It's clear to those of us who read the comments on the blog that the picture of Katy Perry I used for the banner has caused quite the controversy with a few people and it saddens me that we have to be so narrow-minded to something as normal as it is a pop singer being sexy. I have tried to cover it up a little, I covered it more than I would have liked to, for you.
What saddens me the most, however, is this comment I've just read left by "Sarah".
Gabe, you've officially lost twelve visitors to this blog.I'd like to point out the following:
It's a level of taste. I don't watch movies or tv shows or read books with sex scenes, and I don't visit websites with naked people on them, and that picture is offensive. I appreciated your trying to accomodate everybody's tastes, but your rude behavior has ensured that I will never visit this blog again, and my friends have agreed they won't either. Grow the eff up and stop insulting people who have different morals than you do.
#1. There is NO NAKED PEOPLE OR SEX in this blog! There has never been nor will there ever be. There was a comment left by another visitor, which I completely agree with, here's a line from it: "Sexy pictures are engraved in Pop Culture for ever. It's in magazines, album covers, websites, music videos, posters, newspapers, ad campaigns, tv shows, movies."
#2. NEVER have I been rude or insulted ANY of the blog's visitors. Contrary to some popular bloggers, I have always been nice and I have always tried to accommodate, go out of my way and compromise to fit everyone's needs and taste. I couldn't be more thankful of the people who visit and I wouldn't do anything to risk you stop visiting. All I said to this person was that she was overreacting. Which she has done again, proving my point.
#3. I can't make you stay if you've decided to leave the blog for something as silly as the picture I used for the banner. I thought people would appreciate the content of the blog more than what the blog looks like.
#4. THANK YOU! To the people who support the blog, the people who leave comments, those who visit whenever they can, and those who spread the word about it! I couldn't be more grateful to have you here, it's you guys what make this 'the best damn blog'. Thanks again!
-Gabe
P.S. - to the people who were having trouble with how slow the page loads, I've reduced the number of posts on the first page from 30 to 20. Has this helped? Is the blog loading faster now?
78 comments:
Okay first of all I was looking at the header and trying to figure out what "horrible" picture everyone was talking about, and if it's the one from the Esquire shoot then you are out of your mind! To this "Sarah", um, she's covering her boobs, how is that classified as nude? And if you don't read books or watch TV shows with sex scenes then you must live in a box. I don't agree with what you said, it was a photoshoot. It wasn't Playboy. Grow up. Thnxbye!
I Think You're Doing an Awesome Job Gabe. You Really Can't Please Everyone So There is No Point To. Keep Up The Great Work. Its Sad People Get All Up In Arms For You Being Creative.
Oh, and I love this blog and will continue to follow it regardless of whatever pictures are posted in the header : D
Wow I'm just so angry at how closeminded people can be!
that hoe is bluffing, those "12"
people are just her, herself and her
low self esteem
calm the fuck down sarah, what you
dont have a nice rack like katys
that everytime you see that picture
you feel insecure?
bitch please
love the header gabe! ;)
and NEVER not ONCE have you
been a rude boy, =) lol
Don't worry Gabe, you lose one, you gain two more... In this case, you lose twelve, you gain twenty-four more new regular visitors!
Well, some people are just so narrow-minded, and so you don't have to care what they say or think about your blog...
It's nice enough for you to provide new, fresh, juicy information to us fans/readers w/o asking much in return... But some people would STILL be unappreciative.
I'd love to thank you as well for providing me with all the info that I am able to share with my friends regarding artists like Christina, Katy, Beyonce, Gaga and so on... Without you, I'd still be like "Who's Lady Gaga?"
Lolz~~ Okay that was a joke... =P
Keep rocking, Gabe! I'll support you through whatever... :)
Don't lost hope and faith in those unappreciative and narrow-minded people! :D
i'd still visit this blog even if the header was a picture of lindsays
fire crotch.
keep up the great work gabe :)
Gabe, you shouldn't let people get to you. but i'm glad you're not backing down. there's plenty of bloggers out there, who do things that may offend some people, but you are not one of them.
keep up the great work, cuz there's plenty of us that appreciate it and will continue to visit and share your blog with others!
sorry for the double comment!
Some people are just ridiculous and unappreciative.
Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication.
here gabe, a surprise for ya ;)
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I agree. To this Sarah perosn, sorry but sex and being nude is something that is human nature even though that Katy Perry picture doesn't reflect that, but your morals are not going to be the same as everyones. Some people are actually comfortable with that stuff, I know I am. I have no problem with that Katy picture :)
Gabe, I visit when I can. I love your blog. You have never caused drama or have been rude to anyone. This "Sarah" person must live in a box like a person before said because it is true. Sex is everywhere. It is human nature. She and her friends can stay away. She is obviously closed minded herself.
YES!!!! THE BLOG LOADS FASTER! THANKS SO MUCH!!!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!!!1
i love that sarah is criticizing your "morals" and then tells you to "grow the eff up."
sarah, just because you didn't actually type the word FUCK, the meaning of "eff" is blatantly clear and identical. it kinda cancels out every single word you typed before that.
keep doing what you do, gabe, and never back down!
Gabe, you ROCK! so don't worry, keep it just that way!!! you may lose some visitors but with time you'll sure gain a whole lot more!!!!
HUGS FROM LATIN AMERICA
ur doing a great job and u have the first amendment which is freedom of speech and this blog falls under that category. For people like sarah she is the one that needs to grow up there is no nudity on that picture at all and u shouldn't have had to try to cover it up. it is a legit picture that katy did for a photo shot. get over ur self sarah.
keep up the great work.
Vito
p.s. yes the loading has gone by faster thank u
Gabe, imma Gaga fan. I'm used that. I like the banner. Not to crazy bout Maroon 5 but imma big Katy & XTina fan
The whole "I come here for the pop music culture" comments are ridiculous. That's like saying "I read Playboy for the articles" because pop music IS SEX. That Katy Parry picture isn't even that risque. Is it nothing but gay guy's who come to this site? I mean why else would they get upset with her half naked photos? Rubbish.
If she doesn't want to see half naked pop stars on a daily basis, she should go live under a rock and never expose herself to pop culture ever again, as that is all pop culture is nowadays. She act's like you invented breasts or something. Get a clue, it's everywhere.
I agree w/all the commentators here ... Gabe I honestly love this blog. I am a morally upbeat person, so ya there's some stuff in media that bugs me .... but that's my PERSONAL OPINION .... @sarah ... you see as human beings we're all able to make our own assessments but just because Katy Perry's GORGEOUS cleavage may offend you (for whatever reason) .... doesn't give you the right to demand no one else get to see it ... don't come back.
Gabe, you do an amazing job and keep so many of us happy with your daily news, music updates - i thank you for that. I think this Sarah should just go fly a kite!!
Gabe, you are awesome! Thank you for being so kind to us visitors and for the wonderful blog! Keep up the good work and don't take people like sarah to heart; she is just another spoilsport, whining about bullshit to get some attention.
I love your blog, I've been visiting it EVERY SINGLE DAY since last year! You rock, keep up the good work, you can't please everyone!
WORK IT OUT GABE!!!!!
SARAH SUCKS! WELL MAYBEE SHE DOES'NT, THAT MUST BE WHY SHE IS SO UNHAPPY!
THANKS FOR WHAT YOU DO AND THANKS FOR NOT BEING A JERK ABOUT IT! YOU ARE A CLASS ACT!!!!!
IF IT WAS THAT GIRL VICKI ON THAT OTHER BLOG, SHE WOULD HAVE RIPPED US ALL A NEW ASSHOLE WITH BAD GRAMMER AND HATEFULL WORDS!!!!!
THAT BEING SAID, GABE YOU RULE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I like your header and its not a nude but too sexy. Really decent post… I love it. Keep me update coming…
Hey Sarah...........Eff off!
One less Sarah makes this world a better place!!!!!!!!!!!
Haha...
Whoever this Sarah is...well.. fuck you Sarah...
This blog is awesome and the new banner is amazing.Sarah you must be a huge nerd if you think that this blog is being sexist with this banner...
Gabe dont listen to anybody!
This blog is amazing keep rocking! ;)
Well said Gabe. You're doing an awesome job. I visit this blog multiple times a day for its POP CULTURE CONTENT, which is all it ever provides. These people harping on "nudity" and "sex content" are being completely ridiculous. Keep up the good work!
