The Last Word on "Crushed"

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Date: Nov 23, 2099
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From: Sparky Sanders [yankeerebel128@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, November 19, 1999 12:23 PM

Hi.

Honestly, I didn't even feel like saying that. I was sooooo angry when I read this article. First off, I cannot believe how UNGRATEFUL AND SELFISH you are being! The BSB work almost 365 days a year for us, and hardly have any time to themselves and you say that! I have no clue how you can even begin say that they are insincere about their own love and thankfulness towards their fans. Yes, AJ may say that he wants to live in Buffalo, NYC, Toronto or any other select city but you know what??? He probably means this; there are many places that I would like to live but it would be personally and financially impossible for me to do so.

As far as the stage setup goes, it was not cluttered! Those dancers make up half the show!!!! They are just as entertaining as the Boys! You even have the nerve to say that the Boys might have not given their all to the performance. That was due to the fact that they had all been sick in the last little while with colds, flu etc. I was at the Toronto show and if I expected perfection and was ungreatful I could have said, "Gee, what a crappy job they did. They were sick and Nick lost his voice..." YADA, YADA... Instead I said, "WOW!!!! That was a great concert! Nick did very well despite the fact that he was so ill. He gave his all for his fans not wanting to dissappoint us. He even lost his voice for us!!!" That is how I choose to look at things. Nick could have very well said that he didn't want to perform until he was better and that they should have resheduled, but again he didn't want to dissapoint his fans. Talk about loyalty!!!!

As for them not being sincere, that's bullshit. (Sorry Caitlin) They are thee most sincere group of guys that I have come across in a long time. They NEVER forget their fans and where they came from!!! They always thank us for all they have achieved and tell us that if it weren't for us they wouldn't be where they are today. Why do you think they do all these things for Make A Wish and fan conferences and chats??? As far as I'm concerned, you should be DAMN thankful that you were at the concert in your area because many fans were dissapointed b/c their state was not visited by the Boys, either that or they were unsuccessful in purchasing tickets.

I'm not even sure what you expect, so Howie and Kevin were as close to you and your friend as they were to everyone else. You know what, Nick was as close to me as he was to all the other girls! What did you expect, them to bring you up on stage and sing only to you???? Sorry, ain't gonna happen no matter how hard you wish! Yes, the BSB do say to follow your dreams but lets sit for a moment and think...is your (or anyone elses for that matter) dream realistic???

To sit back and say, "Oh yes, someday I will meet my beloved (insert BSB name here)" is just absolutely kidding yourselves.

I'm sure thats why the Boys say that they are in it for the music, to help their fans realize that they will not get anything else out of the whole experience other the enjoyment of their music.

As far as those sexual dances/moves go; their girlfriends don't seem to care so why should we??? Besides, dare I say it; its all choreography and an act! Don't even start on the girlfriend subject!!!!

Obsessive fondness????? UH, how 'bout COMPLETE AND TOTAL OBSESSION!!!!

Sorry, if you feel that I am being to hard on you or other fans, but I'm just trying to prevent you from dissappointing yourselves.


From: Mrs Littrell [oriole_girl@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, November 19, 1999 1:26 PM

By Oriole_Girl

I too was at the backstreet boys concert at the Marine midland arena for those two hours of heaven. I don't know where in the world those tow girls were but thats not the concert that I saw. I ws in the 100 levle about 50 feet from the boys. Even my dad who thinks i'm inseaely obsessed and doesn't care for the backstreet boys had a good time and her was in the nose bleed section.

The concert wasn't perfect though, I founf two thinkd wrong with it. The lame opeaning acts and the fact that it had to end.

I thought that they boys were very energetic and put on a great show. I don't know what la-la land you 2 ggirls are in but most concerts only last for 2 hours. I'd like to see you up there doing that demanding coreography wile singing foe 2 hours stright with only a few rushed costume changes.

