Singer dropped

[Alifan]

I believe that the Administrator of this board, out of respect for the group and the individuals involved, needs to remove this third party gossip of partial truths about the private inner workings of the group from a public bulletin board.

This is outrageous. There are many who know and have known some details of the changes that do not feel the childish need to broadcast their "inner connections", such is this one seems to be.

[eizzie]

Alifan said:

I believe that the Administrator of this board, out of respect for the group and the individuals involved, needs to remove this third party gossip of partial truths about the private inner workings of the group from a public bulletin board.

This is outrageous. There are many who know and have known some details of the changes that do not feel the childish need to broadcast their "inner connections", such is this one seems to be.

:oI AGREE WITH YOU 100% ALIFAN. THIS IS TOTALLY DISRESPECTFUL AND SHOULD NOT BE PUBLIC INFORMATION. AND IM SURE MR. ARCHER WOULD NOT APPRECIATE HIS NAME BEING DROPPED AROUND LIKE THIS IN SPREADING VICIOUS GOSSIP. I AM SURE THE ADMINISTRATOR HAS NOT SEEN THIS BUT I KNOW HER PERSONALLY AND WILL NOTIFY HER IMMEDIATLEY. IN THE MEANTIME, IM GONNA COPY THIS AND MAKE SURE MR. ARCHER KNOWS THE KIND OF IMMATURE PERSON HE IS TALKING TO.

[SeainDennis]

Temptsguitaristgirl,

Your post is not appropriate for this forum. Any behind the scenes personnel changes/issues should remain behind the scenes and off the forum. This type of private discussion should not be posted on this board and the next time, please use better discretion. I'm sure the person who provided you with the information would not appreciate seeing his words told to you in confidence, plastered on a public forum.

[sam]

Temptsguitaristgirl:

It is unfortunate that you have posted third hand information about real people and situations which you have very little insight into.
It is also unfortunate that you have used Mr. Archer's name so publicly and included him in voicing such vicious rumor, gossip and inuendos.
There is no excuse for your starting this discussion, and you should delete your own post as soon as possible for the sake of the integrity of this message board and your own. This message board is for the fans of the Review and vicious gossip and rumor are not welcome by you or any other person who may choose to post here.
Unfortunately, even if this post is deleted, the damaged that you may have caused by such rumor can not be taken back. Hopefully in the future you will think before you affect people in a negative way with nothing more than far removed not credible opinions.

I would like to personally and publicly ask the Administrator to remove not only Temptsguitaristgirl post but the entire thread!

[Real Temptations fan]

What's the fuss? It is what it is! Every message board on the internet have some post of inner personal relationships.IMO that's what makes them interesting.Why is this particular post deemed so inapproriate? I'm sure that Bernard Gibson and David Sea have fans that didn't appreciate the way things went down.BTW it's not a secret.Who is being protected by deleting this thread?
If the post had been referring to how certain group members cheat on their wives and girlfriends (some have both ) or how certain group members have children all over the USA that they do not acknowledge or support, then that would be inappropriate. But squabbles between Dennis and other group members??? Why is that info disrespectful?
David Sea doesn't seem like the type of man whose money you would mess with. ;D ;D ;D ;D
I don't see how this post would have a bearing on any true fan. Everybody should understand that at times egos and personalities clash,especially when money is involved.
BTW the way do they need two David Ruffin style singers?
Ali and David Sea?

[Alifan]

"Real" Temptations fan:

the question of "Why two Ruffin style singers?" is a reasonable topic for another thread.

This thread needs to be gone. Whether it is the worst-kept secret in Temptations history, or just "no secret" to you, it is disrespectful to the Group and individuals involved to discuss internal problems, and shows a gossip mentality... and further some of the "information" posted in the original note isn't even close to accurate.

p.s. there is one "Ruffin Style" singer with the current line up, his name is David Sea. And one ALI-STYLE singer, that being Ali Woodson. But that's for another thread.

[Real Temptations fan]

It is unfortunate that you have posted third hand information about real people and situations which you have very little insight into.
It is also unfortunate that you have used Mr. Archer's name so publicly and included him in voicing such vicious rumor, gossip and inuendos.
I didn't know Ric's last name was Archer.

There is no excuse for your starting this discussion, and you should delete your own post as soon as possible for the sake of the integrity of this message board and your own.

It's a message board for God's sake! Is it that serious? Judging from the responses, her remarks are not simply rumor or inuendo. And why can't she repeat what was told to her?
This message board is for the fans of the Review and vicious gossip and rumor are not welcome by you or any other person who may choose to post here.
VICIOUS gossip? What's vicious about it? The drama needs to be taken down a notch.

Unfortunately, even if this post is deleted, the damaged that you may have caused by such rumor can not be taken back. .

Can some one shed some light on What damage has been caused?

Hopefully in the future you will think before you affect people in a negative way with nothing more than far removed not credible opinions

Temptsguitaristgirl, I wouldn't worry about advice on What and How to post unless it came directly from this boards Administrator

I would like to personally and publicly ask the Administrator to remove not only Temptsguitaristgirl post but the entire thread!
Much to do about Nothing!!!!!!

[Real Temptations fan]

This thread needs to be gone. Whether it is the worst-kept secret in Temptations history, or just "no secret" to you, it is disrespectful to the Group and individuals involved to discuss internal problems,

WHY is it Disrespectful to the "Group" or anybody else? ALL groups have internal problems. ALL internal problems have and will continue to be discussed.(even with the REAL Tempts). The GREATEST Temptation was fired,and that topic is still being discussed.Bernard being "dropped" pales in comparison

and shows a gossip mentality...
No offense intended,but these responses show a groupie mentality

and further some of the "information" posted in the original note isn't even close to accurate.
So why bring attention to it? Why not ignore it?

