Seanflynn2003 | Monday, July 28, 2003 - 02:46 pm     San Fran Thanks for the good interplay on the "complaint board" last night As for nothing that BB can do about "f+g++t" this year all the time, don't you think if they were saying "n+g++r" or "k+k+" or "c++t" as often they might not step in? Not looking for special treatment here, just equal |
Wendo | Monday, July 28, 2003 - 02:46 pm     Ministryoftruth. Duct tape. Good. For all of them. LOL! |
Sanfranjoshfan | Monday, July 28, 2003 - 03:02 pm     Seanflynn - Thanks! I do think they would step in. |
Iceprincess | Monday, July 28, 2003 - 03:05 pm     Xarph, That is still a message from a user, not on the LF Post or even Joker himself...as far as I am concerened it is still a rumor. |
Xarph | Monday, July 28, 2003 - 03:12 pm     Ice, you are correct. The posted message on Joker's could be a hoax. |
Bastable | Monday, July 28, 2003 - 04:14 pm     The mic is picking up Erika's growling stomach. She sounds like Humphrey Bogart in The African Queen. |
Costacat | Monday, July 28, 2003 - 04:45 pm     This may actually not be the place, but with regards to the comments concerning their race, sexual preference, or mental capacities, I finally hit my limit. And I sent a "feedback" note to CBS. If you want to do so, too, go to the CBS Web site and click the link at the bottom for "Feedback." I very specifically asked that BB intervene and ask the houseguests to stop the foul language. Among other things too numerous to add here. Costacat headbutts Nexell and purrs... aw shucks! <edited to fix broken link... sorry! <grin>> |
Bastable | Monday, July 28, 2003 - 04:51 pm     Just did it. I've had enough "faggot" and "gay" myself. They wouldn't be allowed to use the n-word, and they shouldn't be allowed to insult each other this way, either. |
Kmjm | Monday, July 28, 2003 - 04:53 pm     Just complained to CBS too. |
Costacat | Monday, July 28, 2003 - 04:54 pm     I think, if enough of us send in feedback, that they might get the hint. I said a whole lotta other stuff, too. But that was my main complaint and I started and ended my feedback with it. I also included a note that I knew they've intervened before and would hope that they do so again. |
Curtisahahahaha | Monday, July 28, 2003 - 04:56 pm     I want my Big Brother UNCENSORED, thank-you-very-much. |
Bastable | Monday, July 28, 2003 - 04:58 pm     Curtishahaha, they won't censor. They will just tell the HGs not to use those words. |
Iceprincess | Monday, July 28, 2003 - 05:02 pm     Just as an fyi from working in the industry before. All the emails and feedback in the world won't help. It will fall on deaf ears...this is just proof for them that people are watching. Even bad publicity on this wouldn't matter, it would just make the executives happier..afterall it would be free advertising...I say good intentions and cudos to you all for trying. The only way for them to get the houseguests to stop is if you hit them in thier pockets..like boycott one of thier sponsors...Or if their sponsors threaten to pull out...so your best bet would be to flood BK not CBS. |
Costacat | Monday, July 28, 2003 - 05:02 pm     Curtis, it has nothing to do with censorship. There are certain words that BB has asked the HGs to refrain from using. I think there are other words, that are just as offensive, that should be banned. |
Jedisan | Monday, July 28, 2003 - 05:04 pm     I agree w/ Bastable that we have been prompted as to all of the "twists" every season. This is not somehting to get excited about just yet. (but I LOVE all of the ideas!) |
Seanflynn2003 | Monday, July 28, 2003 - 05:07 pm     I think what we are asking is for BB to discuss this with the HGs, not to censor them or give them a penalty nomination or anything. As others have said if they were using other offensive words about other groups, I doubt BB would stand by. The other thing they might do is bring in a gay house guest from another country -- have some different perspective brought it. |
Bastable | Monday, July 28, 2003 - 05:08 pm     Well, Iceprincess, there is one way to make sure you're heard: Write a few magazines. Write Entertainment Weekly, People, US Weekly, your local newspaper. When a question like that comes in from a journalist who is thinking of reporting on it, you can bet that CBS will jump. This is not the kind of publicity they want. This is not like a twist or strategic backstabbing. This reflects poorly on the producers because it makes them look like they can't control the house. They will not rejoice that people are watching when a complaint like this becomes widespread. |
Iceprincess | Monday, July 28, 2003 - 05:11 pm     I don't think it looks poorly on the producers...I think just the opposite..They got houseguests in there that are ticking people off. In tv land any publictity is good publicity. These people are not there to be role models but to win a game at any cost. And they are doing just that...the houseguests look like idiots not the producers. |
Bastable | Monday, July 28, 2003 - 05:12 pm     No. Sorry, but I strongly disagree with you. If you offend people, advertisers get skittish. There was a reason Scott's HPV never made it to air. |
Ziggystardust | Monday, July 28, 2003 - 05:13 pm     New Twist: Send in the Fab Five! |
Iceprincess | Monday, July 28, 2003 - 05:14 pm     ahhhh correct bastable...HOWEVER...how will the advertisers know if you don't contact them...you need to go to the pocketbook and contact the advertisers..tell them you are upset..CBS don't care. |
Xarph | Monday, July 28, 2003 - 05:23 pm     I saw Jun once when she was not eating. Did anyone else catch that? |
Sunrvrose | Monday, July 28, 2003 - 05:25 pm     Ah, guys, did ya stop to think that if you keep complaining about stuff that is only visable on the live feeds that CBS may just decide that it's not worth it and pull the plug??? |
Kalekona | Monday, July 28, 2003 - 05:25 pm     Nate and ali are not happy campers. |
Jedisan | Monday, July 28, 2003 - 05:27 pm     Shoot, I posted in the wrong thread. Sorry folks **jedisan sneaking back out** |