Secondly the boys wern't beigh "insincere" they were hyping the crowd. If you are gullible enough to think that A.J. wanted you to belive that he was really thinking of moving to Buffalo then i recomend that you get some professional help. The special effects wern't there to add somthink the boys were missing they were kust there to be neat.

About the dance moves being iappriote, there was only one. There were not sitting on the dancers any way. Most people didn't think any thind of it and the rest(like my self) were to dazed and amazed that they were breathing the same air as Brian, A.J., Kevin, Nick or Howie to care.

The concert was impersonal? What did you expect? there were 18,000 people there! Did you exepct them to name every one? I thought that they were as personal as possible and interacted with the crowd well. The boys made it seem like your scream was imprtant and that something was missing if you didn't. They flew over the audience giving out teddy bears and roses for Heavens Sake! You call that impersonal?

Don't the backstreet Boys have a right to bring their girlfriends? I saw Brian's and Nick's in side the fence around the stage ( for the record the frnce was not in the way and didn't take anything away from the show) and it didn't bother me in the least. If I can't have them, I still want them to be happy. Their girlfriends had just as much if not more right to be there than we did.

It took a concert for you to realize that they didn't know you exixt? And that the Backstreet Boys fault? It;s their fault that you are so jealous that you write a bad reviw full of bull because you realized they didn't want you?

I'm sorry that you were so critical that you didn't see how good the concert really was. I'm sorry you just realized that you can't have Kevin and Howie. I'm sorry you got to go to the concert. I'm sorry that you got to go instead of 2 of the hundreds of girls who didn't get tickets who would have loved the concert just as muck as i and almost every one else who went did.


From: Rita826@aol.com
Sent: Friday, November 19, 1999 3:23 PM

Hey,

I read that article on the fan who was disaaponted at the concert she went to because she felt small and insignificant. What i don't understand was that what made her hate the concert was the fact that she realized neither of the boys were going to confess their love to her. She is entitled to her opinion but this shouldn't ruin the concert. I might be crazy but i thought concerts were for seeing your favorite artists live who you like for their music. This girl obviosly wasn't a true fan .she must have been in love with what the boys look like than their music. All these fans like her should realize that good looks don't last forever, and yes as horrible as it may sound , the boys will get older and lose their looks. But the true fans would not care what the Boys look like cause they just like the music.People should realize the Boys do date (they are human, ya know) and just for that, they should get grief.

Put yourself in their shoes, if you were sucessful at what you do and was in love with a person but couldn't say anything about because it might hurt your sucess, wouldn't you get frustrated. The Boys have millions of fans all over the world, do you really think they're gonna fall in love with them all. It should be about the music. I have been a fan of the Backstreet Boys since they came out in Europe which has been quite a few years. I heard their music before seeing them. When i came back to the States I finally saw the boys on muchmusic singin "Quit PlayingGAmes" which i hadn't heard yet, but i didn't make the connection that this was the same group that i liked for their MUSIC. I quickly turned the channel because I didn't think much of it.

When i finally made the connection I didn't care what they looked like, I cared for their music. I listenedto their CD day anf night when no one knew who they were. And now it maeks me mad hearing this girl. She should be lucky for at least getting tickets. I waited five years to finally see the boys. I had to wait two days in line to get tickets. I ended up getting nosebleed section, but later my cousin got me third row floor seats and backstage passes. I met the Boys and you Know what I knew I was never going to be thier girlfriend or anything else but a fan and i was not disappointed. I feel bad for the Boys, they were really nice and don't seem to get any slack by people or in the industry. If people liked them for their music they wouldn't have so many problems. Anywae The cocnert was amazing.

I had male friends who went who don't even like the BAckstreet Boys and they thought the concert was good. And as for A.j. saying he wantedto moveto her city, he said that at my show and you know what , what did you expect him to say. I've been to other concerts where aritists haeve done the same thiing. In fact it's amazing in their hectic schedule that they remember what city they're in. And as for the Boys' lackluster performance, ,most of the boys were sick and working their buts off with no rest since September, you try doing that. YEt they still gave it their all. What I'm finally tryiing to say is that it's all about the music not appeareance, i thought that's what a true fan was.


