Eliminate the elimination
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Ketchuplover

Saturday, May 17, 2003 - 07:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Instead of booting off the one who gets the fewest votes each week just keep everyone on the show through out its run. The one with the most votes at the end of the"season" wins. Just a thought.

Hobobabe

Saturday, May 17, 2003 - 07:58 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
In one respect, that would have been great, since that would have kept Rickey in the contest longer (I enjoyed the heck out of him). But, on the flipside, I was glad to see the ones I didn't enjoy (Julia, Carmen, Corey [he would have gone had the producers not axed him]) leave early so I could hear more of the ones I liked!

Also, someone forced to leave each week certainly adds to the drama of the TV show. Plus, I think these kids, watching their fellow competitors leave one by one, encourages them to put forth their very best performances each and every time.

Sadiesmom

Saturday, May 17, 2003 - 08:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
But then we would have had to listen to some much longer than we wished.

It would make Paula happy

Puttergirl

Sunday, May 18, 2003 - 09:24 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I think they should change the way the voting is done. They should keep eliminating one each week, but instead of having people call in for their favorites, have people call in and rate all the players in the order you think they belong. That way every contestant gets a vote, and their votes are averaged at the end of the night. This way, nobody could unfairly load up on one contestant.

Ketchuplover

Sunday, May 18, 2003 - 12:40 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Puttergirl you're smarter than you look!!! :)

Nanarobin

Sunday, May 18, 2003 - 01:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
My suggestion would be to allow one call per phone number...preventing power dialers and phone line tie-ups...making it more fair!

Now, the birdie, Robin, goes back to lurk mode to practice re-dailing technique!!! YES, I do dial multiple times for my contestant!!

Puttergirl

Sunday, May 18, 2003 - 02:19 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks, Ketchuplover. Considering you are named after my very favorite condiment (and only Heinz will do), I take that as a high compliment!! Now don't disappoint me by telling me you only eat Hunt's Ketchup!!!

Tabbyking

Sunday, May 18, 2003 - 02:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
nanarobin, i thought the same thing, except that there are 4 of us here who would like to vote. so maybe they should allow so many calls per line, but that's it. like half a dozen or something...

ah, yes, i love heinz, too. i will just about cry if what i have to dip my fries in is anything else!

Puttergirl

Sunday, May 18, 2003 - 02:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I knew I liked you Tabbyking! How do you feel about mayonnaise- I only eat Helman's?

Nanarobin

Sunday, May 18, 2003 - 02:47 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
ALLRIGHT... we are all on the same page here...

AI, Heinz, and Hellmans....now what is your favorite soft drink..I love Diet Pepsi....anddddd

Clay

Nanarobin

Sunday, May 18, 2003 - 02:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh...and as for the voting...I have an idea that I could find a way to vote multiple times...but visiting the place I used to work for and using as many phones as I could get through from!!!

Yes, I am devious-minded...

As for the voting...not sure how the Birmingham realtor posting in the Ruben thread got through over 400 times...I dialed and got 99% busy tones for the entire 2 hours. I am tired already knowing that on Tuesday we will have 3 hours to vote. And.....I do have an ATT cell phone to keep going, if I want to pay the 10 cents per text message. I have sent a few every week. Just may have to break down and spend more of my retirement pennies this week!! I am thankful to be retired and being a night person, I can spend the time and effort easily.

[[runs away to hide in my nest with laptop and read more]]

Llkoolaid

Sunday, May 18, 2003 - 07:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Tabby it would still work, if you wanted differant ones to get votes because you would be calling 4 differant numbers once but I am afraid you would have to share if you all liked the same person.