Kelly Clarkson Sparks Twitter Feud: Should Celebs Be More Careful With Social Media?

by SodaHead Celebs Posted 2011/12/29 20:00:00

Related Topics: Kelly Clarkson, Twitter, Ron Paul, Social Media, Celebrities, American Idol, John Mayer, Debate, Vote, Party, 2012, Tweet, Media, Idol, Candidate

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For celebrities, social media is a double-edged sword. They can connect with their fans at a moment's notice, but everything they say will be dissected by their entire fan base. Now, Kelly Clarkson is learning the lesson John Mayer learned a couple of years ago: What you say on Twitter will come back to bite you. The "American Idol" winner found herself in the middle of an all-out Twitter war when she tweeted about her favorite presidential candidate, Ron Paul.

The original tweet was harmless enough: "I love Ron Paul. I liked him a lot during the last republican nomination and no one gave him a chance. If he wins the nomination for the Republican party in 2012 he’s got my vote. Too bad he probably won’t." The tweet was followed by a slew of harsh responses suggesting Clarkson is "obviously living under a rock" and "thinks people should die in the ER." She tried explain her reasoning, but was met with more heat.

She pulled out of the debate by posting a message on her blog that read, "Man my eyes have been opened to so much hate tonight. If y'all ever disagree with something I say please don't feel the need to attack me ... If you don't agree with me simply unfollow me. It's really that easy ... If you're so blinded by hate you can't seek peace and progress then that is your unfortunate prerogative." Do you think celebs like Kelly Clarkson should be more careful with social media than the average person?

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Rebel Uke 2011/12/29 20:27:16

No

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Celebrities are entitled to their opinions just as much as everyone else.
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Natalie 2012/04/06 03:06:09

Yes

I do agree that they are just like us and are entitled to say what they think but since a lot of people always watch them and see what they do, they should be careful about what they say so nothing bad happens to them.

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shindogg 2012/01/26 22:21:15
stevie.luplow 2012/01/22 07:14:40

No

They have the same rights as every other person in America. They have opinions just like the rest of us. They should be able to state those opinions and not be attacked for them.

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art1ej 2012/01/21 23:16:44

No

if she believes in something & wants to voice who is to say she shouldnt...even if i dont agree with her choice...

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Lucid 2012/01/14 23:28:14

No

They have a right to think & say whatever they want. Freedom of speech. They're people like us but just rich & famous.

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neitu.tepano 2012/01/09 07:06:08

Yes

yes course she look so great,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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Ted 2012/01/03 18:40:37

No

What would happen to the global economy if we stopped caring about celebrities?!?!? OMG it like scarez me so muches.

To think of all the countless hours we spend caring about rich and famous people... think what we could do if we put that energy elsewhere.

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Skar 2012/01/03 10:33:40

Yes

If they don't want to be criticized. They only need to be careful for their own sake, not for anyone else's. They have a right to their opinions and free speech just like everyone else, but unlike everyone else they're in the spotlight and going to be criticized by a lot more people. "if you can't take the heat, stay out of the kitchen"

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praiserock 2012/01/03 01:31:06

No

No. Say what they mean and own it, but be ready for backlash. Just because they might be famous doesn't mean what they opine is of more worth or more intelligent that the average occupier. Both have shown they are equally vacuous.

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SmithBandit 2012/01/02 20:25:05

No

they should say and believe what they think AND NOT SELL OUT just for more money and fan base. Go Kelly

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Flamingolady 2012/01/02 16:32:35

Yes

We probably all should be more careful. A friend just posted an absolutely idiotic picture of her fiance and his step father dressed in adult diapers at the beach, and thought it was funny. NOT. Anyway, we should at least try to understand that the posted word or photo is being seen by others, and it may just come back to bite you, in the posterior!

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Cathy 2012/01/02 12:51:27

Yes

Everyone is entitled to give their opinions or make a statement, but everyone including celebrities should be very careful what they put out there for the whole world to see or read about what you have said.

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Get Bashed 2012/01/02 11:23:12

No

NO...they shouldn't have to be careful. They have their own voices, opinions, vote and rights just like everyone else. Same goes for those who oppose her. This is not TWITTER, but SodaHead sure sparks some great debates too....if not more. If everyone was into conformity, life would not be so great, and I'm sure that argument was fought too before...and always will be.

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Tennessee3501 2012/01/02 04:03:40

Yes

She is very foolish. She should have endorsed either Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson or Paula Abdul for President! Never bite the hand that created you!

