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Post by MaryAnn Layton on Nov 10, 2010 15:17:19 GMT -5
On Tuesday morning UK time, the biggest MJ hater of them all and former editor of London's Sun newspaper (biggest tabloid rag) made the most horrific statements about Michael and his children after viewing Oprah's interview with them. Needless to say, the 500 team immediately called its members to action, to request we call or email the morning show and the network to express our outrage... to ultimately demand an apology from Kelvin MacKenzie. When I read the transcript of what he said, I was beside myself. The terrible grief, the frustration, the anger all came rushing back. That's why I didn't share those awful words here. I never want to give the haters any credit or promote their disgusting, hateful lies. However, you need to know this story... how hatred continues to exist and why we have to fight against it. This kind of outrageous attack from the media has to STOP! Just a warning here... it will hurt your heart. Please just mentally prepare yourself. The background story: news.softpedia.com/news/Michael-Jackson-s-Children-Are-Better-Off-Now-that-He-s-Dead-Says-Kelvin-MacKenzie-165901.shtmlCharles Thomson's blog article defending Michael: charlesthomsonjournalist.blogspot.com/2010/11/kelvin-mckenzie-jackson-was-abuser-and.htmlThank you Charles! I sincerely hope that other journalists jump on board to defend Michael too. Let's pray that change comes from the media, for Michael, his family and his fans. Note: For more info on the 500 team and how to join us, please read the thread under this Board. Justice and the truth for Michael! Mal
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Post by divastyle on Nov 10, 2010 22:14:05 GMT -5
MAL, I've only heard about that disgusting article, I can't bear to read it, everytime I read things like that I always end up feeling so bad and filled with so much anger, sadness, & pain that it scares me!! When will it all end, WHY DON'T THEY JUST LEAVE HIM ALONE??!!!
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Post by michaelslady on Nov 13, 2010 11:55:55 GMT -5
It is times like this that I wish I was still a reporter! I would've given this fool what for! Back when I was reporting, I never said 1 word against him. It was my hope that my words were bringing us closer. But that is all in the past now... & don't you worry! I've already sent my message to him! This injustice HAS TO STOP!
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Post by divastyle on Nov 13, 2010 19:46:29 GMT -5
I have some good news, Taj is LIVID!! He wrote on Twitter I believe it was Twitter that if we do not receive an apology for that disgusting article that his next step is legal action! Someone should have done that YEARS AGO IMO, that article is slander!!!
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Post by MaryAnn Layton on Nov 14, 2010 9:10:12 GMT -5
Yes Dawn, I know about Taj because I follow him. There is something that all of us can do about this! Here is Charles Thomson's update posted at Sawf News: www.sawfnews.com/Gossip/65728.aspxHe's talking not only about Taj's followers, but the 500 team who have been complaining to ITV This Morning starting almost immediately after the interview and every day since then. But we need your help! Charles would like you to do two things: help us complain to ITV! Here are the email addresses... viewerservices@itv.com and copy adam.crozier@itv.com to be sent every day! Also send the above article to as many news organizations as you can... like TMZ, RadarOnline, CNN, etc. Let's FORCE them to issue an apology to the Jackson family and to all the fans! Here is the official transcript to send them if they ask for it: tinyurl.com/238kbw9You should know that ITV This Morning removed the interview video from their streaming shows to hide the evidence! We think they have done this also to make it harder for other news agencies to pick up on the story because there is no video to go viral. Thanks so much for your help! Mal
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Post by judith51 on Nov 14, 2010 9:31:11 GMT -5
I'll send one everyday and really lay down the law.
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Post by MaryAnn Layton on Nov 14, 2010 10:17:59 GMT -5
Thanks so much, Judith! We need all the support we can get. Just imagine ITV getting THOUSANDS of angry calls and emails... they are waiting for this to all die down, but let's prove to them this will NOT DIE DOWN and we WON'T GO AWAY! Not until they formally apologize on their show.
