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Lists (46,959) by Marissa from USA I think this is by far the funniest uproar that has ever been on this messageboard. I usually don't care about lists. My only issue was that these aren't our usual "top 5" lists that are tolerable "in bulk" so to speak, and so many people were making lists at one point that they were outweighing discussions. Even if you did scroll away, you were just bound to run into another one. For me personally, I wasn't legitimately pissed or trying to silence anyone. It was just a funny observation that every time I turned around someone was making a list. Bill, I'd rather see people write "top 100 MC songs" before another Ariana discussion. (Thursday 25 September 2014; 17:26)

Through The Rain (46,958) by this_is_qhm from the Philippines Although it was a minor hit in most major music markets, this ballad was a hit in Asia, particularly the eastern part. It was a huge hit in our country, and has singlehandedly pushed the album towards achieving platinum status. Its inspirational nature and message seemed a logical way to go after the Glitter debacle, and was one of the reasons why it's just as popular as Hero here. In fact, it has spawned a several covers from local artists, and is also a staple in karaoke bars and amateur singing contests. Yes, her voice during the verses is thin and airy, but to me, that adds to its appeal, and her performance that climax just makes you forget about that and just brings it home. My favorite thing about it is the way it perfectly exemplified the humility, honesty, ease, and grace that characterized the whole Charmbracelet era. Sadly, this track is often overlooked, but not now, at least for every lamb it has uplifted and given hope. Happy 12th anniversary, Through The Rain. (Thursday 25 September 2014; 15:39)

Tarraga (46,957) by Michele from USA Tarraga, I won't throw shade at anyone on this board. You said you were looking for fellow NYC lambs. I live 2 hours away from NYC. You're always welcomed to contact me: monroe0626@yahoo.com (Thursday 25 September 2014; 15:35)

The Roof (46,956) by Michele from USA I always took The Roof to mean the night she met Derek Jeter. It was in November 1996 at the Fresh Air Fund's Fall Frolic Auction that I believe the two met for the first time. Obviously, she was still married to Tommy at the time, so she might have embellished on the lyrics such as "and I surrendered as you took me in your arms". (Thursday 25 September 2014; 15:33)

The Art Of Letting Go / hilarious list drama (46,955) by Martyn from England, UK I absolutely adore this song. When I first heard it, I was disappointed because I didn't (and still don't) think it's a "single", it's more of a standout/"blow you away" album track. I actually wish I'd have heard it for the first time in the context of the album instead of a single. Additionally, I love it as the closing track on the album, I just wish it wasn't a bonus track and didn't come after the (bizarrely added) Memoirs throwaways. Andrew from the UK, you have summed up everything I feel about this hilarious list drama. If people really "didn't care" about the lists, they wouldn't be leaving shady little comments. Let's just live and let live, and leave the subtle shade throwing to MC, shall we? (Thursday 25 September 2014; 15:19)

Lee The Roof (46,954) by enwar00 from usa Lol um I always took that line literally, as in she was describing the setting. Wait, were you joking? (Thursday 25 September 2014; 13:54)

About the lists and JLo (46,953) by Randy from USA I've been on this board for years and I've noticed that the lists start to appear whenever there's little going on with MC. Right now she's about to tour, everywhere but her home country, which is understandable because we're fickle and nitpickers, so there's no new album, single or television appearance. And let me put this out there. She completely dropped this album. It sold more than JLo's initially and yet JLo is still releasing singles and making appearances. MC has just disappeared. When MC has a new project, and I'm not talking about a perfume or beverage (shade), coming out, then the lists will disappear as they always do. And finally, I looked at the favorite songs list and not one fan mentioned what is my favorite song of all time, Right To Dream. A little sad. (Thursday 25 September 2014; 12:12)

To list or not to list... (46,951) by MimiLamb from Germany I must say I'm not a big fan of these lists, but I just scroll by them because for others it's something great and they like to share it, that is what this messageboard is all about. We all have freedom of speech, it doesn't matter if you are from the US or Europe the same rules apply. It's not that big of a deal yet it's mentioned in a not so nice way. So others say something back, but don't go there because then it's ridiculous and what not. I do feel that some think they know it all and are above the rest, but I just choose to ignore it and skip by it as much as I can. Maybe we all should do that instead of mentioning it and therefore creating a not so nice discussion, it gives a very unpleasant vibe. (Thursday 25 September 2014; 9:18)

