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bentherdunthat 518 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Reality Show Commentator" 05-24-06, 02:53 PM (EST) "What will you miss most?" NOw that the third (and presumably final) season is complete, what will you miss the most about SO? I will miss a show about women supporting each other. Granted, the decline of SO began in the middle of last season, but when it started, it was this incredible testament to the power of women. Let's face it ladies, even the best of us get caught up in bringing out the worst in each other. We fall prey to gossip, jealousy, judgement and petty rivalry all too easily. This show (in it's conception) showed us that we can overcome that dark side of our nature and when we do, we are unstoppable. (It was also one of the few places on television where black women were shown in a realistic and positive light, as opposed to the Maury Povich, Jerry Springer "baby mama drama" CRAP that fills the channels-and how refreshing was that?) So if this is indeed the end, I'm sad. I admit that I've watched this season mostly for entertainment as opposed to enlightenment, but at one time this show was a strong catalyst for change in personal lives and reminder of the power we hold as women-especially when we turn towards each other, rather than against.   Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

Subject     Author     Message Date     ID    RE: What will you miss most? eire_heart74 05-24-06 1  RE: What will you miss most? creepyoldwoman 05-24-06 2    RE: What will you miss most? bentherdunthat 05-25-06 10        RE: What will you miss most? GoodnightLittleBear 05-25-06 12        RE: What will you miss most? beckettrep 05-29-06 15  RE: What will you miss most? SOfan0221 05-24-06 3  RE: What will you miss most? MizJazmine 05-24-06 4    RE: What will you miss most? smokeysmom 05-24-06 5        RE: What will you miss most? Shazbot 05-24-06 6  RE: What will you miss most? speechprof 05-24-06 7  RE: What will you miss most? chocolatetwin25 05-24-06 8    RE: What will you miss most? robynrit 05-24-06 9        RE: What will you miss most? bentherdunthat 05-25-06 11  RE: What will you miss most? GoodnightLittleBear 05-25-06 13  RE: What will you miss most? beckettrep 05-29-06 14  I will miss Dr. Stan! imagma 05-29-06 16  RE: What will you miss most? jonimoni 05-29-06 17  RE: What will you miss most? lvlinda 05-30-06 18

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eire_heart74 1231 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Politically Incorrect Guest" 05-24-06, 03:55 PM (EST) 1. "RE: What will you miss most?" As silly as it could get, I will miss the fact that it made me think. Even if I was just thinking "oh this exercise is stupid, she would be much better off doing blah blah blah." Until this season, there was always at least one woman on there that I could relate too. At least twice a week a topic would come in group that was interesting in what was said or what was advised. So I could take something away from that. If only they didn't go for the gimmicks!   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

creepyoldwoman 104 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson" 05-24-06, 03:59 PM (EST) 2. "RE: What will you miss most?" At the very least, the show gave me a lot of starter topics to discuss with people with whom I had some problem with. By seeing these issues actually addressed on television, I was able to bring them to the surface for myself. I really think this is one of the best shows on tv. I can't believe snail eating Fear Factor, which runs before it and degrading Jerry Springer which runs after it, by me, will still be around and SO will not be. I am glad to see women portrayed as people, for once, on tv. Yup, I will really miss it all. Not exactly specific hg's but the whole show itself. The fact that I actually did get beneficial advice on all different levels, will be missed.   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

bentherdunthat 518 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Reality Show Commentator" 05-25-06, 11:59 AM (EST) 10. "RE: What will you miss most?" I agree 100% creepyoldwoman. I cannot believe that shows like Springer and Fear Factor are still on the air, while a show like this goes in the crapper. What does that say about the American viewing audience?   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

GoodnightLittleBear 461 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Daytime Soap Guest Star" 05-25-06, 01:22 PM (EST) 12. "RE: What will you miss most?" Most people who watch Starting Over are women who either work and tape it, stay at home moms or retirees. I think it proves that these people know when they are being conned and are not watching it for the conflama. At least they have a bit more sense than the people that buy into Springer, which everyone knows by now is also staged and is just plain trashy. The majority of Springer viewers are men in the 17 to 35 range. Go figure.   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

beckettrep 814 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Fitness Correspondent" 05-29-06, 06:35 PM (EST) 15. "RE: What will you miss most?" >I agree 100% creepyoldwoman. I cannot >believe that shows like Springer >and Fear Factor are still >on the air, while a >show like this goes in >the crapper. What does that >say about the American viewing >audience? Well I think, for one thing, it says that people can't stand dishonesty. At least Springer (and Fear Factor) are honest in their objectives. The audience they garner watch those shows for what they are, unlike SO where women watch the show for what it purports to be, only to be disappointed and disillusioned upon discovering that the show is a sham.   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

