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Dallasbbfan
Member
07-08-2002
| Friday, August 17, 2007 - 5:21 pm
How do you keep updated? I usually try to read the posts first, and post when I can, but the screen cap thread seems to get updated more than LFPs. No problem with either, just wondering. ETA: Sorry about the typo in the title. I'm ashamed of myself.
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Msbullwnkl
Member
08-16-2005
| Friday, August 17, 2007 - 5:27 pm
I seem to open the Live Feed Screencaps thread more than opening the Live Feed posts.
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Beekindpleez
Member
07-18-2006
| Friday, August 17, 2007 - 5:46 pm
I post in the Live Feeds, but only read there on occasion, for detail or quick catch-up, but I find the ScreenCap Thread a faster update, with fun pictures to boot. I wish I knew how to do that, too. Those cap people are awesome.
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Dallasbbfan
Member
07-08-2002
| Friday, August 17, 2007 - 5:47 pm
I probably spend more time in the caps thread too. We have awesome screen cappers this year.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, August 17, 2007 - 6:51 pm
both! look at pics first then read/print out and read the LFP (I share the printed ones with 2 co workeers during wk days)
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Justin42
Member
08-05-2001
| Friday, August 17, 2007 - 6:58 pm
I wish there were some way to merge the threads because it's hard keeping up when there are 2 different places that can have totally different stuff (and bouncing back and forth to read it all together gets kind of tough, too)..
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, August 17, 2007 - 8:41 pm
Justin, you must not like to multi task 
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Eeyoreslament
Member
07-20-2003
| Friday, August 17, 2007 - 10:22 pm
Sunshyne4u used to do this thing where she collected the day's happenings in both screenshot and written from, and she made them into a story with pictures. I prefer that. Screen caps without captions are actually fairly useless. And live feed writings take too long. That's just MY hectic life, not saying either aren't good. I like when the "Important House Happenings" thread is updated too.
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Hamsterlady
Member
07-03-2003
| Friday, August 17, 2007 - 11:11 pm
I read Jokers and the Screen Caps thread here to catch up overnight along with a couple of other different websites. I don't read the the Live Feed Posts here any more because they're not done often enough and I don't like imagining what's going on between hours of updating. This used to be the best live feed site (for years and years and years) but it is no longer. It seems like most posters are more concerned with the House Happenings with Discussions thread (really the Chatters thread renamed) and don't consider too many other places on TVCH even in the Big Brother section. They go to only the HH with Discussions thread and stay there 24/7 without ever venturing outside of that area. That's a shame. The question was asked and I answered honestly.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Friday, August 17, 2007 - 11:40 pm
There is nothing wrong with other websites having more live feed posters than this one does. All websites evolve. This website is the very grandmother of Big Brother live feeders, along with Jokers, which started around the same time. Both websites had/have their pluses and minuses. I used to read the live feeds with a passion. Now I tend to read summaries, like the Live Feed Screencaps, which I dearly love. But I also on occasion read the live feeds here, and I want to express my deepest thanks to the dedicated BB fans who give up their time to post there. You keep us informed and entertained, and you do a wonderful job of it. I also read several other Big Brother and reality television message boards. Just go with the flow, kids. It's all good. If you find another message board that you think has better this or that than TVCH, come post about it on this message board. The mods are not going to delete your post. TVCH has evolved into a whole other community for a lot of us who post here year round. If you are just a BB poster, go up to the top of this page and click on Search, and then enter your username and password and click on New Messages since last time I checked. If you are a registered user, and you do that a couple times, you find the whole rest of the board. And HL, you are a prime example of who should be looking at ALL of the message board. Yeah, yeah, yeah, there are cliques here. And I am in most of them. Okay, I have been banned from some of them. Okay, most of them. But if you want to try out being in a clique, just start posting in the threads that interest you, and voila!, you are a new clique member. The cliques here are very inclusive.
