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Old 31-05-2008, 14:46
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I've got pretty much everyone from X Factor on my facebook does that make me rude? Draw your own conclusions.
I have all the Big Brother 7 and Big Brother 8 contestants on my Facebook/MySpace. I've been stalking them for ages.

*evil laugh*
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Old 31-05-2008, 14:47
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Thank you Latios, I am just taking a moral stand I guess! A few of the contestants are only young, and in these days of paranoia of paedophiles, I guess I'm just joining the paranoia brigade.

If my child was on the show, I'd hate to have to worry that everytime they logged onto their Facebook/Bebo etc that I'd feel like vetting every message.
A: I wouldn't allow my child to perform on a reality tv show
B: If my child had a internet profile i would be heavy censoring/monitoring it anyway.

Personally, i think the internet is far to often blamed for poor parenting.
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Old 31-05-2008, 14:47
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LMFAO...I guess with X Factor at least I've met them so they kind of know who I am :S LOL...
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Old 31-05-2008, 14:48
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In that case then you make a good point...
That's all I was meaning! I guess I should've worded it better at the start, as it was people talking about giving out the younger contestants profile details. I guess I was so angry when I wrote my original opening paragraph that I rushed it!
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Old 31-05-2008, 14:51
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Lol DON'T apologise you have a right to an opinion. I was just saying that most celebs these days like to have myspace and facebook to keep in touch with fans and promote there music/shows/gigs or whatever they are doing..

But as this years BGT is mainly full of children than internet profiles should be a big NO NO or they should be on private and monitored by a parent or guardian.
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Old 31-05-2008, 14:53
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Lol DON'T apologise you have a right to an opinion. I was just saying that most celebs these days like to have myspace and facebook to keep in touch with fans and promote there music/shows/gigs or whatever they are doing..

But as this years BGT is mainly full of children than internet profiles should be a big NO NO or they should be on private and monitored by a parent or guardian.
Haha, I used to have loads of Hollyoaks peeps on my MySpace lol
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Old 31-05-2008, 14:55
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I've got a few celebs on mine a couple of Alisha Bennett Imposters and mainly randoms lol...
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Old 31-05-2008, 16:42
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Surely people have the option to go either public or private?
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Old 31-05-2008, 17:01
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Surely people have the option to go either public or private?
Exactly!

I think to be able to access the contestants Social Networking profiles easily can work in their benefit.
I mean, if you have tons of pictures/videos of your act, then people could see that as another mini-audition. Also, with 'Strike', I missed their acts on the show, so popping onto their 'OPEN' Bebo, I was able to see the Video (of the act), acts of them performing (generally) and also gave you an idea of their lives (just ordinary people - with a talent).

I don't see what all the 'huff' is about. As already mentioned, if you create a Social Networking Profile, and leave it closed/private, that is a sign, that it is only intended for viewing of approved persons. However, leaving it open is a sign that it is there for public viewing in a public domain!
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Old 31-05-2008, 17:18
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Exactly!

I think to be able to access the contestants Social Networking profiles easily can work in their benefit.
I mean, if you have tons of pictures/videos of your act, then people could see that as another mini-audition. Also, with 'Strike', I missed their acts on the show, so popping onto their 'OPEN' Bebo, I was able to see the Video (of the act), acts of them performing (generally) and also gave you an idea of their lives (just ordinary people - with a talent).

I don't see what all the 'huff' is about. As already mentioned, if you create a Social Networking Profile, and leave it closed/private, that is a sign, that it is only intended for viewing of approved persons. However, leaving it open is a sign that it is there for public viewing in a public domain!
Different with children though - IIRC, they're hidden by default.
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Old 31-05-2008, 17:25
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PS still waiting for Escala's phone numbers!
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Old 31-05-2008, 17:28
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Sorry.

I was going to post Kate's MySpace since people were asking. I won't, and i'm shocked at myself for actually considering giving out some-ones private profile!
I added her and she accepted, I only wanted to leave ger a message of good luck. I did the same with George.
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Old 31-05-2008, 17:31
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I don't see a problem with adding people if their profiles are public. If you're going on TV, if people know your name and like you the chances are they'll google you and FB you etc. I keep my profile private, if I was famous (not likely...lol) then I'd definitley do so.
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Old 31-05-2008, 17:41
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It they have a publicly accessible profile (as is the case with a lot of myspace profile) then what's the problem. If these people are stupid enough to allow their profile to be open to the public with the full knowledge that they are going to appear in a reality TV programme it's their problem!

Harsh but true!

PS If anyone has the phone numbers of anyone of the girls in Escala's then feel free to send them to me.

Well their phone number is readily available on their Web site. Why do you want it? Are you thinking of booking them?
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Old 31-05-2008, 17:44
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I added her and she accepted, I only wanted to leave ger a message of good luck. I did the same with George.
George has MySpace? Is it his or is it a fan group?
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Old 31-05-2008, 17:44
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Well their phone number is readily available on their Web site. Why do you want it? Are you thinking of booking them?
That's one way to describe it! One man private show is another!
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Old 31-05-2008, 17:45
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Bob were you being sarcastic or are you just naiive? hehe!!!
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Old 31-05-2008, 17:46
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I tried to add Lee Mead to myspace but he hasn't accepted me as a friend. Apart from that, I have no one interesting...except my best friend's hamster!
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Old 31-05-2008, 18:09
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Bob were you being sarcastic or are you just naiive? hehe!!!
The problem is that after they win BGT the cost of the show will be phenomenal. So I'm to ask them personally!
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Old 31-05-2008, 18:13
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George has MySpace? Is it his or is it a fan group?
Never mind, found it. I sent him a message....
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