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Date: Sep 24, 2099 The only reason that Backstreet.net posted this information in the first place was because it was getting national media coverage and could in some sense be considered newsworthy. Usually, this site stays away (or tries to) from subjects that deal with their personal lives. This is the last post about the "Backstreet Backstabbing" article.
From: Beautiful * Dreamer [foggi@gurlmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 23, 1999 11:25 AM Hey. I'm writing in to voice my opinion about the books brian and aj's ex g/fs wrote about them. That is totally wrong. I can't believe that those two girls would USE the boys like that. Just to make money, or get back at them for who knows why. I have never been so angry. Bri is my favorite guy and I was so upset reading the blurbs from the book. True fans shouldn't care what she says. I am working on making grahpics for people to put on their webpages aginst these books. Please, if these books are sucsessful it couls ruin the boys careers, and make those girls more money. DON'T BUY THEM. I think we need to show our true support for the boys and show them that we don't care if we can learn their personal secrets. If they had wanted us to know this stuff, they would have said it themselves, and they are probobly so hurt that these girls that they once trusted would do that to them. If you are interested in putting a graphic on your page, or helping to promote them, email me at foggi@gurlmail.com. thanx, and keep the backstreet pride alive forever.
From: Sspaz1000@aol.com Sent: Thursday, September 23, 1999 11:59 AM i was reading the letters in response i to the backstreet backstabbing and i thought i would put my opinion in too. i think that the books are rude and a quick way for the ex's to get some money. i personally will boycott the books b/c they are a waste of paper and it would be a real shame to see them get on a bestseller list b/c it is not worth it. i think if you are a true BSB fan you wouldn't even want to look at the books in a bookstore like some people said they would thats just disgusting, and even though you didn't buy the book they somewhere will know that you looked and it and do you want to give the ex-girlfriends that satisfaction. i sure don't. just remember one thing KTBSPA!!!!!! Sincerely, Nicole
From: Karina Trudelle [dolphin.kiki328@sympatico.ca] Sent: Thursday, September 23, 1999 4:25 PM I couldn't believe it! I read the preview from the upcoming book of Samantha Stonebraker and...WHAT A BITCH! I'm sorry but come on!! First of all, I think that we should all NOT buy the books. Second of all, I also think she's just trying to get money and attention but she should know that "what goes around comes around" and I only wish it backfires in her face! :) Also, have you carefully read what she tells... I mean, Brian's mom cuts his meat for him, Nick poops in a sock, Brian complains about his height and weight... how does THAT make a book?? It's not even interesting! I don't know where she got the idea that she would get some popularity going for her but someone should definitely give her a reality check!! I honestly think that wether or not Brian puts the icing in the middle of his Pillsbury's or not...it's his PRIVATE LIFE and we should NOT know about EVERYTHING he does or doesn't! That's the reason they call it private life! :) I sure wouldn't want of my ex-boyfriends to go public with all he knows about me...and I'm not even famous! The Boys are as human as us and they should be aloud to make mistakes (Brian's was to go out with that bitch Stonebraker)! That's my opinion but I really feel that we should all let them be and don't let these books come between you and your love for the Backstreet Boys! And one more thing...that happened in the past...since then the guys have gronw up so what they did THEN was then....what they do today is what matters to me (and to the rest of the Backstreet world)! :)
From: Sparky Sanders [yankeerebel128@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, September 23, 1999 2:15 PM To every single Backstreet Boys fan out there, Okay,I ventured onto Backstreet.net today and found a page of letters addressing the situation with the girlfriends/ex-girlfriends, and I knew right then I had to add in my two cents. As some of you might know, I am a strong advocate in getting these girlfriend sites off the internet. Personally, I think the boys would be disgusted if they were to venture onto any one of the fan sites dedicated to them that include Girlfriend Pages. THIS INFORMATION IS NONE OF OUR BUSINESS, HOW MUCH CLEARER DO I NEED TO BE???? Really, when you look at things, if these intrusive pages did NOT exist we wouldn't give a rats behind about who Nick is dating. It is, because they exist that we seem to be so interested. The other point that I have is this; if they knew that this would happen; why did they even become entertainers? Although,just because they are entertainers does NOT mean that we have to know EVERY SINGLE INCLING OF WHAT THEY DO, WHO THEY DATE, OR WHERE THEY ARE AT THE PRESENT MOMENT. I get so frustrated when I see people fighting in chatrooms over Nick or whomever. YOU PEOPLE DON'T OWN THEM, NEITHER DO I. Recently, I have ventured into chatrooms and have found that people are spreading this ?rumor? that Nick and Mandy have broken up. Face facts people, whether they have or not is none of our business, and who are we to make the conclusion that just because Nick brought his Dad to the awards that the Backstreet Boy and his girlfriend have broken up? And, just because he looked under the weather that night that this is the cause. The third thing that I need to address is the PROBLEM of certain "fans" who think that it is cool to comment rudely when they meet the girlfriends, or see them at a concert. Believe me, this WILL NOT get you into the Boys good books! They aren't going to say "Oh, to *h* with ______, I'm going after that girl!" They will in turn say, "what kind of fan is she?" If you really do respect the boys for who they are and if you really do LOVE them you will leave this part of their lives alone and if someone, somewhere tries to talk about it you will IGNORE them and stand up for the Boys. I give those five a LOT of credit, if it were me that the rumors were being spread about I would have thrown in the towel long ago; but OBVIOUSLY those Boys love their fans and want to make them happy with their music, so they have decided to ignore the rumors and persevere. No wonder they don't come on the internet, with the constant bashing, and bickering going on. Lastly, if you ARE a real fan you will ignore the tell all books that are coming out about two of the Backstreet Boys. From what I have observed, (yes, I admittingly have read an exerpt from the book about Brian) these books are PURE TRASH. It looks to me like the two "authors" are in fact women scorned and they want to make a fast buck out of telling about their relationships. Also, they probably want to ruin the careers that Brian and AJ already have and their promising careers that might be in the future. So, all I have to say about the books is DON'T GIVE THE GIRLS THE SATISFACTION, DO NOT BUY THEM! It would most likely make the Boys happy that *inquiring minds don't wanna know*. That's all I have to say for now, so I will get off the soapbox!
