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Marlon & Laurel: "They have amazing chemistry!!!"
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B*witched
28-09-2012
Awkward, thats they way I've seen them as a couple since Marlon and Laurel first got together.
Tom_Willis
28-09-2012
Originally Posted by Melephunk2010:
“or just maybe she genuinely enjoys the storyline? Who are you to say she's deluded because of that? Again its getting to the point of posters being right regardless of what the actors say. They only hear what they want to hear and if they don't hear what they want, they start with the insults. Bit silly really.

Not everybody on the face of the earth thinks the same as DS users....

I'm not exactly a fan of "Maurel" myself but no amount of debate over it on a public forum from a handful of people is going to change anything.”

:yawn:

As far I am aware, no one is saying she is deluded for enjoying the storyline, no one cares if she's enjoying it but what gives her the right to speak for the rest of us? Especially when what she's saying is so far from the truth.
The only views we can know for certain are those that are expressed - whether that's on DS, somewhere else online or offline.

I would like to know why Charlotte Bellamy believes that 'the majority of viewers want to see Marlon and Laurel together.'
Hilary22cat
28-09-2012
Originally Posted by Butters Bread:
“For me she ran out of acting ability in several of her scenes last night, highlighted by a couple of unscripted nervous laughs.I really dont believe she means what she says, but is rolling with it as she paid to.

Marlon... oh dear trying to kick in the . arent I a cheeky nice chappy routine was just insulting.

Yeah the house, is it a tardis? Two bed house 4 adults 2 kids (plus maybe Leo) and a large spotted dog. At minum that is 5 bedrooms, but they implied Gabby gets her own room so thats 6 bedrooms. I think thats more than home farm”





If its got 6 bedrooms it must be rather top heavy as there are only 2 rooms downstairs?? Plus they only seem to have seating for 3 people at the most but, as like most soaps, they are probably only anticipating the two people having a conversation being in the house alone at any one time. You never get the other inhabitants just wandering through looking vacant/hungry like a normal house. Certainly Sandy will have to give up his usual position on the sofa because they would all have to sit on his lap.
Melephunk2010
28-09-2012
Originally Posted by Tom_Willis:
“:yawn:

As far I am aware, no one is saying she is deluded for enjoying the storyline, no one cares if she's enjoying it but what gives her the right to speak for the rest of us? Especially when what she's saying is so far from the truth.
The only views we can know for certain are those that are expressed - whether that's on DS, somewhere else online or offline.

I would like to know why Charlotte Bellamy believes that 'the majority of viewers want to see Marlon and Laurel together.'”

Right back at you mate.

What do you want her to say? DS forum members are not the "majority" they are the MINORITY. nobody knows what anyone off this forum prefers and doesn't prefer to happen in Emmerdale. Charlotte Bellamy may have recieved feedback off viewers when she has been out and about. You don't know that she hasn't.

How do you know what people offline are saying about the story? Or are you just going by articles in magazines which really provide no purpose.
Tom_Willis
28-09-2012
Originally Posted by Melephunk2010:
“Right back at you mate.

What do you want her to say? DS forum members are not the "majority" they are the MINORITY. nobody knows what anyone off this forum prefers and doesn't prefer to happen in Emmerdale. Charlotte Bellamy may have recieved feedback off viewers when she has been out and about. You don't know that she hasn't.

How do you know what people offline are saying about the story? Or are you just going by articles in magazines which really provide no purpose.”

Firstly, I never said DS forum members are the majority and even if Charlotte Bellamy has received positive feedback (although her ridiculous statements seem to be based on her own opinion and desperate need for this story line / couple to be accepted), she still shouldn't be saying that the majority of viewers want to watch Marlon and Laurel together, when there is no evidence of this. Quite the opposite in fact.

If people are loving Maurel it certainly isn't reflecting in the ratings.
Melephunk2010
28-09-2012
Originally Posted by Tom_Willis:
“Firstly, I never said DS forum members are the majority and even if Charlotte Bellamy has received positive feedback (although her ridiculous statements seem to be based on her own opinion and need for this story line to be accepted), she still shouldn't be saying that the majority of viewers want to watch Marlon and Laurel together, when there is no evidence of this. Quite the opposite in fact.

