DJ AM dies

[hurlingdervish]

I don't think his purpose was to talk shit about him. people getting pissed at his opinion brought out some comments that could be perceived as that, but I mean it is what it is.

too much sensationalism over the deaths of celebrities in the news lately, its frustrating.
I swear when OJ dies everyone will be mad at people calling him a murderer because he was acquitted on all charges.

[sesshin]

I don't have a television, I don't watch TMZ, I don't twitter, so if there is sensationalism I don't see it. I did know Adam though and had a chance to see him DJ many times, so I am sad he's gone. If anyone talks shit I will talk shit right back.. That was my homie. You would do the same.

[hurlingdervish]

I don't have a television, I don't watch TMZ, I don't twitter, so if there is sensationalism I don't see it. I did know Adam though and had a chance to see him DJ many times, so I am sad he's gone. If anyone talks shit I will talk shit right back.. That was my homie. You would do the same.

if you knew him thats a different story

i would too.

but internet+TV gives people the illusion of knowing someone when in reality they don't....especially since any facts they give are going to be skewed to save face. I think its best all media elements stay out of the business of obituaries. There's obviously an increasing trend of using these stories for popularity (TMZ and MJ, CNN playing tributes ALL DAY) and its not going anywhere good.

[hurlingdervish]

fuck i didn't even know what TMZ was until MJ died

[john doe by choice]

lol at internet jerk calling me an internet jerk

go take a nap sesh, you sound cranky

[Machinesworking]

in that case its called natural selection. if you are pre-disposed to do so much crack your heart explodes...

You have no idea at all about what you're talking about, none at all, I don't even know where to start with you? Seriously, just stop! Every post of yours in this thread is a testament to how little you know about addiction and life in general.
You best be under 16, because otherwise, you're seriously developmentally retarded.

Read up on eugenics for starters, read up on addiction, read even basic psychology books, get an education, but don't open your fucking mouth about a life and death subject before you have a clue at all? You really look pathetic here, and I'm being kind by telling you, others are treating you with kid gloves.

[Tone Deft]

the media is so messed up. they're reporting that a half empty bag of crack was found with DJ AM.

why can't they report it as a half full bag of crack?

[ChiDJ]

I knew nothing about Adam except that he was a fellow artist who got to live the dream.

I am disappointed that he threw it all away. I don't judge him. I have my own demons and dark dirty secrets. He must have had some serious pain to throw it all away.

RIP.

[jsg4z]

nice use of hilarious images to mask your lack of content. the name calling is pretty impressive too. look, addiction sux, but pandering to it as though there are no options is silly. one option is 'smoke less crack'... and if you smoke a half a bag of crack, maybe youre not the brightest bulb. thats like eating 30 McDonalds hamburgers and not expecting to have a stroke

[TRS80]

AM was a celebrity of sorts, and I"m sure he and others expected him to be "on" most of the time.

But, after the accident, didn't he suffer some sort of physical change/damage?

That's hard to deal with, and especially so if you try to dive right back into your old life replete with maintaining celeb status, being the "cool dude" you used to be. Maybe you've changed.

I'm sure everyone was cheering him on - "You look great! Nothing's changed! Cool, awesome, dude!"

That's a lot of pressure. And it's a big slap if after an accident you realize you're not quite the same person you used to be. You try to be that person, it doesn't feel like it used to. All the stress can lead to self destructive behavior. Sometimes life's just fucked up. I can't imagine the pressure a "celebrity dj" is put under by the celeb crowd. Those people are usually shallow and live on the froth of life. Certainly not the ones you'd wanna be around after a traumatic accident during an attempt to recover.

Nitelife in general is a pretty weak scene. It just sucks and sucks. The industry is like- "Next." And the bubblegum media wouldn't exist if they couldn't feed on the personal tragedy of the celebs. They are bottom feeders. And anyone that can think should know the score. The concept of the Roman coliseum didn't go anywhere, it's just mutated.

PS: I'm not trying to do a judgmental take on self-abuse. I do feel some empathy and compassion for these people. I've had hard times to, but I"m not gonna pat myself on the back 'cause I didn't succumb. When things aren't hunky dory, it takes strength to keep on. It's no crime to be weak, but the consequences can suck.

[Machinesworking]

nice use of hilarious images to mask your lack of content. the name calling is pretty impressive too. look, addiction sux, but pandering to it as though there are no options is silly. one option is 'smoke less crack'... and if you smoke a half a bag of crack, maybe youre not the brightest bulb. thats like eating 30 McDonalds hamburgers and not expecting to have a stroke

You burry yourself further with every post.
Hint: the leader of the "Moderation Movement" who advocated all the shit you do was recently convicted of vehicular manslughter in the first degree. She hit a father and daughter dead on, killed them both. Judge rightfully threw the book at her.

You know nothing at all about addiction, and again, if you're above the age of 16 or so, you should be ashamed of yourself for opening your ignorant mouth, yet here you are spouting more lies. Seriously, you really have no clue at all about which you speak, give it a rest and maybe remember that your 'feelings' about a subject are in no way or shape, your knowledge on a subject.

[Android Bishop]

Ive smoked crack before. Never did it again. My reward is that I'm still alive and kickin it, with all the freedom of the world to talk shit about whatever I want. I have NO sympathy for people who OD. They made a choice, they died, the world moves on.

[Machinesworking]

Ive smoked crack before. Never did it again. My reward is that I'm still alive and kickin it, with all the freedom of the world to talk shit about whatever I want. I have NO sympathy for people who OD. They made a choice, they died, the world moves on.

You also, have no clue about addiction. PROTIP: feeling special, or gloating because you're not an addict is feeble attempt at self aggrandizing. It's pathetic at best. "I didn't OD!" yay, woo fucking hoo! lucky you, and let's be honest here, because that's all it is is luck. Face it, just reading your posts in general it's obvious that large amounts of willpower aren't your forte, mr. on his second identity.

[Android Bishop]

Ive smoked crack before. Never did it again. My reward is that I'm still alive and kickin it, with all the freedom of the world to talk shit about whatever I want. I have NO sympathy for people who OD. They made a choice, they died, the world moves on.

You also, have no clue about addiction. PROTIP: feeling special, or gloating because you're not an addict is feeble attempt at self aggrandizing. It's pathetic at best. "I didn't OD!" yay, woo fucking hoo! lucky you, and let's be honest here, because that's all it is is luck. Face it, just reading your posts in general it's obvious that large amounts of willpower aren't your forte, mr. on his second identity.

After going to a school reserved for drug addicts and dating a heroin addict for 3 years, I'm pretty aware of what addiction is. As far as luck is concerned, luck is a cop out for accepting responsibility for oneself. People who abuse drugs and OD aren't unlucky, they make bad decisions and they suffer the consequences. I didn't get lucky, I just chose not to go down that road. I think its lame that people pour out their sympathies and bemoan the "untimely" deaths of celebrities or whoever that die of drug overdoses. Give me a fucking break, they killed themselves in an attempt to get their jollies. You can miss them, you can celebrate their work and achievements, but dont fucking feel sorry for them because they made their own choices and got the consequence.

On a side note, I dont see what willpower has to do with being on my second identity. I said it before, I wanted a change of name and I'm keeping it consistent with other forums. Last I checked this IS the internet and we have to right to change our user handles if we so choose. I'm not name hopping to troll or cause drama, I freely admitted what my last handle was so there shouldn't be any confusion about it. who cares?

[hurlingdervish]

Give me a fucking break, they killed themselves in an attempt to get their jollies.

i have to agree with bishop here

ive been around enough addicts to know they would rather selfishly get high to the point of death than actually give a fuck about anyone who loves them