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Old 23-12-2007, 20:15
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I am very new to this forum and only signed up to look at what people were saying about what was obviously a surprise result.
I will probably get attacked for this post but oh well thats life, i just felt that i needed to say I am astounded by the ill will and bitterness on this forum demonstrated by both sides. I really do hope that neither Leon or Rhydian come on to this site as i am sure it would be extremely disheartening to discover this was the calibre of many of their fans (not all of them).
Both guys (and many of the other contestants) have done extremely well out of this competition and deserve to enjoy whatever success comes their way because of it.
Can't we just end the constant sniping and enjoy what i believed was a very enjoyable series with a fairytale ending for one contestant and a great start to a career for many others. Do we really need the constant put down threads?
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Old 23-12-2007, 20:16
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Well said .
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Old 23-12-2007, 20:16
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Some people take it too far but it's mostly just harmless banter.
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Old 23-12-2007, 20:17
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How long before someone mentions 'sour grapes'?

Oops...
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Old 23-12-2007, 20:18
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People should scan the archives for the series 1 aftermath on here. Now that really was bitterness. This is like an episode of Last of the Summer Wine in comparison.
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Old 23-12-2007, 20:19
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How long before someone mentions 'sour grapes'?

Oops...
DO you want a spoon of sugar.
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Old 23-12-2007, 20:21
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Yeah but how crap would it be if everyone was like, "Well done Leon" and "Well done Rhydian". "Merry Christmas to everyone".

Or "I disagree, but that is your opinion and you're entitled to it ".

Sickening.
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Old 23-12-2007, 20:24
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Each to their own...I think Leon is crap but I'm not bitter. I hated both possible winner's singles.

Love how you joined just to lecture us all...WHO are you!?
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Old 23-12-2007, 20:27
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Some people take it too far but it's mostly just harmless banter.

pretty much.
 
Old 23-12-2007, 20:44
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Each to their own...I think Leon is crap but I'm not bitter. I hated both possible winner's singles.

Love how you joined just to lecture us all...WHO are you!?
No lecture just an opinion - apologies if it came across that way.
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Old 23-12-2007, 20:47
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No lecture just an opinion - apologies if it came across that way.
I don't think it did to most people.

I think you made a very good point. Some people have taken things way to far this last week...why anyone should be actively willing a thoroughly decent 18 year old kid to fail, even if he isn't there cup of tea, is a mystery to me.
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Old 23-12-2007, 20:49
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I don't like either of them and I still think Leon is rubbish, am I bitter?!
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Old 23-12-2007, 20:50
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I don't like either of them and I still think Leon is rubbish, am I bitter?!
Tell me why,is leon winning going to change your life.
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Old 23-12-2007, 21:13
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I love Rhydian, hate Leon and wanted the Pogues to get Number One. I'm not bitter, I'm just having an opinion!
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Old 23-12-2007, 21:14
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I love Rhydian, hate Leon and wanted the Pogues to get Number One. I'm not bitter, I'm just having an opinion!

aww, two disappointments in as many weeks, bless you...hope your Christmas improves from this point on...
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Old 23-12-2007, 21:16
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I agree with you. Good luck, but I promise we're not all that way. Some of us can be disappointed, dislike someone, and (shocker) respect them at the same time.
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Old 23-12-2007, 21:27
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aww, two disappointments in as many weeks, bless you...hope your Christmas improves from this point on...
My Chrismtas is looking great! I haven't heard Leon on the radio once, and I heard Jo Brand and that Dermot Blehdibleh (can't spell his surname, what ever it is!) singing "Fairytale Of New York" twice! Couldn't be a better Xmas!
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Old 23-12-2007, 21:33
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I don't like either of them and I still think Leon is rubbish, am I bitter?!
Unpleasant maybe - but possibly not bitter!
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Old 23-12-2007, 21:35
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I don't think it did to most people.

I think you made a very good point. Some people have taken things way to far this last week...why anyone should be actively willing a thoroughly decent 18 year old kid to fail, even if he isn't there cup of tea, is a mystery to me.
I don't know but I also don't understand the mockery towards Rhydian even if he is not their cup of tea. I find it all quite sad.

Banter is another thing and I enjoy it both ways.
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Old 23-12-2007, 21:40
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I don't know but I also don't understand the mockery towards Rhydian even if he is not their cup of tea. I find it all quite sad.

Banter is another thing and I enjoy it both ways.
Yes, the banter is fine, but I think the atmosphere on this forum caused by those that take things too far have prevented the kind of natural banter you can have on this board getting started because someone jumps in and drags the thread down.....
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Old 23-12-2007, 21:44
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Personally I think it's a disgrace.....









that there aren't more threads slagging off Leon
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Old 23-12-2007, 21:46
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Personally I think it's a disgrace.....









that there aren't more threads slagging off Leon
That says far more about you than Leon, in which case.
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Old 23-12-2007, 21:47
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Leon = Ray Quinn
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Old 23-12-2007, 21:51
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Lol, Ray and Leon are two complelty different kinds of acts.

Ray is a good performer with adequate vocals
Leon is a gifted vocalist who is having to learn how to perform as he goes along (and is doing so pretty well).
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Old 23-12-2007, 21:54
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Lol, Ray and Leon are two complelty different kinds of acts.

Ray is a good performer with adequate vocals
Leon is a gifted vocalist who is having to learn how to perform as he goes along (and is doing so pretty well).
On The Winner's Story the Sony BMG guy who was at the meeting to discuss Leon's future was very enthusiastic about Leon and said that he has got a 'magical quality' to his voice!

Simon Cowell has just said that his album will be something quite special and he's obviously got high hopes for him. Louis, Danni and Sharon all love his voice and personality too!

Good luck to Leon!
 
 
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