If people are loving Maurel it certainly isn't reflecting in the ratings.”

Again...as i referred in my other post...You have only seen posts by fellow forum members and maybe the odd newspaper article. although you yourself didn't say it..this is not the majority!! there are over 5-6 million viewers tuning into Emmerdale every night so the affect on the ratings? I don't see it
monalisa62003
28-09-2012
Originally Posted by Melephunk2010:
“Again...as i referred in my other post...You have only seen posts by fellow forum members and maybe the odd newspaper article. although you yourself didn't say it..this is not the majority!! there are over 5-6 million viewers tuning into Emmerdale every night so the affect on the ratings? I don't see it”

There was loads of ashley/laurel fans they certainly dont like marlon/laurel together its not just on ds there are other forums etc
Tom_Willis
28-09-2012
Originally Posted by Melephunk2010:
“Again...as i referred in my other post...You have only seen posts by fellow forum members and maybe the odd newspaper article. although you yourself didn't say it..this is not the majority!! there are over 5-6 million viewers tuning into Emmerdale every night so the affect on the ratings? I don't see it”

Again, Charlotte Bellamy is the one who is saying the majority of viewers want to watch Marlon and Laurel together!! What on earth makes her think that? More to the point, what gives her the right to LIE?!

We're weeks away from the big 40 and Emmerdale's ratings have been dire for months. If Maurel are what people REALLY want to watch then the ratings SHOULD be a lot higher by now because they've been shoved down our throats over the past few months.
Gwen_PYC
28-09-2012
Frankly, I don't care what Blackburn or the actors think, I despise Laurel and Marlon so much that I won't even use their mish mash name. They repulse me and have no redeeming qualities.
dequeen
28-09-2012
Originally Posted by Melephunk2010:
“Right back at you mate.

What do you want her to say? DS forum members are not the "majority" they are the MINORITY. nobody knows what anyone off this forum prefers and doesn't prefer to happen in Emmerdale. Charlotte Bellamy may have recieved feedback off viewers when she has been out and about. You don't know that she hasn't.

How do you know what people offline are saying about the story? Or are you just going by articles in magazines which really provide no purpose.”


Slightly confused here.

So us the small minority on here that are voicing are despair about a SL and a coupling on ED don't matter in the scheme of things but the so called postive ones that Charlotte and Mark are getting and maybe the show itself are of more value?

Are they getting hundreds upon hundreds or may thousands of letters or e-mails showing their approval of marlon and laurel being together?
Well I'd like to see the proof.

And the ones that time their time to offload their joy or sorrow or anger about what they are watching don't matter as long as the viewing figures are steady or on the up.

So I'm slightly baffled as into why a small handful of viewers who complained about SLs like the Ronnie/Kat baby death/swap were listened to when the millions that watch the show didn't bother to write or phone in?

It would show to be a lack of respect to us viewers who do bother to voice our concerns with the show's direction.

Of course they can't give in to our demands without great thought and judging the feedback they are getting from other sources.

I don't doubt there are people who like maurel however I know from other people who watch ED and don't come on into forums or make complaints about the show, that find marlon and laurel ridiculous as a couple.

I would hope they take ALL our comments (meaning not just on here but in other places) into consideration no matter how big or small a number of people we are.
Melephunk2010
28-09-2012
Originally Posted by dequeen:
“Slightly confused here.

So us the small minority on here that are voicing are despair about a SL and a coupling on ED don't matter in the scheme of things but the so called postive ones that Charlotte and Mark are getting and maybe the show itself are of more value?

Are they getting hundreds upon hundreds or may thousands of letters or e-mails showing their approval of marlon and laurel being together?
Well I'd like to see the proof.

And the ones that time their time to offload their joy or sorrow or anger about what they are watching don't matter as long as the viewing figures are steady or on the up.

So I'm slightly baffled as into why a small handful of viewers who complained about SLs like the Ronnie/Kat baby death/swap were listened to when the millions that watch the show didn't bother to write or phone in?

It would show to be a lack of respect to us viewers who do bother to voice our concerns with the show's direction.

