So, this is the second post that I'm writing on the Liv Kristine/Leaves' Eyes situation. Before I continue, I will state that while I am in support of Liv, I'm remaining as neutral as possible since this is all getting out of hand now.
Obviously, shit has hit the proverbial fan since Saturday when it was announced that Liv was no longer in Leaves' Eyes and since then, there was been no end of rumours, hatred and just general childishness - Mostly from the fans and it has to stop. Now.
The way that fans of Liv are carrying on is basically an absolute disgrace. Liv is one of the loveliest people I've had the pleasure of not only meeting but interviewing as well and I don't think she'd appreciate all the abuse and hatred that's been sent towards her now former band mates, let alone the rumours that are going around.
Don't get me wrong, Alex and company (excluding Elina since she's caught in the middle of this raging shit storm) haven't handled this very well. Arguing with fans and passive aggressively sharing Lucas' status (which sadly was misconstrued as being a violent threat) have only served to add fuel to the fire. Even taking time to finally make a public statement on the situation wasn't a smart move, since that should have been done immediately with all comments ignored. Hell, this entire thing has officially become worse than when Tarja got the sack!
But the way that fans of Liv are going is basically shitting all over everything she has ever done with Leaves' Eyes. I've seen a Facebook page in support of Liv start a petition to get Leaves' Eyes removed from the Metal Female Voices Festival in Belgium based on the accusations of sexism because of the rumour that Alex has had an affair and replaced Liv because of it. I've seen 'fans' leave abusive messages on the Facebook pages of Leaves' Eyes, Alexander Krull and others involved with Leaves' Eyes and much worse.
If you want to support Liv or her solo project, that's fine. There's loads of way you can support Liv, like leave her positive messages or purchase her solo albums. Or even send her some flowers or something. But sending abuse or other negative comments to Alex and co isn't going to do anyone any favours.
Regardless of the rumours, regardless of what went on behind the scenes, and regardless of how you're feeling, Liv and Alex have a son together and a private life they've built together. They both deserve some privacy and the way that a lot of Liv's fans are acting is basically just taking one giant shit all over her legacy.
Don't disrespect Liv like that. Just show her the love.
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