SOfan0221 828 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Fitness Correspondent" 05-24-06, 04:22 PM (EST) 3. "RE: What will you miss most?" Once I get thorugh SO withdrawals, I plan on doing something constructive with that hour of my day. Since I work, I usually taped the show and watched it from 7-8pm, unless of course American Idol was on and then I watched it after AI. Now when my husband and I go out to eat during the week I don't feel like I have to rush home to watch SO. I will miss the things some of the houseguests do and say that pertain to phases of my life. For instance, could totally relate to Candy last season who wante to help her adult kids instead of letting them go through it alone. I took Iyanla's advice to heart and cut the cord to my adult kids, and we are all happier for it. It is hard, but sometimes when you struggle to get through something you appreciate it more. I took notice of all the assignments that the HG's were given and where appropriate put some of them in my life to get over bad habits. Overall I will miss Dr Stan, Iyanla and Rhonda. Will not miss Andy Paige and her clown costumes. Will miss having a place to admire, vent and discuss things that happen on the show. I think SO is one of the best things to happen to daytime TV, although season 3 in my opinion was the worst of the seasons shows because it became so commercialized and I thought it got away from the premise which is women helping women.   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

MizJazmine 532 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Reality Show Commentator" 05-24-06, 05:55 PM (EST) 4. "RE: What will you miss most?" For me I initially really liked the show until they did what I call a "bait & switch". For me that happened in the first season, but I continued to watch because of the issues the women bought into the house and I wanted to see how they processed through. I watched this show through a lot of different lenses. As a black woman, it was the first show I've ever seen where they actually took everyday women including black women and put them in a living "therapeutic" environment where they all had to be vulnerable. I saw a lot. At times it was affirming and validating to me as a black woman, and at other times I just felt ashamed. With Kimberlyn I felt hurt. I really did. The way SO did her really pierced my heart and I never NEVER saw this show the same way. Whatever I felt in the beginning for SO, I couldn't get it back. The truth is that I never trusted the show after that. SO did exemplify for me that we are all individuals and that each woman was representative of herself and only herself. I also appreciated the VARIETY of black women they had on the show, not just one "type" although that could kinda be debated. What I will miss the most will be the SO threads and posters. Being the insomniac that I am, there were soooo many nights that I would come to this board and just read the SO threads without posting (no never mind I posted a lot!). There were soooo many insightful, intelligent, humorous posters. Many times I sat reading and nodding my head in acknowledgement and affirmation. Many times I'm glad I wasn't eating or drinking anything, because they had me laughing out loud for real!!! There are truly some comedians amongst us. There were times when I disagreed, but those posters gave me a different perspective that I hadn't considered. There were those who were more brave than I could have ever been on this board and shared their own personal experiences. All in all it was ALL good. So I'm gonna miss these particular posters as a whole because there were times for me that I enjoyed the board MORE than I enjoyed the show.   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

smokeysmom 184 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson" 05-24-06, 06:09 PM (EST) 5. "RE: What will you miss most?" MizJasmine -- you said it perfectly. I will miss the show very much just based on the premise that women -- and a diverse cast of women -- deserve a show that reflects some reality about ourselves. Most of all I will miss the intelligent, thoughtful AND thought provoking posts from the "real" real women out there. Amazing how much smarter and more compelling they always were than the scripted / edited show. Regretfully, within the few times that I've posted -- I've frequently run amok of the moderators for following or responding to a "wrong" thread! Hope this doesn't happen here -- but, if it does. I just want the moderators to know they made me feel small / unsavvy and stupid -- but the posters always made me feel glad to be here.   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

