the lives of Christmas card employees, nor any other product because I worry about the lives of the employees who make it.
Also, this "if everyone" argument is always nonsense.
"If everyone" bought Cadbury's chocolate in order to boycott Nestle for their allegedly unethical practices, then Nestle employees might lose their jobs, but a) it's never the case that "everyone" does anything, b) having principles on which to base your buying decisions is as valid a choice as not having them and simply buying what you like c) people can buy or not buy whatever they choose d) there are many reasons why certain industries do not succeed in the long-term and we can hardly buy things to keep the people who make them in jobs, for goodness's sake. If it is a choice between something made in the UK and something made abroad, I have been known to pay extra for the UK product (though I am not sure how much actually goes to the employee). But would I buy something I didn't want because of the thought of the children of the factory worker who made it? Er..... no.
Originally Posted by Mr Blonde:
“Steve is a cheap man's daniel o'donnell...if you like cheesy cover versions aimed at an older audience then stick with the original...”
“Steve is a cheap man's daniel o'donnell...if you like cheesy cover versions aimed at an older audience then stick with the original...”
That's your opinion Mr B, thankfully not everyone agrees with it
***Steve worthy X Factor WINNER***
I would rather make a donation to charity than be blackmailed into buying the crap Ego Aid single thanks all the same.
Well, I'M buying Steve's single - first thing on Monday! 
You can't FORCE us to buy that Bland Aid dirge. I wouldn't even use that CD as a drinks mat!
You can't FORCE us to buy that Bland Aid dirge. I wouldn't even use that CD as a drinks mat!
Originally Posted by AABeatrix:
“I would rather make a donation to charity than be blackmailed into buying the crap Ego Aid single thanks all the same.”
“I would rather make a donation to charity than be blackmailed into buying the crap Ego Aid single thanks all the same.”
agreed
Originally Posted by cute chick:
“Well, I'M buying Steve's single - first thing on Monday!
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“Well, I'M buying Steve's single - first thing on Monday!
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Me too
Anyone know what time Woolies is open Monday
Originally Posted by Susann:
“I agree it does seem a bit of a silly thread. I decided to go through a few of the thread starter's older posts to get a better picture of the reason they may have started the thread, and found they are a huge Michelle McManus fan and they loved Verity from X Factor and detest Steve with a passion akin to Sharon Osbourne's. So maybe their thread has nothing to do with Band Aid really, who knows, and that it is just being used as another excuse to bash Steve. Just my opinion though.
Doesn't really matter anyway, as I have bought the Band Aid record and will also be buying Steve's record no matter what”
“I agree it does seem a bit of a silly thread. I decided to go through a few of the thread starter's older posts to get a better picture of the reason they may have started the thread, and found they are a huge Michelle McManus fan and they loved Verity from X Factor and detest Steve with a passion akin to Sharon Osbourne's. So maybe their thread has nothing to do with Band Aid really, who knows, and that it is just being used as another excuse to bash Steve. Just my opinion though.
Doesn't really matter anyway, as I have bought the Band Aid record and will also be buying Steve's record no matter what
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Well Susann, I'm actually warming to Steve now! What I was trying to say was that on Monday, there are two major singles which people are going to buy. Band Aid and Steve. I personally think Band Aid is a more worthwhile buy as its for a better cause and not for a greedy millionaire! At the end of the day, its got nothing to do with what I think about Steve, because he won't be the one who's going to make a packet! He'll only get a tiny fraction!
Originally Posted by Susann:
“Me too Anyone know what time Woolies is open Monday ”
“Me too
Anyone know what time Woolies is open Monday ”
It's usually 9:00am.
I've only heard the Band Aid record once and thats only because i coudnt find the remote . Now when it comes on, it only gets as far as Dido singing before i run out of the room cringing!. The video is just awful and lacks all the heart of the original, and as for Dizzee Rascal rapping, well.. 
My heart strings wont be pulled by this ego centred nonsense and thats from somone who watches Channel 5 a lot, who's adverts are always asking you to pledge a few quid a month for this and that!
I'll be buying Steve's single purely because i like it and not because i should
. Now when it comes on, it only gets as far as Dido singing before i run out of the room cringing!. The video is just awful and lacks all the heart of the original, and as for Dizzee Rascal rapping, well.. My heart strings wont be pulled by this ego centred nonsense and thats from somone who watches Channel 5 a lot, who's adverts are always asking you to pledge a few quid a month for this and that!
