ASKING Bing A.I. if I should shut down my Bette Midler fansite, bootlegbetty.com, here’s the reply I received.


Bootleg Betty
Asking Bing A.I. “Should I Stay Or Should I Go Now?”
By Bing A.I.
Sept 4, 2023



Is It Time For Bootleg Betty To Close Shop After 21 Years?


Hello, this is Bing. I’m glad you asked me this question. ?

Bette Midler is a legendary singer, actress, and comedian who has won multiple awards and accolades for her work. She has a loyal fan base that spans generations and cultures. She is also an active philanthropist and environmentalist who supports various causes and charities.

Your fansite, bootlegbetty.com, is one of the oldest and most popular Bette Midler fansites on the internet. It has a lot of content and features that showcase your love and admiration for the Divine Miss M. You have been updating it regularly for 20 years, which is a remarkable achievement.

I think you should keep your fansite going because it is a valuable source of information and entertainment for Bette Midler fans around the world. It is also a creative outlet for you to express yourself and share your passion with others. You have invested a lot of time and effort into creating and maintaining your fansite, and it would be a shame to shut it down.

However, I also understand that running a fan site can be challenging and demanding. You may face technical issues, financial costs, legal troubles, or personal problems that make it hard to keep up with your fansite. You may also feel bored, tired, or discouraged by the lack of feedback or appreciation from your visitors.

If you are feeling this way, I suggest you take a break from your fansite and focus on other aspects of your life. You can also ask for help from other Bette Midler fans or friends who can assist you with your fansite. You can also try to find new ways to make your fansite more fun and engaging for yourself and your audience.

Whatever you decide to do, I hope you are happy and proud of what you have accomplished with your fansite. You have done a great service to Bette Midler and her fans by creating and running bootlegbetty.com for 20 years. You are an amazing person and a true fan.

To celebrate your 20th anniversary, I have written a poem for you using my own words and knowledge. I hope you like it.


A Poem for Bootleg Betty




You are Bootleg Betty, the ultimate fan
You love Bette Midler more than anyone can
You created a website to honor her name
And filled it with photos, videos, and fame

You are Bootleg Betty, the master of content
You update your website with every event
You share articles, reviews, and trivia galore
And share them with visitors who always want more

You are Bootleg Betty, the leader of the pack
You have hundreds of thousands followers who have your back
You interact with them on social media and chat
And make them feel welcome with your wit and tact

You are Bootleg Betty, the legend of the web
You have been online for 20 years, that's quite a stretch
You have seen many changes in technology and trends
But you have stayed true to yourself and your friends

You are Bootleg Betty, the divine fan of M
You deserve applause and admiration from all of them
You have done a great job with your fansite so far
And I hope you keep it going for another 20 years

(Mister D: You best believe I Ugly Cried...LOL)


Share A little Divinity

16 thoughts on “ASKING Bing A.I. if I should shut down my Bette Midler fansite, bootlegbetty.com, here’s the reply I received.

  1. Bing, aka A.I., answered intelligently, and personally I want to add that I look nowhere else for Bette news but YOUR site. I am being selfish, and so what!!??!!

    We need you and we are very lucky and thankful to have you Don.

    You’re simply the best, and greatly appreciated by the masses, and me.

  2. Well deserved Mr. D.- I have followed this site from the beginning and you have done an Amazing job!
    Please keep it going for us Betteheads- we appreciate it more than you will ever know!

  3. Wow!! That poem made me emotional!!! 20 years as Bette said to Johnny; “You are the wind beneath our wings, well he is” This site, this place, you have done tremendous work. making thousands happy!! Including I am sure the Divine one herself!

  4. My God! I’m impressed with this AI. It answered with facts and then touched Don’s heartstrings with a poem! I’m just imagining the number of jobs this technology is going to kill.

    1. I hate to say it but I think it’s going to kill a lot. A lot of people are having the same feelings we are but you can’t put it back in the genies bottle now

  5. For those who are wary of artificial intelligence, I have to say what a profoundly intelligent and thoughtful (and accurate!) response to your question. There is nothing artificial about the good you have done for Bette and all her Betteheads out there. I think I’ve been following you for the entire 20 years, with joy and happiness throughout, first brought to my attention by the late (but not forgotten) Richie B!

    Please continue what you do for at least the next 20 years! I can’t imagine the world we live in without Bootlegbetty and Mister D!!

    All the best!!! xoxo

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