Belated congrats on part 31 although judging by how dead it is....maybe someone should call 999




Just caught up on the posts (all two pages). Moving On is actually my fic, and I'll update it as soon as I figure out what to do with it -Sorry don't usually talk about my fics on here, it's a bit embarrassing()...but just coz ye were asking I thought I'd make the exception x


EDIT - Oh would you look at that - Page 3! It's banging in here now

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Oh thank god the thread finally moved on to page three. We might even move to page four by the end of the week if were lucky Thanks Dee I really love all your fics, your a great writer

Part 32 might come sometime before Jackson leaves.

Why are they killing one of their best characters? Oh yeah...cause they're stupid.

Mel, if you're still lurking, please don't take this the wrong way, but I don't remember many of your recent posts being really upbeat either. The fact is the storyline is depressing and therefore I think it is perfectly understandable that on topic posts would reflect that. Maybe that's just me though. Blame TPTB not the posters.


Thanks sheepie. I agree with Mono..., it's a bit odd to ask a child's half brother to be his godfather but that's soap for you!!


Hi Anti - not 'seen' you around for a while. Hope all is good with you.


Hi Dee - not 'seen' you around much either so good to know that you are OK. Recent news and spoilers have seemed to have zapped the life out of the thread.

Aarson are back tomorrow - it will be interesting to see who can summon up the energy or interest to post!

You've summed it up in one Sam! They should never have done this to him in the first place, I know Marc has been acting his socks off with it and is doing a brilliant job playing a tetraplegic but it's not been worth it in the end as it's led to him being bumped off altogether

BIB - I agree with this. She has had more depressing posts than most. After all, she was top poster last round and they weren't all 'upbeat' posts.

Pot, Kettle springs to mind with that one.

Just found a German interview with Danny... worth a read...

Q. Do you think Aaron will approach his relationship with Flynn any differently to the way he approached the one with Jackson?
DM: “No, because I think whatever happens in his life, Aaron will always be that same closed-off person. He doesn’t really do anything that anyone wants him to do. We’ll see – only time will tell and different things will happen over the next year which you’ll see on screen, especially towards April. Hopefully we’ll keep the interest of the audience and give them some bigger and better stuff this year!”

The full interview from Jan 2011 is here

Good for Marc. Got to love him

The spoilers are deeply depressing... and boring too if I'm honest. I've just about had enough (though I'll no doubt keep watching )

I think I might just cry tears of relief when it's over!!

OK, in an attempt to provoke a bit of debate, can I ask an honest question to those who are strongly opposed to the AS storyline...

Is your opinion based more on the fact that it's Jackson this is happening to, or is it that you really don't think this is the sort of subject that should be touched by a soap? For instance, if it was Alan Turner or Mia Macey in the chair, would you still feel as strongly against it as you do now?

Not trying to trick anyone, just trying to revive the thread a little bit and at the same time get an understanding as to why people are so polarised in their views.

Honestly, for me it's not just because of Jackson. I just think it's wrong full stop. It would be different if he was actually dying, its the fact that he could live a longer and happier life with the right care.

I honestly don't think i would agree with the AS thing no matter who it was. I think they should explore it buy not go through with it. I had no problem with the AS plot they did before though but in my mind they are completely different as Jackson isn't dying.
I don't think tgat depression is a reason to end sonrbody's life and they haven't given Jackson nearly enough support or time for him to make his decision.
I've said before that although the outcome would still be tge same and it would still be miserable, but I would have preferred him to die of natural causes linked to his condition.
I also think that it would have been a great story if Emmerdale had been brave enough to show a story about someone coming to terms with such devastating injuries and getting on with their life.
I would ramble more but I'm too tired.

I am still lurking yes, but felt the need to reply to you.

Firstly - i never said i was blaming anyone. I am merely voicing my opinon.

Secondly - I understand the route they have chosen is depressing, and im not saying people have got to stop posting what they feel, personally for me, it's that little bit too depressing.

Thirdly - i know SOME of my posts havent been all that upbeat, but with all the depression on the thread of late, it wouldnt really make a difference to the general mood if i'd posted something happy. which is the reason why i feel i need to talke a break from the forum.

Cant remember who said it, but i cant see the thread dying with Jackson....considering this isnt Jackson's thread....

Evening All. I always lurk but will miss the thread if it fizzles out so thought I'd post.

I think I am more opposed to the fact that it is happening to Jackson more so than happening at all. If they wanted to go down this route with any other character (and they gave it a decent enough time to seem realistic) I think it could be a really powerful storyline.