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Hamsterlady
Member
07-03-2003
| Friday, August 17, 2007 - 11:57 pm
I totally get what you're saying Juju. I do usually look at all of the different areas of TVCH (mostly TV-related I can not lie...LOL) but I don't stay in one thread and one thread only for an entire season. If that were the case, I wouldn't have even seen this thread. I am busier this season than I have been in the past and so are others on here (TVCH). What I'm talking about are those that solely spend their time in one thread and one thread only. TVCH will always be my home and I guess I might be selfish in wishing that it was more like it used to be. I understand that sites evolve and posters will come and go and contribute more or less (myself included) so I don't need to be taught that lesson. I'm not even talking about cliques BTW. I haven't been around long enough this season to even be in a clique. I wasn't in a clique last season because I didn't post live show screencaps for people so I'm not worried about what people think of me. I finally realized last season that I wasn't the only person on TVCH that knew how to post screencaps of the shows. BTW, Tera freaking rocks and if anybody understands what Tera felt like trying to get those screencaps up in time I would know because I was that person for several years. Don't get me wrong. I loved doing it. But when people begin to expect you to do something it gets kinda old. Combine that with the change of atmosphere here on the boards and the new people who don't understand the TVCH atmosphere and you begin to wonder why you're even doing it to begin with. It was beginning to make me hate the show so basically I decided to quit doing it. I'm rambling at this point so I'll stop. LOL But I'll end by saying that I love Big Brother and I really wish the TVCH Big Brother area hadn't gone to pot in the last season. LOL
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Hamsterlady
Member
07-03-2003
| Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 12:24 am
BTW, can I just say that after a couple of years have passed that I really didn't like being ostracized by basically being forced into only putting my screencaps in the screencaps part of the show threads? I always hated that I couldn't talk to others while the show was going on and couldn't really get reactions to the pics so I never really knew who saw them or didn't see them and I think that made me feel even more separated from folks here. All the while it was because my screencaps would cause the thread to load too slowly...so basically I was sequestered and not for a good reason. Instead of giving the standard dial-up warning, I was banished to a separate section all by myself. Kinda like having your nose stuck in a corner just because you were trying to do something good. That made me feel really nice. LOL OK, now I'm over it. LMAO
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Grendelsmom
Member
07-31-2005
| Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 12:43 am
Hamsterlady, there is no doubt that you have left your mark on TVCH history--in a very nice way. You're a one and only, and your name is probably known to more people than you realize.
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Jbean
Member
01-05-2002
| Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 6:43 am
Hamsterlady, I'm sorry that you felt that way. To be honest, I loved the screencaps, but my stupid computer is SO slow (gotta love dialup) that lots of times I wouldn't even bother going to the thread because of it. But when I could, they were great! Seriously, I didn't even realize a name to go with the pics (bad, I know), maybe if you give us another chance (and don't worry about posting screencaps) your opinion will change. This is a great place that I have made many good friends at. Lots of awesome people here...just sayin'! And please don't take any offense to this post, it is definitely not meant to be taken that way. Now as for me, I mostly read live posts and occasionally check the screencaps. I can't keep up with the house happenings thread...many times if I read it, someone is referring to another post that may be several times archived. Live feeds it is for me (when I have time). We have wonderfully thorough posters here, and I feel like I'm not missing everything. This is the first in 3 years I haven't bought the feeds. My computer has gotten a lot slower for some reason. 
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The_beav
Member
08-07-2005
| Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 6:52 am
From The Beaver to the Hamster, Thank you very much. You are one of the reasons that I kept coming here for a long time, even if I was a lurker.
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Bonbonlover
Member
07-13-2000
| Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 6:57 am
Hamsterlady...I am so sorry to hear that you felt ostracized. Your screencaps were a godscend to me being on the West coast. Simply reading the spoiling was not nearly as effective as seeing your caps. And boy I never thought of you as being stuck anywhere, but rather given your very own room at the top. A special shrine where none of you caps would get lost in all the chit chat. And yes, it does get old when things are expected of you...That should remind us all to slow down and say "Thank you" a bit more... Hamster...Thank YOU!!
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Dbald
Member
08-04-2007
| Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 7:03 am
I hate when I know I am about to sound really really stupid but still continue to type my thoughts and questions, but here goes: As you can see today is my 2 week anniversary here at tvch...yay me...lol...truthfully I hate computers, REALLY REALLY HATE COMPUTERS, but I have kids, teenagers so I must use them, so when I go to a new site I have no idea about them. My mother told me about this site for bb and I read where juju said there is whole nother world in tvch...if u can ask please...can someone elaborate that for me...i love these posts, some of the people here are really funny and the live feeds, save my days and keep me from getting ulcers waiting for info, the people are this site just seem kinder than most of the others...okay, now take a minute and think to yourself...she was right that was stupid...lol
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Carochar
Member
07-25-2005
| Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 7:11 am
Not at all meaning to hurt anyone's feelings but I haven't looked at the Live Feed Posts in several years. I check into the Live Screen Caps SEVERAL times a day and love when someone includes commentary. Between that and the two House Happenings threads, that's how I get info. It's also my first year in many years not to have the feeds and, thanks to TVCH, I don't feel that I'm missing a lot of info. I posted a couple of times for the Live Feeds when I read them but got frustrated. I'd read something pages long and then then it'd be in another's perspective five more times. It was hard to tell when something was new. If the poster to put a time at the start and finish of their "shift", it'd make more sense. (That's why I prefer Jokers' for the few specific actions I need clarification on.) And, HL, may I add my "hat's off" for all your past seasons' efforts. You are truly a TVCH legend. It's completely understandable that your life got busier and needs your attention this season but do try to straighten things out for BB9.
