Todays Daily Mail : Re Teen BB

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Edna

31-10-2003

Quote:
“Originally posted by Ciixii
It seems they have done the same in this 'Find Me A Man' programme too, only on a far more devoius & nasty scale. God help the poor 'contestants' afterwards!

Quote :-
Just before Miriam's secret was revealed, they were asked to sign consent forms saying they were happy for the show to be screened, according to Broadcast magazine.

http://www.ananova.com/entertainment...979.html?menu= ”

Off-topic, but the only thing I find offensive about that is the fact everyone seems to be treating a transsexual person as some sort of a freak.

No difference between wooing or kissing her than wooing or kissing any other woman

Polka Dot Demon

31-10-2003

Quote:
“Originally posted by Edna
Off-topic, but the only thing I find offensive about that is the fact everyone seems to be treating a transsexual person as some sort of a freak.

No difference between wooing or kissing her than wooing or kissing any other woman ”

Absolutely, If she paid any attention to me I'd be flattered and if I then found out the truth I'd still be flattered, what's the problem?

Pretty is pretty!

Gareth Wright

31-10-2003

I dont think its that they are treating a transexual as a freak, the 6 contestants were upset they were mislead, the winner did not accept the prize of £10,000 and a week spent on a luxury yacht with Miriam, he said he would not have minded if they had been told at the beginning that Miriam was really a man, they just feel like they have been duped, and people will laugh at them

Batman FUTVBB

31-10-2003

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“Originally posted by Gareth Wright
perhaps comments made about other people, no matter who they are, should be ignored, or its just going to go round and round again ending in arguments, I am sure the people who the comments are being made about are not that concerned really, its just a shame that a perfectly good thread can be spoiled. ”

If we don't comment about other people, these forums could end up totally banal. So long as you're polite, I find healthy debate is an important aspect of the forums. How has the thread been spoiled?

Polka Dot Demon

31-10-2003

People would laugh at them?? How old was the winner?

Jeez. I'd have taken the prize!

My mates could laugh all they liked, they do anyway, big deal!

tamara

31-10-2003

Quote:
“Originally posted by Gareth Wright
I dont think its that they are treating a transexual as a freak, the 6 contestants were upset they were mislead, the winner did not accept the prize of £10,000 and a week spent on a luxury yacht with Miriam, he said he would not have minded if they had been told at the beginning that Miriam was really a man, they just feel like they have been duped, and people will laugh at them ”

Wouldn't that be the same case in "The Pilot Show"?

People were mislead when they agree to take part and the final purpose was that people will laugh at them.

I am not aware of anyone suing that program and a lot of well known people took part on it.

I think at the bottom of the problem with "All About Miriam" is a case of male pride and nothing else.

Gareth Wright

31-10-2003

I totaly agree, as long as your polite and dont use bad language and purposely hurt peoples feelings you can enter into a good debate, about the thread being spoilt, I may have worded that wrong, I did not mean this thread, but some have had to be locked or removed as the insults just got so bad and really bad insults were being thrown back and forth, there is no need for that kind of thing

Edna

31-10-2003

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“Originally posted by dogvod
People would laugh at them?? How old was the winner?

Jeez. I'd have taken the prize!

My mates could laugh all they liked, they do anyway, big deal! ”

Give me £10,000 and a week on a luxury yacht and people could laugh as much as they wanted

Gareth Wright

31-10-2003

they were all grown men, the report I read in the papers said they all have high profile jobs and were worried their collegues would laugh at them when they found out they have been duped like they had.

Batman FUTVBB

31-10-2003

Quote:
“Originally posted by tamara
Wouldn't that be the same case in "The Pilot Show"?

People were mislead when they agree to take part and the final purpose was that people will laugh at them.

I am not aware of anyone suing that program and a lot of well known people took part on it.

I think at the bottom of the problem with "All About Miriam" is a case of male pride and nothing else. ”

I agree and in addition; didn't any of them spot 'her' adam's apple?

I can't wait to see the show

Edna

31-10-2003

Quote:
“Originally posted by Batman FUTVBB
I agree and in addition; didn't any of them spot 'her' adam's apple?