From: Marie C-Richardson [nick_gf@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 23, 1999 2:51 PM Hello Catlin, I don't know if you will post this message but I'll would to do something against Samantha and Marissa. I'm searching for idea so the book will not be come out or to reach out alot of fans so they odn't by the book. I personnally think it's very disrespecful for Brian and A.J. and i'm sure for all the boys to have their private life expose like that in a book. I know that if it was me I would be really mad to have my private live expose like that to all the world. The word say it private and it should stay that. I really don't think a true BSB fans should buy this book. I don't even is the storie she'll tell are true. I feel they're just jealous of the BSB sucess and that they're not with Brian or A.J. anymore. The want to use the boys popularity to make money. I'll also like to say that I started a list where fans can share their feelling on that subject and try to find a solution. http://www.onelist.com/subscribe/BSBprivacy Take care Marie
From: Kristen Harding [bsblove@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 23, 1999 2:55 PM Sounds like I'm going against the fan grain here with my opinion, but it's my opinion and everyone's entitled to their own. I personally don't have any qualms with Samantha's book. If you choose to buy it, so be it. That's your decision. I am one of the fans (and yes, I am a "true" fan) who will be buying the book. I recently received an email from Samantha, who found my BSB website (bboys.net), and sent me an email, basically trying to sell her book and get people interested in her website as well. (which has some adorable pictures of Brian from back in the day!) Here is a direct quote from the email: "The book is NOT a tacky "tell all", it's simply a fun question and answer book on the BSB. I like to call it the Cliff Notes to the BSB! Anything and everything you ever wanted to know about the BSB and never could, now you can though my book. Don't worry no BSB bashing goin' on, just good fun and exciting insight to the band (and a few cute stories about mine and Brian's 4yr relationship)." Personally, I didn't find the excerpts posted on backstreet.net to be that privacy invading at all. (Some of the things I have even seen published in magazines before) They were jokes played on the guys and just true things that happened. In my eyes, it makes them more human and less of this "super perfect" group so many of us see them as. Perhaps it's because I'm a little older (19) that this type of stuff doesn't bother me. I'm sure there are *lots* of things she didn't put into this book based on the age group of fans that will be reading it. And if she is true to her word, I see no reason not to buy the book. But like I said before, you're entitled to your own opinion. If you don't want to buy it, *don't* buy it... but don't tell other people what they should or shouldn't do. Everyone's responsible for their own actions and if that includes buying the book, then that's fine. If not, that's fine also. Any complaints or anything can be emailed to me. Thanks. Kristen
From: kennedy fallows [kennedyfallows@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 23, 1999 3:47 PM To say these girls are backstabbing is a tad bit harsh don't you think. Nick Carters mother wrote a tell all book about him , and seeing the success , former girlfriends Marissa and Samantha want in on the wealth. I too read the article and found some paragraphs and some statements distasteful. ie. Drinking , and about Nicks Personal descisions. This was over the edge and too far. However when she talks about some of the things that don't "Put down" the Backstreet Boys , and just show the real Brian , or AJ or all the others , it's humorous. I think she shouldn't have dished out all the private , personal info and just told a few stories about the Backstrret Boys we alkready know! So what I'm trying to get across is that the book needs editing , yet some of the content is valuable. Luv, Kennedy
From: Brooke McLean [lova_01_98@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, September 23, 1999 4:06 PM Hi, I just wanted to talk about this on the positive side. Sam and Marrissa yes they didn't have any right to do this. Sam however, said nothing bad of Brian, she said he was very sweet and romantic, and they broke up on good terms. So why is everyone soo mad about it. Now marrissa has no right, her book has letters from Aj, something he wrote from the heart to her. Now thats not right. But Sam did NOT say one bad thing about Brian, and everyone is throwing a fit. Everyone can say don't buy the book, but come on with everyone out there, people are going to buy the book. We want to know, it's a natural instinct. Please think about it this way, if you met sam and sat down with her and she told you all this, would it be bad? Yes, I agree it is a way to just make money. But you can't say I was disqusted, obviously there was nothing to be mad at! Brooke luvs ya 4-eva KTBSPA
From: Rhonda Inkster [danr@netcom.ca] Sent: Thursday, September 23, 1999 5:09 PM Hi everyone out there in Backstreet Land. This is my second letter to backstreet.net. Caitlin, this site is just too awesome for words! I hope that you have won some awards for it! And if not what can we do about that? Anyway, the reason I am writing this second letter is in response to all the comments about the book (if that is what you want to call it) from Brian's ex. I don't want to start off with all of you thinking that I support her, I don't. If she fell off the face of the earth, I would probably have a party in Brian's honor! What I do want to say is that I congradulate all of you for sticking by Brian. Once this book comes out, if you will pardon the bad choice of phrases here, the fit will hit the shan! Now I am going on the assumption that the stuff we read from the excerpts is false. (I just can't see the guys doing that kind of stuff.) The guys have lawyers for this kind of stuff. She will have her butt sued off faster than she can think about what she has actually done. As with everyone I am curious as to what goes on behind the scenes, but I would rather experience that first hand. (Don't tell my husband that! LOL) Whenever this book comes out, I will not even give her the satisfaction of knowing even though a lot of people won't buy it, a lot of people will skim through it at the book store. She can count me off that list. I love trashy books, like Jackie Collins, but what she has done goes beyond trash. It demoralizes Brian. A man that we have all grown to love. Simply because he is so loving towards all the people around him. Also I have this to say about this girl. My guess would be that she and Brian broke up before the guys made it big and she is pissed that she didn't get her fame as a girlfriend. So she wants it now, even if it is as an ex. Too bad she had to hurt Brian and the rest of the guys in the process. ALWAYS A FAN Rhonda Inkster Calgary, Alberta, Canada (danr@netcom.ca) KEEP THE BACKSTREET PRIDE ALIVE!!!
