Mikory's blog

Re: Mikory's blog

DancingQueen - 03.03.2007, 11:31

That depends actually on where the picture comes from. Since there's no nasty comment towards this affaire or towards Agnetha on Mikory's blog, I don't mind. After all, all the fans didn't want this to happen I guess.

But since Mikory is a member of this forum too, he might read this and give you a personal answer? ;)

Re: Mikory's blog

lemmon - 03.03.2007, 13:11

Out of respect for Agnetha I think the picture should be removed.

Re: Mikory's blog

johnny59 - 03.03.2007, 14:17

I have an Agnetha fansite and I would rather fall down drop dead than even mention the name of this wacko.

But Mikory has another approach. His claim is to publish ABBA related things from a more documentary point of view. And admit it or not, he has been one of the first with new pics and stories from the homelands more than once and in general we are quite thankful for it.

But I guess Mikory can comment by himself once he finds this thread.

Re: Mikory's blog

lemmon - 03.03.2007, 15:08

This picture was taken by the mother of the stalker. She contacted dutch newspaper De Telegraaf to prove that they were in a relationship. They published the picture. Then it was published in many tabloits around the world.

Painful because it was sp private;.

Re: Mikory's blog

lemmon - 03.03.2007, 17:17

Mikory, thank you for your reply.

The picture of A. and her stalker can't be compared with a picture of frida's father or the other subjects you mention.

Secondly I don't see what this pictures contributes to the historic aspect of Abba or Agnetha.

I am sorry but I think it's disrespectfull towards her to have it on the site.

Re: Mikory's blog

DancingQueen - 03.03.2007, 18:41

Great explanation Mikory, your totally right: it's your blog. And it makes part of ABBA's history indeed. People who don't want to see these pics don't have to visit your blog, but I do understand some people don't agree with this point of view. Keep your posts and pictures coming I would say.

Re: Mikory's blog

lemmon - 03.03.2007, 19:03

Thank you Carrabean and Dancinq Queen!

Re: Mikory's blog

Bonnie - 04.03.2007, 00:14

Can someone please give this man a bucket?

I understand both Lemon and Johnny. I for one would never put a picture from Mona N. on my blog. This might hurt Frida :wink:

Just kidding. I think that everybody has to do with his site or blog whatever he likes (unless it is of course racist, terrorist etc) You can't expect him to remove every picture because some people think its disrespectful. Besides, what is disrespectful? Frida's husband and daughter once were very much alive. Taking away all their pictures, is like denying they ever lived.
Agnetha had/has a stalker and there is one picture of the two in happier times ( hard to believe ), just sitting on a couch, that's all.
If I were a huge Agnetha fan (which I am not, have to admit that) I would never post that on my website. I'd have the same reaction as Johhny had.
I for myself would also never put that one on my blog, because it's just a sad picture, and there are other places to look at this photo.
Mikory has a blog with ABBA news and old articles (one of the best sites around!) so leaving that picture out would actually mean censorship.

Bonnie

Re: Mikory's blog

iancee - 04.03.2007, 01:48

I agree with Mikory. As distasteful as it might be, it's a part of ABBA history that can't be wiped away by just ignoring it. As it is, because most fan sites have done just this, it's very hard to find the truth these days (and it's only been a few years since it happened, it's not like it's ancient history). Recently I was trying to do some research on the story, and couldn't find anything aside from fan comments about the Behind The Blonde British TV programme and one copy of the photo of the two of them on the lounge, which had been copied and downgraded in quality so that it looked like it had been faked.

Re: Mikory's blog

Fire&Ice - 04.03.2007, 12:00

Anyone can post their own choice of pictures on THEIR blogs and sites without being TOLD (or asked...) what to post.
For that matter, I have seen loads of ABBA fansites in which the pictures of one member outnumbered to a great extent the ones of the rest of ABBA but I have never complained about it - it's the webmaster's business.

Having one of the most informative blogs on the web, I wish Mikory to continue updating it the way he wants it and posting every possible picture there is! 8)

I understand the frustration and anger regarding that picture but unfortunately it is part of Agnetha's life.. :(

Re: Mikory's blog

ABBAnator - 04.03.2007, 16:44

lemmon wrote: yes...it's part of her life and it's none of our business!!!!

Hi lemmon,

As Ron said, both sides of this issue have been explained well and are clearly understood. Many of us understand and sympathize with your concerns in respect to Agnetha. But it also is clear to me that you refuse to understand the "documentary" approach that Mikory takes with his blog.

Documenting the life of a famous person is an interesting dilemma. If only their public appearances are documented, many aspects of that famous persons life will be lost to history after they have gone. In the case of political figures, if this "hands off the personal" approach was applied many historical events would be misunderstood to subsequent generations.

Granted the life of a pop star is not the same as a political figure, but who makes the call whether a particular fact in a particular celebrities life should be documented or not? Is it me? Is it you? Is it the members of this forum? Censorship has had a negative affect throughout history causing great misunderstandings. I think it has to be left to the documentor themselves and history will judge them whether they made the correct call or not.

I begin to wonder how productive it is continuing to insist that he remove the picture, as it is clear that is not going to happen.

Bruce