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The TVClubHouse: Big Brother 8 ARCHIVES: Big Brother 8 - Part 8: Trouble on the Board: Archive through August 22, 2007 users admin

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Kearie
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07-21-2005

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 1:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kearie a private message Print Post    
Each year, it seems as though the BB Board goes thru modding issues with posters, about the same time things get "ugly" in the house.

Is it true that the uglier the house gets, the uglier we get?

There has been talk about "Mob mentality" in the house and there is talk about villianizing a player. Does anyone on the board see this happening with the posters?

Do we villianize the gamers we don't like?
Do we ignore the faults of our favorites?
Do we bash other posters because they bash our favorites?

Is the dynamics of the BB Board reflective of the dynamics in the house?

Slinkydog
Member

11-30-2005

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 1:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Slinkydog a private message Print Post    
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes and probably.

ETA: Hi Kearie!

Smrtass
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09-11-2000

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 1:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Smrtass a private message Print Post    
Kearie, I swear I haven't been spitting on the astroturf!

Lainee
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07-19-2005

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 1:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lainee a private message Print Post    
Like Slinkydog, I think the answer to each question is yes...I haven't posted much at all this year simply because I am not a Dick or Daniele fan...really NOT a fan of anyone this year cepting America's Player. NO NOT Eric...but America's Player. The voting and having some little say in the house is what has kept me this long this year. I still haven't watched Sunday's show. Got up this morning rewound the tape to watch last nights show and promptly forgot that it was on and got busy doing other things instead of watching BB. Soooo, since I have nothing really to say the last few days, I just don't post.

Beckie03
Member

07-05-2007

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 1:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beckie03 a private message Print Post    
It is much easier...proven throughout the years, not just in BB, in "real" life, that it is much easier to look and judge a person for their faults, then to look and judge a person for good reasons. There is always good in someone...unfortunately that is what people look for...

I haven't seen in true bashing...I've seen things getting heated between posters because of favorites in the house...but never straight out calling someone names or anything.

Smokey
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07-08-2003

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 1:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Smokey a private message Print Post    
For sure, without a doubt.

It gets really ugly in here and I mostly read and skim certain posts because I don't like it. There doesn't seem to be many people who fall in the middle of things and even if they do, comments made on one side or the other are many times stretched to mean something else. For example, someone like me who doesn't hate Dick may be made out to be a supporter of women being abused. I'm not even a big Dick fan, just don't hate him like some and I mean for the game, not in real life. I also happen to like Jen, but that doesn't mean I'm on her "side" as opposed to Dick's "side". It just gets very black and white with some posters.

I think a huge issue is lack of voice inflection (which leads to misunderstandings) and the ability to be sort of incognito when you post on boards (which allows many to be very forceful with how they feel).

But with your point being that the more estranged and dramatic the house, the more drama on the boards, I feel, is very true.

Kearie
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07-21-2005

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 1:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kearie a private message Print Post    
Awesome post Smokey...very good points.

Citadelle
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07-06-2005

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 1:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Citadelle a private message Print Post    
Yes- I like all the HG, including Eric, but it is hard to show support for Eric around here! Also, I don't mind their negative talk about each other because I see them as human and fallible like the rest of us. It sometimes feels as though all anyone cares about is whether or not they are ostracizing someone.

Of course, I'm sure others feel that my views would be the dominant ones. Everyone tends to feel like an underdog, us and the HG. But I truly like them all for different reasons. And I like the posters here, too, or I wouldn't be here.

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 1:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
i have absolutely no issue with people having favourites opposite to my views.

I think this thread touches on what is happening in the threads though.

there are many people who feel that if they push hard enough, a person with an opposite view will suddenly 'change their mind' and see the light LOL.

I feel if a person is not fully informed as to all words and actions of a HG, it is easy to form a quick decision of like or hate.

i also feel that we like to compare HGs to people we know in real life. With that comes a feeling that we kinda know them and it makes us feel kinda protective of them. Like we KNOW what they 'really mean' when they say things.

cause we know someone like that.

That strong human need to stand up for a friend comes into play then (IMHO)

okay, got a headache and have a million things to do. I get the impression that this post isnt making sense anyways LOL

Michmal
Member

07-19-2007

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 1:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Michmal a private message Print Post    
Yes yes yes...YOu hit the nail on the head!

Karuuna
Board Administrator

08-31-2000

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 1:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karuuna a private message Print Post    
This is an interesting thread. However, it MUST follow the same rules as any other thread at TVCH.

That means no complaining about, or otherwise being negative about other posters.

Posters who do either of the above will be suspended immediately. Be civil! :-)


Joyfuld
Member

08-16-2005

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 1:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Joyfuld a private message Print Post    
I do love the debate aspect of these boards. I so loved to debate when in school and actually was fairly good at it. I think that is why I rally around my favorite and defend. I always do it civilly tho and I do respect all posters here. I enjoy visiting clubhouse during BB. And whether your opinion is mine or it differs, I enjoy the conversation.

Suzsmarmie
Member

07-26-2005

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 2:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Suzsmarmie a private message Print Post    
I seriously didn't think the board was bad this year. In fact, I'd read that some of the "other" boards were having to shut down entirely. I know we got to that point last year at times, but not this year.