From: Sue [tbs.sue@ibm.net]
Sent: Friday, November 19, 1999 3:35 PM

Hi. I'm may not be a huge BSB fan, but ever since May, I have been checking the interent every day to see when the tour dates came out, and on August 14, I went out at 6:00 in the moring to get tickets and was 2nd in line, but then there was a raffle that put me and my friend at the end of the line so we didn't get tickets. Fortunatly for me, I got tickets through my friends mom, and I'm going to see them on Dec. 2. For the girl who wrote that article, here's what I have to say.

Firstly, you are the first person I ever saw give a bad review of the concerts, and now you're trying to influence other fans to think the way you do. For a fan, you're now acting like an anti-bsb person. Nobody will ever know how gratful I am to have gotten tickets, and you should have the same gratitude, actually, even more, because you have better seats than I do and didn't have to be miserable for the whole week after the tickets went on sale. Think: Millenium has sold 10 million copies in the US and only about 700,000 people got tickets to the concerts. You're very lucky. Out of my school of 500 people, only me and one other girl got tickets, and we didn't even get them on August 14, we got them through other means. Again, about the guys never knowing you exist: Millenium has sold 28 million copis worldwide. How hard do you think it is to meet 28 million people? It would take years, and you probably wouldn't remmber 99% of them afterwards. The best you can do is too support them.

I have to fix something that I said. The guys DO know you exist. They thank you on every album that you buy and award that they win. Heck, they even wrote a song for YOU. Larger than Life is a song that Brian wrote for You and every other fan that they will never get to personally meet. But in a way, they do know you. They know you as a person that put them where they are today and are more gratful to you than anybody else. And if you're still obsessed about the fact that you probably won't meet them, you will. When you die, and when they die, you'll be able to meeet them in heaven. And about them having girlfriends: Gosh, how old are you? 18? Kevin is 10 YEARS OLDER THAN YOU! GET A LIFE! I'm 13 and I have a crush on Nick, but I know that I would never be his girlfriend, so I'm happy for him when he finds someone that makes him happy. Its like with Brian (who's my second fave), Every day I wonder: "When's he going to ask Leighanne to marry him?" I'm waiting for that day to happen and when it does, I'll be estatic. So get a life and Relize how lucky you are.

Jessica


From: David Bancroft [dbancroft@erols.com]
Sent: Friday, November 19, 1999 7:15 PM

Erin a.k.a B-rok's Eevee

dbancroft@erols.com

I'm not one to talk about being a hopeless, day dreaming teenybopper. for a fact i'm only 15! (well i turn 16 in january) the fact is those girls recieved the same thing i recieved when Brian said he had a girlfriend... A BIG SPOONFUL OF REALITY. I know for a fact I will never meet the boys (BSB), Never get to tell them how much they have change my life, and that I will never be front row at a concert. You have to look at this from two different sides, One side is the fans point of view.. we always want them to be are boyfriends, HELLO PEOPLE they can't make everybody happy. It not like they date a fan a night. they also can't wave at everyone. there are lots of people at there shows. The other point of view is the boys... they really love there fans in a friendship kinda way. With out us they wouldn't have the money they have now. I mean come on They wrote a song about us.

I just have one thing to say, it the real world and those girls finally made it back to earth. luckly i came back down to earth like two years ago. Of course i was hurt but i didn't run to the newspaper about it. I also didn't complain the whole concert because Brian didn't see me. I still very much love BSB and tend on being an Fanatic for a long time, I just know the only way i will wake up with a Backstreet Boy is if one of my postars fall on me in my sleep. Love the guys for music and not start hateing them because you can't be a girlfriend of one of them. There normal humans. Well Bye

PEACE, LOVE, AND BACKSTREET BOYS

AND EAT CHEESE!