Shelly (46,950) by Abraham from USA Hi Shelly, nice seeing you post. How are you? Glad you like "TAOLG" as well. I think everything about the song is perfect. When I saw the tracklist to the album I was disappointed that it wasn't on the standard version And wondered why it wasn't on there as well. I bought the deluxe simply for the song. I'm also disappointed that there weren't any new tracks for it, which tells me Mariah probably more and likely saved the remaining songs she has for the next album. Hopefully? But I still think she could have still added something other than 2 tracks from the last album. Still, I think "MIAM" is one of her best. It's not bad at all. (Thursday 25 September 2014; 9:16)

(46,949) by Bill from the UK Guys, let's stop arguing about lists and get back to talking about Ariana. (Thursday 25 September 2014; 7:27)

Re: video (46,948) by nikki from usa Yes, actually that's part of the reason I put it up. The other one was a gossip trying to put them together as a couple by replaying the same hug and peck back to back as if it happened numerous times. This one explains MC's support of the movie and The Rock spotting her for a quick hug. Basically, it shows what actually happened instead of the gossip's embellishment. I understand if you don't want to clutter up the board with the same stuff, but I just wanted to say my part. I think it's unfair the media gets to distort the truth and no one ever gets to see the objective pieces. That's all. (Thursday 25 September 2014; 5:56)

You guys are funny (46,947) by Dove from USA I feel like I'm on here with my brothers and sisters; the way we bicker, and pick on each other, and the shade. I miss you all when I don't come on for a while. We all have some fun-to-read posts and some more boring posts. How boring would it be if people stopped posting altogether, though? Variety is the spice of life. In other news: Whitney Houston's best performances DVD is coming out in a few months. Wouldn't it be awesome if Mariah came out with a greatest performances DVD/CD? (Thursday 25 September 2014; 3:55)

TAOLG (46,946) by Dove from USA I love TAOLG, in my opinion, it's one of the best songs from this era. I wonder why she decided to leave it off the standard version of MIAMTEC. (Thursday 25 September 2014; 3:11)

The Roof (46,945) by Lee TS from USA I can appreciate the song for Mariah's writing but I've never been a huge fan of the song. Don't hate me I know it's one of the fan's favorite album cut. Question, when she sings, "It wasn't raining yet, but it was definitely a little misty on that warm November night." It's sexual right? Lol. (Thursday 25 September 2014; 1:55)

List like you've never listed before (46,944) by Andrew from UK Considering that everybody posts on to a site where one sole person decides if he likes what you have to say in order for it to be shown to everyone else, this probably isn't the place to talk about "freedom of speech". Most first world countries have freedom of speech within a legally permissible framework. You siding with someone saying lists are "boring" and stoking an us-vs-them battle is immature at best. That's how infants try to make people like them. People are writing lists to express joy at their idol at a time when there's really not much reason to express joy. Let them write lists. Let them eat cake. List people. List. "Never ever listen to anybody when they try to discourage you; they do that. Believe me." List list list. Tick boom. (Thursday 25 September 2014; 1:32)

Edward / ridiculousness (46,943) by Stephen from London, United Kingdom Thank you for handling the response to this nonsense. I never said that people shouldn't post lists. It's cool if they want to, I do tend to just scroll past them anyway. However, I can exclaim my disdain or disinterest in these posts if choose to do so. It's not that deep, it's not that big a deal, so people should just get over it and continue posting their lists if that's what they want to do. However, if I want to yawn every time I see them, or you want to make a joke based on the sheer amount of them we've had to endure recently, then that's our prerogative. And as for someone saying we are the reason they don't post much, seriously, go grow a pair. (Thursday 25 September 2014; 1:08)

Just For Fun (46,942) by Dove from USA This astrology chart compatibility calculator has been frighteningly accurate for me with my past relationships. I did Mariah and The Rock, and according to their charts, they would not make a good long term couple. Maybe I just like him because he's a Taurus and so am I. Whenever I think about him I get flustered, I can't help it, it's happening now. I would love to see them on screen together. (Thursday 25 September 2014; 1:05)

Thanks / thoughts (46,940) by Abraham from USA Thanks to all of you who responded to my question regarding "TAOLG". Ryan, Yuan, Xaiver. Especially you Willyc95, for posting those videos. That was nice of you, I really appreciated that. Mimi L. and Nikki I agree. And feel the same way about the song. I love it. I can repeat it non stop. Tarraga, your post literally made me laugh. I don't really have any problems with Edward. I sometimes enjoy his posts. Stephen on the other hand, not so much. Like you stated, everyone has the right to post whatever they want. I for one have never been bored with anyone's posts. I like finding out other fan's favorite songs or opinions of Mariah. I love this messageboard. I wouldn't have known the release date for Mariah's album. At the end of the day, I love all lambs. But only the ones who respect and support Mariah. The ones who put her down or disrespect her are not fans. (Thursday 25 September 2014; 0:23)

