A: because ever since ARTPOP flopped, those who actually gave a **** about Gaga's well being, (instead of being hooked on what music she serves them and them only, or hiding in a corner from all the bad press,) became self concioius about how they can make her not "flop anymore." Youre welcome. now please stop asking, and keep up.  Why else do you care about sales, for those who do, so we an bookmark this thread as a final end to that annoying question?