THE FORUM

I'm glad to see that you all have strong opinions. In fact, I personally like the criticism as much as the praise. Sometimes, people are far too judgemental without having any facts to justify their comments but that is also entertaining. I think you all need to be heard---the good and bad---to make this a place worth existing.

Obviously, the Eminem situation (which none of you know anything about) has caused a serious debate. That's one of the reasons I did it. Just like making a Glam album instead of ACSS part 2. The other reason I did the Eminem video is because his record deals with issues that affect both you and I in more ways than one. The music and movie industry is under more scrutiny than ever and it's unbelievable he has become so successful. I unfortunately predict nothing but problems because of his lyrical content. That's also, precisely why I joined forces. He, by the way, is even more against the idiocy of TRL and the bullshit of fame than I am. If anyone thinks I did it for "chicks" or "money"---I would be better off writing asinine chants about "PUSSY!"

I do what is least expected and usually what is least accepted. I don't try to piss off or alienate my fans; I just want to challenge them. Chaos.

This brings us to the BBS FORUM. This is your forum as much as it is mine. I could be a fascist and censor all the negative comments, but why should I bother? I think it's funny when someone wastes his or her time hating me so much. Hell, sometimes I just do it to get them more pissed off. Anyone knows I am the first to defend free speech. If there weren't any, I wouldn't exist. I'm suprised I do after Columbine.

As far as banning users goes, I think that this is your democracy and I am willing to hear your complaints. Say for example that you're at a party and someone says something you don't like. That's too fucking bad. You don't kick them out. You ignore them or fight. However, if some drunk asshole is breaking furniture, trying to fuck your cat and lighting the couch on fire, then maybe he should be asked to leave.

I think that this is a place to exchange ideas and argue. You can say what you like. You can call each other and me names and shit all over my work if you want. My world is, as they say, unaffected. However, I do agree with Ultra_Violent, that comments about Eminem's wife's suicide attempt and similar posts become just plain hateful. Tiresome, really. These morons that say these things should ABSOLUTELY be able to say them. Maybe they should just say them somewhere else? They can start their own forum. If the BBS as a whole thinks they want to remove these individuals, then take a poll.

I don't know what you would like me to do. This is your choice that I will honor.

I will look forward to your heated discussion.

Time for a riot.

MARILYN MANSON

The Third and Final Beast