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The TVClubHouse: Big Brother 8 ARCHIVES: Big Brother 8 - Part 7: Open Letter to CBS, AG, BB Advertisers, Producers, Etc.: Archive through August 21, 2007 users admin

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Pixieduster
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09-27-2004

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 2:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pixieduster a private message Print Post    
I have been a faithful follower of BB since season 1. I've loved watching the human dynamics of the "game" - watching the houseguests strategize, figuring out what makes them tick, simply seeing them evolve over the length of the show and cheering for my favorites to win.

However, this year I'm saddened and appalled. This season is simply ugly. I've been on the receiving end of abuse and bullying. What is taking place this season is sickening and the fact that you think this is entertainment??? Well, it's not to me. It's anything but entertaining.

Abuse, bullying, and hate mongering are all taking place on your show - if it was being billed as the study of human behavior on Discovery Health or some other type of channel, it may be a fit. It would be ideal with psychiatrists and psychologists weighing in on what we observe and offering advise and counsel on what prompts people to act the way the do and how to handle it if you experience in your own life. But to bill it as entertainment, on a family channel, and as a "game"??? Nope, I'm tuning out and choosing not to watch.

I may check into this website to see how far it continues to slide into human degradation, simply because it reflects what's going on in our world today - a sad state of human affairs in light of all the harm and damage that is so often now in the headlines as a result of bullying and abuse. But I don't want to take part in it. What information I gain will be used to try to counter the negativity in my own personal way - by trying to be a light in the world, by encouraging people to use their voices against things that harm people and the planet.

Maybe someone will be willing to list the advertisers so I can write to them expressing my disdain for their contribution to this show which has sunk to new lows.

If this show is to continue in the future, I do hope your casting folks can find people who are not looking to be the next Dick, who aren't seeking the limelight for being the baddie, who have game in them that involves creativity and a great mind and who have a command of the English language that doesnt' require constant cussing to communicate.

What a shame that you have condoned, allowed and encouraged all of this for ratings. And what a sad statement on our world today, that someone like Dick has made your ratings soar. Because you're contributing to glorifying him and others like him, you're encouraging more bullying, abuse and hatred in the world.

Skydiver6
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07-21-2006

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 2:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Skydiver6 a private message Print Post    
Hear, hear Pixie!!

Ambi
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08-11-2007

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 2:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ambi a private message Print Post    
Maybe the Natinal Organization For Women could help. Seriously.

Frogichik
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06-11-2002

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 2:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Frogichik a private message Print Post    
You have absolute free will to turn the channel, not watch the feeds, not watch Showtime and not go to websites about the show.

No one is being forced to watch.

Mssas
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08-04-2006

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 2:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mssas a private message Print Post    
Amen. !

Earthmother
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07-14-2002

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 3:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Earthmother a private message Print Post    
There are enough of us to keep the ratings up that don't agree with you. I for one have finally enjoyed a season since 3 and do not condone trying to take a reality show and turn it into real life. Some people like boxing, wrestling, and hunting (I don't) but this is my vice and I don't appreciate this kind of interference.

Flyincows
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07-17-2005

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 3:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Flyincows a private message Print Post    
Well said Pixie!!

Sidecar
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07-23-2007

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 3:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sidecar a private message Print Post    
Your best recourse is to stop watching and supporting the show in any way, including "checking in" at the message boards. Its all about ratings and money. Even negative feedback means you are paying attention.

Shopstomuch
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07-09-2007

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 3:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shopstomuch a private message Print Post    
Ok, to play devil's advocate here.... Earth brought up something interesting... have you ever watched the WWE or such on what are "family" type channels? They show such derogatory aspects towards women and men who boss women around. I mean, this is "reality" TV... entertainment. Just like wrestling or any other facet of television today, you can turn the channel. I find other shows some may like gross, however, I have the option to not watch.

Ambi
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08-11-2007

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 3:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ambi a private message Print Post    
Hey, I love the show too but letting a maniac run around using the C word over and over is ridiculous. I supported the guy for a long time but this is crazy. OMG Jen is eating! Never mind there is a maniac running loose. I'll keep watching and it's very exciting but at the same time very very wrong.

Kimsue
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07-08-2005

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 3:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kimsue a private message Print Post    
click....see it still works.

Just turn the channel if you don't like what you are watchin'.

I am loving this season!!! I also gawk at car wrecks and come out of my house to watch the neighbors house burn down.

Shopstomuch
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07-09-2007

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 3:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shopstomuch a private message Print Post    
See, that's just a subjective thing...the "C" word doesn't bother me... I find the "P" word far more repulsive, so it's really subjective.

Zachsmom
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07-13-2000

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 3:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Zachsmom a private message Print Post    
i highly doubt these hgs behave this way in real life. i doubt zach would allow dick to run his mouth at jen in another setting. dick would be 15 feet under and flacid.

Bombaycat
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07-21-2007

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 3:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bombaycat a private message Print Post    
Pixie - sad but true. Goes along with people's fascination with Paris, Nicole, Lindsay, and Britiney.

Nala63
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09-20-2005

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 3:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nala63 a private message Print Post    
im with you 110% pixie.

Kep421
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08-11-2001

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 3:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kep421 a private message Print Post    
yeeaaahhhh.....Good luck with that!!!

Zachsmom
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07-13-2000

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 3:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Zachsmom a private message Print Post    
and if you are going to send it, lie and say since season 2. this production team HATES bb1. :-)

Streetsmart
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08-06-2006

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 3:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Streetsmart a private message Print Post    
Ive been saying this all along Pixie! Dick has gotten away with far worse and he should have been given a penalty a long time ago.

Whats worse pouring a drink and calling a woman a C or eating a cookie?

Loppes
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07-12-2002

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 3:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Loppes a private message Print Post    
Great letter Pixie!

Citadelle
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07-06-2005

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 3:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Citadelle a private message Print Post    
I have a serious question. Why should the HG be expected to treat e/o with the kind of civility expected in day to day life? They are in a false, pressurized situation, filled with paranoia. They are going to complain about each other. Their treatment of each other truly does not determine who I am interested in, who I believe should or will win, or whether I watch. I am not screening any of these people to date my daughter. I am here for summer entertainment.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 3:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
I am with you 100% pixie. I am sickened by much of this season. Yes, I can turn the channel, but I do want to see Big Brother. Just not one that is so dispicable. It makes me even more sick to see so many posters say that Jen "asked" for Dicks abuse...

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 3:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
All BB needed to do was reign Dick in, tell him to knock it off, but they let him keep going on and on. And all the other HGs just sat there and no one did a thing... they all deserve to lose.