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PLEASE NOTE: The Reality TV World Message Boards are filled with desperate
attention-seekers pretending to be one big happy PG/PG13-rated family. Don't
be fooled. Trying to get everyone to agree with you is like herding cats,
but intolerance for other viewpoints is NOT welcome and respect for other
posters IS required at all times. Jump in and play, and you'll soon find out
how easy it is to fit in, but save your drama for your mama. All members are
encouraged to read the
complete guidelines.
As entertainment critic Roger
Ebert once said, "If you disagree with something I write, tell me so, argue
with me, correct me--but don't tell me to shut up. That's not the American way."
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"Sponsors"
Ldychef2k 139 desperate attention whore postings
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11-07-05, 11:55 AM (EST)
 
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We don't know whether the producers of SO actually read these boards, so sometimes I wonder what good it does to kvetch. Just not sure anyone is paying attention. I wonder how it would be to start making the sponsors aware of the downward spiral the show is on? For example, I have a catering businss, and would ordinarily go to Big Lots for many of the supplies. What if I went there, filled my cart with what I would be needing, and then called for the manager, explaining that this is a regular order from a small business they are losing because I am making a statement about the SO TV show that they sponsor. And then I would leave them with the full cart and go to WalMart or Costco. I do this kind of thing on occasion, but mostly I write letters or emails to sponsors. I understand that when we contact someone about our concerns in ANY arena, it is assumed that we bring with us the unspoken opinions of as many as 1000 others who do not take the time to write or call. So, one contact is actually given 1000 times the consideration, as that many others would feel the same way, but would not go out of their wat to express themselves. (And hard copy letters carry more weight than phone calls or emails, as they take more trouble to produce and mail.) Expressing concern on a web board is cleansing and makes one feel better for the moment. Complaining to the production company simply tells them that their tactics are working and people are emotionally invested in the show. You know the drill: Any attention is desired, even if it is negative. But complaining to sponsors really gets them listening. So, maybe that's something to think about. If you are unhappy with how the show is going, and have lost interest in the story lines, tell the sponsors. Whaddya think? Kris
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rookwood 350 desperate attention whore postings
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11-07-05, 11:57 AM (EST)
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I think it's an excellent idea. 
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Sharon_L 260 desperate attention whore postings
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11-07-05, 12:04 PM (EST)
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2. "RE: Sponsors" |
If someone wants to make a list of the sponsors I'd be happy to find their addresses. I might add that snail mail is probably more effective than email but, at this point, any effort is worthwhile.Good suggestion.
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grace488 145 desperate attention whore postings
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11-07-05, 12:14 PM (EST)
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3. "RE: Sponsors" |
I agree, write a letter and even better, call the sponser. If you fill your cart and then make a disgruntled $9.00 an hour manager(who could give a rip about your mental concerns with the corp.headquarters) tell a $6.00 per hour employee who may live on the brink of poverty or even in poverty put all your chosen items away-that does nothing except show the world you are "off" and perhaps "heartless". In other words you'd be "missing the mark" and "screwing needlessly with the universe". If you were so angry and didn't watch the show today MOnday-Nov. 7th-you missed a great show. Iyanla was doin what god put her on this earth to do and it was inspiring and I loved it!....especially when she was marching around with 2 chairs, a garment bag, and bundles of cloths while yelling at Jill. It was beautiful!
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