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KimIfYaNasty@KimIfYaNasty · Aug 30, 2026

MJ “Fans” are actively destroying the photographic evidence of Michael Jackson. We need a serious discussion. A…

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A thread criticizing Michael Jackson fans for using AI to heavily edit and 'restore' photographs and videos of Jackson, creating inauthentic versions that distort his actual appearance and erase historical documentation. The author argues this practice is dehumanizing, particularly problematic for sensitive moments like mugshots, and will confuse future fans about what's real.

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  1. #1

    MJ “Fans” are actively destroying the photographic evidence of Michael Jackson. We need a serious discussion. A thread. 🧵

  2. #2

    Not only is Michael one of the most photographed people of all time, he existed in a time where old classical Hollywood met the 21st century. His life is documented through photographs from the 60’s to the 2000’s. If it’s old, let it be old.

  3. #3

    These “remasters” are not authentic. Accounts like @mjfriends_ have thrived on manufacturing a version of Michael that didn’t exist. Running a 80’s pic through AI completely destroys the truth, and hallucinates what Michael actually looked like. Real/Fake

  4. #4

    A lot of MJ “fans” have been manipulating his look pre AI. There’s no other explanation, these people don’t like how he looked. Editing his facial structure, lips and nose is disgusting behaviour. If you’re insecure about his looks, you ain’t a fan. Real/Fake

  5. #5

    Deep breath* What’s the purpose here? Who asked for this? In my opinion, the characterisation of Michael Jackson is dehumanising. We’re making his reality look like AI. Real/Fake

  6. #6

    Even deeper breath* @mjfriends_ is always at the scene of the crime. This one is disturbing. This is Michael at the lowest point in his life. A video of Michael pleading to the public to believe his innocence. Why are we restoring this? Real/Fake

  7. #7

    I hate to even do this. Some “fans” continue to share the edited version of the mugshot. He was accused of a lie, abused in custody, scared, and lonely. But your biggest concern is that he doesn’t look good enough…so you had to edit it? Snakes.🐍 Real/Fake.

  8. #8

    Back to the goofy shyt. And you know who made this too….@mjfriends_ This video was shot in the mid 90’s, why are we obsessing over making it fit into 2020 standards? Not only does this completely fake the image, it strips away any authenticity. Real/Fake

  9. #9

    This should never have happened. The enjoyment of looking at MJ has completely disappeared. New fans will have no idea what is real or not, and we’ve seen this with post biopic fans.

  10. #10

    Restored vs 100% fake. Notice how a restored image looks AI. If every photograph of MJ looks ai, the fake ones blend in. Think of the damage that could cause. Think of false allegations, think of the battles he had surrounding his image. AI restoration validated Fake AI.

  11. #11

    Where do I even begin with this….. Real/Fake

  12. #12

    What’s the point here? Real/Fake

  13. #13

    This Is not restoration. This is AI making a guess and adding texture and features that didn’t exist. If it’s blurry, let it be blurry. Real/Fake

  14. #14

    Again. Real/Fake

  15. #15

    These are completely fake created by AI.

  16. #16

    Further proof that they’re manufacturing their own version of MJ. This is from 2007, it did not need restoration, it also completely changed his appearance. Real/Fake

  17. #17

    I could go on and on. As a community, we need to control the infection of a manufactured version of MJ and maintain his truth. I can’t speak for him, but I believe he would be disappointed by his own fans using AI to destroy his image, and the planet. Do better.