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Originally posted by GeminiStar03
I have no clue why I joined the Ledge b/c it's just a bunch of BS filled with mostly rude people. I can't believe how bad the Ledge is put down on Burnish! I now know why.
Kim
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Huh ? Sorry if you feel that way Kim. I think this is a great place. People are smart, kind, and very open minded. Most of all, people here are an extremely thoughtful group of music lovers. Of course, there are people who stir the pot, but it keeps things from being boring.
The weight thing is really beaten to death.
But I will say something anyway.
People mostly reacted to the weight so much because it was a change. And sometimes change is indicative of a problem. Rapid weight gain can indicate depression, other emotional difficulties, and can be a side effect of prescription drugs. Not always...but it is a red flag. For Stevie it was a drug side effect, and it was a sign that there was a lot wrong in her life. People get concerned, and sometimes for good reason.
Of course our standards of beauty are screwed up. The media sells us an image of female beauty based on women who are genetic anomalies (like, one in a million women is 5'9" and 110 pounds). It's very destructive. It's best ignored, if possible. Isn't so easy for men anymore either (especially us homos). We're supposed to look like models clothed and porn stars unclothed !
Either way, we can all only be the best we can be. And Stevie is pretty damned good. Anyone dissing her hard...if you're over 35, how about posting a picture of you now, and one ten years ago. We'll see how you're holding your aging butt together !