What makes me laugh is the fact that i'm pretty sure this Sarah Skagg and her twelve personalitys are still visiting this site daily and fuming over all these comments!!!!!!! BWahahahahahahaha!
You put yourself in this situation sarah!!!!!!!!!
LOVE YOUR BLOG... i read it every day.... & i hail from Australia. BEST POP BLOG.
Lots of Love,
SON OF VADER.
gabe you ARE being rude. you've been pretty snarky to that poster especially now. people are allowed to hate your banner without being treated like crap for it. i think it sucks too. gonna run me & my friends off now too?
"NEVER have I been rude or insulted ANY of the blog's visitors."
You don't think condemning people who have a different opinion than you is rude? Because I sure do.
i hate the pic 2. u should of taken that person up on the offer 2 make a new one for u.
i think your banner is good... that pict isn't consider as nude.. and also, isn't that the pict from esquire's cover??? if they say ur banner is in nude pict, wouldn't it be the esquire magazine's cover also a nude cover???
If i were you, i don't care what they say. They can say what ever they say. If they chose to not open this blog, well, it's their freedom to do so. But if they already say that this blog is filled with nude pict or what ever, before they even see it first, then they're wrong...
People like Sarah need to find themselves a life of their own... This blog is amazing, never stop updating it :)
If Sarah don't like it, she can go somewhere else - it really isn't that offensive at all.
Katy Perry has great breasts and she should totally enjoy them while she can.
At the end of the day, visitors can vote with their feet and that is their right, but would a pair of covered breasts of a singer/musician be so offensive? Maybe if this blog was aimed at children, but IT IS NOT.
Sarah just needs to shuffle along because she's taking up space someone else could be happily enjoying
gabe was absolutely not insulting that person or anybody else! he just decided to talk about it. and i'm sorry to say that but this sarah person has a real problem if she actually listens/watches pop music cause she must spend most of her time covering her eyes and ears!!!
gabe is not being close-minded h'es just pointing out that if you're coming to a pop music website you may find some pictures of pop stars, and sometimes (well most of the time) these pix are playful or sexy or sexual. it's human nature and sex in pop culture has ALWAYS been one of the most prevalent topic.
i'm so mad when i know people like sarah actually don't watch tv or read books cause it contains a sex scene when sex is the most natural thing. well agree or disagree that sarah bitch crossed the line. you're not welcome anymore!! go find a website with just articles and no pix!! good luck with that!!
"Sarah" needs some new medication. BANNERZ R SRS BUSINESS! OMG!
Personally I subscribe by RSS and don't even really see the banner that much, but I visit the page whenever I want to download/watch something. You've been doing a great job with the new layouts and graphics. I'm sorry that a prude girl isn't appreciative of the hard work you do. <3
It is Sarah and her "twelve friends" loss. Imagine kicking up such a fuss over a picture of a pop star. There is far more explicit scenes in music videos and tv shows today then there is in that picture.
Keep up the good work Gabe and don't let this get you down.
Gabe, your blog is one of the best and most tasteful on the web. Keep up the good work :)
Maybe if Sarah and her "friends" (which I bet there aren't any) "grew the eff up" she'd stop trying to push her extremely conservative views on others. If Sarah's offended by that picture of a woman covering her breasts, I'd advise her to 1.) Watch what she wears in front of the mirror, and 2.) Avoid the TV, Magazines, or any other form of media. In fact, turn off the computer, woman!
For the record, you were against anyone who disliked Shakira back during Autumn 2009. I remember that you covered EVERYTHING she did, and ignored other artists who did work during that time. I remember others called you out on it, too.
And you are being rude to Sarah right now.
I don't see how the blog header is a big deal. Katy isn't naked and if you don't like it, it's like you should get over it then. There are a lot worse things out there people!
