Did Priscilla try to change Elvis's image.

[ehollier]

Nobody is missing Missy's point...

Who doesn't say anything or get upset about the Elvis bashing threads??

I think what it is, we should make every thread on here about hating Priscilla, that would make some very happy! Maybe, there can be a Hate Priscilla section, would that do?

Sure, there are other things to discuss, it's the same old, that's the point!

Thanks Franny!!!!!!! For those who say that they don't like her sure do spend an aweful lot of time talking about her....If I didn't like someone, I would just forget about that person rather than spend my days going on and on about them!!!!!

[utmom2008]

I think all of three people on this site like her (P31, Teddy and ehollier).

It appears that list is down to 2 people.

Personally, I don't see a bit of difference between Priscilla and the MM. They both have hung out every piece of Elvis' dirty laundry for the entire world to see (and for people who hate Elvis to snicker about).
The idea that being a fan of Elvis means you have to like Lamar Fike, Marty Lacker or Priscilla makes no sense to me.
And as they've ALL made themselves public figures with their books, interviews, and public appearances, they are ALL fair game to me.

Great post nyc....very well thought out.

If someone doesn't like her or Marty, or Lamar or WHOEVER, say that you don't like them and then move on. But its not enjoyable to come here day after day and read such hateful comments which are nothing if not full of contempt. If I wanted that, I could pick up Albert Goldman's book for that sort of trash-talk. And Diane is right, there is nothing that hasn't been said already, so why go on and on. Seems like if you can't help yourself to these sort of comments, then PM someone, just please leave it out of the posts.

Those are some good points that definetly should apply to generic threads. When you have a thread title with the words "Priscilla", "West", "Sonny", "Red" or "Lamar" coupled with "changing Elvis' image" or something along those lines it always stretches into days and days and pages and pages of comments, and I don't see a way to prevent that. The only other workable option would be to post your comment and opinion and then if you are a big fan of that person's just don't come back and read the unflattering posts. There is something to be said for if certain subjects are upsetting to you then don't keep reading and participating..

[utmom2008]

I think what it is, we should make every thread on here about hating Priscilla, that would make some very happy! Maybe, there can be a Hate Priscilla section, would that do?

If you think that's a good section to add then you might try posting that on the philosophical thread and see what feedback you get in return.

[presley31]

It's not a matter of being a Priscilla 'fan' or not a Priscilla fan, or a fan of the MM or anyone associated with Elvis Presley, but as Diane said, and the words that are used or inferred are incredible cruel and hateful, extremely hateful. If someone doesn't like her or Marty, or Lamar or WHOEVER, say that you don't like them and then move on. But its not enjoyable to come here day after day and read such hateful comments which are nothing if not full of contempt. If I wanted that, I could pick up Albert Goldman's book for that sort of trash-talk. And Diane is right, there is nothing that hasn't been said already, so why go on and on. Seems like if you can't help yourself to these sort of comments, then PM someone, just please leave it out of the posts.

yep i agree and great post

[franny]

I'm tired of both the Elvis and Priscilla bashing on these threads especially when they leak over to threads that have nothing to do with the topic. I don't mind a couple of comments made but to go on and on forever reading on the bashing of either one wears me out.

Diane

So true, Diane.

It's not a matter of being a Priscilla 'fan' or not a Priscilla fan, or a fan of the MM or anyone associated with Elvis Presley, but as Diane said, and the words that are used or inferred are incredible cruel and hateful, extremely hateful. If someone doesn't like her or Marty, or Lamar or WHOEVER, say that you don't like them and then move on. But its not enjoyable to come here day after day and read such hateful comments which are nothing if not full of contempt. If I wanted that, I could pick up Albert Goldman's book for that sort of trash-talk. And Diane is right, there is nothing that hasn't been said already, so why go on and on. Seems like if you can't help yourself to these sort of comments, then PM someone, just please leave it out of the posts.

Right, Liz. That's the difference, it's not a matter of being a fan of Priscilla or the MM...it's the on-going bashing, it's really It wouldn't even be so bad, if it was something new, but it's the same old...

Thanks Franny!!!!!!! For those who say that they don't like her sure do spend an aweful lot of time talking about her....If I didn't like someone, I would just forget about that person rather than spend my days going on and on about them!!!!!

You're welcome, Liz. I totally agree with what you say...Maybe, they are fans of Priscilla's but don't want to admit it why else would they spend so much time talking about her

[franny]

If you think that's a good section to add then you might try posting that on the philosophical thread and see what feedback you get in return.