From: richard ashton [tibbycat@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 23, 1999 4:23 PM Hey Caitlin, Please post this on the page as a respose to the "Backstreet Backstabbing" and the part about what fans had to say about it. By the way, i sent a review of larger than life and when you posted it on your page you said it was by "richard" when that's actually my dad's name. I don't know how you got that!!!!! Anyhow.... I was really happy when I read all the responses to the Backstreet Backstabbing. Not one fan was in favour, which is great!!!! No one should be buying this book - and I'll say what all the other true fans have been saying - don't buy it, if you DO want to read bits then read it at the bookstore, imagine if it gets to the topsellers, how is Brian or AJ going to feel? Probably that the fans are lunatics who are hungry for any bit of dirty news on their private lives! (IE: let down). SO don't buy it. (Not that many people probably are, anyway. I'm sure most BSB fans are to loyal and sensible for that :-) Loads luv Charlotte *Carter* tibbycat@hotmail.com
From: Jeni Jensen [bsbgirl_87@usa.net] Sent: Thursday, September 23, 1999 5:17 PM Ok, here's what I have to say about Brian's ex-gf's book: Why you should think twice about shaking their hands The Backstreet Boys aren't afraid to get dirty, and we do mean dirty, for a practical joke. ''One night, Brian and Nick got together and, after a little convincing by Brian, Nick pooped into a sock!'' writes Stonebraker. ''Then they placed the sock inside the drummer's bass drum. That night during the show, every time their drummer, Tim, hit the base, a terrible smell came out.'' Quit playing games with my... oh, never mind. OK, obviously this girl has never heard of a practical joke. JOKE. We all do stupid stuff to be funny. Besides, in an interview, Brian told this story, but wouldn't tell about what was in the sock. Which means it's private and he likes it that way. What kinda sleazeball would reveal something he obviously wanted to keep behind closed doors? Oh, I forgot, the jealous girl he left for a good reason. Why Nick never goes topless While bandmates Kevin Richardson and AJ McClean love prancing around shirtless (unfortunately Brian doesn't take part), the same can't be said of youngest bandmate Nick Carter. The reason: ''I think it's because he would rather impress people with his music than his body,'' says Stonebraker. She adds that Carter's really a bit ''shy about his body.'' Awww. If she's out to ruin their reputation she's doin' a pretty bad job of it. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out the guy is either self-concious (spelling???) about his body or modest. Big surprise there. Besides, what's wrong with not wanting to wear a sign around your neck that says, "Take me"??? Wine, women, and song Though Stonebraker is quick to point out that ''I don't think any of the Backstreet Boys would ever advise taking drugs or drinking alcohol,'' that doesn't mean they haven't swigged a brew or two... or 20. ''Occasionally one of them will have too much to drink,'' she admits. ''I do remember one time Brian had too much to drink.... I told him to lay on his bed with one foot on the ground to keep the room from spinning. Brian swore never to drink again.'' Haven't we all? Again, she's doin' a piss-poor job of insulting these guys, pardon my language. Come on! The man is TWENTY FOUR. How many twenty four year olds do you know haven't ever had too much to drink? Besides, he doesn't drink anymore. Ya know, learned his lesson. Contrary to popular belief, Brian isn't perfect! Nobody is! Hey, he made a mistake. Give the man a break! Brian is a mama's boy Stonebraker got a clear picture of Littrell's attachment to his mother while dining out with his family. ''When we received our entrees, I was shocked to see Brian pass his plate over to his mother,'' she says. ''She began cutting up Brian's steak! I almost lost it.'' Littrell, however, didn't blink an eye. On the bright side, he's definitely in touch with his feminine side. Stonebraker recalls that her then boyfriend ''enjoyed braiding my sister Mari's hair while he sang 'The Most Beautiful Girl in the World.''' This girl needs to get a life. In touch with his feminine side? So he's sensitive. I would take that as a plus, not a minus. What's wrong with singing? That is his job ya know. He sings plenty of sappy songs. Why is this any different? Come on. Besides, I think that's cute! I can just see him sittin' on the floor, braiding her sister's hair and singing to her. lol What a cutie. I thought this book was supposed to have some "juicy details." Obviously Brian's pretty clean if all she can tell about is the fact that his mom cuts his steak and he sang a song to his sister. Sheesh.... Food fetishist The care and feeding of a Backstreet Boy isn't easy. ''Brian loves food, and likes it to be prepared 'Brian style,''' says Stonebraker. That means his Pillsbury cinnamon rolls (the small kind, never the jumbo ones) must have icing applied only to the center because ''this allows the icing to melt over the sides of the bun. This is serious business, and Brian is strict about this procedure.'' Additionally, his macaroni and cheese ''must be topped with Ritz crackers,'' and he enjoys drinking the leftover milk from the bottom of his cereal bowl. And oh, yeah, he likes PEZ and McDonald's. P-A-T-H-E-T-I-C! Wow, big deal, he likes to put icing in the center of his cinnamon roll! I mean, I don't drink ginger ale without orange juice. Wow! Aren't I picky! And he likes McDonalds? COME ON! So does half the country! And PEZ rule!!! I fail to see how this is going to ruin the guy's reputation. On the road again... and again... and again During Stonebraker's relationship with Littrell, the band was subject to a grueling schedule, which was hardest on the teenage Carter. ''Sometimes he would cry because he missed his family and needed some free time,'' says Stonebraker. Carter was forced to perform one concert even though he was so ill he was vomiting backstage. On another occasion Littrell, pushed to his limits, broke out in stress-related fever blisters, and McClean had to have his stomach pumped as a result of stress and drinking too much orange