For those who want to call:
To protest to ITV DIRECT 1st number : For US dial 011 44 8000 30 40 44 and For UK call 08000 30 40 44 That number open from 09:00 TO 12:30 ( GMT) Mon-Fri
2nd number : For US dial 011 44 844 881 4150 and For UK call 0844 881 4150. That number open from 09:00 to 19:00 ( GMT) Mon- Fri
For more info, I forgot to show an audio clip of Charles Thomson being interviewed on Friday about the Mackenzie outburst.
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Post by divastyle on Nov 14, 2010 13:26:20 GMT -5
Thank you for those addresses MAL, I have just finished writing my 2nd letter demanding an apology. I'll tell you that it took everything I had in me not not to really go off, give them a piece of my mind and cuss them out, I didn't though, was very professional.
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Post by divastyle on Nov 14, 2010 14:26:21 GMT -5
Looks like we have another ally in our fight against MacKenzie, Charles Thomson just Tweeted that US Ambassador and friend of Michael, Paul Smith and his wife have filled a complaint against him as well. Here's the link. tinyurl.com/36zv6a3
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Post by MaryAnn Layton on Nov 14, 2010 15:40:06 GMT -5
This is fantastic news! A US Ambassador getting involved in our fight for justice could mean international media attention! You know what I'd like to see? Someone like Anderson Cooper of AC-360 doing a story on this, because he works on these kinds of stories, pursuing justice and the truth. In fact just recently, he ran a story on a pedophile's how-to book being sold on Amazon, and this called the 500 team into action! We have been trying to get "Michael Jackson's Dangerous Liaisons" removed from their book list for a long time now, and just recently we started vigorously complaining about the book. (It is of course all fabrication, written by a convicted pedophile!) Since Anderson's story, they have removed it BUT they are now having others people sell it! Very, very sneaky! See how big business works? It's all about the money, after all Anyway, I really hope the media takes notice that a US Ambassador has joined our fight. Now when you contact media organizations, please mention the US Ambassador and include Charles' latest blog post. Thanks so much for your help!
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Post by judith51 on Nov 14, 2010 16:54:42 GMT -5
Good news! The more powerul allies we have behind us the better. To coin a phrase "power to the people"-power to the poeple right on!
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Post by MaryAnn Layton on Nov 15, 2010 4:07:25 GMT -5
Here are much more detailed instructions... these may help if you have questions. But if you still do, please post. Also try to stay polite and respectful when calling or emailing. We don't want to sound like crazed MJ fans, something the media believes us all to be. THANKS AGAIN! Update: Mackenzie Protest: Monday, November 15, 2010 Due to the raising of voices in protest at the contemptible and shocking comments of Kelvin Mackenzie, ITV removed the segment where the ex-Sun editor made those comments. This was a tacit admission by ITV that this incident was indeed offensive. OFCOM thought otherwise. But the decision to continue the protest has rippled through an ever-growing group of concerned individuals - both in the UK and around the world. Now with the news that not only Taj Jackson, but also Mr Paul W Jones, US Ambassador to Malaysia, have added their voices to the growing chorus of protest over Kelvin MacKenzie's controversial comments -- fresh impetus has been added to the protest which resumes from November 15. We are hoping the media will pick up on this story, and those participating in this effort are being asked to tip Roger Friedman and other media