Of course they can't give in to our demands without great thought and judging the feedback they are getting from other sources.

I don't doubt there are people who like maurel however I know from other people who watch ED and don't come on into forums or make complaints about the show, that find marlon and laurel ridiculous as a couple.

I would hope they take ALL our comments (meaning not just on here but in other places) into consideration no matter how big or small a number of people we are.”

Did I say that? No. I said that forum members were not the majority of people who enjoy this storyline, as it's quite clear to see. When you think of it, the show is getting 5-6 million viewers every night so a couple of hundred who hate the storyline will still be the minority.

Until everybody who watches emmerdale stands up and says "We hate Maurel" - the opinions on this forum will still be in the minority.

To be honest I don't think any of the emmerdale cast and crew (apart from Nick Miles) come on this forum, and even Nick lets it go over his head. I don't think he'll be running to the producers anytime soon demanding that "Maurel" spl;it because some people dont like them as a couple.....

I just wanna make it clear that I'm not having a go at anyone, and I'm not saying you cant have your opinion but some of the posts are unfair and downright insulting to Charlotte Bellamy.
monalisa62003
28-09-2012
Originally Posted by Melephunk2010:
“Did I say that? No. I said that forum members were not the majority of people who enjoy this storyline, as it's quite clear to see. When you think of it, the show is getting 5-6 million viewers every night so a couple of hundred who hate the storyline will still be the minority.

Until everybody who watches emmerdale stands up and says "We hate Maurel" - the opinions on this forum will still be in the minority.

To be honest I don't think any of the emmerdale cast and crew (apart from Nick Miles) come on this forum, and even Nick lets it go over his head. I don't think he'll be running to the producers anytime soon demanding that "Maurel" spl;it because some people dont like them as a couple.....

.”

wouldnt mark know by the tweets he receives if people are enjoying them or not?
Oldnjaded
28-09-2012
Irrespective of the sl, both Charlotte and Mark have to stick to the prepared script, both on and off screen, if they want to keep their jobs.

Would any of us on here give a public interview, stating 'my boss is a total nob, has lost the plot and has no idea what he's doing'? Of course not and neither would these actors.

That being the case, there is no point in criticising Charlotte or Mark for what they have been told to say in interviews.

We on the other hand can and do state the DS majority opinion which is that the whole Maurel sl is utter crap and both Laurel and Marlon's characters have been ruined.
Tom_Willis
28-09-2012
Originally Posted by monalisa62003:
“wouldnt mark know by the tweets he receives if people are enjoying them or not?”

Maurel seem about as popular on twitter as they are on here

https://fr.twitter.com/Jobieb/status/250981302562590721
https://fr.twitter.com/AprilQuinn2x/...02225111416833
https://fr.twitter.com/kyleo71/statu...35719485546497
https://fr.twitter.com/EbilFairy/sta...35704360890368
https://fr.twitter.com/AprilQuinn2x/...62563216506880

Don't get me wrong there'll be the odd "omg Marlon and Laurel are so cute together" comment but even on twitter poor Mark Charnock and the official Emmerdale account are getting tweets from people keen to voice their disapproval of Maurel it seems.
Oldnjaded
28-09-2012
Originally Posted by Tom_Willis:
“Maurel seem about as popular on twitter as they are on here

https://fr.twitter.com/Jobieb/status/250981302562590721
https://fr.twitter.com/AprilQuinn2x/...02225111416833
https://fr.twitter.com/kyleo71/statu...35719485546497
https://fr.twitter.com/EbilFairy/sta...35704360890368
https://fr.twitter.com/AprilQuinn2x/...62563216506880

Don't get me wrong there'll be the odd "omg Marlon and Laurel are so cute together" comment but even on twitter poor Mark Charnock and the official emmerdale are getting tweets from people keen to voice their disapproval of Maurel it seems.”

