POSTED By: mamucium
On Valo Daily
http://community.livejournal.com/valo_daily/3422973.html?view=54665469#t54665469
Credit to: http://blog.dark-light.us/2009/03/24/him-ville-and-villes-friends-sites--please-use-caution.aspx
gitanarokera first alerted me to problems arising due to fake Ville sites opening up and pretending to have online communication with him. At first I was concerned about posting a message which criticised people and sites by name when in reality I knew nothing factual about the claims. However the issue has been confirmed by another person so I'm posting the message which originally came from a HIM Street team and was forwarded to me by
gitanarokera in the hope that fans can make up their own minds.
I understand there has already been a discussion about this on the official Heartagram site so I'm a bit late in the day but, for those who're still unaware, my sole purpose is to forewarn fans and should not be taken as a criticism of sites or other fans who I do not know:-
To All Our Dearest HIM Fans,
Over the past few weeks fake "Ville" and "Ville's BF" sites have been deleted from myspace as well as on other social platforms. Ville gave a live phone-in interview to our very own CelticAngel on Euro-Rock Radio on Heartagram Day, in which he sat the record straight on a few things fans wanted to know about.
Ville stated that he did have a myspace page (and only a myspace page). It was NOT under his name nor any of his personal information. He also said he was hardly on it, if at all anymore. Ville made it a point to let everyone know that he DOES NOT contact ANYONE via email, internet accounts or any messaging services. Those that are indeed close to Ville would NEVER brag or gloat about their friendship...they don't have to, they have nothing to prove.
They also would protect him and his private life no matter what !!
A few new sites have come up since that interview, while others have given up the charade. There are still some that are being watched closely. Some of these sites are just fans, but some are involved in illegal activities or inappropriate interactions with minors. I know it seems thrilling to think you are "talking" to the real Ville Valo or one of his close friends...however, THAT IS JUST NOT TRUE!!! Don't ever give out your address, phone number, credit card or social security numbers.
If you have any questions about the band, feel free to visit their Official HIM
Fan Club/Online Store/News/Media/Boards at: http://www.heartagram.com/
Yesterday, A very upset young fan found an altered copy of their autographed photo of Ville (which they had posted on their page), being used as "proof" of the "HIM_VILLE_VALO_UK_STREET_TEAM" site's owner being great friends with Ville. These are stock photos and are generated in mass for fans in general and are easy to acquire.
The HIM_VILLE_VALO_UK-STREET_TEAM owner (Paula) also said she was deleting the site due to all the trouble she was having, and would be using "HIM_FANS_UNITE" as her new site ("to keep out the riff raff"). Please do not get sucked into this woman's delusions. She has been at this for a long time and it is very well documented. She is also putting up a personal site: " ~ Anthie ~ Paulalle~" with the name "Paulalle~~" underneath the icon.
As a side note to this....~Freedom Photography~ has bonded with Paula over this and are now claiming to know each other. Again, questions about who has photographed the band...go to Heartragram.com (several that HAVE shot the band are members). Freedom Photography might have taken a few photos as most fans do....but IS NOT a photographer or assistant for HIM, Ville or any of the members of HIM !!
Please use caution on any website. Sure the internet can be fun, but it can also be used to harm someone. Stopping these sites is like swatting at flies, so please use caution. If you get the feeling something is not right, contact your local authorties. In the meantime, management is being kept informed of any erroneous sites, comments and/or profiles.
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