I can't wait to see the show ”

I can't wait either

Darklight

31-10-2003

C4 are reporting sky have shelved plans to transmit the show

Gareth Wright

31-10-2003

thats what I heard, they have had solicitors on their backs so had no choice

Beth Hart

31-10-2003

For the record, Psychonaut's post is acceptable as far as the warning goes. As Neil said, "To make it clear: discussion of Teen BB is still permitted, although the issues of Tommy's family and any personal disputes between either parties are not."

Beth.

Alrightmate

31-10-2003

Quote:
“Originally posted by Beth Hart
For the record, Psychonaut's post is acceptable as far as the warning goes. As Neil said, "To make it clear: discussion of Teen BB is still permitted, although the issues of Tommy's family and any personal disputes between either parties are not."

Beth. ”

But if somebody gets makes very negative personal comments about Tommy's appearance, and intelligence,.....then surely that confuses the issue.

As Tommy is part of Tommy's family too.

(Not saying what I think is right or wrong...just saying that the definition about what and who can be spoken about is a bit blurred)

weymel

31-10-2003

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“Originally posted by Psychonaut
Maybe that's why they seem to gravitate towards contestants who may be perceived as a bit lacking in the mental faculties department? Anyone with any common sense knows that their contracts will require you to waive any and all rights whilst in the house.

What I want to know is why was that ugly kid with the appallingly bad skinhead unable to speak properly? He struck me as a bit pathetic really. Poor boy.

Then there's the girl with whom he copulated, what's up with her? She treated him like a rapist or something. After all she did invite him into her bed.

All in all, I was surprised at how immensely immature some of this lot were. ”

Yea like we would fall for this

weymel

31-10-2003

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“Originally posted by Edna
I've seen worse stuff posted about housemates on here and nobody got threatened with a ban over the head of it Tamara...... ”

You have to joking right? this isn't your disgusting website you are posting on, there has to be standards somewhere, if not in there!

MacattacK

31-10-2003

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“Originally posted by weymel
Yea like we would fall for this ”

It is overkill a bit innit?

Subtle as a brick hehe

Edna

31-10-2003

Quote:
“Originally posted by DEADDOG
C4 are reporting sky have shelved plans to transmit the show ”

Great. We'll probably get a new series of 'The Villa' instead Can't wait

weymel

31-10-2003

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“Originally posted by Edna
No Tamara, I haven't been anywhere - I even sent you a private message yesterday

I'm fully aware of what the moderators posted, I just failed to see the relevance of it in regards to what Psychonaut posted and wondered why you brought it up.

That's all ”

You wondered why?? geez, that say;s alot so you find it acceptable to call someone deformed and of having a disability even when they haven't?

Do you not realise how offensive that is to the INNOCENT person concerned, moreover, do you not realise how disgusting it is to GENUINE disabled people?

Edna

31-10-2003

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“Originally posted by weymel
You have to joking right? this isn't your disgusting website you are posting on, there has to be standards somewhere, if not in there! ”

I will not be discussing the content of any website I run or any other issue with you or any member of Tommy Wright's family on this forum.

Please refer to the general forum guidelines on behaviour and this this post in particular.

weymel

31-10-2003

So you don't think his remarks were personal? or that it was a poster we know who is just here to cause trouble!! So ignoring the warning on two counts

Goodfella

31-10-2003

I have to say Beth, I find that decision a bit odd. I think the words were carefully chosen, and have more to do with ego and a newsgroup than the actual housemates they are speaking of.

The forum members here include Tommys brother and father. I dont think I would be as polite as they have been at a post using carefully chosen vindictive words.

Goodfella

31-10-2003

I was actually quite critical of Tommy during the show. I suppose I had him down as to be treated as guilty until proven innocent.

But he turned out to be a decent guy and he passed all my prejudice tests and I ended up liking him.

tamara

01-11-2003

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“Originally posted by anon2
mmmm Chilean wine
Do you have a nutcracker too? ”

ehem... I certainly have one and very effective at that ... but I am pretty sure I am missing some hidden meaning here..

sometimes my foreign roots don't help..

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