Comments on: TMZ Releases A Photo Of Rihanna’s Injuries

By: Katie

Katie — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:00:33 +0000

I admire and totally agree with you Trent. I think it’s cool that you give people the option of seeing the photo or not.

By: brittney

brittney — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:44:36 +0000

chris is outta control he wwnt overboard
and i send my codolences out to her he should have some kind of consequences because in the real world anybody would have consequenses he needs some type of disiplnary actions to his self besides anger manegment

By: Jenny

Jenny — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:49:48 +0000

The photos was leaked because Rihanna was saying she was going to drop charges.

By: S

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 13:40:41 +0000

Oh my God. I knew that Chris Brown had beat her, but I didn’t know that he had hurt her like that. It really sucks that the photo was leaked, because now Rihanna is going through so much. Chris Brown really does deserve to go to jail for what he did to her. You are the only blogger I know that would not post that picture, and kudos to you for not doing that.

By: B

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 03:14:28 +0000

I think it was unfortunate that the photo was leaked; however, after reading loads of comments other places and hearing quite a few young men where I live reference how “she probably wasn’t that messed up” or “she made him do it” (you get the picture of some of the attitudes out there) actually seeing what he did to her might shut some of those nay-sayers down. Yes, it was an invasion of her privacy. But I have heard way too many critical comments about her in the last couple of weeks. Maybe some of those people will see what happened to her and stop defending Chris Brown.

By: elle

elle — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:19:15 +0000

can i just say, PITNB is soooo less bitchy then some of the other gossip sites, that is why i love it so dear, (not to say i don’t love the other ones)
seriously, have u seen some of the comments left on some of the other sites. Alot of comments are so nasty and some… no ALOT of readers then say nasty things to the owner who spent bout 10 hours looking for news for the readers own enjoyment. I just read the post and don’t even bother reading the comments which I really love doing.
PITNB has such nice commenters, kudos to you Mr PITNB (im so sorry i dont know your name, clearly I haven’t red any of these comments, HA) for being such a nice person and then keeping the comments nice.
i love you PITNB & co.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:26:04 +0000

I am so glad you did not post the picture. That is FOUL that anyone would. You are the only blogger with any tact.

By: C

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:04:33 +0000

I say this as a victim’s advocate and former domestic violence victim: Intimate partner violence/domestic violence is a common occurrence. It needs to be discussed publicly to take away the shame of being abused and serve to empower victims. Yes, it is a serious invasion of privacy to publish a victim’s brutalized face. However, the photo has been leaked. I hope Rihanna feels no shame in this event. I hope she seeks support. I hope Chris Brown seeks support. An abuser can modify their behavior if they really want to heal themselves through therapy. It takes time and effort to change. More importantly I hope she becomes an advocate. I hope other young women and men involved in violent relationships find the strength to leave their partners after witnessing this unfortunate event.

By: babybunny

babybunny — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 03:59:53 +0000

The Dahlia Post~ You obviously have never been a victim of DV. I wouldn’t wish it on any person, however I hope one day your eyes opened to the truth of it.

By: Prieta Linda

Prieta Linda — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 01:06:22 +0000

Fuck all those people who are calling you un-classy for posting the link. This is what you do, you’re a quasi-journalist…I think by leaving it up to the reader’s to view the link as they choose was a respectful move. Nobody should thrust photos like that onto the public. Thank you for not doing so. I’m so shocked at the severity of the abuse. I can’t believe those photo’s were leaked…its clear the anguish she felt in her face…taking advantage of someone’s vulnerability is beyond revolting

By: Chrissie

Chrissie — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:34:02 +0000

I’m glad you didn’t post the picture (truth is, it’s everywhere at this point), but i am glad the photo got released. the negativity coming from people (rihanna gave him herpes, rihanna is a diva and “deserved it”, etc) was disgusting and people needed to see that domestic violence is an ugly, evil, spiteful thing. when people see the effects of abuse like this, they can finally see the outrage. even though chris brown won’t get the beatdown he deserves, i hope the law punishes him to the fullest extent they can.

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 23:22:55 +0000

Thank you Trent for having the decency to protect Rihanna’s privacy and safety. Survivors of domestic assault are supposed to be protected. The blatant disregard of TMZ and other media outlets that chose to show her picture, only revictimizes Rihanna and all women who have survived domestic violence. She can be a role model and stand up against DV without her privacy being violated. It would have been one thing if she chose to release the photo, but otherwise it is completely wrong. Rihanna needs to get back her control which was stripped from her and this photo release takes her control away again. Disgusting!

By: L

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 23:11:26 +0000

Thanks for not posting it. I thought that that was very classy of you. Love ya!

By: Marius

Marius — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:11:42 +0000

Oh, you can add Foxy Inga Marchand Brown to the list. Don’ t Eff with women who’ve done time, either.

By: Marius

Marius — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:54:27 +0000

PixieBassline – Maybe Chris will Start seeing older women and even older women.

If he tried that shizz with Naomi Campbell or Grace Jones, he’d be mumbling his apology from a hospital bed…..if he lived.

By: PixieBassline

PixieBassline — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:43:00 +0000

Dahlia, sometimes you CAN’T leave, when someone is assaulting you……. I wish she could’ve beat that dude’s ass!!!

By: Wow

Wow — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:15:29 +0000

I knew you wouldn’t post the photo, and I’m glad. Thank you.

By: J

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:06:10 +0000

I completely respect your decision not to publish those photos and think you are just really awesome and classy for not doing so. I think it shows you really aren’t observing this as if it were a show and I really think you’re a sweetheart for respecting Rihanna like this

By: Kim*Uk

Kim*Uk — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:49:30 +0000

people are always going to be curious and want to see something that has been featured in the news as trent has already clarified this in an earlier reply. @beeba saying posting a link isn’t that much better- you don’t have to click on the link, it’s not hard to refrain oneself from clicking on a link to view something but trent gave us a choice of whether we wish to do so unlike other websites and for him doing so along with other things he posts, i continue to only read pink.

By: M3

M3 — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:54:04 +0000

I saw the picture on the news last night when I wasn’t expecting to see it. It made me cry. Thanks Trent for giving me the choice to view it instead of posting on the front page or after the jump. Posting the link give me the choice to view and I choose not to.

By: beeba

beeba — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:20:37 +0000

posting a link the picture isnt that much better than just putting it up
sure, you dont directly see it but you still give a way to get to it…anyways
that is soooo sad she looks bad =[

By: diiiivvaastar

diiiivvaastar — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:12:05 +0000

its soooo good that you did not post the photo
i admire that
and it shows respect!
good job

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:56:31 +0000

Trent, I’m going to add to the chorus. Yours is the only gossip blog I read anymore and this is exactly why.

By: sarah

sarah — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:26:15 +0000

While the thought is there in not posting the image, the link does kind of defeat the purpose; this is the first site I’ve come to and it was that easy to see it. At least make someone google it if they want to see it that badly.

I do think an interesting point is raised – if Britney’s actions in the past are due to a mental illness, then why should she not be treated with the same respect? She’s made some pretty bad choices in the past, but it got to a point where it was obvious she wasn’t that well.

By: It's Britni, Bitch!

It's Britni, Bitch! — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:16:47 +0000

He deserves everything coming to him. Happy birthday Ri!So many people will find hope in her story now. I learned from my aunt and got out before it was too late, and if even one persons life is saved due to this leak, then unfortunatly its worth it. But then again, she has to pay once again…