outlets, the links to a sawf news article: tinyurl.com/2u48hfy - which report's Taj Jackson's comments, and also British journalist, Charles Thomson's report about the Malaysian Ambassador: tinyurl.com/36zv6a3 Now is the time to reinforce the pressure on ITV. We are asking ITV for more than just a removal of the MacKenzie segment. We are asking ITV to officially distance themselves from a man with a proven history of making inaccurate, repellent statements -- and further, to offer a simple, and sincere apology to both the Jackson family and those around the world -- including UK viewers -- who are profoundly disgusted that no on-air apology has as yet been forthcoming. All those joining us from tomorrow, Monday, November 15, are advised to follow Charles Thomson, Seven's, or Deborah Ffrench's tweets to get updates about information you will need to come across as resident in the UK when you call the ITV complaint lines, and to also read the information below: * Remember: We are asking for an an-air apology for the gross offence caused by Kelvin Mackenzie's comments* (If you do not live in the UK, find out what the international code is from your country.) 1st Number: 0 11 44 8000 30 40 44 (Lines open 09:00 GMT - 12:30 GMT) (If you live in UK: call 08000 30 40 44 - free) The number above is the direct complaints number for " This Morning, " on British TV Channel ITV - thus the programme is called ITV This Morning. The person answering this number is obliged to take your details, so even if they try to tell you something different -- do not allow yourself to be transferred or ' told to ring back.' As far as what details to give: you only have to give a name and your email * YOU DO NOT HAVE TO GIVE YOUR TEL NUMBER.* If asked to give your number you can simply say - ' when I give my number out to companies, I get marketing calls -- but I'm happy to leave my email.' By not giving your number, you cannot be identified as an overseas caller, and as lots of Americans and Europeans live in the UK --for instance we have lots of American Schools here for sons and daughters of diplomats, people working in banking, finance, publishing etc -- an identifiable accent is therefore not an issue. The point is: there are lots of Americans living in the UK. 2nd Number: 0 11 44 844 881 4150 (Lines open 09:00 GMT - 19:00 GMT) (If you live in UK: call 0844 881 4150 -free) This second number is a general complaints number, where they log the amount of complaints. As it is open until 19:00 (GMT), many of you in the US - being up to 8 hours behind UK time, may find it more convienient to call this number. N:B When you call this number you will be prompted an auto voice will ask you to choose options, after hearing the selection: 1st step is:-- Press 2 on your telephone pad 2nd step is:-- When the next auto voice asks you to choose again Press 4 on your telephone pad. You will then go through to staff who will take your complaint. The phone may ring for a while. Stay on the line. When they do pick up, he/she will ask you which program you are complaining about -- your answer should be ' This Morning.' They may then try to blow you off or say 'oh you need to speak to that department on another number.' At this point you should politely insist that you already have, but that you want to register your complaint 'here' also. Again, you do not have to give telephone number -- just a name, and, if they ask for it -- an email address. They will however ask you WHERE you are calling from. Below is a selection of places in the UK that you could be calling from. You don't need to give a street name or door number - just a location is fine. Simply choose ONE 'area' from the list below: *Places in London*: PADDINGTON CAMDEN LISSON GROVE HAMPSTEAD LISSON GROVE WIMBLEDON EAST FINCHLEY MILL HILL HOLLOWAY FINSBURY PARK HOLLAND