juice. Stonebraker even attributes her breakup with Littrell to an incident during which management refused to allow her to be taken to the hospital for a gallbladder attack for fear that fans would discover one of the Backstreet Boys had a girlfriend. The band has since changed management. All of us are well aware of what the BSB are daily put through. Saying those things definitely makes me sympathize for them, but dislike them??? No....... About them not taking her to a hospital, like it says, they CHANGED MANAGEMENT! You know, realized they screwed up with Donna and Johnny Wright. It's certainly sad that the BSB have to have such a grueling schedule. No doubt about it. But again, if she's out to wreck their reputation, she's doin' a really bad job of it. This just makes me feel sorry for what they're put through EVERY DAY for US. They do all this work to make us, the fans, happy. I don't know about you but that chapter sounds like somethin' that would make me damn proud of them. Size isn't everything Littrell, who is reportedly 5'8'', is ''really sensitive about his height and weight,'' says Stonebraker. ''He told me about being the smallest baseball player on his team, and ordering extra small pants.'' Her advice to prospective girlfriends? ''Remind him that good things sometimes do come in a small package.'' Hey, isn't that a line from ''Sex and the City''? For once I have no comment except that I feel bad for him. As I'm sure we all know from experience, being different and made fun of sucks. I feel bad for him. And if anyone made fun of him or something, bet they feel dumb now! Wait, I take that back, I do have a comment. When you pour out your heart and tell your bf/gf about your struggles and issues you generally feel like you can trust them. Like they'll be your shoulder to cry on. You usually don't have this li'l voice tugging on your concience saying, "Years from now she might tell the world in a tell-all book!" This is where it gets kinda personal and I'm pretty mad at her because Brian trusted her. It was down-right disgusting for her to turn her back on such an amazingly sweet, talented, funny, interesting, sensitive, godly, humble, and intelligent man like Brian. DISGUSTING! I wish I could tell her that to her face so that maybe she'd begin to realize what a loser she's being in writing a book like this. Basically, if you read the book, you have to keep in mind that they make mistakes and not forget it. She's focusing on their quirks, which are present in all of our lives, but she fails to mention that Brian is very smart, very intellectual, thankful, and above all talented. When I think of that heavenly voice it doesn't matter what he's done or what he's going to do. As I said, nobody's perfect. She needs to get over it. Anyhow, thanks for reading this. I love your site, Catlin. Excellent job! "You might as well be yourself if you want someone to fancy you." -Brian Littrell of the BSB :-D
From: Nadine Hassan/Dorough [howied_diva@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 23, 1999 5:20 PM Hello Caitlin! I hope I've sent this to the right address. I read the "Backstreet Backstabbing" on your webpage! I was amazingly disgusted. What did Brian do to this Samantha girl to get her so mad? If she isn't mad, why would she write all this info that we really didn't need to know! I would really like to hear the reaction from the boys about this! I told all my friends at school about this and all of them said "She's just tryin' to make money off of him." I don't know what to believe anymore. After reading your preview I sorta felt different about the boys. They always looked so happy. So at peace. Now she's uncovered the long journy to their success in detail and I feel so...responsible. I feel like I'm the reason they went on stage when they were ill. I'm the reason they had such unhappiness on the road. I feel so horrible about myself that I don't even know if I can look at my posters without getting a sharp pain. I don't know if I can still be a fan after what I read. I have nothing against the BSB's girlfriends they have now! I mean I think theey rock. Leighanne is a sweetheart. Mandy's beautiful and well to tell you the truth I'm not sure about Howie, A.J. and Kevin's girlfriends. But if they are dating someone I support their relationship fully. All I can say is I will not even look at this book when it comes out. I think the Backstreet Boys would be very hurt to know that this book full of awful, embarrassing tales that they most likely wanted to hide forever is going to be published for the whole wide world to open and read. If I spot one girl buying this book I won't be able to understand why. If your a real BSB fan you won't support this awful atempted to make money. I know I won't... Thank you for your time. Nadine
From: Strlttedva@aol.com Sent: Thursday, September 23, 1999 5:23 PM Hi, in reply to Backstreet Backstabbing, i'd like to inform you of my campaign. It's called Don't Buy The Book Be A True Backstreet Fan. It was mentioned in one of the Replies by IluvFrack88@lycosmail.com, and the essay written by Miranda in the Bulletin. The campaign is located at Be A True Backstreet Fan It includes a mailing list, banners to post, updates on the Books, and the article published by Entertainment Weekly. It has many supporters. That essay written by Miranda is also featured on my page when she wrote to me. Please visit and help support our Boys. Pigtails, Platforms and Nick Carter, Marley Deifer