Well there's a surprise.......NOT.
tinkie
28-09-2012
Originally Posted by Tom_Willis:
“Maurel seem about as popular on twitter as they are on here

https://fr.twitter.com/Jobieb/status/250981302562590721
https://fr.twitter.com/AprilQuinn2x/...02225111416833
https://fr.twitter.com/kyleo71/statu...35719485546497
https://fr.twitter.com/EbilFairy/sta...35704360890368
https://fr.twitter.com/AprilQuinn2x/...62563216506880

Don't get me wrong there'll be the odd "omg Marlon and Laurel are so cute together" comment but even on twitter poor Mark Charnock and the official Emmerdale account are getting tweets from people keen to voice their disapproval of Maurel it seems.”

I am so glad it's not just us
Tom_Willis
28-09-2012
Originally Posted by Oldnjaded:
“Well there's a surprise.......NOT. ”



Someone get Stuart Blackburn to join twitter!
lotty27
28-09-2012
Originally Posted by evole:
“I've never been a strong hater of Laurel and Marlon, but now that we've seen Maurel "together", they really have very little chemistry and it's kinda painful to watch. On the other hand, in last night's episode, there was a brief scene with Ashley and Laurel kicking the football around with Arthur and I swear the on screen chemistry between Middleton and Bellamy is great!.....”

I totally agree. It just seemed right that they were together in the garden and no, it's not because I hate change (I was all for Chas and Cameron being together at first as I thought they had great chemistry) but because Laurel and Marlon just don't seem to fit. I can even see that on paper they probably should be in reality they just don't.

Originally Posted by monalisa62003:
“wouldnt mark know by the tweets he receives if people are enjoying them or not?”

I read that he told Charlotte Bellamy that he gets very positive tweets about them but TBH that doesn't surprise me, if you follow him it's likely that you're a fan.

Originally Posted by Oldnjaded:
“Irrespective of the sl, both Charlotte and Mark have to stick to the prepared script, both on and off screen, if they want to keep their jobs.

Would any of us on here give a public interview, stating 'my boss is a total nob, has lost the plot and has no idea what he's doing'? Of course not and neither would these actors.

That being the case, there is no point in criticising Charlotte or Mark for what they have been told to say in interviews.

We on the other hand can and do state the DS majority opinion which is that the whole Maurel sl is utter crap and both Laurel and Marlon's characters have been ruined. ”

Agree with this. As annoying as it is we can't really blame the actors for bigging up their storyline. We however have the freedom to say what we want And we frequently do!
Tom_Willis
28-09-2012
Originally Posted by lotty27:
“I read that he told Charlotte Bellamy that he gets very positive tweets about them but TBH that doesn't surprise me, if you follow him it's likely that you're a fan.”

I reckon he's telling porkies. From what I have seen the tweets he gets are mostly from people who are disappointed that Marlon and Paddy's friendship has been destroyed.
monalisa62003
28-09-2012
Originally Posted by lotty27:
“I totally agree. It just seemed right that they were together in the garden and no, it's not because I hate change (I was all for Chas and Cameron being together at first as I thought they had great chemistry) but because Laurel and Marlon just don't seem to fit. I can even see that on paper they probably should be in reality they just don't.



I read that he told Charlotte Bellamy that he gets very positive tweets about them but TBH that doesn't surprise me, if you follow him it's likely that you're a fan.



Agree with this. As annoying as it is we can't really blame the actors for bigging up their storyline. We however have the freedom to say what we want And we frequently do! ”

well all you have to do is search his @ and see if he's telling the truth. you dont have to be a fan of the pairing just cos you follow such and such from emmerdale. most likely its just cos you watch emmerdale and he's in it.

I just had a search to see and from the last week theyre mostly about marlon and paddy only one about laurel but they were all positive people do seem to be enjoying marlon
dequeen
29-09-2012
Originally Posted by dequeen:
“Slightly confused here.

So us the small minority on here that are voicing are despair about a SL and a coupling on ED don't matter in the scheme of things but the so called postive ones that Charlotte and Mark are getting and maybe the show itself are of more value?

Are they getting hundreds upon hundreds or may thousands of letters or e-mails showing their approval of marlon and laurel being together?
Well I'd like to see the proof.

And the ones that time their time to offload their joy or sorrow or anger about what they are watching don't matter as long as the viewing figures are steady or on the up.

So I'm slightly baffled as into why a small handful of viewers who complained about SLs like the Ronnie/Kat baby death/swap were listened to when the millions that watch the show didn't bother to write or phone in?