P.s. If anyone had any problems with what i wrote....sorry if the truth hurts. and it is my opininon


From: Jeff Dreyer [birdland@home.com]
Sent: Saturday, November 20, 1999 12:44 AM

*author's note: don't form any opinions before reading this, I'm just a (sometimes) innocent, blonde-at-heart BSB fan trying to get some justice in Backstreetland!

Okay, first of all, all I gotta say is that Agamemnon killed Aigisthos and took his wife in the Iliad, so how much can you learn from him? And one other minor detail-- he's dead!;) Anyway, my name is Jessica and I live in Southern California (Not that you care) and I was so extremely lucky- I got to see the Boys three times! And my response to the chica who was DISAPPOINTED needs to get her head checked. If she can look down on the Boys that much, she's not a real fan. KTBSPA all the way!

I bought the tix for 10/15 in August, and got the seats for 10/14 from my dads work, and the ones for 10/19 from my dad again, who knows someone who knows the ppl at KIIS fm.

So... I went to all 3 concerts and note to "Crushed"-- (I feel like 'Dear Abby' here or something) --every show was different!!! They didn't say the same things,do the same things, although on 10/15 AJ asked the crowd to scream obnoxiously, which me and my buds had no prob doing! 10/19 was the most memorable and my friend Mary did a little 'I Love You' sign to Brian and he did it back to her!! Also, someone passed up Hawaiian leis to Nick & Brian and they put them on and then someone else gave then a Ken doll and they were tossing it back & forth! I don't remember much about the first two shows except 10/14 I was absolutely mesmerized and 10/15 I lost my voice about a half an hour after the Boys came on.

The 10/19 concert was definitely the best! Not only did we get awesome seats but we got pre-show party passes and we were (supposed) tomeet the Boys, that was the whole idea for the party, but they stood in the room for like 2 min. and left. The guys @ KIIS were really mad and went to talk to the Boys to see what's up and their security wouldn't let them in. So I can't blame the "pre-show party" wrongdoing on them. Besides, I got to share the same 20x20 airspace as AJ for like two whole minutes!

Oh yeah, (not that I could forget or anything) AJ took off his shirt and did a backflip on stage on 10/19! Does anyone remember that who was there? What about the guy (Kenny, I think) who led the "BSB What Time Is It?" cheer and (it's off the subject, but) Valentine, the dj, got mad @ him for sitting on a girl's shoulders! Valentine teased me, too 'cuz I was putting on makeup (I had to look good for my Boys!) But back to AJ's muscles, I mean his tattoos, I mean the concert! I didn't get to meet them, but I do have a great image in my memory (still) of AJ and seeing all of his glorious body (from the waist up, at least. ;)

I gotta go now 'cuz I spent like 45min. putting in my two cents and I'm not finished reading the rest of the articles on the bulletin and it's already after 9:30 pm and I have a busy day tomorrow. So thanks for reading my thing and putting up with my often stupid humor! Sweet dreams everyone and KTBSPA!

-Jess


From: Ron V [ronjon@home.com]
Sent: Saturday, November 20, 1999 2:08 AM

CHECK YOUR ATTITUDE!!

I too have to make a comment after reading about the "disappointed fan" if there can be such a thing!!! My daughter and I both agree -- THAT WAS A WASTED TICKET .... she should have just handed them over at the door!! Fans are paying big bucks to just get a seat.

My daughter Kelly and I live in Western Canada where the BSB are not travelling this year ..... we were so incredibly blessed to have 2 BSB tickets purchased for us -- we flew from Manitoba to Utah to see them .... every moment of the concert was SUPER GREAT .... we would have walked the distance to see them perform!!! They are great dancers and singers and don't have time for each fan personnally and that type of garbage attitude!! They do such a great job and if this young lady had a bad time ..... next time stay home and wash your hair so someone else can yell, scream and dance from your seat sugar-plum.

twylladawn@hotmail.com


From: Heaven In Nick's Eyes [hpage_stuff@hotmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, November 20, 1999 10:56 AM

I know it's kinda late to send this... but I'm desperate to voice my opinion on the Backstreet.Net article entitled 'Crushed: Backstreet Boys dissapoint' by Yan Fang.

