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Reality TVClubHouse Discussions: Big Brother USA ARCHIVES: Big Brother 13 - Part 5: About the blocked feeds: Archive through September 07, 2011 users admin

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Catbowl
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02-12-2008

Wednesday, September 07, 2011 - 7:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Catbowl a private message Print Post    
Hope people don't mind if I started a seperate thread about the blocked feeds, but it just doesn't make any sense.
Why couldn't they have the eviction tonight live?
At the beginning of the season I just did not watch the feeds that much and now that I am interested and invested in them...they block them. We don't have that much time left on the feeds. So why take so much time away from us?
All through the season we have learned the results first before the shows aired who won what and what was happening. Didn't effect ratings or anything so what is so different now?
Since they have been doing this the past couple of years it has really irked me no end. Especially not being able to see the first week of feeds when alliances and showmances are in their infancy.
Can somebody please explain to me the reasons why they do this? It just don't make no sense. Poot on the CBS house.
My first time starting a thread here..so mods..delete thread if inappropriate :-)

Mamapors
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07-29-2004

Wednesday, September 07, 2011 - 7:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamapors a private message Print Post    
It irks me too. I understand a lot of production stuff, nominations and I am guessing Veto today, but put feeds up when you can. And especially last night after the show was taped. I would have loved to see how they are reacting, etc. Just makes me so mad each year. Darn you Allison Grodner!!

Dawn
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07-24-2009

Wednesday, September 07, 2011 - 7:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dawn a private message Print Post    
it's just their way of creating suspense.

and honestly, even if we had the feeds, there wouldn't be a whole lot to watch.

the motor mouth of the group got kicked out last night so it probably isn't too exciting in the house right now.

Marameko
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07-14-2002

Wednesday, September 07, 2011 - 7:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marameko a private message Print Post    
Do we get some sort of discount since the feeds were cut ? Especially if the feeds are last for 24 hours there should be a discount/adjustment to the cost.
With the couples twist and return of the vets this has not been a "fun" season for me with BB. Rather then ti have an all star season I would rather see the whole kit and kaboodle cancelled and move on to the Amazing Race and Survivor.

Dawn
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07-24-2009

Wednesday, September 07, 2011 - 7:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dawn a private message Print Post    
no, cause there's a clause in the agreement you 'signed' when signing up for the feeds that says feeds will be block for certain time periods and certain length of time.

they do this every year, it's not a new thing.

Lilfair
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07-09-2003

Wednesday, September 07, 2011 - 7:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lilfair a private message Print Post    
Yeah, Dawn you are right. It's gotta be pretty tame and boring in the house right now. Adam telling Jordon that she needs to win POV, J&R saying (over and over again) we can't let POrsche win POV. Lots of playing cards and lots of sleeping.

I just wish they'd show the jury house this time of the BB season. They could have mini comps and win small prizes or cash. They can do what AR does and show excursions...there is a lot TPTB can do during this down period in the house.

Dawn
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07-24-2009

Wednesday, September 07, 2011 - 7:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dawn a private message Print Post    
i read an old article from years ago when someone did an interview with a couple of the bb producers (i think) and they said showing the jury house would not be cost effective. and that was back when the seasons were good lol

Scooterrific
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07-08-2005

Wednesday, September 07, 2011 - 7:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scooterrific a private message Print Post    
Well you guys, on a positive note...you get to watch the endurance competition live :-)

Lilfair
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07-09-2003

Wednesday, September 07, 2011 - 7:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lilfair a private message Print Post    
Dawn, it always comes down to $$$$.

If I were a tptb, I'd figure a way to make the jury house profitable for the store....it's not too difficult.

Just phone voting as to which type of mini comp they should do would garner income.

Dawn
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07-24-2009

Wednesday, September 07, 2011 - 7:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dawn a private message Print Post    
i wonder if the HG's know that the feeds have been blocked....and if so i wonder what they have been doing. like have they been playing music for them? lol

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Wednesday, September 07, 2011 - 9:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
It's the same thing every year. The feeds are blocked. It's just how it is. Go outside and enjoy the last days of summer.

Jushvnfn
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07-29-2006

Wednesday, September 07, 2011 - 9:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jushvnfn a private message Print Post    
Seriously, if it was really necessary to block the feeds this long then why not throw us some extra stuff from the DR, edited out scenes of the comps,or even the stuff we didn't see the first week? The crap they tried to feed us for BBAD was just that! CRAP! IMO
Who thought it would be a good idea to keep them up all night, and then after very little sleep try and get them to act all happy like it's the night time? They call Rachel into the DR to get Champagne for a toast while Jordan is all lathered up in the shower. If we see her in there, didn't they? Then we get to see them stand around and become annoyed because she wasn't in on the importance of this now staged event. It soon becomes very obvious that this is for Showtime. NOW you want to give them cards, and crafts? Some genius in production thought we weren't annoyed enough so they put the vacuum out and let Jordan use it in the kitchen where they all are. There must be something in the Showtime contract that made them have to produce 3 new hours. And BTW, what part is "exclusively" on Showtime and not on Super Pass Julie? So they do the minimum, and then we get to watch them sleep pretty much until the feeds are cut.


do I sound bitter? lol

Simplyde
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07-26-2011

Wednesday, September 07, 2011 - 9:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Simplyde a private message Print Post    
I totally agree with you Costacat...Aside from some areas in Texas...we have has some awesome weather the last couple of days!! Get some fresh air you die hards...