I like the original picture of Katy better. I could see her TITS better! Grow up, Sarah!
if this sarah person had good morals she wouldnt be saying "grow the eff up" even though that is a shorting of the official word its still the same, and there is sex everywhere in the world and it is nowhere on this blog so she should stop being so dramatic
I think ur doing a great job with what ur doing now Gabe and don't let anyone tell u otherwise. Ur blog is awesome and most of all, DECENT!! I have always been a loyal fan because of ur dedication to ur blog and also because I would be so disconnected from the entertainment world if it wasn't for u... so keep it up! :D
That crazy ass bitch Sarah has surely been living on Mars for the last decade (yes, I AM INSULTING U! **rolls eyes**) because, in case she hasn't noticed, the world has come up with FAR WORSE INDECENCY than Katy Perry covering up her boobs with her hands, which I might add, covers more than a bikini would. Its called being SEXY! Talk about being CLOSED-MINDED!! I live in a country that's considered as closed-minded as it gets, and STILL i think you (refering to Sarah) are even worse than my entire country!! Which is just so sad. (no offense meant to my country)
As for those who say that Gabe was being rude to crazy ass bitch Sarah (especially to Jenny of above), its called DEFENDING YOURSELF when ur NOT GUILTY! If Gabe didn't do the things he was accused of, then why can't he stand up for himself and prove he didn't do it? If anything, I think he's being a little too polite to her. He didn't in any way disrespect her. Sarah was the one who disrepected Gabe.
PS: Gabe, ur right. She absolutely proved herself to be over-reacting by replying with crap like that. No need to bother urself with the likes of her.
Oh and to add something, Jenny frm comment above said Gabe was "condemning people who have a different opinion"... well... i think Jenny is condemning Gabe for having HIS OWN opinion then. Hello? He never said Sarah couldn't have an opinion!! He was just voicing out how he felt. And so am I.
I'll bet Sarah is a huge Lady Gaga fan!!!!!
People like Sarah are usually massive HYPPOCRATES!!!!!!!!
Just look at all those self-rightous Bible bangin preachers & preists that act holier than shit,
but then turn around and have gay affairs and molest little boys!!!!!!!!!!!!
You ain't foolin' me Saint Sarah!
Keep it up gabe I think you're awesome!!!!!!!!
^ No need to offend religions now, Anonymous.
"Just look at all those self-rightous Bible bangin preachers & preists that act holier than shit"
Seriously, wth? Why would you bring that up? Did Sarah even SAY she was Christian? And learn to spell.
And Gabe, keep this up if you want hits. ;)
So far the blog's KDR is 47:3, nuke them :)
Why is Michael Jackson NEVER on? He's the King of Pop!!! At least put him on in time for his birthday.
^ Actually - last year if I remember right... Gabe used an image of Michael Jackson for the header after he passed remembering him as the king of pop.
^ I didn't see any on his Myspace Layout Archive (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=211039378&albumID=15950&imageID=47260#a=15950&i=4241852)
Go Gabe! This header is perfectly fine and we don't want people like this 'Sarah' on here anyway! Great job standing up and keeping Katy in the banner!! :)
OMG! Some people are so fucking rude!! Keep doing this Gabe :]
I check this website out everyday! It the one I love the most! :]
Ok the owner of the blog has every right to display whatever form of images he wishes. Its his/her blog, I don’t understand why ‘Sarah’ is making an issue out of it, its not a blog that your paying for nor a blog that your contributing in other than enjoying the free music and free downloads. Frankly, Sarah you should be grateful! If you find this blog offensive there are many other blogs out there for you to lurk at ! And for the sake of God, this is a virtual internet, the owner of the blog has no obligation to keep every single person in the world content, there are many beliefs, value systems, morals etc….should he/she wishes to express the blog with a naked woman or man on his/her blog that his /her right. Not your right Sarah!
I am sickened by the fact visitors are actually complaining!
If you find it too offensive, stick to Disney Channel!
Ok the owner of the blog has every right to display whatever form of images he wishes. Its his/her blog, I don’t understand why ‘Sarah’ is making an issue out of it, its not a blog that your paying for nor a blog that your contributing in other than enjoying the free music and free downloads. Frankly, Sarah you should be grateful! If you find this blog offensive there are many other blogs out there for you to lurk at ! And for the sake of God, this is a virtual internet, the owner of the blog has no obligation to keep every single person in the world content, there are many beliefs, value systems, morals etc….should he/she wishes to express the blog with a naked woman or man on his/her blog that his /her right. Not your right Sarah!
I am sickened by the fact visitors are actually complaining!
If you find it too offensive, stick to Disney Channel!
