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Romans8_1

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 12:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
One of the great things about this board and the show (notice the order I put them in), is that we have the opportunity to learn something from each other and to grow as individuals. We learn by seeing what we don't want to become as well as seeing positive aspects and incorperating them into our lives. We also learn a little more about racism, human sexuality, religion (or lack there of), sexual harassment, etc.

I'm curious, have you learned something about yourself before this started? Have you changed in any way? Not that I'm trying to make this out as some life altering experience for us, but it's hard not to grow when you interact with different ideologies. If anything you learn to defend your own even better.

Me? ....

Show:
1) I would say that it real easy to be mean without any self constraint.
2) To show class when persecuted is harder than it looks (look at how rarely it happens).
3) You can compete without being mean.

Boards:
1) I've learned I love to talking to people with differing points of view.
2) I've learned it's hard to not get sucked into a discussion when it is contrary to everything you believe in.
3) When you don't agree with someone, you are quickly labeled as a "hater".
4) We love to talk about/see the worst in us, instead of the best of us (look at the ratio of negative threads to positive threads.)
5) I've also been educated in a variety of different subjects

Don't hate me, just my opinion. I am interested in what you guys will walk away with from this when this is all do.

Jagger

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 12:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
SHOW

I've learned that different people act differently when money is involved.

I've learned that I want to be on the next bb so I could slack around all day

I've learned that editing can be a big factor in how a character is portrayed

BOARD

I've learned that everyone has their own opinion, and that some people take it better than others when someone dissagrees with them.

I've learned that some people really really get into reality tv.

I've learned that some people view this as a game and enjoy commenting on it as a game, and not a real life situation.


I could go on and on, but I will stop for now and maybe post more comments at a later time.

Draco

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 12:17 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
SHOW

I've learned that it is extremely difficult to be in the public eye and must require or build a strong character to go through this experience.

There is good and bad in all of us.

Money makes for interesting bedfellows!

BOARD

I'm not the only one addicted to reality tv.

There are many kind, thoughtful, intelligent, and insightful people out there!

I am going to get fired if I don't stop reading this board.

Curlyq

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 12:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm not sure what I've learned yet, if anything. I'd have to give that a lot of thought. I agree with the points you made, but I think I already knew all that from watching previous seasons and from experiences on other message boards. I do see the words "hater" and "bash" used to brush away a few too many valid, intelligent posts, but I think that's just because we tend to get cranky when the show starts to get stagnant.

What I do find interesting is that this thread seems to reflect the feeling that I've had the last several days that this show is coming to an end, even though there are several weeks left. To me it kind of feels like it's over already, and we're ready to do the post-game analysis.

Oh, wait. I thought of something. I've learned that the future of "reality television" is to carefully cast shows with aspiring actors and hardbodies as producers try to alter reality into what they think the target demographic wants to see. I think we've seen the end of the Kents and Cassandras.

Bearware

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 12:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I've learned, to my chagrin, that I have an easier time actually saying what I mean, and being blunt about it when I'm hiding behind a 'faceless' name, like bearware. I really am a bit surprised at this, as I've always thought of myself as an open and honest person, but it has truly been easier to express myself when I had no fear of actual personal reprisal. I'm a bit ashamed of myself.

Crossfire

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 12:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I've learned that *cough* 'good people' probably would not like me, but I would have a good time, but probably a short time making them miserable.

Blossumtree

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 12:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
SHOW
that you CAN mix ikea with crate and barrel

BOARD
that, confronted with differing opinions mine is is generally the best one.


:)

Wcv63

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 12:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
From the show:

I've learned that a bullwhip makes a small sonic boom.

I've learned that my eyes start to cross when FOTH appears on my screen.

I've learned that herd mentality really exists and the strong will devour the weak.

I've learned that some strategies cross the line even in a game with no boundaries.

On the boards:

I learned a new word. Inviegh. (Thanks Goddessatlaw!)

I learned about Applied Neurolinguistics when it was brought up in relation to Roddy. (I barely scratched the surface. Please don't ask me to explain it!)

I learned that no matter the subject it will touch someone personally so tred lightly.