It would show to be a lack of respect to us viewers who do bother to voice our concerns with the show's direction.

Of course they can't give in to our demands without great thought and judging the feedback they are getting from other sources.

I don't doubt there are people who like maurel however I know from other people who watch ED and don't come on into forums or make complaints about the show, that find marlon and laurel ridiculous as a couple.

I would hope they take ALL our comments (meaning not just on here but in other places) into consideration no matter how big or small a number of people we are.”

Originally Posted by Melephunk2010:
“Did I say that? No. I said that forum members were not the majority of people who enjoy this storyline, as it's quite clear to see. When you think of it, the show is getting 5-6 million viewers every night so a couple of hundred who hate the storyline will still be the minority.

Until everybody who watches emmerdale stands up and says "We hate Maurel" - the opinions on this forum will still be in the minority.

To be honest I don't think any of the emmerdale cast and crew (apart from Nick Miles) come on this forum, and even Nick lets it go over his head. I don't think he'll be running to the producers anytime soon demanding that "Maurel" spl;it because some people dont like them as a couple.....

I just wanna make it clear that I'm not having a go at anyone, and I'm not saying you cant have your opinion but some of the posts are unfair and downright insulting to Charlotte Bellamy.”



BIB - from my original post.
But yet again as I said before do you think it has to take milllions upon millions, infact the whole of viewers to complain about this SL when many other SLs have been stopped or changed before with just a few hundred complaints?

I never said you were ACTUALLY saying that but more so implying it in your wording.

Nick doesn't have to go to TPTB 'demanding that some (if not most) of our wishes on here for maurel to be over should be met. However if he choose to inform them of our feelings regarding them and how there seems to be many a thread about them not being popular as a twosome, I'd be more than happy with that.

I've not seen for myself anyone being that rude to Marlon or Charlotte however it would seem it has annoyed people as they seem to just ignore all the negative comments going on about the coupling of marlon and laurel.

Although PJ (Doug from HO) got upset and in some people's eyes couldn't handle the critcism about his gay SL and Doug and Ste as a couple, he at least acknowledge it.
CherryRose
29-09-2012
I can't stand Marlon and Laurel together.
CherryRose
29-09-2012
Originally Posted by Melephunk2010:
“Again...as i referred in my other post...You have only seen posts by fellow forum members and maybe the odd newspaper article. although you yourself didn't say it..this is not the majority!! there are over 5-6 million viewers tuning into Emmerdale every night so the affect on the ratings? I don't see it”

To be fair DS has nearly 2 million members so I think that is a good base of views to draw a conclusion on.

Based on a forum with 1.7million members who watch TV it is in my OPINION that the majority of users on the forum that are soap viewers think that Marlon and Laurel are NAFF together!

Emmerdales viewing figure used to be higher than 5-6million, they were often at 7million so they've actually lost over million regular viewers.
dequeen
29-09-2012
Originally Posted by dequeen:
“BIB - from my original post.
But yet again as I said before do you think it has to take milllions upon millions, infact the whole of viewers to complain about this SL when many other SLs have been stopped or changed before with just a few hundred complaints?

I never said you were ACTUALLY saying that but more so implying it in your wording.

Nick doesn't have to go to TPTB 'demanding' that some (if not most) of our wishes on here for maurel to be over should be met. However if he choose to inform them of our feelings regarding them and how there seems to be many a thread about them not being popular as a twosome, I'd be more than happy with that.

I've not seen for myself anyone being that rude to Marlon or Charlotte however it would seem it has annoyed people as they seem to just ignore all the negative comments going on about the coupling of marlon and laurel.

Although PJ (Doug from HO) got upset and in some people's eyes couldn't handle the critcism about his gay SL and Doug and Ste as a couple, he at least acknowledge it.”

BIB - I meant Mark
scone
29-09-2012
People who tweet famous people are usually sycophants who will agree with everything just to get a little bit of interaction between themselves and the celebrity. Anyone who converses with celebrities on twitter on a regular basis should not be relied upon to be truthful, they will say whatever that celebrity wants to hear and will kiss their asses
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