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This Is The Phantom Lady · March 27, 2014 7:25 pm

WTF... where's the love?

besleybean · March 27, 2014 7:26 pm

I know.I just dion't uderstand how fans can behave like this...

This Is The Phantom Lady · March 27, 2014 7:28 pm

The way I see it there are two types of fans (Sorry for the pun here)

Type A: genuinly loves and RESPECTS the artist, and fellow fans as well

Type B: selfish people who just want to cause a riot

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besleybean · March 27, 2014 7:32 pm

I dunno, maybe you're right...I'm just glad he's not on Twitter to see that crap.

This Is The Phantom Lady · March 27, 2014 7:35 pm

Me too, because sadly it's type B who seem to get noticed in the end

besleybean · March 27, 2014 7:38 pm

He does have spies on Twitter, well in that some of his friends are on there. But I hope they don't tell him about this rubbish.

This Is The Phantom Lady · March 27, 2014 7:43 pm

And if so I hope he can laugh it off... I really do. lately the Type B's have been a little too much, ugh. and the thing about stalking him in Malaysia... just no!

besleybean · March 27, 2014 7:43 pm

I actually hadn't heard about that...

Tinks · March 27, 2014 7:45 pm

Well I've made a rare visit to twitter today and thankfully I've not seen this nonsense. Although i do tend to stay away from the place usually because I find there's too much spite on there for my liking (not about Ben but just generally - there always seems to be some argument going on, or some unfounded gossip).
I'm not surprised Ben doesn't bother with it though.
Anyway, he's an Actor, and a talented one - not bloody Justin Bieber.
Yes, he happens to be gorgeous, but he's about his work first and foremost - not being a mannequin.
Let's just leave the idiots to themselves - paying attention to them only fans the flames and encourages them!

besleybean · March 27, 2014 7:47 pm

Oh I didn't respond to them...
As you hint at, you have to pick your battles!

This Is The Phantom Lady · March 27, 2014 7:59 pm

Yes, exactly; never fuel the flame!

Ugh... The Michael Jackson fan forum I co-own and moderate has been hacked again! And I can't get hold of the more tech savvy members of the team.

I wish I knew why we're always a target!

rebeccaholmes · March 27, 2014 8:24 pm

I've had a mixed day today.

It all started off really well, I had a good day at college, and everything was fine.

But tonight has been horrible. It all started when I had a panic attack, which always throws me off, but tonight's just been horrible.

I'm up to my neck in coursework that needs to be handed in tomorrow, and to add to the stress, I'm in hospital tomorrow, and gah! I just feel like stress is overcoming me so much, and I just really want a break!

This Is The Phantom Lady · March 27, 2014 8:27 pm

*Sending you warm hugs* Aw Rebecca! Can't you talk to your teachers abou your coursework? Maybe get an extension of your deadline? When I was in college I had to do that a few times and they were really understanding. (I do realize it's not the same thing there).

I hope everything works out!

*Sends you more hugs*

rebeccaholmes · March 27, 2014 8:29 pm

The only problem is, college is really unfair. I've explained to them about my 8 weeks treatment coming up, and about how I'll be missing lessons, and they've not allowed me any extensions or anything. It's really unfair because there's a girl in my class who has personal issues, and she gets 2 week extensions.

I just really don't know what to do anymore.

This Is The Phantom Lady · March 27, 2014 8:34 pm

Just do the best you can! I know you can do it!

Have your parents tried talking to the school? Because that really is unfair! You have a very legitimate reason!

rebeccaholmes · March 27, 2014 8:41 pm

No, this is the first time its got this bad, and I really think something needs to be done about this, especially if they know I'm going to be absent over the next 8 weeks.

belis · March 27, 2014 8:57 pm

It does sound unfair. If you are not well and need to miss lessons due to reciving treatment that sounds like a good enough reason for extention. Does your college have a written policy on extensions etc? Is there any pastoral support tutor or similar person that you could approach to help you negotiate with subject teachers?

I hope that things get sorted soon. *virtual hugs*

Davina · March 27, 2014 11:05 pm

You should be given extensions due to extenuating circumstances. Who have you told and asked so far?

As for Ben in glasses...they are something of a fashion statement here in the UK. People even wear them when they don't have to. Tom Hiddleston wears specs so good company eh!

Wholocked · March 27, 2014 11:14 pm

Idiots (well, one idiot) on Twitter sending hate and abuse and DEATH THREATS to Naomi Roper!!!! pisses me off that people think the 'anonymity' of Twitter lets them do shit like that ><

(Naomi runs Cumberbatchweb)

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besleybean · March 28, 2014 6:34 am

Yeah, I gather she's had a lot of hassle...
In an attempt to lighten the mood a tad...
Did anybody see the hilarious query about which role in Hamlet Benedict would be playing?!