for those of you who DIDNT like ayla brown look at this!

[jekajekalynn]

Meh... doesn't effect me one way or the other... after all, It's JUST AI...

 

[theSurlyMermaid]

For pete's sake, if you are going to crumple into a ball and cry with devastation at the meanies on the big bad ole Internet and what they are saying about you, here's some free advice: Stay off AI. See how easy that was? The stuff being written about Ayla (or Type A-lya, which is her nickname on some other boards) pales mightily in comparison to the stuff being written about, say, Kevin. Or Mandisa. Or pretty much ANYONE on the show, whether or not they were even voted though.

Aw, the poor girl who is lovely, smart, talented and going away on a basketball scholarship is getting nasty comments from strangers which can pretty much be easily attributed to jealousy. Cry me a river.

 

[kpm76]

For pete's sake, if you are going to crumple into a ball and cry with devastation at the meanies on the big bad ole Internet and what they are saying about you, here's some free advice: Stay off AI. See how easy that was? The stuff being written about Ayla (or Type A-lya, which is her nickname on some other boards) pales mightily in comparison to the stuff being written about, say, Kevin. Or Mandisa. Or pretty much ANYONE on the show, whether or not they were even voted though.

Aw, the poor girl who is lovely, smart, talented and going away on a basketball scholarship is getting nasty comments from strangers which can pretty much be easily attributed to jealousy. Cry me a river.

HUH?? Are you serious?? She's 17 years old...not 27 or 37, 17!! She's a kid, still in high school. Yes, going on a reality TV show certainly is not for everyone but why does that mean she, or anyone else for that matter, should expect criticism? I just find it really hard to completely bash a kid. Her "snotty" attitude that some saw may have been nothing more than her uneasiness with the whole situation. You can say, well stay off AI but what a wonderful learning experience this has been for her and others, why forgo it? She is a bright, pretty and extremely talented young lady with loads of self confidence and for her, I think the best is yet to come. Congrats to her and her parents for raising such a motivated young woman

 

[Crankyshank]

I thought Ayla was an excellent example of where hard work and taking advantage of opportunity will get you. Sure she wasn't the best singer and she came from a more fortunate background than say Kellie did but that isn't to say she hasn't had to struggle for anything.
She seems like someone with a lot of natural ability and someone who has a strong work ethic - I don't understand the need to gloat and berate her just because she might have had better opportunities than others had. It doesn't make her a lesser person or someone who rides the coat tails of other people's success.

 

[VSL]

Yes, going on a reality TV show certainly is not for everyone but why does that mean she, or anyone else for that matter, should expect criticism? I just find it really hard to completely bash a kid.

I both agree:
- bashing people is never nice

and disagree:
- people who put themselves in the spotlight should always be aware that they will get criticized, and won't necessarily be loved by all

 

[Disney1fan2002]

haha. I wanted her to fail, not to be mean, but truly she needed to learn that she can't succeed at everything.

I have a question?

How does coming in 13th out of TENS OF THOUSANDS of people, a failure?

For pete's sake, if you are going to crumple into a ball and cry with devastation at the meanies on the big bad ole Internet and what they are saying about you, here's some free advice: Stay off AI. See how easy that was? The stuff being written about Ayla (or Type A-lya, which is her nickname on some other boards) pales mightily in comparison to the stuff being written about, say, Kevin. Or Mandisa. Or pretty much ANYONE on the show, whether or not they were even voted though.

Aw, the poor girl who is lovely, smart, talented and going away on a basketball scholarship is getting nasty comments from strangers which can pretty much be easily attributed to jealousy. Cry me a river

All I can say to this is...WOW. Like I said earlier, there are some AI contestants that "act" their part, and deserve the critisism. Can you please tell me when Ayla did or said anything that makes it so she deserves such hatred? I think it is sad. That the internet can basically get a whole group of people to bash a 17 yo. I am talking about the site the OP quote came from. Because from what I can see here, only 2 people on this thread agree with the OP post, the OP herself and one other person. So I think the DIS is the worng place to think you can say such mean and hateful things about a 17 yo, and get away with it.

As for the other things being said about the other contestants, just as mean. If they are saying the same type of things about Kevin, it is dispiccable.

 

[theSurlyMermaid]

HUH?? Are you serious?? She's 17 years old...not 27 or 37, 17!! She's a kid, still in high school. Yes, going on a reality TV show certainly is not for everyone but why does that mean she, or anyone else for that matter, should expect criticism? I just find it really hard to completely bash a kid. Her "snotty" attitude that some saw may have been nothing more than her uneasiness with the whole situation. You can say, well stay off AI but what a wonderful learning experience this has been for her and others, why forgo it? She is a bright, pretty and extremely talented young lady with loads of self confidence and for her, I think the best is yet to come. Congrats to her and her parents for raising such a motivated young woman

Yes, I AM serious. And please note, I never said anywhere Ayla couldn't handle the criticism...I'm sure she's just fine. It's just so many of YOU seem convinced she's at home crying in a heap somewhere. Please. Any 17 year old I know would be far more devastated by being called a "kid" than being voted off a reality singing show.

And YES, she should expect criticism going on AI. I should ask you if YOU were serious when you wondered why she should or anyone else should expect criticism. Have you ever watched AI?

 

[Disney1fan2002]

And YES, she should expect cricticism going on AI. I should ask you if YOU were serious when you wondered why she should or anyone else should expect criticism. Have you ever watched AI?

Criticism on her singing is one thing, but the name calling and bashing her because she lives on "easy street" is mean and spiteful.