Mamapors
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07-29-2004

Wednesday, September 07, 2011 - 9:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamapors a private message Print Post    
Getting some fresh air is fine, I do that EVERYDAY. It still pisses me off that they take the choice away from us. When I do not think it is necessary.

Catbowl
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02-12-2008

Wednesday, September 07, 2011 - 9:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Catbowl a private message Print Post    
Mamapors...I get some fresh air too..and I totally agree with the choice. AND...this is my original point...WHY???? It don't make any sense. Sure I understand they cut feeds for comps...but then they are usually up right after. What is the big deal to keep them blocked after the "live show" is taped? Just don't make sense. thats all. Why? just don't make sense. And why couldn't they do it tonight? Just wait one more day? or maybe they couldn't stand Khalia anymore? dunno. Don't make sense.

Jushvnfn
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07-29-2006

Wednesday, September 07, 2011 - 10:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jushvnfn a private message Print Post    
Go outside and enjoy the last days of summer.


It's been raining for 4 days here and it's still coming down! Almost 10"

I want the feeds!

Dawn
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07-24-2009

Wednesday, September 07, 2011 - 10:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dawn a private message Print Post    
maybe it's to ween us off from the feeds so we don't go cold turkey in a week lol

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Wednesday, September 07, 2011 - 10:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
The point is that:

1. This happens every year.
2. It's in the small print when you sign up with Real.

So... while it may be impossible to try for a "complaint free world," aren't there other things to complain about that could possibly even be within your control?

Every year, same thing. The feeds are blocked. Realistically if you don't like it, put your money where you mouth is and cancel the feeds the day they start to block. Complaining about it isn't going to change anything.

So yeah, go outside and get some fresh air. Or raindrops falling on your head. Or whatever... :-)

Mamapors
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07-29-2004

Wednesday, September 07, 2011 - 10:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamapors a private message Print Post    
I can complain if I want to.

I can go outside if I want to.

:-)

Jushvnfn
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07-29-2006

Wednesday, September 07, 2011 - 10:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jushvnfn a private message Print Post    
Complaining about it isn't going to change anything.

This is very true. However, we do it all the time about the HG's...jus say'n

... so unblock the feeds! :-)

Frogichik
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06-11-2002

Wednesday, September 07, 2011 - 10:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Frogichik a private message Print Post    
At least they are doing the lives shows. I watched the Howie/Janelle one yesterday. She even showed her lil' baby bump :-)

Mamapors
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07-29-2004

Wednesday, September 07, 2011 - 10:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamapors a private message Print Post    
I saw part of the Howie and Janelle hour yesterday, I was outside at the beginning of it enjoying the sunshine. They still can make me laugh like almost no one else. Although after about 20 minutes of Howie, I was done.

Rosem4243
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06-27-2005

Wednesday, September 07, 2011 - 10:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosem4243 a private message Print Post    
Hey, I get fresh air all the time!

I have the Android mobile app for BB. LOL!!

And...as for the 'last days of summer'? I live in Florida. It's ALWAYS summer.

Rosem4243
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06-27-2005

Wednesday, September 07, 2011 - 10:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosem4243 a private message Print Post    
The reason that they block the feeds, is so that they will get even bigger ratings for the cheesy TV show.

I always say that I'd watch the TV show even if they didn't cut the feeds, but I know I'm lying.

I'll watch the live show, but the other two weekly 'filler shows' I only half pay attention to, or FF through the recaps and previouslies and commercials. So, AG has a point - they would lose viewers if everything was on the 'net. I know, because I'd be one of them! HA!

Catbowl
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02-12-2008

Wednesday, September 07, 2011 - 11:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Catbowl a private message Print Post    
OK...how can I make this more clear? I just want to know the reasoning behind the blocks. No complaints because I do understand that they can do whatever the hell they want. I just can't wrap my brain around the reasoning. It don't make logical sense. Been outside...beautiful and will go again. Please don't discount my question because it may seem like a complaint.
Any theorys would be much appreciated...and we have one that seems like it might work..but yet why not block the whole season then if they are worried about ratings. ok...out I go. Ohhh...and I was tentative about posting this because I am new to starting threads. Looks like its a vets world in here. Won't be starting anymore. Thanks.