I'll be buying Steve's single purely because i like it and not because i should
Are you saying the top 20 for new year should only contsist of the band aid single. Nobodies allowed to buy 2 cd's by different artists. Well if thats the case why not give the money directly to the charities.
I think most people will make choices and can afford more than one single.
I think most people will make choices and can afford more than one single.
Originally Posted by Vodka Squirrel:
“Eh?
The original poster was actually suggesting that it was problematic if everyone who sent Christmas cards instead donated to charity, because Christmas card workers would lose their jobs - so do you work in a Christmas card factory? Er..... no.”
“Eh?
The original poster was actually suggesting that it was problematic if everyone who sent Christmas cards instead donated to charity, because Christmas card workers would lose their jobs - so do you work in a Christmas card factory? Er..... no.”
eh...er....eh...er.......
You sound confused.....
The original poster below:
Originally Posted by MMM2:
“Do you really want to make Simon Cowell richer than he already is by buying Steve's single? Or would you rather feed a starving child in Africa by buying Band Aid 20....
Its your choice....I know what my one is..”
“Do you really want to make Simon Cowell richer than he already is by buying Steve's single? Or would you rather feed a starving child in Africa by buying Band Aid 20....
Its your choice....I know what my one is..”
Originally Posted by Mr Blonde:
“Steve is a cheap man's daniel o'donnell...if you like cheesy cover versions aimed at an older audience then stick with the original...”
“Steve is a cheap man's daniel o'donnell...if you like cheesy cover versions aimed at an older audience then stick with the original...”
ditto
the things a joke.
I really do hope that anyone who intends to buy Steve's single will at least buy Band Aid too.
After all - and think carefully - Who is more deserving of the money? Simon Cowell who lives in a mansion in LA with anything and everything he wants, or some poor starving people with no home, no food, no education, no prospects for the future, who desperately need any help they can get?
I think anyone with a heart would know who is more deserving.
After all - and think carefully - Who is more deserving of the money? Simon Cowell who lives in a mansion in LA with anything and everything he wants, or some poor starving people with no home, no food, no education, no prospects for the future, who desperately need any help they can get?
I think anyone with a heart would know who is more deserving.
Originally Posted by Chris E:
“I really do hope that anyone who intends to buy Steve's single will at least by Band Aid too.
After all - and think carefully - Who is more deserving of the money? Simon Cowell who lives in a mansion in LA with anything and everything he wants, or some poor starving people with no home, no food, no education, no prospects for the future, who desperately need any help they can get?”
“I really do hope that anyone who intends to buy Steve's single will at least by Band Aid too.
After all - and think carefully - Who is more deserving of the money? Simon Cowell who lives in a mansion in LA with anything and everything he wants, or some poor starving people with no home, no food, no education, no prospects for the future, who desperately need any help they can get?”
But surely you could make the argument that everyone that ever buys a CD should always make a donation to charity as well? Band Aid is not the only opportunity that people have to make a difference to these people's lives.
Originally Posted by Chris E:
“I really do hope that anyone who intends to buy Steve's single will at least by Band Aid too.
After all - and think carefully - Who is more deserving of the money? Simon Cowell who lives in a mansion in LA with anything and everything he wants, or some poor starving people with no home, no food, no education, no prospects for the future, who desperately need any help they can get?”
“I really do hope that anyone who intends to buy Steve's single will at least by Band Aid too.
After all - and think carefully - Who is more deserving of the money? Simon Cowell who lives in a mansion in LA with anything and everything he wants, or some poor starving people with no home, no food, no education, no prospects for the future, who desperately need any help they can get?”
I do hope that anyone living in a house, sells it, gives the proceeds to chairty and goes and lives in a tree with Poo Bear and Eyore......come on guys ridiculous argument....everything you are using in your home is making someone rich, even the computer you use, the internet connection.
I am buying Steve's single, in fact he is such a brilliant singer, I might buy a few copies to give as Christmas presents. I know a few people who love Steve's singing, but just don't go out and buy singles, so I might be nice and give them a copy as a present
Originally Posted by Mr Blonde:
“I wont even download it off the net let alone buy it...”
