Why??

[pips1]

Why is there a Media & TV category on Answerbank? Why is there even a separate category for just TV? Why are they on here if we are not allowed to discuss programmes? We all know there is an off button, we all know soaps are not real. We are not stupid - it is a discussion site. The stupid ones are the people who say 'it is not real' and think they are the first ones who have ever said it. I like to read what other people's opinions are and this is the first thing I look at. Critics get paid for doing this in real life!!

[woofgang]

because there is a difference between commenting on characterisation, acting, storyline an so on and saying things like "I am watching xxx and its making ne so angry"

[bednobs]

who said we were not allowed to discuss programs?

[mccfluff]

its a q&a site not a discussion site....

[-Talbot-]

the stupid ones are the people who say 'it is not real'


Yeah that'll be Baldric...I reported him but his answer is still there!

[hc4361]

We are allowed to discuss programmes. Why do you think we can't?

[Supermike]

Surely questions and answers often lead to discussions. Don't they?

[Baldric]

Yeah, but, be fair, I mean it's not real, is it?
and furthermore, I'll bet no one has ever said that before!!!!!

[-Talbot-]

OMG... he's done it again!



What has urged you to throw out this Q, pips?

[pips1]

Exactly supermike, exactly. My point is someone asks the question and while we are all discussing the programme and giving answers (or not) some wag always chimes in 'it's not real you know' or 'there is an off button'. WE KNOW but surely the point is we watch the episode and whether we have enjoyed it or not we come on here to see what others thought. Sometimes programmes are supposed to evoke reaction in us you know.

[mccfluff]

nope never knew that, thought programmes were just there to be watched, not emotion provoking, how very dare THEY

[Svejk]

I shouldn't take it so seriously. ;)

[andy-hughes]

pips - The trick with any internet exchange is to allow for the fact that human nature rules here, the same as everywhere else.

So you will get people giving you the 'not real / off button' responses - just ignore them, and respond to the posts that provoke your interest.

That's always been the way through sites like this.

Some people don't grasp that fundamental point, and spend screeds of cyberspace moaning about what they see as the shortcomings of one AB'er or another, when the simple answer is just to ignore anyone who gets your goat, and converse with the people you like.

[Baldric]

Andy is a great example to us all!

[silliemillie]

Pips, I totally agree with you. No matter what program we are discussing there is always some wag who will point out its not real or we can always switch it off. Oh really? Didn't realise My TV had an off switch!

The ones that say 'never watched it' are the worst. Why do these people waste their time posting these replies when they have no interest in the show?

If I see something being discussed that I have no interest in then I move on to the next subject I am interested in. Maybe next time a history discussion is going on I will come on and say 'not interested in history' and see how many posters tell me to bore off.

[Mamyalynne]

Not real?? Wibble!

[Supermike]

I think you are spot on andy-hughes. A model answer.

[andy-hughes]

Thanks supermike!

[pips1]

Thank you for all your answers, I will do as you say Andy and just ignore the unwelcome comments. You are right it is human nature.

[tezmand]

totally with you on this one pips1 , same things used to annoy me but there such lovely people and lovely comments on here i got used to ignoring the silly ppl that just like to provoke , well i try !!

[Caribeing]

Media TV on Answerbank is one of my favourite categories great to hear comments about all TV programmes, soaps reality shows etc agree about posters who comment when they don't watch and have nothing constructive to say deep down they are closeted viewers!