QUOTE (13!SuJuAmor @ Apr 9 2008, 07:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Out of all the members of SJ M, Zhoumi is the only one I don't like. Although most people see this and immediately assume I'm bashing ZM, that is not true. There is a difference between not liking someone and actively disliking. I'm indifferent towards him. I've decided to reserve judgment since I'm not impressed with what he has shown so far, but he might have some awesome points we are unaware of at the moment. As for the crying, he had to know what he was going to face once it was announced that he would be part of SJ M, a group that has been receiving negative comments since they were announced. Having said that, I know that as people, it is sometimes hard to control our emotions, whether in public or private, so he should not be bashed for being vulnerable. However, if his crying becomes a regular occurrence, I can see how some people will take that as being 'fake'.
As far as the banners are concerned, I think that the whole point of being allowed banners to begin with, was to display our individualism and preferences. Therefore, people's banners will reflect what they believe in and care about, that's why there are banners supporting SJ M & banners supporting Only13. If I have a group, whether it be this one or any other, and only like three members out of five, I will have a banner with those three members, simple as that. It is unreasonable to want to force people to like all members. Even in Super Junior, there are fans who claim they only like one or three members, yet they are still allowed to post in forums.
This is to everyone, not just you. I cannot bring myself to hate people who are working hard to achieve their dreams, that is why I accept SJ M, but I cannot be forced to immediately love people I don't know. Getting to know the boys, seeing their personalities and their interaction with each other is what made me love SJ rather than just like their music. So I don't think it's unreasonable for me to take my time and decide for my own whether I like the new members. Not liking them does not make me a horrible person or a bad fan. I think Henry is the most adorable thing walking and crazy awesome with the violin. These are opinions I can reach on my own, thank you. I don't need anyone shoving them down my throat.
As far as the banners are concerned, I think that the whole point of being allowed banners to begin with, was to display our individualism and preferences. Therefore, people's banners will reflect what they believe in and care about, that's why there are banners supporting SJ M & banners supporting Only13. If I have a group, whether it be this one or any other, and only like three members out of five, I will have a banner with those three members, simple as that. It is unreasonable to want to force people to like all members. Even in Super Junior, there are fans who claim they only like one or three members, yet they are still allowed to post in forums.
This is to everyone, not just you. I cannot bring myself to hate people who are working hard to achieve their dreams, that is why I accept SJ M, but I cannot be forced to immediately love people I don't know. Getting to know the boys, seeing their personalities and their interaction with each other is what made me love SJ rather than just like their music. So I don't think it's unreasonable for me to take my time and decide for my own whether I like the new members. Not liking them does not make me a horrible person or a bad fan. I think Henry is the most adorable thing walking and crazy awesome with the violin. These are opinions I can reach on my own, thank you. I don't need anyone shoving them down my throat.
re: zhoumi. you are very right, and i agree w. you completely. however, i was addressing the fact that people still haven't had the chance to get to know him and yet immediately judge him. i'm not making anyone love him - in fact, i'm not all that attached to him either. but it's unwarranted comments that call him conceived and give him no chances to prove otherwise that bother me. it's a perfectly reasonable conclusion if he's already cried several times in the few days sjm has debuted but that's not the case, and, until then, there's no reason for people to call him "fake", especially if his time in the spotlight so far is a cumulative 15 minutes.
and the banners i was referring to are the ones that proclaim "the way sjm should be". it's not that way; deal w. it. i'm not saying they shouldn't have the banners, either. i was wondering why they would still be around here if they have a problem w. the way the group is. i didn't ask them to leave.
QUOTE (miss scarlett @ Apr 9 2008, 07:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
About Henry, he is officially considered as Cantonese because his dad is Cantonese, from Hong Kong. His mom is from Taiwan. I do not think his mom is a native Taiwanese though. Since his mom speaks Mandarin, it is not a surprise that he understands more Mandarin than Cantonese, since mixed-language families usually blend more to the mother's side.
From what it seems to me Henry understands Mandarin quite well, it's just that he is still unable to speak it fluently.
From what it seems to me Henry understands Mandarin quite well, it's just that he is still unable to speak it fluently.
have we heard henry speak cantonese yet? his mandarin sounds very local taiwanese, but i've yet to hear him speak canto to gauge his knowledge.
<3 tiffo
it's about time! 