Ok the owner of the blog has every right to display whatever form of images he wishes. Its his/her blog, I don’t understand why ‘Sarah’ is making an issue out of it, its not a blog that your paying for nor a blog that your contributing in other than enjoying the free music and free downloads. Frankly, Sarah you should be grateful! If you find this blog offensive there are many other blogs out there for you to lurk at ! And for the sake of God, this is a virtual internet, the owner of the blog has no obligation to keep every single person in the world content, there are many beliefs, value systems, morals etc….should he/she wishes to express the blog with a naked woman or man on his/her blog that his /her right. Not your right Sarah!
I am sickened by the fact visitors are actually complaining!
If you find it too offensive, stick to Disney Channel!
Re: Music Addict:
AMEN!!!!!!!!!!
Could not have put it better myself!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you Gabe :)
I love your blog, I come here for the content as first but the look is really important and you know what I think that right now the baneer and all the look of the blog is absolutly amazing. Katy isn't nude she'S covering her tits. Whatever, Gabe you're still better than some people that are pay to put news of stars ! Continue your amazing job !
Yeah, Katy Perry.. And Christina Doesn't Use A S*x Ring And That's Not A Lil Scandalous, But Katy Is?!?! C'mon That's Stupid, Baby, I Like It!!!
You should have Lindsay Lohan and her manicure on the banner. That's wholesome.
I've taken the time to read every single comment and I couldn't be any happier to see all your positivity and the support. Its amazing. I can't thank each one of you enough! Thanks for all the encouragement. You guys really know how to cheer a dude up haha. Love you all. Thanks and let's keep on going!!!
Hey Gabe. i don't really tend to post comments on here. I know it's bad of me but I read your post about the banner. I am a Graphic Designer and I think the banner looks great. There is nothing wrong with it whatsoever. I think anyone that has an issue with something as little as a picture in a banner must live a pretty sad life. You do a very good job and I enjoy coming on here. If those "12" idiots want to leave over something ridiculous, well you know what, it's their loss. Keep doing the good work... LOVE the new banner
I kind of feel sorry for Sarah.....It must suck to be you!
you don't think it's rude to publically attack someone b/c they don't like your header? they're allowed to think it's trashy. you should've ignored her if you disagreed. you're acting pretty childish.
OOOhhh. GOD....
Can these "SARAH" find something else to do.. Maybe she is jealous =P that she doesnt have a good body as Katy
I like the blog how it is... and I like Katy Perry...
BTW... Yes the blog is faster THANK YOU =)
this site is awesome...keep up the great work gabe!!!
You're doing a FANTASTIC job! Love this site and have been a fine for quite some time. Don't change a thing!
:)
Thank you, again! Your comments make me smile. :)
This blog shouldn't be judged by it's header, which in my opinion is really not all that shocking or rude. Like Gabe, I would love to see more of the picture hiding beneath the graphic art and brushes.
I will continue to visit and keep referring my friends to make up for the pathetic loss of 12 visitors.
I love your blog, Gabe! You might lost one Sarah and her 11 posses, but I'm very sure you just gain more Sarahs and more than just 11 posses they bring with them.
This is your blog. You don't have to accommodate to everyone's request, because after all, everyone shares different taste in everything. If you want Katy Perry on the banner, you do Katy Perry.
Keep up the quality contents of your blog, and your visitors will definitely be in for a lot of treats!
Great job, Gabe! You're one heck of an amazing blogger. ;-)
how old is that girl? 5?
it sounds pretty stupid to me... i love this blog and you should be able to put up whatever you want on it
but oh well, you can't make each and every person happy
I'm just writing to let you know that this is one of my favorite blogs. U do a great job. We dont need people like Sarah over here. Keep the good work.
sarah and her "twelve friends" need to shut the eff up and "grow the eff up" themselves and not be rude. stupid. that's okay gabe, it's twelve less idiots who would leave rude/nasty comments.
WHAT A MESS. Sarah's obviously a neurotic bitch, counting up her "12 friends" and attacking you like that. This is one of the cleanest entertainment blogs I know, I can't even imagine what she'd say if she went on PerezHilton or something. You've stayed classy through this whole ordeal and I applaud you for it.
Keep doing what you do cuz you do it well. Best-Damn-Blog FTW. :)
Thanks everyone! Reading all the supportive comments never gets old. You guys are the best. :)
It is so stunning, she look gorgeous. Nice profile picture. I love this post keep on posting.
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