Originally Posted by golittleperson

I've tried to read up on this tread, so if I repeat things already said - forgive me - its long... But you raise a point I have had a problem with early on. The fb promoing Nikki did saying pics out tomorrow, how great Richie is blah blah blah. Then pics out, Sean Borg lunch and aritlce - with reporters laying in wait outside the rest. (wonder who called them). Anytime something about the band hits the news - NR press - The genlux party, those "posed" Richie photos and of course press there. One video where they are talking to RS and she is dying to get in the frame, interviewer motioned her back. Just another typical Sambo fame whore. If he wants to do fashion, so what. But timing here is poor, think she milks his ego for her dreams and hate that he seems to follow. He has too much LA in his blood now and not enough of his roots. History speaks volumns. Also, only time I've had any concern that RS was maybe back on chems was the late genlux interview where he licked his lips every other word. Wrong crowd! Understand addictive personalities, watched my Mom go through rehab 5X. Does not need enablers. If he wants out of the band, just say so - but contracts were certainly written when the tour started? I think his perception of how severe it is to him is quite diff. from Jon. Thus one is not happening and the other when he's ready views. We probably will never know the truth but as much as I adore Richie, the PR on his side around all this drama sucks. OF course SBorg blocked me when I said do fashion and stay out of BJ business. lol I think really upset AMOL did not get full attention he wanted to give it before tour that was orginally stated for 14 came up in 13 - I'll bet if Jon had put one or two AMOL solos on the tour set list - Richie would still be there. Right or wrong, just thinking out loud. We've had enough time it's not serious illness, Ava or his Mom. Outside influences are def. at play.