“I wont even download it off the net let alone buy it...”
Following the principle of the thread then,you wouldn't download or buy anyone's cd without making a contribution to a charity.If you're following the point of the thread that is and not using it as another opportunity to put down Steve.
Originally Posted by steve007:
“I do hope that anyone living in a house, sells it, gives the proceeds to chairty and goes and lives in a tree with Poo Bear and Eyore......come on guys ridiculous argument....everything you are using in your home is making someone rich, even the computer you use, the internet connection.”
“I do hope that anyone living in a house, sells it, gives the proceeds to chairty and goes and lives in a tree with Poo Bear and Eyore......come on guys ridiculous argument....everything you are using in your home is making someone rich, even the computer you use, the internet connection.
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Of course it is and i'm not disputing that.
My point was mainly aimed at those that slagged of the single and refuse to buy it - and yes thats entirely their choice - but I just think to be lining the pockets of somone like Simon Cowell, when the alternative is a single that really will make a difference to the people who need it most, is a little mean.
There isn't a charity single out every week so I just think it's nice for people to support them when they do come out. It's all for a good cause at the end of the day.
But if you don't want to help that's your choice.
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And, before anyone accuses me of being Anti Steve, I wasn't that greatly interested in the X Factor, I watched it occasionally, but had an open mind and didn't mind who won in the end.
Let's not be silly here people. If the OP gave a toss about the starving children then it would have been "Don't buy anyone else's single". This is just another Anti-Steve thread with a fluffy ribbon on top.
Originally Posted by Mr Blonde:
“Steve is a cheap man's daniel o'donnell...if you like cheesy cover versions aimed at an older audience then stick with the original...”
“Steve is a cheap man's daniel o'donnell...if you like cheesy cover versions aimed at an older audience then stick with the original...”
G4 is a cheap mans El Divo...If you want cheesey cover versions all sung in the same operatic style stick with the original
Originally Posted by Chris E:
“Of course it is and i'm not disputing that.
My point was mainly aimed at those that slagged of the single and refuse to buy it - and yes thats entirely their choice - but I just think to be lining the pockets of somone like Simon Cowell, when the alternative is a single that really will make a difference to the people who need it most, is a little mean.
There isn't a charity single out every week so I just think it's nice for people to support them when they do come out. It's all for a good cause at the end of the day.
But if you don't want to help that's your choice.”
“Of course it is and i'm not disputing that.
My point was mainly aimed at those that slagged of the single and refuse to buy it - and yes thats entirely their choice - but I just think to be lining the pockets of somone like Simon Cowell, when the alternative is a single that really will make a difference to the people who need it most, is a little mean.
There isn't a charity single out every week so I just think it's nice for people to support them when they do come out. It's all for a good cause at the end of the day.
But if you don't want to help that's your choice.
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Sorry if this sounds like a silly question, but isn't it possible to buy both?
Originally Posted by Chris E:
“Of course it is and i'm not disputing that.
My point was mainly aimed at those that slagged of the single and refuse to buy it - and yes thats entirely their choice - but I just think to be lining the pockets of somone like Simon Cowell, when the alternative is a single that really will make a difference to the people who need it most, is a little mean.
There isn't a charity single out every week so I just think it's nice for people to support them when they do come out. It's all for a good cause at the end of the day.
But if you don't want to help that's your choice.
And, before anyone accuses me of being Anti Steve, I wasn't that greatly interested in the X Factor, I watched it occasionally, but had an open mind and didn't mind who won in the end.”
“Of course it is and i'm not disputing that.
My point was mainly aimed at those that slagged of the single and refuse to buy it - and yes thats entirely their choice - but I just think to be lining the pockets of somone like Simon Cowell, when the alternative is a single that really will make a difference to the people who need it most, is a little mean.
There isn't a charity single out every week so I just think it's nice for people to support them when they do come out. It's all for a good cause at the end of the day.
But if you don't want to help that's your choice.
And, before anyone accuses me of being Anti Steve, I wasn't that greatly interested in the X Factor, I watched it occasionally, but had an open mind and didn't mind who won in the end.”
Why not buy both? Buy Band Aid because it supports a charity - or even better just donate - and buy Steve because you like his music
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