I don't know how the rest of you felt when you read the article by such a devoted fan of the boys, but I was hurt. Not by the boys, but the article. I can't believe my eyes when I read it.

BSB aren't perfect. They're not God, so they wouldn't know every fan they had, or wink/blow kisses at every single fan they have to show their appreciation. 'Larger Than Life' song, which officially known as the 'BSB fans anthem', was enough to show how much they love and appreciate their fans, and afraid of losing them.

I am not REALLY obsessed, like putting them in the same path and place as high as God in my heart. But still, like any other girl teenagers in the world, I do have fantasies of meeting them, kissing them and hugging them - but due to the fact of I'm just ONE fan out of ZILLIONS of them, I understand the situation that I probably never get to touch them and never be able to see them pointing at me. I mean, comparing to fans that live in America and Europe, an Asian fan like me had a really rough chance to just see them in concert. I've been a fan since they started, and believe me, I've never departed my love towards them. It's because I like them for them, and more specifically, their music.

I may not have the chance to tell them how their music touched me, how they've changed my life towards the better, and how Nick had wrote a new word called 'love' in my volcabulary - but I couldn't do anything about that, I just have to cope with it, and I did.

Why did the author think they don't mean what they said? It makes no sense. I've never seen them in a situation like them. It appears to me that the author had been thinking negative about the boys just because they didn't notice them. Just put yourself in their shoes, having zillions fans in the world, doing hundreds of shows.... would you be able to meet every fans? Would you be able to wink at or hug every fan? I don't think so. Maybe you'll be dead after having 2 months of glorious career because of too much pressure of wanting to please everybody.

And about the sexual moves, I think BSB is much better comparing to 98 Degress. Sorry to say this, but 'I Do' videoclip by those 4 lads pictured as if they have no respect for their fans - kissing and making out... BSB never did this. All they did was hug and touching. It does hurt knowing that they have girlfriends, but if they need to please every fan, how are they going to have their own love life? We, fans, can always be attached to someone, but if the guys get a close bond to a girl, we go ballistic. That isn't fair. The boys deserved a special someone.... don't they??

Okay, I've had enough said. If you have any comments about my posting, feel free to e-mail me at hpage_stuff@hotmail.com or leave a message to me at my site, http://nickeyes.iscute.com. I'll try to respond to everyone's message.


From: N D [bsbzmisstress@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, November 20, 1999 1:09 PM

FAQ. . What did my years of devotion get me? Years of waiting in lines for 12 hours for concert tickets?

" i'll tell you what it got me, HAPPINESS, i don't need to know the boys personally and i don't need to to be in love with me, i love them, i'm just a fan and they are musician's if i was to make it more than that in my own head then i would be the one at fault"


From: Amanda [whotolya@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, November 20, 1999 2:41 PM

Looking past the faces, into the souls of the songs.

I was astonished when I read the line within the "Crushed" article that stated "It's bad enough that they have girlfriends..." That is not the first instance that I have seen something stating that. Why is it a bad thing? Maybe I'm slow here, and I know that I may receive some not-so-nice mail for saying this, but, I AM GLAD THAT THEY HAVE GIRLFRIENDS. It truly makes me feel so sorry for the Backstreet Boys, that they are, according to some of the fans, not supposed to have girlfriends. They are entitled to every bit of happiness that they can attain. GIRLFRIENDS INCLUDED.

I am 20 years old, and I am a HUGE fan of the Backstreet Boys. I was in the store the DAY that both the debut and the Millennium albums were released. I have four of their video tapes, and I will purchase any more that are released in the future. However, I have not a SINGLE poster, picture, or button to claim as my own. I love the Backstreet Boys for the reason that we all should--the wonderful music that they make. That is the bottom line. They exist because they are phenominally talented vocalists, and I am so very thankful that they have taken the initative to try to succeed in the music business. The songs that they belt out have touched my heart more than any other artists that I have ever been a fan of...and I have been a fan of quite a lot of them. But, the Backstreet Boys have something special within them.