PARK KILBURN TURNPIKE LANE FULHAM KNIGHTSBRIDGE ROYAL OAK LADBROKE GROVE HACKNEY ACTON SHEPHERDS BUSH BARNES HIGH BARNET HIGHGATE BELSIZE PARK CHALK FARM REGENT'S PARK ISLINGTON WHITE CITY ST JOHN'S WOOD SWISS COTTAGE QUEEN'S PARK LONDON BRIDGE TOWER BRIDGE STOKE NEWINGTON WHITECHAPEL GOLDERS GREEN HENDON BATTERSEA LONDON BRIDGE PUTNEY CRICKLEWOOD WOOD GREEN SOUTHGATE FARRINGDON WAPPING BISHOPSGATE EARL'S COURT ANGEL BLACKHEATH LAVENDER HILL TOWER HAMLETS BAYSWATER TEMPLE FORTUNE BRENT CROSS MANOR PARK STRATFORD STAMFORD HILL VICTORIA BROCKLEY STOCKWELL CANNING TOWN STONEBRIDGE COLINDALE HAMMERSMITH EAST HAM SNARESBROOK WANDSWORTH CATFORD TOOTING SOUTHFIELDS LEYTON NEASDEN NORWOOD ELM PARK And *Places outside of London* BYFLEET MORDEN RICKMANSWORTH STANMORE WEMBLEY EDGWARE RICHMOND KINGSTON-UPON THAMES TWICKENHAM ASCOT ENFIELD BARNET POTTERS BAR ST ALBANS BECKENHAM BARKING CHIGWELL MITCHAM CAMBERLEY BAGSHOT WOKING CHERTSEY FARNBOROUGH BROMLEY KNAPHILL ALDERSHOT LIGHTWATER ST. ALBANS SHEPPERTON WOODFORD GREEN KESTON BEXLEY HEATH THORNTON HEATH VIRGINIA WATER GERRARDS CROSS If you are sending emails, please do not sign with fan names, but simply and firmly state your complaint. Even though we are all angry, it is better not to use abusive language, as it makes our argument that it was wrong for Mackenzie to have 'abused' Michael's name and reputation -- that much stronger by example. Email addresses: viewerservices@itv.com and copy the CEO of ITV, adam.crozier@itv.com
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Post by Alicia on Nov 15, 2010 15:04:34 GMT -5
The more that people are called out on this type of horrible "commentary and journalism" the better. Glad MJ's life and experiences is helping to make a change in this.
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Post by divastyle on Nov 15, 2010 19:50:48 GMT -5
Here's another email to add to the list everyone, Mr Thomson says some big shot producer over there says that an apology is NOT in order and they will not be giving 1.
Is that so? Email Mark Sunderland @ marksunderland@itv.com and let him how you feel about that!!
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Post by MaryAnn Layton on Nov 16, 2010 18:35:07 GMT -5
Well now, people who are emailing are receiving a very nice, polite well-written response from Mark Sunderland, instead of the canned "thanks for your email." This does not mean we should stop! We need to keep calling and emailing everyday, becoming a real nuisance! If this is what we have to do, then put on your gloves and let's come out fighting for MJ! Deborah Ffrench was kind enough to post all the above info and more at the following blog. Please also add your comments and suggestions on what else we can do! tinyurl.com/35gp35kGreat news! Randy Jackson is going to be on Twitter again on Wednesday, November 17th at 9:00 p.m. CST. He will be answering all of our questions, addressing such things as: - MJ's vocals on the new album - Michael's children on Oprah - Kelvin Mackenzie's horrible comments on ITV This Morning Please be sure to follow me on Twitter at mjsarmy1 and then you can read his answers happening live! Let's please get his answers on the music and kids first, and then ask about his involvement in going after ITV. What we want is not only an apology to the Jackson family and the fans, but we want ITV This Morning to distance themself from Kelvin Mackenzie... to totally discredit him. According to his tabloid history, seems that a lot of Brits have had enough!
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Post by divastyle on Nov 16, 2010 18:50:20 GMT -5
MAL, Igot that response from him as well, but I am not STOPPING!!! I'm sending you a request to follow you now, I'm divastyle7 over on Twitter. Not a big Twitter fan, but I'll try to be there tommorow, what time is that EST?