I learned that loyalty can be fickle (Sorry Theo...had to say it! :) )

I've learned that no matter how my day is going coming here always makes me feel better.

Poser

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 12:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I have learned that I am really glad I'm not a 20 something know-it-all anymore. Was I really that annoying and shallow? (probably)

I have reaffirmed what I already knew:

There are no "normal" people. We are all wierd in some way. Sometimes it takes a little while for the wierdness to come out, but it's in there!

Poser

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 12:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
On the same topic, here's something I saw on a sign in a workplace:

Great people talk about ideas

Ordinary people talk about things

Small people talk about other people

Romans8_1

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 12:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Well said Poser.

Thefan

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 12:47 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Excellent topic, I am going to have to think about this more.

Curlyq

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 12:48 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Wcv63's post reminded me of something else I learned. Thanks to...was it Earthmother?...I learned that it's "if I WERE" instead of "if I WAS."

Oh, and I learned what Frito pie is.

Lola

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 12:48 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Some people manipulate others when they want something. Especially 500k

Those same people won't give you the time of day unless they need you for something.

That, to me, is what Roddy is about. I have never seen a less genuine person in my life. I guess I'm lucky.

Hey Poser, does that sign you quoted mean all us BB fans are small people? :p

Allietex

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 12:52 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Good post Poser and so true! Wish I could say I am in the first group but I'll be happy if I can occasionally stray into the first but mostly stay in the second group and not slip into the third group.

Wcv63

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 12:52 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Lola: "Hey Poser, does that sign you quoted mean all us BB fans are small people? "

I'd like to think that we are talking about our ideas regarding people which puts us in the "great" column. Of course, I've been known to be wrong. :O

Bcandscott

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 12:57 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I have learned that even though I'm older now, and do NOT have a perfect or even a very pretty body or face, that there are ways to be far uglier than I am. I have seen people I might have envied because of their physical beauty become some of the ugliest people I've ever seen and have found myself saying over and over, Oh I'm so glad I'm ME and not THEM.

Guiltyviewer

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 12:57 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Never give away your woobie.

Sanfranjoshfan

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 12:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I learned how to spell "effeminate".

Lola

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 01:17 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I was teasing WCV! But, wow, what an answer!

I'd like to think we're great too :)

Not1worry

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 01:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
SHOW

Ever since I first saw MTV's The Real World, reality TV has reminded me of the Army, particulary basic training. You are stuck with these people and you have to work together for a common purpose whether you like them or not. The common purpose might be eliminating everyone else, but you can't avoid the people you dislike. BB3 in particular has taught me that even if I dropped into an alternate universe and could actually participate on a reality show, I wouldn't want to. And I really wouldn't want to go back into the Army (I've been out for 7 years), because I've lost the skill of dealing with "the bad people". Maybe I just don't want to expend the effort!

BOARDS

I've learned that it's much more fun to watch the show when you have people to discuss it with later.

Bbrules4ever

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 01:22 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ive learned that most people are selfish and Evil. Most people lie and are devious. I've learned that every group needs a "black sheep" to bash. I've learned its better to be charming than honest. I've learned that nice guys finish last.

Wcv63

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 01:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Bbrules...you're sounding a little bitter and frustrated today. BB shouldn't make you so jaded. I certainly hope you don't really feel that way. :(

Djgirl5235

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 01:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I have learned to appreciate the opinions of others, as without them, the world would be a very boring place.

That to be catty, is to be ugly

To play this game, you have to be willing to give up your morals at some point or other - which means I could never play it (if it were available to Canadians!)

That to spin around on top of a table, is seen as negative behaviour (kidding - I already knew that!!!)

That there's a FANTASTIC place to go for friendship, conversation and fun on a whole lot of topics right here at TVCH!!!

Hosewater

Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 01:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I've learned that victims of intolerance (Marcellas) are not immune to being intolerant themselves.

I've learned to always always wash my hands after being in or near a bathroom. Even if I didn't touch myself.

I've learned that some women can have an orgasm by having their navel touched.

I've learned that nobody in their right mind should apply to Big Brother 4.