Honestly, I'm a little intimidated to the point that this is my first post since the announcement. I would be so humiliated if my account got suspended or something. So, back to lurking mode..darn, I just came out not too long ago...lol.

Kc103
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07-13-2004

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 2:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kc103 a private message Print Post    
I feel there is some type of direct correlation. I made mention of that in a post yesterday under the "Has BB Sunk to a New Low This Season?" thread. I noted that a number of times I have signed on to read and see what's going on in the house only to find that the Current Happenings Discussion Thread had once again been closed down due to inappropriate posting. I know that I've seen some others have been experiencing that too. However, if you freely express an opinion about it, you generally wind up getting a retort like "Well turn off the show then. Don't watch" or "Then don't post here if you don't like it".

I feel bad for the moderators who are having to wade through so much when posters should be willing to make an effort to follow the TVCH guidelines. I applaud them for trying to keep this a place where everyone can feel comfortable expressing an opinion without fear of written reprisal directed toward them afterwards.

I haven't experienced anything like this in any other area of TVCH besides the BB board, nor have I noticed such an extensive need for moderation on the BB board in the past as I have this year. So yes, I do feel like it is a reflection of these HGs. Of course, as always, that's just my opinion, and I still do appreciate having the opportunity on here to express it!

Stopthemadness
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07-15-2005

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 2:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Stopthemadness a private message Print Post    
I think as tenisons heat up in the house they tend to heat up on the board.
That said I still would much rather come here then any where else on the net to post/read. I went ot Jokers once and was amazed at the things people wrote and how they talked to other posters. Here even if someone disagrees with what you think they will state it nicely and if they get out of hand an administrator will step in and stop it.
I love you all, even the ones that don't agree with me!

Missyb
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07-28-2004

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 2:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Missyb a private message Print Post    
It is so bizarre to have to feel that way on a message board where we are all just trying to communicate how we are reacting to the house guest. For goodness sakes its not our lives. It's a reality show where most of the cast has been craving to be cast on some kind of reality show for years. How can it be so important to be right or wrong. ANd how can we possibly be so emphatic when we absolutely do not see every little thing. We do not see every little conversation and really cannot be certain of anything.
It has been a little over the top this year and I have backed off a great deal. Just is not that important.

Joyfuld
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08-16-2005

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 2:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Joyfuld a private message Print Post    
I will always treat other posters with respect. I have not seen posters bashing each other but I have seen disagreements. Disagreeing is not bashing but I do feel like some people do take it that way. I never seem to have a < majority > opinion or take on things so many do disaggree with me. I do not feel that it is bashing tho. I am really proud of all here. For the most part it is a civil interaction of opinions.

Kearie
Member

07-21-2005

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 2:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kearie a private message Print Post    
I think this is the first year I've seen posters YELLING THEIR POINTS.

I don't get live feeds and I can't watch Utubes because of my old, slow computer. I rely on the feeders, screencappers and on the Current discussion thread. I have every year since BB1.

This year we seem to have the most unlikable group of Hamsters ever. And this year we seem to have the most trouble with modding issues.

WHY do we take on the negative behavior of the houseguests?

Honestly, I find myself wanting to get mean with some posters. I think of cutting things I should say to them. The sarcasm I would use...Ohhhh
how I fight to hold my tongue sometimes.

I can't be the only one who has to hold my tongue.

Other boards don't expect us to hold our tongues ... but this board, requires it.

I've never been a member of another board. I don't want the cruelty, but to be honest, sometimes I find myself wanting to be cruel.

I suck!

Eddie4ever
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08-17-2007

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 2:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eddie4ever a private message Print Post    
I went ot Jokers once and was amazed at the things people wrote and how they talked to other posters.

Wonder if ED is a member...lol?

Seriously tho, I agree. Our temperment seems to coincide with the players. Sometimes the line in the sand is a little deeper than other times.

Northwestblonde
Member

09-01-2005

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 2:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Northwestblonde a private message Print Post    
It's also hard to make a point about a general thought that you disagree with without sounding like you're bashing a whole group of people. The debates on here are for the most part very fun and the various viewpoints are really wonderful to read and often insightful. It's hard not to get your dander up though when you get personally attacked about something you've posted, so I understand how a lot of people feel.

I agree though that the worse the behavior seems to get in the BB House, the worse the commentary seems to get on the boards. Sad, but true.

Jeanne
Member

07-15-2005

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 2:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jeanne a private message Print Post    
Kearie ... you are not the only who has to fight to hold her tongue. I know I have, and have at times slipped. The only time it's been difficult for me is when I see posts that "infer" certain negative things about me as a Dick fan. I don't care if posters dislike Dick and even express that. It's some of the inferences that I find tricky to negotiate. I try to ignore them, but sometimes it's hard.

Suzsmarmie
Member

07-26-2005

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 - 2:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Suzsmarmie a private message Print Post    
LOL, Kearie..I don't believe that you suck. Sometimes I think we get so involved, so focused on what's going on, we just lose ourselves in the drama of the moment. That's when I take a breath, back off for awhile..it's all better when I regain my focus on other things..lol.

And how y'all could forget the constant Janie/Dani poster conflicts last year is beyond me. See, time does heal all wounds..rofl!