I think that everyone needs to get back to the real reason that the Backstreet Boys exist. THE MUSIC.

And can someone please tell me exactly why my friend (19 yrs) and I were the recipients of some rather rude looks when we attended the concert in Charlotte, NC? Yes, we are older fans. Nowhere on the labels of the Backstreet Boys albums did I ever view a notice that the group was only for the ages of 14 and below. I mean no offense to the fans. I realize that this may sound like a hasty generalization, but it is not. 99% of the Backstreet Boys fans are able to keep the admiration grounded. But, there are a few who don't. You know which category you fit into.

Now, I would be lying if I were to say that I do not find the guys physically attractive. I think that they are all VERY good-looking. And, yes, my best friend and I joke about the day that we are going to meet them. But, we know that there is a line between reality and fantasy. And our lives will be just fine if we don't ever meet them. We have tried, and came pretty close to meeting them, and we will continue to try, of course. Not to pledge our undying love and devotion to a particuliar member, though. But because we would just like the opportunity to tell them ourselves how much we admire them for their talent. I think that they already know this, though. And, if we never get the chance to chat with them for a moment of two, life will go on. The sun will still rise, and the waves will still crash against the shore.

Being a fan is supposed to be fun. The Backstreet Boys have brought into my life a lot of wonderful things. Friendships with other fans--friendships that go beyond just talking about the Boys. Laughter--"Whodaman", "Phat Farm", and my friend and my own "BSB: No One Else Comes Close (to making us laugh so hard)" But, above all, wonderful music that touches my heart and makes me wonder whether these five guys are really angels. I am very, very thankful to them for that.

But, there are other things in life that can bring happiness as well. When people can come to the reality that we all will not be able to meet the Boys, and stop building their WHOLE lives around them, then they can try to attain the happiness they are wanting from the Boys through a more practical source. Remember that sometimes the happiness that you are seeking is right in front of you, and you are just too caught up in something else to notice the blessings surrounding you.

In Christ, Amanda


From: BJLuv13@aol.com
Sent: Saturday, November 20, 1999 9:33 PM

First of all, I would just like to say that I usually don't respond to articles like these because I do think people are entitled to their own opinion. There was one article, though, which caused me to feel otherwise as it obviously has upset other fans as well.

After reading "Crushed: Backstreet Boys Disappoint", the first thought in my mind was utter disbelief. I am 17 and a huge fan of the Boys. This girl claims she is a senior in high school and yet she sounds like she lives in a 10-year-old's dreamworld. If you are setting unattainable expectations, you are only setting yourself up for a big fall. This girl should have been down on her knees thanking God that she had a chance to see the Boys at all. Fortunately, I was able to get tickets to their show this year due to a stroke of luck, but I do know how it feels to be stuck without tickets which is what happened in their 98' US tour. So I felt extremely blessed to be able to see them this time around. Instead of complaining, she should have been happy that she was that close to the Boys because those were damn good seats.

As for the show, how on earth could you possibly expect to be singled out from over 15,000 fans in a large venue who are all feeling the same way you are? Do you honestly think that you are the only one who feels that strongy for the Backstreet Boys? Why do you think they have become the biggest pop group around and have sold millions of albums worldwide? All you need to do is look around you. You should have been happy you were actually in their field of vision instead of up in the nosebleeds. The only time I felt disappointed during the concert was when it ended. But still, it was more sadness that it was over because AJ, Nick, Howie, Kevin and Brian put on the BEST show I have ever seen. How could you say they were not putting forth their all? Just the singing alone was amazing to hear live but to see the choreography just skyrocketed it to a whole other level. I can surely say that the Boys are the best performers I've seen live EVER. As for the dancers, I was skeptical when I heard they would be on the tour because I thought it would take away from the Boys... but I was wrong. I thought the dancers did an incredible job and the show wouldn't have been as fun without them. If you were upset with the choreography, it shows you really need a slap back to reality. I'm sorry, but it's true. The guys are 19 - 27 and they're HUMAN. For God's sake, Heaven forbid they have GIRLFRIENDS! Personally, I felt even MORE respect for them when they admitted they were seeing someone because at least they were being honest with their fans. They knew the consequences that might happen but still, they told the truth. I, for one, wish them the best of happiness because they deserve it. They have given us, the fans, everything and how could you be so selfish as to take that away from them?