What upsets me is that Jackson and Aaron started off so well and that scene at Smithy Cottage when they first got together was incredible. So many people devoted themselves to The s/l and it got so much recognition. It is like TPTB panicked under pressure and didn't know what to do. I hate that they have done this to a gay couple. Not because it couldn't happen to a gay couple bit it seems a cop out and I don't know why they can't have a strong stable gay couple whose relationship is like any other. Up, down, good, bad etc. They didn't need the crash or AS or anything. The fact they were willing to explore a young (non-typical) gay relationship was enough. We could have seen them grow as a couple and face so many more hurdles and they could have even broken up at the end but this just seems so wrong.

I am totally going off on a tangent but I guess t is because hey are doing it to Jackson is what gets me. Imagine if they had done it to David and Leyla. Would be heartbreaking but would work as it would focus on the issue of AS instead of they way they have made it a rushed conclusion in the s/l.
Sorry! Will stop now.

Seeing as the A/S story is going ahead I really hope that ED make it as realistic as possible. Once it is handled with sensitivity and not sensationalised I have no problem with it. I know people are unhappy about the way things are going at the moment but I'd hope that some peoples opinions may have changed by the end of it. It's an emotive subject and peoples views are very varied with no definite wrong or right answer.
My liking for Jackson as a character and Marc as an actor probably did cloud my opinion for a while. As you mentioned Anti I probably wouldn't be fussed if someone like Dermot Macey was the subject of the storyline.

I think a lot of the problems with Jackson is the timing, its all too fast, and we've been shown nothing that's being done to help Jackson come to terms his situation, and not even told that things are going on off screen; like even if he's on antidepressants. And I think I would dilike A/S for any character in this situation; I think that Alice and Sam a couple of years ago, was different, more understandable, with her illness.

From the spoilers, it all seems to begin next week, but has anything actually been confirmed about the final outcome or is that still all speculation?

Welcome to the thread Abbiecat

And I agree with Grumple. AS due to depression and one part time carer with no time at all to adjust is so unrealsitic. Just as unrealistic as giving him movement back so re-write the scripts and fix this!

Thanks for having me!

In the olden days, that might have illicited a smutty response - but I'm a good boy - so I'll just say "Yay - 2 posts - that's double your amount on part 30"

[quote=ginni;48666487]I think a lot of the problems with Jackson is the timing, its all too fast, and we've been shown nothing that's being done to help Jackson come to terms his situation, and not even told that things are going on off screen; like even if he's on antidepressants. And I think I would dilike A/S for any character in this situation; I think that Alice and Sam a couple of years ago, was different, more understandable, with her illness.

From the spoilers, it all seems to begin next week, but has anything actually been confirmed about the final outcome or is that still all speculation?[/QUOTE]

Don't think it has been confirmed. Is there any chance they explore this, don't go ahead with it and they announce Marc is staying? They can't announce he is staying yet as it will ruin the s/l. Wishful thinking...?

Oh dear! I'll watch how I phrase things.

My take on things at the moment is that, with the spoilers about Aaron telling Jackson he's being selfish & Jackson subsequently agreeing to be his step-brothers godfather - we might see Jackson rally for a while / make an effort (we still have restaurant & football stuff to come yet).
Then we might see Jackson starting to come to his decision that this is not the kind of life he wants.

My thoughts are confused and contradictory at the best of times with this story so I'm gonna try my best and make sense of them as I write this.

I think for me, it's a bit of both. I'd be hugely deluded if I said i'd feel like this if it was another couple and another character rather than Jackson that this was happening to.

As well as how hard-hitting and personal the coming out and subsequent growing relationships around Aaron effected me, I also think that it's simply more of an issue to me that it's happening to Aaron and Jackson because they're the only reason I watch Emmerdale. I don't even bother to tune in when I know they aren't going to be on. (Spoiilers come in handy for some things...)

Good question btw Anti!

Without the wider scope of the rest of the soap to break my mild obsession up, the depression seems more focused and more relentless.

I've banged on enough times about how much I love (and owe to) this storyline and I've also banged on enough about where I feel it has gone wrong and how I feel TPTB have lost control.

Saying that, I do think progressing with the A/S storyline in such a way as it seems it is going is disturbing and disrespectful. Like grumps said, Jackson's situation is a fantastic opportunity for TPTB to explore A/S issues and show how they can be overcome and how people with tetraplegia can go on to live happy, healthy lives. Timings and facts with how Emmerdale seem to be handling it leave a lot more to be desired however.

If i remove my Team Aarson rose tinted specs, I'd have no issue with Emmerdale exploring issues surrounding A/S, just as long as they are done to a positive, educational conclusion. Sadly, all sources seem to be pointing in the opposite direction.

I really hope that makes sense. Phewf.

BIB I wouldn't worry about that. I feel like I'm contradicting myself every time I try to say something about this storyline. I even worry that something I'm posting might be the exact opposite to what I've said in an earlier post. My thoughts about where this is going aren't always consistant and can change depending on my mood.
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