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Old 07-11-2016, 17:01
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I can't seem to find it, but if it was deleted I'd like to say something.

Those who alerted it, think for a moment what it means when you stifle discussion about the issues of depression and suicide. Perhaps the title could have been worded better, but speaking as someone who lost a child to suicide, it's really important that we don't keep it hidden away. We should feel that depression has a voice, it needs to be heard to remove the stigma that prevents so many from getting help before it's too late.

There were some excellent comments on that thread, a bit sad that it's gone.
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Old 07-11-2016, 17:13
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I haven't been on this forum for ages, so missed the whole thing. If there was a thread that was deleted, I can guess why.

Re the story line, I hate it. Actually, let me correct that - I hate the acting. The portrayal of Lee's depression is, imo, abysmal. Depression doesn't equal permanent glum, expressionless face. And Whitney's fawning is vomit-inducing.
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Old 07-11-2016, 17:26
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I haven't been on this forum for ages, so missed the whole thing. If there was a thread that was deleted, I can guess why.

Re the story line, I hate it. Actually, let me correct that - I hate the acting. The portrayal of Lee's depression is, imo, abysmal. Depression doesn't equal permanent glum, expressionless face. And Whitney's fawning is vomit-inducing.
The thread title was something like "I hope Lee Carter kills himself" or "commits suicide", I can't recall the exact wording. But the OP meant that it would allow for some character development for Mick and Linda, and it would bring to light an important discussion about depression. Someone thought that an attempted suicide would be a better storyline because they could address the problem of seeking out help, or highlight what help IS available for those suffering. I agreed with them.
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Old 07-11-2016, 18:42
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I haven't been on this forum for ages, so missed the whole thing. If there was a thread that was deleted, I can guess why.

Re the story line, I hate it. Actually, let me correct that - I hate the acting. The portrayal of Lee's depression is, imo, abysmal. Depression doesn't equal permanent glum, expressionless face. And Whitney's fawning is vomit-inducing.
And Whitney and the Carters not noticing his severe gloominess is really annoying me. I really don't know what Whitney sees in him. She's all lovey dovey with Lee but she gets nothing in return. Although I find her acting like she's mothering him more than anything. Just because someone has depression doesn't mean you should baby them all the time.
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Old 07-11-2016, 18:50
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What? it's gone? some of the shit on here but that gets deleted
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Old 07-11-2016, 20:38
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Why would they delete it ? So many good points and stories on it
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Old 07-11-2016, 20:43
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The thread title was something like "I hope Lee Carter kills himself" or "commits suicide", I can't recall the exact wording. But the OP meant that it would allow for some character development for Mick and Linda, and it would bring to light an important discussion about depression. Someone thought that an attempted suicide would be a better storyline because they could address the problem of seeking out help, or highlight what help IS available for those suffering. I agreed with them.
I'm sure that they have been given the equivalent of about 30 years' "development" in the past 2 years! Best way to develop them would be to put them in the back of a taxi, never to be seen again.
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Old 07-11-2016, 20:45
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I have been discussing matters relating to this SL in the Episode Threads as this relates to me as I have depression myself and been worse back in the summer though I managed to get help as I have support in place.
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Old 07-11-2016, 20:46
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What? it's gone? some of the shit on here but that gets deleted
This is typical DS, no standards and seemingly no pattern to what stays and what goes.

(Yes, I know that I am the creator of the 'Lee Carter has a great bum' thread, which isn't going to be rivalling a PhD thesis for its intellectual rigour but you know what I mean )
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Old 07-11-2016, 21:11
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After tonight's episode, I'm even more convinced we are going to see Lee commit suicide. Lee loves Whitney to much to just leave her, and after seeing how he is trying to hide his depression, it's just going to get worse.
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Old 07-11-2016, 21:55
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Call Centres are horrible places to work in as well.
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Old 07-11-2016, 21:55
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Such a shame that after over 2 years we finally see some deeper delving into Lee Carter, now that it is too late. The story is truly sad and though DBH is still not top acting you do feel the pain.
I was happy they finally showed some real working place outside AS.

Shame Lee will be going, i would rather have had Stacey written out
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Old 07-11-2016, 21:58
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Such a shame that after over 2 years we finally see some deeper delving into Lee Carter, now that it is too late. The story is truly sad and though DBH is still not top acting you do feel the pain.
I was happy they finally showed some real working place outside AS.

Shame Lee will be going, i would rather have had Stacey written out
Out of the Carter Brothers Johnny under Ted Riley is the weaker character. Danny-Boy Hatchard has really stepped it up with storyline.
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Old 07-11-2016, 22:00
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Poor Lee feel bad for him
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Old 07-11-2016, 22:01
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Out of the Carter Brothers Johnny under Ted Riley is the weaker character. Danny-Boy Hatchard has really stepped it up with storyline.
Yes agree.

I have a feeling the guy at the call centre will be involved in Lee's leaving
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Old 07-11-2016, 22:02
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When is Lee's last episode?
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Old 07-11-2016, 22:03
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Danny Boy has improved
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Old 07-11-2016, 22:04
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I was the one who made that thread. My wording could have definitely been better concerning the title. My apologies. Yes my title was bad but to alert it? Ridiculous. Excluding all of the posts that were calling my title a disgrace in that thread, there were some really fantastic replies on the actual topic at hand that well and truly needed to be discussed.

Here is a cached version of the second page of that thread. Page 1 won't work however.

http://webcache.googleusercontent.co...&ct=clnk&gl=us
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Old 07-11-2016, 22:06
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Out of the Carter Brothers Johnny under Ted Riley is the weaker character. Danny-Boy Hatchard has really stepped it up with storyline.
It isn't a competition. IIRC, Lee was always on your axe list in the first year or so at least of him being there. They've given him a brilliant storyline and Danny Boy Hatchard has risen to it commendably. Fair play to him. Maybe one day Ted Reilly will get something to show what he's capable of.
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Old 07-11-2016, 22:12
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When is Lee's last episode?
he is still around at Ronnie and Jack's wedding at New Year, so i would say January sometime
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Old 07-11-2016, 22:14
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I was the one who made that thread. My wording could have definitely been better concerning the title. My apologies. Yes my title was bad but to alert it? Ridiculous. Excluding all of the posts that were calling my title a disgrace in that thread, there were some really fantastic replies on the actual topic at hand that well and truly needed to be discussed.

Here is a cached version of the second page of that thread. Page 1 won't work however.

http://webcache.googleusercontent.co...&ct=clnk&gl=us
You are on a site where people scramble over themselves and eachother to take the moral high ground. What did you expect?
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Old 07-11-2016, 22:18
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Is working in a call centre something to be looked down upon?! He's working in the city in a nice, open plan office with his own work station.
I was expecting him to have no job at all
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Old 07-11-2016, 22:28
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Yes agree.

I have a feeling the guy at the call centre will be involved in Lee's leaving
His Manager or the Oz Guy?

I wonder if Lee will be murdered?
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Old 07-11-2016, 22:29
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His Manager or the Oz Guy?

I wonder if Lee will be murdered?
murdered? i very much doubt it, and i hope not either
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Old 07-11-2016, 22:29
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Is working in a call centre something to be looked down upon?! He's working in the city in a nice, open plan office with his own work station.
I was expecting him to have no job at all
I think its a hostile place to work in.
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