From: Terry Singleton [tbone504@bellsouth.net] Sent: Thursday, September 23, 1999 5:51 PM I hope someone that have common sense read this. Everyday, I get e-mail about BSB and their girlfriends. Some are good and some are bad. Ya know what? I don't really care. People are saying stuff about Sam writing a book that is dissing Brian or BSB because they're not together anymore or they think is it so wonderful to get into their personal life. I just want to say that why are you people acting like this? Backstreet Boys are entertainers and they're not here for you to get every details about them. Why did you think it was okay for Mrs. Carter to write a book and Sam can't? Maybe because Mrs. Carter didn't diss them but I don't think Sam is dissing of exposing too much stuff about them. Well, I'm not sure but she can do it and if I was her, I would be proud to say that I used to be one of their lovers. I don't care if BSB are not perfect because I know they're not. With Sam's book, she's helping us realizing that the guys are livin' their lives on these three words: sex, drugs, and rock n roll. It just depend on which one they choose to or not to do. They're in show business and this is what they're involve in. They're hard working men and whatever they do make them who they are. Whether they're bad things or good. Sam's just helping us see the other side. Don't you see? The guys always say that they want people to know who they are and this is a great opportunity. We already know the positive stuff, why not learn the negatives? That's what make a person whole. Realize that. I don't appreciate, respect, and like their negatives but I except them. That's why only Nick, Kevin, Brian, AJ, and Howie exist in my heart, not BSB (BSB exist in my mind). Thanks Meendy e-mail: newmillennium00@hotmail.com url: http://go.to/newmillennium
From: Jennifer ~*~ [music4me14@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 23, 1999 6:21 PM I'm writing to alert all Backstreet Boys fans to please not buy the upcoming books written by Brian's and AJ's old girlfriends. Please, you don't need to spend hours reading a book that somewhat betrays the line of trust between an old girlfriend and a boyfriend. Get a life, better yet, get a bite to eat and then catch a movie instead. Now this is just my opinion, you may agree or disagree. I also have no clue what the guys think of this either. I just want to know, do these chicks actually writing the books think we will love them for doing this? I certainly hope not. I really hope they waste all this money printing out these books and no one will buy them (hint hint wink wink). In other words, being a Backstreet Boys fan doesn't mean we need to know every itsy bitsy detail about one of the guy's relationships. Take Brian's ex for example. It's called What You Wanna Know: Backstreet Boys Secrets Only a Girlfriend Can Tell. Hello? I mean, this was his ex from high school...when he wasn't officially a Backstreet boy yet! (I read thatin a past article) To me, it's just like she's saying: "Oh my gosh! I had a boyfriend in high school. We broke up. Now he's famous! I'm gonna write a book!" Like, she's only doing this because Brian is a Backstreet Boy. No one would write a book just about ANYONE they dated. This is all for the money. Most Backstreet fans (who are females) hate the fact that the Backstreet Boys had (or have) girlfriends; we don't need the heartbreaking details. The definition of a fan is: 1. An enthusiastic devotee 2. An ardent admirer or enthusiast (as of a celebrity or a pursuit). Now, just read that over and think to yourself. In that definition is there anything that says "feels the need to pry into ones life"? I didn't think so. This is wrong, immoral, dishonest, inappropriate...the list goes on....We all should love the guys for who they are and the music they make. We shouldn't feel the need to pry into their past relationships. This whole book things make me mad. I mean it's different when it's a biography, or an autobiography, but this is just cruel. Thanks for hearing me out. Please don't buy the books. ~*~Jen~*~ Feel free to contact me @ Music4Me14@hotmail.com
From: Denise Duvall [darkkrystal14@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 23, 1999 6:27 PM First of all I would like to start off by saying that I think you have a wonderful page Catlin and I visit it almost everyday. Now I would like to say how I feel about Brian's x-girlfriend writing her "book" about their relationship. It makes me sick to think that someone could be so jealous and so mean to put a book out about everything she knows about someone just becuase they are famous. Don't you have a life Samantha? I guess not. I think that it is trash and I will not buy it and I hope for the sake of Brians private life (what little he has) no one will buy this book and then she will realize that no one really cares. I think that she is money hungry and wants attention - but she is not going to get either from me becuase I am just happy knowing he is who he is!!! I think that each of the boys are wonderful people and they all have my respect and love no matter what some stupid girl decides to say about them and they all deserve privacy!! So please if you are BSB fans, do not support this book becuase they already have very little to no privacy at all.You must realize that they are NORMAL PEOPLE JUST LIKE YOU AND ME!! How would you feel if someone you trusted and loved told every little datail about you to EVERYONE?!? I don't think the answer would be "I would be fine with it". Everyone needs space and things only they should know!!! Thank you so much for your time because I feel so much better now. K.T.B.S.P.A.!!! Denise
From: BSBrGr8t@aol.com Sent: Thursday, September 23, 1999 6:29 PM I read the "Backstreet Backstabbing" article on your website and I have to say that I do not believe a word of that article!! The only part I could possibly believe is the part about Brian liking to drink the milk after you eat your cereal (AND THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT-- I DO IT ALL THE TIME!!) also, there is NOTHING wrong with liking PEZ and McDonald's!! The way she said it, she made it sound like PEZ is evil!!!!!!!!!! In fact, I would be happy if those parts of the article were true because then I wouldn't be alone!!! : ) KTBSPA and don't buy those books!!!! : )
From: Christina Riggi [brianluver_12@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, September 23, 1999 6:37 PM I have my own opinion about this book thing. I don't think it's wrong to write a book about a past relationship with a bsb. If any of you people out there got a chance to have a relationship with one of the most wanted guys in the country, im sure you would want to tell as many people as you can. That's exactly what Brian's and Aj's ex-girlfriends are doing!!!! If you think it's wrong then don't buy it. Im sure the book isn't about EVERYTHING!!! Like sex or whatever. geez, you people need to calm down and don't make a big deal out of this.