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Post by MaryAnn Layton on Nov 17, 2010 13:51:28 GMT -5
Okay, here's the story so far... all of us who called or emailed ITV have been receiving the same response, over and over again: Thank you for your email. We are very sorry that you were offended by the comments made by Kelvin McKenzie on This Morning on 9 November. We accept that his comments about Michael Jackson caused offence to some viewers, which we regret. However, when Mr McKenzie gave his opinion on the safety of children formerly in the care of Michael Jackson, and referred to the well known allegations that were made about him, the programme's presenter Philip Schofield did point out immediately that Michael Jackson was not found guilty in relation to those allegations, and that no-one knows that any children in his care would be at risk. Following Mr McKenzie's further comment that Michael Jackson's children will have a better life without him, Philip challenged him again, and said the children would obviously disagree with Mr McKenzie's "tough words". He also invited viewers to give their views on Mr McKenzie's comments, making clear that these were not expressed by the programme but by Mr McKenzie in a personal capacity. Later on in the programme, a comment was read out from a viewer who strongly disagreed with Mr McKenzie's views. Although we acknowledge Mr McKenzie's comments were offensive to some viewers, they were challenged and contextualised immediately by the presenter. In the context of a spontaneous live discussion about a highly controversial (and deceased) celebrity, arising from a talking point in the news (namely the Jackson children's recent TV interview with Oprah Winfrey), we consider that the programme overall exhibited balance. Whilst we appreciate that some viewers, particularly fans of Michael Jackson, would strongly disagree with Mr McKenzie's personal opinions, we do not agree that the programme was inaccurate as such (as the comments were clearly expressed as opinion) or that it breached generally accepted standards. Overall the presenters and the other contributor (Lesley Joseph) were supportive of the children's decision to be interviewed and stated that they were well-adjusted and had expressed their love for their father. Regards This Morning Programme ++++++ Because of this, Deborah Ffrench wrote the following contradictory blog post, which happened to be published in the November 17th Lewisham Dreamer Daily: paper.li/lewishamdreamerBlog post: tinyurl.com/38s9rqoThe following is a request from JUSTICE4MJ and others to support a petition for a proposed Michael Jackson Legacy Defamation Law. They also include other Facebook groups supporting this. Please do show your support too! www.twitlonger.com/show/6v3cdc++++++ Please remember to join us TONIGHT on Twitter to see what Randy Jackson has to say about this matter. Will he support our fight for MJ? We will keep you informed! The fight continues on.... Mal
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Post by MaryAnn Layton on Nov 21, 2010 13:38:42 GMT -5
Here is an update on the latest... When I came back from Randy's session on Twitter. I posted my thoughts under Rants (the Not Michael's voice? thread). It is really a shame but very understandable. Randy and the rest of the family are still grieving SO much for Michael. They have a big beef with McClain and Sony over the album and the estate, and there seems to be a lot of squabbling and disagreements within the family. Because of all their stress, and the grief and pain they still feel, they are not in a place emotionally to defend Michael to the media. This was clear to me when Randy totally ignored our requests for assistance in fighting ITV, or any other negative media comments. I even tweeted to him that all it would take for ITV to change their position is just one phone call from the family, but he didn't even notice our requests. We have to give Randy some slack here I think... he's just not emotionally ready to deal with the media, and anything he publicly says to fans now comes from grief. Here is Charles' blog post about the ITV outrage, dated Nov. 17th: charlesthomsonjournalist.blogspot.com/2010/11/ofcom-ignored-115-complaints-itv.htmlHere is Deborah Ffrench's blog post dated Nov. 18th, summing up some of what I've said about Randy, and mainly updating where we stand now. mackenzie-protest.blogspot.com/2010/11/calling-randy-jackson.htmlSince then, it seems that our complaints to ITV have died down, and we've moved on to the next media outrage. But personally, I feel we CAN claim a victory this time, even though we didn't accomplish what we set out to do. We got Ofcom and ITV to sit up and take notice that MJ fans will NOT put up with nasty, slanderous comments anymore, not without a fight! And hopefully other media outlets have taken notice of our battle, even though they didn't publish our story. At least, we fans now know that we CAN make a difference! We CAN fight back! We may not always win, but when we do, it will be a glorious victory! That's my 2 cents Let the fight continue on for Michael. Mal
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Post by MaryAnn Layton on Nov 23, 2010 11:51:11 GMT -5
Deborah does NOT want us to stop this campaign! She is tweeting now that all calls to ITV should stop, but the emailing campaign should move in a different direction... to hit ITV This Morning where it hurts - their sponsor. Please read her new blog post. tinyurl.com/3ya3fs7Please see the two emails to send, and thanks for your help! Mal
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