That's okay, I have already made the suggestion here...I wouldn't want to repeat myself

franny

[8mmlowa]

sure they try just see the elvis by the presleys or the new text of the tour dvd or the text when you take the tour :-(

[utmom2008]

Thanks Franny!!!!!!! For those who say that they don't like her sure do spend an aweful lot of time talking about her....If I didn't like someone, I would just forget about that person rather than spend my days going on and on about them!!!!!

I DO know what you mean. Seems at times there are members here who profess to love Elvis, but they sure do spend alot of time relishing the negative side of him, and they seem to get their kicks out of others who do the same.

[utmom2008]

You're welcome, Liz. I totally agree with what you say...Maybe, they are fans of Priscilla's but don't want to admit it why else would they spend so much time talking about her

Thanks for that comment, it made me think of my Dad and gave me a good laugh! As we were walking from the car to the store he said "Now remember, if she's there, don't be ugly to her" and then my parents and I had a good laugh. What I wouldn't give to hear him laugh one more time!

[Unique Dog]

the MM protected his image, and Elvis indeed wanted his image protected. .

Now that`s an interesting statement to say the least....

[Broussey]

elvis had his image long before priscilla was in the picture so no she didn't and couldn't not with the loyal fans around to set the record straight.

IMO I AGREE WITH THAT

[The King's Queen]

Those are some good points that definetly should apply to generic threads. When you have a thread title with the words "Priscilla", "West", "Sonny", "Red" or "Lamar" coupled with "changing Elvis' image" or something along those lines it always stretches into days and days and pages and pages of comments, and I don't see a way to prevent that. The only other workable option would be to post your comment and opinion and then if you are a big fan of that person's just don't come back and read the unflattering posts. There is something to be said for if certain subjects are upsetting to you then don't keep reading and participating..

BINGO Rosie! You know, it seems as if it is acceptable have countless threads and posts that talk about how Elvis was a junkie, or Elvis was weird about something, or how Elvis got fat, and blah, blah, blah.... I, for one, don't like all of the negativity surrounding Elvis, but who would have ever known all of his dirty laundry had Pris, the MM, and others around him NOT spilled their guts to make a buck??? Yet I don't contradict anyone who is telling something that seems to be truthful...no matter how many times it is repeated on different threads. But boy....just bring up anything negative about ol' Prissy and watch what happens!

And whenever something critical is posted about one of the MM here, plenty of people jump in to tell the "haters," as you call them, that they have rose colored glasses about Elvis. Priscilla takes much more of a general beating here than the MM does. I think all of three people on this site like her (P31, Teddy and ehollier).

Personally, I don't see a bit of difference between Priscilla and the MM. They both have hung out every piece of Elvis' dirty laundry for the entire world to see (and for people who hate Elvis to snicker about).

The idea that being a fan of Elvis means you have to like Lamar Fike, Marty Lacker or Priscilla makes no sense to me.

And as they've ALL made themselves public figures with their books, interviews, and public appearances, they are ALL fair game to me.

PRECISELY!! Great post!

If they didn't want to open themselves up to ridicule, why didn't they just stay quiet about their association with Elvis??? Ahhhh...but then again, that would not be profitable, would it?? Trust me, I wish that Pris had never opened her mouth...especially since she has proven to contradict herself so much. But since she has found it necessary to: 1) claim "widow" status, 2) write a book, 3) constantly be in the limelight where anything Elvis is concerned, (just to name a few), she must want the attention!

That said, let's just look at it this way....

Elvis didn't want all of the negative aspects of his life to be discussed and have every single and personal piece of it dragged through the mud, I'm sure. But it does happen! And it happens quite often...even on websites dedicated to him. So go figure! If it's good enough for Elvis, then it's certainly good enough for Pris, or anyone else who continues to squeeze out a profit off of a dead man's legacy!

Perhaps instead of a making a place on the forum that is dedicated to the "Pris haters", we should instead just make it fair all the way around and forbid negative posts about ANYONE...at least that way Elvis wouldn't get raked over the coals for his shortcomings! And before someone fires off and says: "But Elvis was a junkie"...let's remember that the issue here doesn't seem to be whether or not these "bashing" topics are true or false. The issue seems to be that some people are tired of hearing negative things about Pris....and some are tired of hearing negative things about Elvis too!

Same thing, just a different aspect...

[Sonny]

Enough about this subject for now...

Sonny