From: Tamara Carter [nickschick_14@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 23, 1999 7:01 PM Okay. I read the thing that Samantha Stonebreaker had to write about the boys. One word came to mind........'BITCH'! Why would she write stuff like that about them! Not only could it embarass them, but it has REAL potential to hurt their careers! I mean...the BSB's have a LOT of young fans, and they are very gullable! Everyone knows that Nick is a prankster, and if they read something saying that "he pooped into a sock", they're no doubt going to believe it. It really bugs me, that she would take this risk. If she EVER cared about Brian, then she would've NEVER even had a second though about writing something like that. And, the private stuff...like when Brian got so drunk, bla bla bla.....that is for THEM to know and for ONLY them to know! Also, she is gonna publish this book....I wouldn't be surprised if she got sued! Anyways..that's all I have to say about that. Luv, peace, and BSB4eva! Tamara aka Fracky http://musicfans.to/ourbsbers/
From: ShagMe BsB [shagmebsb@chickmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 23, 1999 7:03 PM I agree maybe we shouldn't hate them just because they. are the backstreet boys girlfriends, but we shouldn't be obligated to like them because they are either. Just because they are their g/f's doesn't mean they are good people or whatever, sure most of them probaly are, but i just don't agree that we must support them. I am not supporting Leighanne's lil movie, not because i hate her but because it's looks hella dumb, and i wouldn't see it either way. I'm still a fan though. That ex g/f's book, i cant beleive her i don't think we should buy it, i have no desire to cuz i have tooo tooo much love and respect Backstreet Boys. I wouldn't beleive to much of it anyways. I mean you wouldn't want your ex b/ or ex g/f telling people all about you and everything you have done, and i'm sure you don't want her/him to tell THE WHOLE WORLD. Especially when you are famous and you have TABLIODS they are gonna eat the god forsaken book ALIVE!! I think that is rude, she's just trying to make money off of BsB, she's like prostituting them. Anyways I gotz to much respect for the Backstreet Boys. I think that's disgusting, I would die. I would kick his a$$. on the real. Anyways, I personally am not to fond of LeighAnne, but I am not stressing I'm over my "I wanna marry BSB stage" i've grown up! :). But if she's really not good for brian i have to trust him to figure it out personally. Amanda, I love amanda, I actually liked innosense before i even heard them, i got a good vibe about her + the way AJ talks about her I just know they are soooo cute. She even got a tatoo for him AHHH i hope they get back together. Cuz AJ is a amazing catch Mandy girl. I don't know exactly about the others but they better be good enough, for such talents as the Backstreet Boys *cheese*. Congrats, and Nick if u are reading - even know u can be a big brat I still love you all the SAME :) u are a true Aqaurius. Thanks Caitlin for all the times you published me!
From: Panda2bee@aol.com Sent: Thursday, September 23, 1999 7:44 PM Hey caitlin wussup! Well, I have been reading the article "backstreet backstabbing" and I really would defenitly not buy the BOOK! everyone out there reading this! Do not buy this book! i don't know, boycott I guess! but, i am thinking if someone out there who has the guts *cause I can't* to somehow send a video to TRL and tell every viewer out there to not buy the book! Please don't buy the book! It is the only thing that we can KTBPA. Isn't that what we are all about? The guys have wrote to us a song "larger than life" and the way we need to thanked them is by enjoying what they are doing individualy. so, the only other way, is buy not buying the book. It is gonna be a way of showing them that we love them no matter what. besides, we are gonna be supporting them all the way right? so, if we don't buy the book, it is also I think a way of not HURTING THEIR FEELINGS! That is the only thing I can say. It is too hard to explain to you, what they are and they are. although, stonebracker may be doing this on purpose she is not gonna get away with huring their feelins. we are gonna be keeping the backstreet pride alive not buying this book. c ya! panda
From: Kayleigh Warren [szlachta86@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 23, 1999 7:49 PM In my opinion, this whole book thing with their Girlfriends is wrong. Why do they call it personal lives is everyone knows about it? What we need to do is find out who's publishing these books and send them a petition saying not to print them because we wont buy it. I think this is rude and dissrespectful towards two of my favorite guys in the universe. If you were a true fan you would support them in not letting these books get printed.
From: Cristina Gonzales [cristinagonzo4@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 23, 1999 8:21 PM Okay this isn't news or anything, just my opinion about, and I know how everyone here likes to see opinions. Anyways this has to do with something one of the fans said about Samatha's or whatever tell all book. She had something about their career being ruined because some one decided to talk a little smack about the boys and their personal lives. Yeah this probably would happen but it shouldn't. You shouldn't stop loveing their music because something they did out of the public eye. We should just care about the music. Sure you might not be big fans of them but if you like the music and it means something to you than it shouldn't matter what kind of a person sings the song. I know my point may not sound so clear in typing, it would be easier to understand if I was saying it to you verbaly. And one more thing. It really bugs me when everyone says they love bsb because they are cute. That makes the fans sound really shallow. Sure they are cute but, come on. Just think about that. All right, I'm done shooving my opinion down your throat. Thanks.
From: LiLsWtLaDy4NiCk@aol.com Sent: Thursday, September 23, 1999 9:02 PM I read "BACKSTREET Backstabbing" and I thought it was so messed up how she (what's her face?? Oh...Samantha Stonebraker) wrote this book, ''What You Wanna Know: BACKSTREET BOYS' Secrets Only a Girlfriend Can Tell'' . I'm a big fan of BACKSTREET and to be honest I would love to hear all about their lives...but I think it's a big invasion of their privacy.I love our Boys and I feel that writing about their personal lives or just lives is wrong.What they do at the dinner table or whatever is their thing. In my opinion she is just a big-time B*TCH.Sorry for that I just have to say it!I think she is just bitter because she is not associated with the BACKSTREET BOYS anymore.Don't get me wrong you guys,I think it's nice that they have girlfriends and I'm happy that they're happy with their girlfriends. I just don't like Samantha in particular because of what she's doing.She's just so mad cuz she's not celebrating the success that they have with them.Can you say BITTER?!? I know people wouldn't read this if it's too long so I'll be back though! If you guys are TRUE BACKSTREET fans than you would not support this girl for the nasty thing she is doing to our Boys.Okay well thanx! KeEp tHe BaCksTrEeT pRiDe aLiVe,BaBy!! aLwAyZ LuViN' tHaT BaBe NiCk CaRtEr, ~¤*AnNe*¤~