From my point of view, you were extremely disillusioned. I admit that in the past I had the same dreams you had, so don't think I don't know where you're coming from, but now at 17, I can now discern the line between reality and fantasy. I consider myself an ever bigger fan now because I love and respect the Boys for their MUSIC and the kind of people they are, instead of this "teen idol", wholesome image their former management worked so hard at portraying. Not only have they taken control of their own careers, but they are still keeping true to their fans since they have from Day 1. I'm not saying you shouldn't have a dream, EVERYONE should have a dream - just don't let it take over your life because you are going to miss out on so much. You labeled watching the Boys for those 2 hours as a "punishment" when you should have been thanking God for having that privilege! Do you know how many girls would have killed to have those seats?

This letter has gone on much longer than I intended but I had to speak my mind. In some aspect, I think it was good for you to go through this experience because you needed a slap of reality. Maybe next time, you'll refrain from putting yourself through this "punishment" and give the tickets to someone who'll enjoy themselves.

Brandee

http://www.bsbaa.cjb.net

(And I apologize if I offended anyone else)


From: sarah paradis [barah1@earthlink.net]
Sent: Saturday, November 20, 1999 11:35 PM

After reading the "crushed" article postd in your news, I felt I had to respond. First of all, let me say that I am 20 years old and recently went with one of my best friends to my first backstreet boys concert in denver, colorado. It was amazing. I thought the boys looked and sounded great....and seeing kevin on stage, with his dislocated shoulder , telling us that " he felt kinda useless, but he was gonna sing his heart out for us" made my heart melt. I will never forget that night. I cant help that the "crushed" letter made me angry. Yes, concerts are an anticlimatic experience. You get all excited, get dressed up, see the boys in the same room as you...and then its over. But thats what it is all about. I think the boys are good looking, dont get me wrong, i could look at them all day. And the way they sing touches my heart. But after seeing the concert, the biggest feeling I have for them is respect. They trade a good portion of thier lives to entertaining us, making us happy. And yes, they get paid to do it. But no, they dont have to go on tour for us, or sign autographs for us. They do it because they appreciate us. They take thier girlfriends with them on tour, because, lets face it;when else are they gonna see them??????Instead of letting the fact that you can never date one of them get you down, appreciate the fact that you, and all the other fans, mean enought to them so they trade thier privacy for a chance to bring you a little happiness........


From: ChefAmy7@aol.com
Sent: Monday, November 22, 1999 11:56 AM

This is to the girl who wrote the selfish and ignorant article about the Backstreet Boys disappointing her. Do you have ANY idea what these boys go through daily, fans screaming, no privacy! They give up every normal aspect of their lives for US every single day. And you are complaining! Think of all the miserable fans who didn't even get tickets to the concert. They would give anything to be in your shoes. I don't understand HOW you can complain about the Into the Millennium tour. What did you want, the BSB to come over and shake your hand? In most arenas there are 20,000 screaming girls all trying to wave at the boys. How are our boys supposed to make eye contact with everyone. There job is to sing and preform will all their hearts, which they did. I hope the Backstreet Boys didn't read your letter, and I hope they read mine instead. BSB, if you are reading this, know that we all love you and not to let selfish people who are never satesfied ruin your desire to sing and preform for the rest of us. We love what you do every single day. And we thank you for that sacrifice. And us true fans will always, even if you don't happen to make eye contact with us in a concert,

Keep The Backstreet Pride Alive!

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