Another Celeb Speaks Out…Close the internet?
By tnturner on Aug 1, 2007 in Second Life
Found the link to this doozy of an article on Drudge Report just now. Really, I’m not surprised. I’ve always expressed my disdain and displeasure with celebs and professional athletes feeling that since they have the $$ they can dictate how others live their lives. This example did give me a nice factor of laughability. You can read the entire article here: The Sun Online – News: Why we must close the net.
Some of the highlights include Sir Elton as saying:
“We’re talking about things that are going to change the world and change the way people listen to music and that’s not going to happen with people blogging on the internet."
and
“I do think it would be an incredible experiment to shut down the whole internet for five years and see what sort of art is produced over that span."
or
“There’s too much technology available."
don’t forget this one
“Let’s get out in the streets and march and protest instead of sitting at home and blogging."
This all comes from someone who is self-proclaiming: “I am the biggest technophobe of all time."
So in review….all we do is blog; we don’t communicate with each other at all; we’re boring (ok I read between the lines there and came up with that one); and not able to produce change.
I mean seriously here. Sir Elton. Get over yourself. Trying not to be holier than thou here but maybe looking in the mirror and seeing that the 70s and 80s slipped by you into a newer technological age might be in order. I’m going to finish with one more quote: “We’re talking about things that are going to change the world and change the way people listen to music and that’s not going to happen with people blogging on the internet."
I might be off my rocker here, but not being able to change the world? Because of blogging? Am I missing something?
*shakes head*
Seeking the Wisdom of the Ages..
Tom.
Source: John, Sir Elton. "Why we must close the net." The Sun Online. 1 August 2007. 1 Aug 2007 <http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2007350453,00.html>.
5 Comment(s)
I really don’t know what to say…{shaking head in disbelief} Talk about a digital alien!
Thanks for the amusement in sharing this. Maybe “Sir” Elton can work together with Senator Stevens to shut down all those tubes.
But what do I know … I’m only blogging.
I had to re read the whole article again this morning just to make sure I wasn’t in an exercise induced, reduced mental state. Sad to say, I was not. Scares me the most is that I’m sure he’s not the only one who is thinking this way I’m sure.
While we are it we should close down his Red Piano show in Las Vegas. Think of all the art that could be produced by those not sleeping through one of his shows.
Well I guess I know who’s art I won’t buy! Look at all the artists that are now available because of technology! Thanks to iTunes Free Music of the week, I’ve enjoyed listening to people I would not have normally have bought music from -and one of those free downloads turned into me buying more of their songs. And as for art – I’ve been actually trying to talk myself out of buying a piece of art on the Internet and telling myself I don’t need it. Besides, I need to purchase the piece I want from my own friend’s website (http://divinegardenart.com/ ) However, I would never have seen this piece of art because it’s from California and not in an art gallery around here (not that I can afford art gallery prices). The plays – because of the Internet I got an update about what plays were coming to Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center and ended up buying a ticket for this season.
I read blogger reviews of music, plays and movies before I often buy or attend a showing. Oh, or before I buy a new book as well! The written art!
And new art methods have evolved thanks to technology. More prints are available that are high quality thanks to technology. So much has evolved. Thanks to technology.
I hope Sir Elton John is not on iTunes. Technology might line his pockets and I’d rather buy music from someone who’s a bit more up to date.