all the famous people have got on the right, over the name a blue tick and it puts "Verified Account".

why hasn't this natalie's one?

Good question. I don't think it matters a lot. She does send messages once in a while.

Yes, she doesn't seem to worry about it too much. And in fact it doesn't really matter. Anyone can easily find her "real" blog if he (she) wants to... What I don't like is that her blog is quite inactive.

She does not update her Twitter because she said she is afraid about what press can say about what she writes there.

Ok Nat...you can do whatever you want to do but fans are loosing the interest on you because you do not show any interest on them.

Record 10 songs for an album and release each one 4 years is an election. Ensure fans loyalty is a must.

Things are getting worse each month and this is not the best course to follow...though maybe you find it running the marathon.

What Natalie says with regards to what the press may do with her tweets is extremely understandable. What few people actually choose to 'see' is exactly how destructive the press can be (and indeed often is) to anyone who doesn't adhere to their standards of perfection.

The people who choose to unobjectively read another's opinion 'on mass'... tend to end up choosing to take on board that printed view. Perhaps they do this because it saves them actually engaging their own brains, which would allow them to actually think and make up their own minds with regards to any situation.

And yes I agree with the statement "Ok Nat...you can do whatever you want to do." (but only so far as to that exact quote). Why shouldn't she?

Who is anyone else to demand anything from anyone?

Let me put it another way: WHO exactly do you negative people think you are?

If you call yourself a fan, you should act like one. If you're unsure as to what this means in real terms; You support them in their decisions, not attempt to manipulate them or make them feel bad for not doing what you (in your own opinion) think they should do.

I am curious Rosanna: Is 'Portal Imbruglia' by any chance your own site?

rupiter:

Yes, she doesn't seem to worry about it too much. And in fact it doesn't really matter. Anyone can easily find her "real" blog if he (she) wants to... What I don't like is that her blog is quite inactive.

 

 what's the link of natalie's blog?

Well Paul, I was going to try and write something very witty in response to all the dustfrackers in here but you've got me beat as I am too late already.
Great definition of what a "fan" really is supposed to be. I too have had times when I wanted to do nothing but nag at people's heads about something that had to or did not happen, but in the end I'll prolly always stand up for our Natalie Imbruglia. I'm just happy sitting here, realising she's been bringing us the nice music she's brought to us, period. I don't actually care about anything else than a) Her happy state of mind and b) Her music.

"C" and all the rest are, frankly, none of our beeswax.
Go Paul,
and lest we forget:

Go Nat!

ilovenatalieimbruglia:

 what's the link of natalie's blog?

talking of her blog I meant her twitter account

Missed-da-W001f:

I am curious Rosanna: Is 'Portal Imbruglia' by any chance your own site?

I am not but I support the protest they have started because all the reasons they give are sadly true. I follow Natalie since I saw her on "Johnny English" and I have lost interest on her gradually during the last years and I am afraid I am not the only one.

Why?, because she is not a real artist. An artist is worried about her own career being in touch with fans, motivate them with gigs, visiting different countries, releasing albums and not continuously postpone them...

If you are a real fan and do not matter if her management team is incompetent, then you are just worried about listening her music and nothing more. You do not mind if her music is successful or not. You just want her to do whatever she wants though her professional career is going to dissapear if things are managed as badly as they are carried out.

Ok, I am a bad fan because I am worried about how things are. No news + no album + no gigs + no promotion - fans not motivated = no success and no sales. I do not want her to told us if she is dating with someone but at least she or anyone could tell us SOMETHING from time to time.

Things are not ok with Natalie Imbruglia at the moment and support this actitude is to lengthen the problem. She needs to know what fans are demanding from her. She is selling less with each new album and this tendency cannot continue. Maybe you do not mind nor Natalie does, but I will support any activity that denounce this situation because only doing this she, her manager, her managemet how whoever do something to bring Natalie Imbruglia to the front page of music mags, at album charts top ten, to radio playlist....

You support Natalie on your way, doing nothing, and me and many fans support her waiting her to open her eyes because we do not want her music to sleep forever and sink into obscurity.