Shazbot 226 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Network TV Show Guest Star" 05-24-06, 06:51 PM (EST) 6. "RE: What will you miss most?" Smokeysmom - don't feel "small/unsavvy and stupid". It's happened to all of us. The boards just wouldn't have been what they were without the rules. What I will miss the most are the boards... and also the idea that there's a show somewhere where women are living in a nice house and trying to address their problems. I'll miss the house drama. (But then again, I've been missing it all the most since season one).   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

speechprof 50 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square" 05-24-06, 07:00 PM (EST) 7. "RE: What will you miss most?" You know,it didn't really hit me until today when I saw the last season/series? episode. But I will miss the show, even with the cheesy editing, bait and switch, etc. I still watched it. And I think, I even learned a few things about myself along the way, which is something considering the state of television now. So, I'm going to miss my daily routine of watching the show and that saddens me. Bye, bye SO. . . I'll miss ya!!!   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

chocolatetwin25 4 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "American Cancer Society Spokesperson" 05-24-06, 07:18 PM (EST) 8. "RE: What will you miss most?" I am so saddened that Starting Over may not be returning for a fourth season! I also like most, taped every episode I could not watch. I was drawn to this show from the very beginning because I knew that only women living in one house would call for nothing but DRAMA and that was mostly what I tuned in for. I have to disagree that the show declined because for me it got better, especially when they brought Iyanla and Dr. Stan on board and got rid of Rana. I will miss everything about Starting Over. I really hope that they reconsider cancelling it. I can't imagine the fall line-up without it!   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

robynrit 65 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square" 05-24-06, 08:11 PM (EST) 9. "RE: What will you miss most?" Boo Hooooo Hokey or not, I always took something away from each show...even if it was just a little tidbit that I could apply to my life. I'm going to really really miss it. Dr. Stan was such a great addition! I wish he could've been there the first season with Lori and Andy etc. I'll miss him the most. He's a "what-a-guy"   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

bentherdunthat 518 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Reality Show Commentator" 05-25-06, 12:02 PM (EST) 11. "RE: What will you miss most?" Absolutely..as stupid as this season got there was usually at least one gem you could take away.   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

GoodnightLittleBear 461 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Daytime Soap Guest Star" 05-25-06, 01:31 PM (EST) 13. "RE: What will you miss most?" This whole season had become such a farce, I don't think I will miss a thing. I tape the show but I find myself fast fowarding through it because it has become nauseating at times. It all seems so contrived and scripted that I find myself not believing anything.   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

beckettrep 814 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Fitness Correspondent" 05-29-06, 06:31 PM (EST) 14. "RE: What will you miss most?" >NOw that the third (and presumably >final) season is complete, what >will you miss the most >about SO? >I will miss a show about >women supporting each other. Granted, >the decline of SO began >in the middle of last >season, but when it started, >it was this incredible testament >to the power of women. >Let's face it ladies, even >the best of us get >caught up in bringing out >the worst in each other. >We fall prey to gossip, >jealousy, judgement and petty rivalry >all too easily. This show >(in it's conception) showed >us that we can overcome >that dark side of our >nature and when we do, >we are unstoppable. (It was >also one of the few >places on television where black >women were shown in a >realistic and positive light, as >opposed to the Maury Povich, >Jerry Springer "baby mama drama" >CRAP that fills the channels-and >how refreshing was that?) >So if this is indeed the >end, I'm sad. I admit >that I've watched this season >mostly for entertainment as opposed >to enlightenment, but at one >time this show was a >strong catalyst for change in >personal lives and reminder of >the power we hold as >women-especially when we turn towards >each other, rather than against. > What I will miss most is the authenticity of Season 1 (even though I only got to see it during summer re-runs). As for the rest of the seasons (2 & 3) there's not much to miss   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

imagma 33 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Beauty Pageant Celebrity Judge" 05-29-06, 07:29 PM (EST) 16. "I will miss Dr. Stan!" Dr. Stan had a genuine interest in helping the women and was not there for his 15 minutes of fame.   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

jonimoni 136 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson" 05-29-06, 07:55 PM (EST) 17. "RE: What will you miss most?" I have missed the realism since the end of the first season. They put a soap opera producer in charge and changed the whole direction of the show. It became more and more about Queen RHONDA and more and more about shameless self promotion of the house guests. I remember the realism of Lori and the changes she made in the first season and nothing in the latter seasons could even begin to touch it. We all watched spitupLisa get away with her idiocy and just like soap queen Erica Kane, nothing ever happened to her....she was there for us to hate....and watch. We waited and tuned in daily to see her get what she deserved and just like on a soap, it never happened, and she never learned a darn thing from the "sacred" process. Sickmaking, when you think how the show started out. So what will I miss? I will miss coming here to complain about it, whine about the women and laugh at the antics and talent the women here on the boards bring to this posting process...thanks all for the fun!!! I will miss YOU!   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

lvlinda 7 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "American Cancer Society Spokesperson" 05-30-06, 01:16 AM (EST) 18. "RE: What will you miss most?" I will miss all of you on the boards...   Remove | Alert Edit | Reply | Reply With Quote | Top

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