Michael Jackson, I’m sorry about the marketers

First off… I’m a big fan of the music, the vision & the man that is
"Michael Jackson"
BUT… As an internet marketer, i’m discusted by our community.

There are some out to make a quick buck no matter what the cost
And there are others of us who would not dream of capitalizing
one someone else’s mis-fortune or death.

Last night, the domains jackodeath.com and jacksondeath.com and
others were registered…

LOOK AT THIS: http://www.zazzle.com/michaeljacksonrip

Last night, the tickets to his sold out O2 London Event went to £700

Last night, eBay auctions were going wild with Michael stuff.

If you’ve thought about it, or if you’ve started… Don’t make
money off this particular situation. It’s like taxing people’s
Sorrows. If you were selling Michael memorabilia already
take it down until at least 15 days.

I can understand not taking it down for 30 days if it’s your
only income source, but 15 is respectable. Respect the family,
the legacy and the man, who had the same flesh & blood as ours.

I don’t judge the life of Michael for that is God’s work and not my own.
But I do choose to praise the deeds of letting sick kids go to disneyland
or neverland ranch.

Update: Michael jackson memorial blog had 12000 visitors in 3 hours and over 300 comments on 1 post using Google Adwords… Advertising on phrases like "michael jackson death". My goodness, what has this come to?

Update 1:55PST june 26: Even nike is capitalizing on the star’s death:

http://www.onionbag.com/0809-usa-home–jackson-tribute-5221.aspx

All the Best
Daniel J Deyette