Who are you to judge her anyways?

Artist Definiton:

1) One, such as a painter, sculptor, or writer, who is able by virtue of imagination and talent or skill to create works of aesthetic value, especially in the fine arts. (Natalie fits this criteria)

2) A person whose work shows exceptional creative ability or skill. (Natalie fits this criteria also)

3) One, such as an actor or singer, who works in the performing arts. (3 out of 3 for Natalie)

My own feelings on what an artist is:
A person who is in touch with something far greater than just themselves. They are able to pull inspiration from deep within them and express it to the world in a way that few are able to do so. They have individual creative minds and are more in touch with their heart and soul than the majority are capable of being (currently).

As you can see, I do not believe that the words; Career, job, money or fans... have anything to actually do with being called an artist. These things may come with being one, but they are not what defines the word artist.


I can fully understand your point of view with regards to how Miss Imbruglia's business affairs are currently being handled and also your concerns about the effect it may be having. I still think that everyone should try exercising the gracious virtue called patience.

Attacking Natalie or the way the things are currently being managed, is not going to have anything other than a negative effect upon the good lady herself (maybe that's the intention?).

Yes, also it would be nice for Natalie to have more contact with her fans and keep us informed on a more regular basis...
But if you look at what's already going on and how people are acting/reacting towards her and the decisions being made, why should she?
Some of the things being said about her and even directed at her are simply just shameful (To those who are inconsiderate and so self-righteous that they are completely blind to the possible truths).

There are still many true fans out there that probably are just remaining silent on the entire matter. Waiting, with the regard and respect for Natalie that she deserves.
We do not know much about her personal life (which is how it should be), but at the same time we should also take into consideration that EVERY artist does indeed have one.

They will have their own desires, needs and wishes. Believe it or not, these may not always be completely revolving around their career, promotion or fans. To expect any artist to constantly explain their actions or what's happening 'behind the scenes' is nothing short of an invasion of their RIGHT to have a life and privacy.

@Mas: ;) x

@Natalie: Much Love and Support to you (As always) xXx

Missed-da-W001f In addition to those points you mentioned I would say that no artist can exist without his (her) fans. Otherwise for whom all they do their job which is not always just fun but a hard work too? Only for the process itself? For example, create music without intention that it will be heard by someone but just to satisfy artist’s creativity? I hardly believe that your point of view would be supported by those whom you try to protect excluding fans from artist’s interests. Portalimbruglia’s protest just shows that there are people who do care what’s going on with Natalie. For me that reaction demonstrates less indifference than readiness to accept any imaginable Star’s escapade in advance.

Let me put it this way:

 

If you don't like someone else's career -- then start your own career and stop bitching about it.

I see you enjoying yourself so much.

The problem here is that these new batch of fans that fight tooth and nail to defend Natalie Imbruglia have not been fans of her since the begining of her career and now are asking us to be patience. If you asking for that then you have not suffered all Natalie Imbruglia's fans have suffered each time she has released a new album. None of them has been exempt of delays (is better not saying anything than give false expectations to fans) and poor promotion. Now, she can use the Internet to promote herself on social networks but he prefer no to do it. It is like prefer to release the album on vinyl and not on CD because she likes more that way...it would be her decission...let's support it!!!.

As a fan I am I would like to know which magazines is she going to come out, which tv show will she perform, which cities is she going to visit (unless you have to pay for it they do not warn us about new gigs) and many many many more things that are easily to say but Natalie nor her team do. If you defend this actitude then you are worried about listening her songs as I am with Kylie, Delta Goodrem or Missy Higgins. I want all them to release songs but do not mind the way they promote or if they will come out on a mag or a tv show. I think you are this way with Natalie Imbruglia.

Fanatic websites (always a better source of information than official sources) managed by "classic" fans are closed or not updated and the biggest source of Natalie Imbruglia information is temporaly closed...there must be a reason for that!!!.

I want her to be successful as well all fans that criticize her. I have supported her many years, I have been patience, I have praised all her albums but not addmiting that she is not taken a wrong direction or bad habits is being deaf for her music and not for her as a person.