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lara 2012/01/01 18:22:02

No

I feel kinda sorry for them

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buffydracfan 2012/01/01 12:34:08

Yes

My Grandmother always told me " Never talk RELIGION or Politics ! "

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Tenness... to buffydr... 2012/01/02 04:06:34

Your Grandmother was young in the days before computers and Sodahead. Now if you do not talk about religion and politics, you have to talk about sex. Grandma would not approve! Or, would she?

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PapaBC 2012/01/01 04:40:15

Yes

Everyone should

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El Prez 2012/01/01 00:52:48

Yes

Not just celebrities but everyone. This instant communication thing has gone way too far. Noone needs to know everything you think or do and the waste of time and money is not helping. Hate is out there waiting to jump on anyone who expresses an opinion or an idea. Try keeping your ideas to yourself or among friends and just using the media for information and simple communication. Soda Head is a great outlet for your opinions and ideas.

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Donnie to El Prez 2012/01/08 23:05:23

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why?

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El Prez to Donnie 2012/01/09 21:04:33

"Z"

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mikeyllo 2012/01/01 00:21:10

No

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Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, even celebrities. There aren't many things that anyone can say that SOMEONE wouldn't disagree with. People just need to be more open to differing points of view. No matter who she chose to stand behind supporters of other candidates wouldn't be cool with it. As long as you aren't being offensive, hurtful, or speaking out of turn, don't let people who don't believe the same things as you do have that much control over your life to the point where you can't state your opinion...especially in situations like this where you've done absolutely nothing wrong.

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Isa 2011/12/31 21:04:41

No

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Anyone should be able to say anything they want on twitter. I mean people that's the point of unfollowing, if you don't like what someone says, unfollowing them. Arguing is not gonna change their opinion.

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ehrhornp 2011/12/31 18:40:40

No

Everyone should be very careful with social media. Using various shortcuts and abbreviations misunderstandings can easily develop. So the answer should be all should be more careful with social media.

Of course there is no satisfying wackos who dislike true conservatives.

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Bob DiN 2011/12/31 18:23:54

Yes

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Celebs are morons to start with, plus no one should use twitter it's an act of foolishness. Look what It did for disgraced ex congressman Anthony Weiner.

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Tenness... to Bob DiN 2012/01/02 04:10:12

When Bill Maher and Jane Lynch re-created one of his twitter exchanges with a woman from Las Vegas on HBO's "Real Time", it was so funny that HBO should create a whole series based on the ""Tweets of Anthony Weiner."

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Bob DiN to Tenness... 2012/01/02 05:56:01

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Bill Maher is a weiner.

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john clayton 2011/12/31 16:04:32 (edited)

Yes

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everyone should be carefull what they say in public twitter is just as much a public forum as saying something on the news.

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Donnie to john cl... 2012/01/08 23:12:34

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actually twitter is not a PUBLIC forum; it's private. They let people use it almost as if it was one, but they could do anything they wanted with it if they so chose.

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gaylehelen 2011/12/31 15:09:35

Yes

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Absolutely, as should everyone. Do people realize the large number of home invasions, rapes, murders and other despicable crimes have been committed due to what people post on Twitter, Facebook, etc.? I do.

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RevJamesBJones 2011/12/31 13:53:16

No

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I wouldn't follow their tweets anymore

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Bob DiN to RevJame... 2011/12/31 18:30:37

Not tweeting at all is even better.

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Donna Lapointe 2011/12/31 07:27:53

Yes

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Should not have to be, but time has proved they are targets for the weirdos who want their names to go on, no matter the reason.

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sol 2011/12/31 07:14:51

Yes

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But she did have a point about people not agreiing with her to not attack her or just unfollow her. Celebs have a right to an opinion too.

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Amy 2011/12/31 06:42:22

Yes

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Her career depends on her popularity. If she's going to push her opinions on people, she may be sacrificing her fame for it in the long run.

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snowleopard09 2011/12/31 04:38:12

No

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They have a right to their opinion like everybody else. The problem isn't the celebrities; it's the people who don't know how to respectfully disagree with others, resorting to hatefulness and personal attacks.

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shadow76 2011/12/31 03:45:49

Yes

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Everyone should becareful on twitter

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aliycat 2011/12/31 03:00:24

No

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Not n e more than n e esle

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hari 2011/12/31 02:54:39

Yes

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for fan followings , if twitted ? be careful for answering to the point to avoid unwanted diversion of feeling of others as perception of mass differs

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hagerthehorrible 2011/12/31 01:55:14

Yes

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Absolutely. It all has to go according to script. You don't think that they handle that themselves do you? They have social media managers now.

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