 

[theSurlyMermaid]

Criticism on her singing is one thing, but the name calling and bashing her because she lives on "easy street" is mean and spiteful.

Sure, it's mean and I'm sure she is level-headed enough to know what's behind it. I just don't get why everyone here is so sure she's absolutely devastated.

 

[Crankyshank]

I just went through this thread and I don't see where "everyone" has said she was devastated I saw some comments where people posted that they would be upset if it were their daughter being the subject of such a negative discussion.

 

[nliedel]

It's the internet. For the most part it's anonymous. Because of that people will often say things here that they would never utter in real life. I find that to be sad.

 

[nliedel]

Sure, it's mean and I'm sure she is level-headed enough to know what's behind it. I just don't get why everyone here is so sure she's absolutely devastated.

I am only guessing cause I was 17 once and didn't get into the school play after being called back three times. I was devastated. Anyone who is not, imo, after getting that far on AI and not making it, did not take it seriously enough. You are so close to a lifelong dream and it gets through your fingers. You should be devastated and should cry! A lot. You should not let it ruin your life or kill your dreams but devastated? Yep, that's pretty darn normal.

 

[kpm76]

Yes, I AM serious. And please note, I never said anywhere Ayla couldn't handle the criticism...I'm sure she's just fine. It's just so many of YOU seem convinced she's at home crying in a heap somewhere. Please. Any 17 year old I know would be far more devastated by being called a "kid" than being voted off a reality singing show.

And YES, she should expect criticism going on AI. I should ask you if YOU were serious when you wondered why she should or anyone else should expect criticism. Have you ever watched AI?

To answer your question, yes I do watch AI. As another poster noted, I guess it's true that those that go on AI or any other reality TV show should expect criticism. I guess I just thought the general public would be a bit kinder to a 17 year old recognizing they are still learning, growing and maturing. Not sure where you got that we all think she's home crying in a heap somewhere but I am sure that is not the case. She's got a lot to look forward to including a nice scholarship to a top school. I am also sure she was devastated and frankly, what's wrong with that? She invested emotionally in something and there's nothing wrong with being disappointed.

 

[JESW]

Want to see what Ayla has been up to since she got home?

I hope that this link works - it was on the front page of our paper today as Ayla and her family live locally.

http://www.****orddailynews.com/localRegional/view.bg?articleid=87971

I am another one who can't believe the backlash this young girl has received! I don't believe she could have become the next American Idol - as I think she had to work too hard at something that should come naturally - but she deserved to be in the top 12.

If she was my daughter I would be devastated by the things being said about her. Ayla is the type of girl I would have loved to have been friends with in HS.

Jill

UGH..Don't know why the link won't work...

It was an article about Ayla signing autographs for her fans at the Wrentham Village Outlets this weekend - she really seemed to be enjoying herself.

 

[TnKrBeLlA012]

I never looked at Ayla as more than a singer. She was very good ,I may add. I could careless what her mom and dad do. That has nothing to do with her talent. I don't understand why people seem to want to punish her because she may have more than others. This is supposed to be a singing competition. Not who has more,less or who has had it harder. The girl had a great voice. We should base our votes on that. I will say this over and over. The public should have no say in the votes. It is just not fair!!

 

[grlpwrd]

Aren't the OP, Spam, and KittieKat sisters and teens themselves?

This is the last thing I would have expected to see from 2 wonderful members here - hating on their own peers. That's really sad.

I have always commented on how women tend to bring each other down. Once again like I always ask.... What happened to our "sisterhood?"

 

[JulyGirl]

I know my teenaged sister's friends did not vote for Ayla simply because they thought she "had it all" already. That's just part of the show. Sometimes the less talented get through simply because the audience likes them more.

Aren't the OP, Spam, and KittieKat sisters and teens themselves? This is the last thing I would have expected to see from 2 wonderful members here - hating on their own peers. That's really sad.

Yes, they are teens themselves so give them a break too. They talk just like my sister and her friends talk when they discuss shows and they are perfectly nice people.

 

[sgtdisney]

There is a big difference between saying that someone deserved to lose because they weren't the best singer in the competition, and saying someone deserved to lose because they are already too successful, pretty and lucky. I didn't think Ayla was the best singer on AI this year. There were a couple who made the final 12 who I think were worse, but hey America didn't think so.

However taking glee that someone lost because you perceive her as having more than you is morally bankrupt and ultimately very jealous. Of course St. Patrick's Day is coming up, maybe they want to look as green as they do here?

 

[Nancy]

Yes, I AM serious. And please note, I never said anywhere Ayla couldn't handle the criticism...I'm sure she's just fine. It's just so many of YOU seem convinced she's at home crying in a heap somewhere. Please. Any 17 year old I know would be far more devastated by being called a "kid" than being voted off a reality singing show.

And YES, she should expect criticism going on AI. I should ask you if YOU were serious when you wondered why she should or anyone else should expect criticism. Have you ever watched AI?

Yep, it's fine to criticize their singing..that is part of the show. BUT to be mean and nasty about the person is not part of the show (except maybe for Simon and we all hate when he gets personal) IF the OP was a criticism of her singing I'd be ok with it, but not on her as a person....that is what is not right..and I don't care how old the person is.

 

[Pam]

May I ask what is the difference between this thread and
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1051933&highlight=Britney+Spears



I don't think the thoughts that Spam and Kittiekat expressed were *all* that horrid.

I mean, come on - read what some people posted about Britney and her child [ren].....

I don't watch AI so I don't know this girl, her background, or her singing ability so I won't comment.

As a parent, I've heard snarky comments about my children making the danceline team, their hunting ability, etc, etc. It comes with the territory.