From: Linn Marie [luv_peanut@catsrule.garfield.com] Sent: Thursday, September 23, 1999 8:57 PM I was one who believed Brian and the others when he said he was single. On the other hand, I can see why. I was also one who thought how mean of Sam and Marissa to write those books...But I can see that it's nothing negative about the Boys. Even the stunt Nick pulled (which I have confirmed on video with AJ from '96)with the sock can be compared to a college fraternity prank. I can also see that it's not news we NEED to have. It shouldn't matter, but I'm interested in seeing what's in those books. I am interested in their personal lives, and I don't know why. I don't think there's anything wrong with it unless I go spreading rumours about them or something. A lot of people disagree with me about buying the books and reading them. But I would imagine I won't be the only one in line for those books when they come out. I don't like to spread rumours but I do like to have the truth behind the rumours spreading about the girlfriends going online. If anyone has any questions about rumours concerning them, you can ask me. Finally I wanted to say, hell yeah, Backstreet's Back and this isn't gonna knock them down. What could knock them down is you little teeny boppers who continue to knock Leighanne, Mandy, Kristen, Amanda and ... Yeah whoever Howie's with. It hurts the guys, and Brian for one isn't going to stand for it much longer. Thanx for your time, Linn16 Peace out to my girls @ Tommy's! E-mail @ luvbrian16@hotmail.com **Peace, out, chill. Love always.** **Linn Marie**
From: KATHY SIERRA [wavqueen@usa.net] Sent: Friday, September 24, 1999 1:14 AM I just had to reply about what Brian's ex-girlfriend is doing. I seems to me that she is a very bitter person, who is NO LONGER riding the wave of fame that the boys are on. This is her way of getting money so she does not have to grow up and get a job to support herself. I for one will not be buying that book or any others that come out. I am also going to be writing to the publishers of this book to voice my opinion and to let them know that they have lost a customer. I will NEVER again by a book from this publisher. I will give out the name once I find out from the author of the article. It makes me wonder if both of these girls were the ones that they BSB's song "Don't Want You Back" was written for..... I just had to get that off my chest and I hope that all TRUE fans will not give in to this person's demands that WE support her since she is no longer supported by Brian. Kathy
From: KATHY SIERRA [wavqueen@usa.net] Sent: Friday, September 24, 1999 1:29 AM Hello again, Just finished searching the web for this information, you can pass it along if you wish. The name of the publisher is St. Martin's Press, which is a company belonging to Macmillan Publishers LTD. The e-mail to the distributor is inquiries@stmartins.com. The website address for the parent company is as follows: www.macmillan.com. Use this information as you wish. Thanks, Kathy
From: edward donnelly [110524.1162@compuserve.com] Sent: Friday, September 24, 1999 1:28 AM hello caitlin, I recently visited your site ( which i think is great by the way) and i read an article about the 2 ex's of brian and a.j. writing tell all books. personally i think it's ridiculous, to publish information that's none of the publics business and as a result the critics will have a " field day " with these stories. I learned a valuable lesson growing up: if you don't have anything nice to say, then don't say anything at all. I hope these girls will take this advice and remember that the next time they decide to say anything horrible about bsb. they need to ask themselves how would they like it if this situation was reversed?? I think it's " crazy " to hold a grudge this long. I also dislike it when someone ( in particular the bsb former girlfriends) try to make money off the boys. money which these girls don't need and should never recieve. they also need to consider the younger fans out there, that will read this and take every word to heart... they may even foolishly believe this nonsense. I'd like to say that in the future people need to be more considerate, careful, and use caution to avoid future information regarding bsb. they should get all their facts and rumours straight before reporting anything. if they can do that for their other news reports, then they can do that for bsb. thanks. shannon from canada
From: KAP7997@aol.com Sent: Friday, September 24, 1999 3:04 AM Ever since the news broke about the ex-girlfriends writing books about their life as a "Backstreet girlfriend"...countless emails have been circulating concerning the books and how immoral, wrong, disgusting, rude, etc (we could go on forever) that these girls were for writing the book. Within all these emails they basically have the same reasons of why these books are wrong. 1. It's an invasion of their privacy 2. No one should profit off the boys 3. The books will trash their reputation and could cause them to lose fans or even career. Overall the attitude of "most" (not all) of the people that have posted their opinion is negative w/ every aspect concerning the books. Everyone automatically assumes that this is a bad thing. And we all know that when you assume something, you make an "ASS" outta "U" and "ME". The following are OUR THOUGHTS, OPIONIONS, AND REACTIONS to the emails that have been circulating. "Personally, I don't want to know what they do when they are at home. I don't want to know what they do behind their closed doors in their own homes. You know why? Because simply it is none of my business. Who they are dating, whether they drink, smoke or have sex with is absolutely none of anyone's business but their." We agree, though as the boys say in "Larger Than Life" and we quote "there are prices to fame" unquote. We're not saying that their personal life is any of our business, which it's not, but that's just one of those "prices to fame," like it or not. And we really don't understand how everyone is so quick to jump down Samantha's throat for invading their privacy when 9 out of 10 fans either would or have approached them in public asking for a picture, or autograph, etc……. but I guess we don't consider this an invasion of their private lives because somewhere along the way we've entitled ourselves to these privileges because we're "fans". Let's examine the following book titles: "What You Wanna Know: Backstreet Boys' Secrets Only a Girlfriend Can Tell". "The Heart and Soul of Nick Carter: Secrets Only a Mother Knows" Hmmm… similar much…we think so. Where is it written that a mother has the right to give us the "behind-the-scenes entries that only an insider gets to see", but when Samantha wants to "give you an inside look at the BSB and what its like to travel with them", its suddenly wrong, disgusting, and immoral. "…Damn straight Samantha must of lost something to think she can write a tell-all book and expect it to be bought by millions because they want to know more about the Backstreet Boys and get an in depth, all access look at they're lives, on and off stage. Would a fan who really only and solely cares about the music -not what the boys have done in the past- care about things not even relating to what the Backstreet Boys are all about? Honestly, we think not…." And yet 9 out of 10 fans went and bought Jane Carters' book because it was hyped up to be a "tell all" book, and that was okay because it was written by "Nick's mom" and not his "girlfriend" or "ex-girlfriend". "For one, these are guy's Ex's!!! That means that whatever happened in there relationship was for the worst. Do you think the boys are happy that half of the world is gonna find out about there most