If memory serves me correctly, Ali sang David Ruffin's leads with Otis Williams Imitations.....and so did Dennis Edwards. Both gentlemen were replacements for David Ruffin. Even tho Cloud 9 and Treat Her Like A Lady were great in their own right.

[Real Temptation fan]

If memory serves me correctly, Ali sang David Ruffin's leads with Otis Williams Imitations.....and so did Dennis Edwards. Both gentlemen were replacements for David Ruffin. Even tho Cloud 9 and Treat Her Like A Lady were great in their own right.


PS. Both of these talented gentlemen were fortunate to have been able to "step" into an already successful group.(mainly because of David Ruffin's contribution) And they both were also "dropped". It's the nature of the beast they call show business. Now Dennis is in a positon where he can "fire" members. I don't see why discussing any of these firings are disrespectful. I wish the "Review" continued success. ;D

[guitarbanae]

Well good God...i wasn't trying to start a rumor or be disrespectful. As far as spreading gossip goes-- he had no part in any of it..i asked him why Bernard wasn't there..and that was the answer he gave me. so, i thought i'd let yall know that was the reason Bernard wasn't performing--just in case anyone might've wondered why he wasn't in the current lineup anymore. And FYI what happened in the group is not a secret--people do argue and people do make-up..its part of life. However, i don't appreciate you accusing me of anything other than keeping this group updated on what's going on. I think this is being blown out of proportion entirely..i'm just as big a fan of the Review as anyone else on this forum..and if you think that i was trying to..in any way be disrespectful or spread "vicious" rumors..then you are sadly mistaken. Nevertheless, if anyone was offended by this--i'm sorry. In future i'll keep any information regarding the group to myself..and if you have a probem with me or think that i'm trying to start anything in anyway..i'll not post on this site anymore. If any "damage" was caused by this thread i apologize wholeheartedly.

[Real Temptation fan]

tempsguitaristgirl said:

Well good God...i wasn't trying to start a rumor or be disrespectful. As far as spreading gossip goes-- he had no part in any of it..i asked him why Bernard wasn't there..and that was the answer he gave me. so, i thought i'd let yall know that was the reason Bernard wasn't performing--just in case anyone might've wondered why he wasn't in the current lineup anymore. And FYI what happened in the group is not a secret--people do argue and people do make-up..its part of life. However, i don't appreciate you accusing me of anything other than keeping this group updated on what's going on. I think this is being blown out of proportion entirely..i'm just as big a fan of the Review as anyone else on this forum..and if you think that i was trying to..in any way be disrespectful or spread "vicious" rumors..then you are sadly mistaken. Nevertheless, if anyone was offended by this--i'm sorry. In future i'll keep any information regarding the group to myself..and if you have a probem with me or think that i'm trying to start anything in anyway..i'll not post on this site anymore. If any "damage" was caused by this thread i apologize wholeheartedly.

You're a better woman than me. I would not apologize to anybody on this board.Since when can you not speak about celebrities? It's not as if you posted about their many women that follow them from town to town to town at their own expense. That's what you call "Outrageous"
The only way I would leave this board is if the Administrator had a problem with my post or if I decided to leave.
Why would a fan be offened? Brenda (Mrs.Dennis Edwards)wasn't offended when I showed her this post.

[guitarbanae]

thank you 4 taking up for me by the way..i feel like everyone is ganging up on me..and i didn't even mean any offense.

[Real Temptation fan]

tempsguitaristgirl said:

thank you 4 taking up for me by the way..i feel like everyone is ganging up on me..and i didn't even mean any offense.

NP. ;D ;D Makes me wonder WHY? Seems as if some of these posters are more than just "fans".

[SeainDennis]

Okay, everyone needs to calm down.

It is not that serious!

To the 'guests' who have shown up out of the clear blue sky, back off a bit and do not attempt to 'dictate' what the Adminstrator should or not do. The Adminstrator has already deleted the first post in question, so why is this discussion continuing? It's over. It is not the fact that temptsguitaristgirl talked about what she knew, it was the fact that she posted the name of the person who gave her the info. It is better safe than sorry to ASK for permission to use someone's name when making comments pertaining to any situation. It is a matter of trust and privacy. If Mr. Archer has no problem with his name being used, then there is no need to continue to belabor the point. If he did, then that is where we have a problem!

To me, it's all about using reasonable judgment and discretion. We are all hearing only one side of this situation so as I stated before, bare in mind that folks be careful of what they say. I think that is more than a reasonable request.

Also, there is no need to 'jump' a poster, especially one that is registered here. I have not problem with 'guests' posting here however, I take exception to 'guests' trying to 'dictate' or tell the Admin or moderator what they should or shouldn't do. This is equivalent to coming to somebody's home and telling them what they can or can't do or say. I don't appreciate that. The members know if they have a problem, the Admin or my inbox is open and we will do what we can to meditate or deal with a situation. Members have more privilege over guests. No ifs, ands, buts about it!

No need for people to get riled up and start 'beating' up a poster. It is not necessary! I think temptsguitarist girl did not mean any harm. I'm sure people here, including myself, have said things that they didn't mean to or didn't think it would cause any problems. So cut the girl some slack.

Let's all let it go and get back to Dennis' & The Review. Now perhaps someone will start a discussion about Ali joining the group? I think that would be an interesting dialogue!

[Queenie]

tempsguitaristgirl said:

thank you 4 taking up for me by the way..i feel like everyone is ganging up on me..and i didn't even mean any offense.

Child please no one is ganging up on you...btw: can you please give me a recap what is being discuss I think I read one of the singers was dropped from the line-up is that true?... I hope it was not David Ruffin imo he made the group along with his side kick EJK... everyone else was there for a paycheck..