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Dbald
Member
08-04-2007
| Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 7:17 am
what is jokers...i truly thought you could only go to cbs.com to find boards about big brother...this is a whole new world for me...lol...& i'm a mother of a college graduate and a junior in high school so i have no excuse...someone please tell me...what is jokers...thanks
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Cokegirl
Member
03-08-2004
| Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 7:39 am
{{{{{{{{{{{{{Hamster}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} Dbald, if you go to the top of this or any other page at TVCH if you click on the home button it will take you to that whole other world of TVCH. The only thing is it might be kind of dead right now with BB (because everyone is here LOL) But when the new season of shows start and BB is over the other half of the site picks up. (If after BB is over and its kind of still slow there please give it a couple of weeks people are just cleaning their houses and touching base with family and friends after a long summer of BB LOL) So if your in to other shows stick around there is a wonderful group of people here. Jokers is another BB board. I suggest you do a google search of bb and you'll find a ton of other bb sites. BTW it wasn't a stupid question, we've all been where you are at sometime!
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Smokey
Member
07-08-2003
| Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 7:45 am
I still love ya, Hamsterlady! And, I read your blog all the time, too! You are a great writer. I am guilty of not reading the live feed section. I think I quit reading it whenever chatters thread got bigger and I could read up to the minute stuff with commentary. I prefer the commentary. I have the feeds but don't always turn them on because I will sit like an idiot, mesmerized for hours. I work from home so I jump in here, jump out of here, jump in, etc. etc. and I prefer quick updates as to reading transcripts of dialog. I do utilize other sections of this board and have grown to love it during the off BB season. There are a lot of good people here. I know it's changed in a big way, but I still love it here. dbald there are tons of BB boards. I think jokers is at http://www.jokersupdates.com
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Dbald
Member
08-04-2007
| Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 8:14 am
Everyone...thank you for responding!!!! Hamsterlady...lol...YOU ROCK!!!...thanks for the email & when the detectives ask you where to locate your stalker, I am in South Florida. Went to your blog, oh my God what alot of work, it is great. You know I am a brilliant person, quite knowledgable in many areas...I just hate computers and the internet,now thanks to my kids I am on myspace & thanks to you, Hamsterlady, I have 7 windows open. Gotta go everyone...I'll try to check in later but I have a very busy day ahead...SURFING THE WEB...look at me entering the 21st century.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 8:41 am
Hamster, I always loved your caps!!! I am so glad you go to chat so I still get to chat with ya on shownite! xxoxoxoxoo to you Hamster! Dbald...welcome!!! to see everything that TVCH has to over go to 'new messages' at top of this page....click on search all new since my last visit///////the first time it brings up 100's of posts but after that it will only show ya new messages since the last time ya checked it will then show you all the threads throughout TVCH that might be of interset to you some of my favs Daily poll Cat Dog threads Fact of 2 about you The TV Show area (threads for every show on tv that we like to talk about) Fibromyalgia Caring corner has more personal threads and ppl are there to offer hugs/help/advice Let me know how ya like it!
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Dbald
Member
08-04-2007
| Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 9:08 am
ok...1 more question & then I'm done...who am I gonna live with when my husband and son leave me...I AM OUT OF CONTROL...swear...my husband just woke up & said his eyes burned & i threw a wet wash cloth & eye drops at him & ran back to my laptop...i have been to so many different pages i don't know where i have gone...i know it doesn't sound like it, but I am 44, oh this is not good, did i mention earlier I think I have an obsessive personality, lol. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU...ok, nothing but love for you, but I gotta go surfing!!!
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Dbald
Member
08-04-2007
| Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 9:09 am
Hey...did i tell you...i have a profile page, love filling out questionaires, they are great.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 2:25 pm
Dbald, you don't stand a chance. This place is like the Hotel California. You can check out, but you can never leave. Remember to eat, sleep, and occasionally have some sex. Otherwise you are good to go. Just ask anywhere if you want to know something. Hamsterlady, oopsie, all I meant was I adore your stuff and wish you were around here more all year round like the rest of us inmates. I always loved your screencaps in the past and relied on them for stuff I missed. You are indeed a Big Brother internet legend. 
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Bicbicz911
Member
08-20-2005
| Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 3:27 pm
LMAO Juju. That is the truest statement I've ever read here. This place is like the Hotel California. You can check out, but you can never leave. That one is going in the Hall of Fame for TVCH quotes. It sums up exactly how I feel after 8 years.
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