Tarraga / welcome to NY (46,939) by Edward from USA Tarraga, I haven't attacked anybody, nor have I gone on anybody's throat on this board for stating their opinion. I never told anybody not to write lists, yet I can express myself if I'm tired of them. Yes, I wrote the longest list, but I was being funny, since my list consisted of Mariah's whole catalog, I guess only my UK boyfriend Stephen caught that, right? In this country, the US, we do have freedom of speech, so drop your colonizing attitude because we don't have Tainos here for you to exterminate. I never called KeShawn names, or even addressed him, and for your information, I've never been censored on this board, just like you were censored on your previous message for being an a*hole by being disrespectful. If Steven and I are the reason you rarely post here, you must be high on something because we are not trouble makers here. I will start posting more often from now on; it is always nice seeing you around. Not. (Wednesday 24 September 2014; 23:53)

Webmaster: How come the video won't upload? (46,938) by nikki from usa Did I put it in wrong? It worked the first time. [Webmaster: I removed the video. We've seen the video of Mariah and The Rock already.] (Wednesday 24 September 2014; 20:59)

Re: Abraham (46,937) by nikki from usa I love The Art Of Letting Go. I never understood the negativity from fans on this board when she released it. We've been asking for a bare vocals and piano song, and she delivered. Poor girl can't win for losing. But, I loved the song it was inspiring. Sometimes, the vocals and mood of the music is far more important. There's beauty in simplicity and raw emotion. As for the Rock, I wouldn't worry about it. I think it would be great if they became buddies because they have so much in common. Not so much the dating. Mariah is still married and he's been in a long term relationship for awhile now. MC has so many friends in the music biz I think she should gain some more outsides that circle. I'd be lying if I said I didn't want to see Mariah and The Rock in a comedy together or something James Bond related. (Wednesday 24 September 2014; 20:28)

I'll leave you everytime for Mariah (46,936) by nikki from usa Although, a lot of the media are now trying to pair MC and The Rock as a couple, MC was basically supporting the movie for her friend Brett Ratner. The Rock's a fan. (Wednesday 24 September 2014; 20:17)

The shady couple (Ed. and St.) (46,935) by Tarraga from New York City KeShawn Taylor, I'm here to support you and those of you who write long lists. The N.Y. guy (Ed.) and his U.K. boyfriend (St.) are truly [censored]. They think they are funny but they are not. I rarely post here because of them. They think they are superior to others. I call them the Messer-Know-It-All, but they don't know anything. I always skip their posts but when they make fun of others I have to speak up and defend my fellow lambs. Who are them to tell us what to write? Who do they think they are? I'm tired of them and their attitude. As long as we follow our Webmaster's rules, we are free to write what we want and as many lists as we want. There are no rules against lists. I emailed the N.Y. guy a while back and he was very arrogant. I was just trying to make lamb friends in N.Y. but hey, I'm glad he showed his true colors. So yeah, if they don't like long lists they shouldn't read them. The N.Y. guy wrote the longest list a few days ago. So, he can do it but the rest can't? Right. I don't understand why they have to be so rude. I'm tired of [censored]. I really loved this board when everybody was nice with other lambs. What happened? (Wednesday 24 September 2014; 18:47)

The Music Box album (46,934) by S from Been listening to the Music Box album a lot lately because I haven't always given it the attention it deserves, with the exception of mostly the singles released from it and I must say now that I've really been missing out. It may be more mellow than the other albums but Im glad I gave it a chance. The powerful chorus and bridge of All I've Ever Wanted Is You is chills. Just to hold you once again is stuck in my head. Never Forget You gets right to me, especially the verses and those vocals are perfection. Everything Fades Away is haunting, celestial, melancholy but gorgeous plus perfect song to end the album. I've been thinking about you is such a feel-good early 90s r&b vibe and relatable lyrics. Now that I know one of the few uptempo's and love how fresh it is. Another thing I love is how timeless the album feels, it never sounds dated to me. It truly deserves its status as one of the best selling albums of all time. (Wednesday 24 September 2014; 17:26)

Lists (46,933) by Martyn from England, UK I don't find lists annoying. What I do find annoying is people moaning about other people's posts (which I guess is exactly what I'm doing now so I'm being relatively hypocritical). It's really not that taxing to use your finger to scroll past though, guys. (Wednesday 24 September 2014; 15:06)

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