embarrassing moments and private lives?! I mean, put yourself in their shoes. Would you like someone to find out the time you got so drunk you had to be carried out of a party by your girlfriend? I don't think so!" "It's being disrespectful to the Boys, and in my opinion, it's just something an ex-girlfriend wants to do because of anger and jealousy." Again, we're making as$es of ourselves by assuming that Samantha has a bad relationship with Brian and the boys. And that this book is aimed at ruining their reputation and careers, by revealing silly things they've done or said, most of which are common knowledge on any BSB webpage. "Samantha, if you get the privilege of reading my article, let it be known that stupid practical jokes like pooping in a sock is no real biggie. This doesn't mean that Brian and Nick have some sort of bizarre fetish or are just down right repulsing. In my college years we played practical jokes on our fellow teammates and friends that you would blush at if you think the sock incident was bad. It's normal, face it, the guys are normal too! It's all in good humor, get a life and have some fun before you grow old and gray." That's our point exactly… "no real biggie"… we just have to remember there are normal people just like you and me. "It is not only rude and invasive to publicize things that went on during a past relationship, but it is vulgar. Obviously, Samantha Stonebraker is looking for an easy way to pick up so dough and figures 'Well why not? I can make money off of them and humiliate them at the same time…." "…These girls want revenge, and they're gonna get it any way possible - even if it means attempting to trash the reputations of 2 of the 5 guys that we all love so much…" Although we tend to have to agree with the fact that money is probably the main reason for the release of the books, its wrong to assume it's the only reason and that their intent is to gain money, trash their reputations and humiliate them all in one swing. Who's to say this book doesn't praise Brian and the boys, we only have an excerpt of the book to look at. You know I think a wise man once said and we quote "You can't judge a book by its cover" un-quote, no pun intended. "These ex-girlfriends may have their issues with the guys......but is taking it out to paperback REALLY gonna fix anything? These stories should've never been given a chance to gain wind, much less be sold as real reading material. If you buy this book.....or are considering buying it....you're just as much to blame as Marisa and Samantha. You call yourself a fan......but yet you're buying this book...what for? So you can read about how they got into arguments with the Boys? How life on the road was NOT always great.....and that sometimes the Boys were less than thrilled about some things. Shouldn't you know this by now? The Boys aren't perfect.....life on the road isn't always a bowl of cherries....and I can guarantee that not ONE of those Boys is happy 24/7…" While we agree with the fact that the above listed is common knowledge, we don't agree with the fact that if you buy these books you suddenly become less of a fan than someone who doesn't. Yeah a true fan shouldn't care about what they do in their personal lives, but just because you read a book about the "behind-the-scenes" info. doesn't mean you any less of a fan… it just makes you like what 99.99% of the population is…NOSY….Everybody, we don't care who or what its about has someone or something they want to know more about. And just because we now know that Nick pooped in a sock… does that make us love their music any less…we don't think so! Maybe just a little less likely to shake his hand! LMAO "I hope you will think this over before wasting your money on something that our boys will disapprove of." Whose to say the boys haven't discussed this with Samantha and Marissa, they could have very well collaborated or proof read the books, just like Nick did his Mom's book… we guess what we've been trying to get across is that we simply just don't know how the boys feel about this, if they know about this, or even if they've helped in all of this. It just seems that people are mostly against buying this book not because it's an invasion of their privacy but because it was written by an ex-girlfriend and not just some average Joe. We're not saying that you should buy the book or that you shouldn't, just that you keep an open mind about the whole issue. But above all we need to stick together as Backstreet Boys fans, and although we all may never agree on everything, we must keep in mind, that it is their music that has banded us together, not their personal lives. Unity begins with U-N-I, lets stick together to KTBSPA, instead of fighting over silly things. And yes we know everyone is entitled to their own opinion and that's what this was OUR OPINION, you may not agree with it or like it, but that's what it is. Peace, Love, and Harmony….KTBSPA!!!! Karol and Deidra
From: BARBARA WILLIAMS [BARBARA.WILLIAMS1@worldnet.att.net] Sent: Friday, September 24, 1999 6:09 AM Everyones heard by now about Samantha and Marisas' books ! I'm not going to say I'm for it or against it, because it's not the end of the world . It's just a stupid book(s), it happens ! If you are true fans, they won't lose fame because you'll still be there after you read the book ! YES I SAID AFTER YOU READ THE BOOK , because most of you saying your against it are probably still going to buy the book or borrow it . That's what they both are banking on . If you were so against the books, you would not have read the article to make statements against . But , like the books, they are linked to the boys so you make the exception . I know because I do the same thing , but I'm not afraid to admit it ! They are just like every other celebrity and they are going to get treated like every other celebrity . Dirt is dirt, the world eats it up ! Even die hard fans ! So, get over it already, their big boys now !
From: Nicole Lehman [lehmanna@uwec.edu] Sent: Friday, September 24, 1999 11:57 AM Someone wrote and article in Backstreet Bulletin in support of their girlfriends. I totally agree. We should support them in their efforts to find love in their life. It's unfair of girls to expect them to stay single because they are good looking. Just because a girl is crushing on a Backstreet Boy, she should not expect them to say single. We all need love in our lives, and let's face it, there just isn't enough of them to go around. And besides, shouldn't a true BSB fan be supportive in everything they do? And a true BSB fan will like them for their music, not for their looks and the fact that they are single. I think it's horrible that BSB girlfriends get harassed and talked badly about just because they are dating a BSB. People need to come to the realization that they are human also, and the chances that a fan is going to end up with them is slim to none. Thanks, that all I have to say. Nicole
From: Chris Long [cjharlie@swbell.net] Sent: Friday, September 24, 1999 12:58 PM Ok, I know we are all upset about these tell all books being written about our boys. Who could be so lame? Well, I have the answer. Can you imagine how jealous Samantha is of Leighanne? Everywhere you look you see Brian and Leighanne, Brian and Leighanne, Brian and Leighanne. Samantha's relationship didn't work with Brian and she is jealous of Leighanne. Who isn't? Leighanne is beautiful. To sum it up.........SAMANTHA GET A LIFE!!! To Leighanne: YOU GO GIRL!
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