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TheGreatPretender · 08-21-2009, 05:00 PM

Saying derogatory things about the person I like offends me somewhat. "Freddie Mercury was a ***, who just slept with alot of guys." is just stupid. But then again I don't say anything, because what am I supposed to say? And get into a fight over some celebrity?

Nighthawk76 · 08-21-2009, 05:04 PM

Not really. There are certain bands that I like such as Rush and Chicago who only appeal to a certain audiance so I relalize that not everyone is going to like them.

TheGreatPretender · 08-21-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Shine

Not really. There are certain bands that I like such as Rush and Chicago who only appeal to a certain audiance so I relalize that not everyone is going to like them.

How could anyone NOT love Saturday In The Park?

browneyes106 · 08-21-2009, 05:14 PM

There are times I'm protective of my favorite actors, shows and movies. But I'm ok with others not liking the things I like.

Mr. Television · 08-21-2009, 05:18 PM

I don't really care unless the other person is just rude and insults someone for liking that person or the show or actually goes to a show's board just to bash it. Life's to short to care about nonsense. Not everyone's going to like the same thing.

waichingliu81 · 08-21-2009, 05:34 PM

for me, most of the time i would say yes. although i understand that not everyone will not have the same tastes in music, bands, singers, actors, tv shows as me.

i hate it though when ex-fans of a show go on another site and continue b*tching about it when they stopped watching it. it is just so pathetic. likewise, on the ugly betty news site and you tube, there were occassions where during the third season, so-called gio, henry fans would say something on the lines of 'this show sucks- bring back gio, henry' or ' i am no longer watching ugly betty' and yet i was the netural one because i didn't favour either of them.

and i thought to myself, 'hang on a minute, here you are bashing the show you used to be a fan of- and yet you are not tuning into the episodes. WTH? therefore, why are still bashing ugly betty when you haven't been watching any of the episodes, last season?

there is a fine line drawn between criticising the show for its ideas, storylines etc and trashing a show, its characters, the actors etc. for me, i don't pay attention to the stupid ones.

Adamantium · 08-22-2009, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Shine

Not really. There are certain bands that I like such as Rush and Chicago who only appeal to a certain audiance so I relalize that not everyone is going to like them.

I love Chicago! My problem is finding people that know what I'm talking about. Whenever a Chicago song plays on the Kroger radio (which there's only one Chicago song that plays) and I'll say "Oh this is Chicago," people will go "who's Chicago?" And I'll think to myself "well for one, they're the group that sings this song."

I always get laughed at when I say "I like the Monkees." Always!

I'm not going to lie, it does bother me when someone doesn't like the same music or TV shows as me. Not that I expect everyone to love what I love, I think it more has to do with the majority of the people I know don't like or have never seen what I love. So I'm just at the point now where it gets me angry. I feel like an outsider all the time, lol.

What also bugs me is when my friends love the things I hate. I strongly dislike (aka hate) Nickelback and country music. My friends that I go bowling with love Nickelback and country music. In fact, on the way to the bowling alley, they have to play country music in their car. And I think back to when my family would go to church and for some reason my little sister got to pick the music, and she always chose country. It's like I'm always surrounded by the stuff I don't like. My favorite music is Oldies (mid 50s to the mid 70s) but I can't find a radio station where I live that plays exclusively Oldies (one plays them on Saturday nights though).

Another thing is when I love a show or a type of music, it becomes a part of me. And I can't help but take it personal when someone bashes it. I know I didn't have anything to do with the production of the show or song, but because I love it so much, it does feel personal when someone dislikes it.

I know it all has to do with us being individuals and all liking different things. It still bugs me that a show I hate is the #1 sitcom, and that most of my favorite shows are either disliked by the people I know or have never been viewed by the people I know. So I guess in the end I'm, saying I wouldn't care so much what people would think about my favorite shows or type of music, as long as more people liked it than disliked it.

Brad Russ · 08-25-2009, 02:44 AM

I don't really give two craps about people who diss my favorite shows, movies, etc. I usually don't even bat an eye, and don't get one bit upset. People are entitled to like what they like, and I don't think I've ever been offended by anything petty like that. I would be shocked if anyone ever said that All In The Family was a horrible show, but I'd just move on, and certainly wouldn't lose any sleep over it. Wouldn't even change my opinion about the person. Celebrity bashing though is another matter. I do get extremely offended at times when people bash Hollywood stars, especially those who absolutely don't deserve it. I especially hate it when people kick celebrities who are down. I've heard many people make fun of celebrities who are dealing with mental illness, and substance abuse, and as somebody who has had some experience in those areas myself, and who's even come close to losing family to addiction, it offends me greatly. Things tend to be funny when you're not experiencing it, but believe me, once someone close to you struggles with these battles, you won't be so quick to laugh about it!!! There's NOTHING funny about issues like these!!

PlayOn · 08-25-2009, 11:44 AM

It doesn't bother me. Everybody has a right to who they like and don't. For instance, I like Miley Cyrus and some people can't stand her. However, just because some don't like somebody doesn't give them the right to spread false rumors and/or bring up that persons past (real or fake) because 1, everybody has a shaded past. Nobody is perfect. 2, it's none of their business. I try to shurg it off, but it still makes me mad people can be that childish.
As far as staying away from boards devoted to my favorite thing, I go on them. Nobody is going to ruin my love for whom or what I think is awesome.

bmasters9 · 08-25-2009, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Chocoholic

I don't let it bother me too much. Everyone has different tastes and is entitled to their own opinion. What really gets me is when people insult other people for liking something they don't or vice versa. Telling me you don't like country music won't get me upset; calling me stupid for liking it will.

The same thing goes for the subject of television: there are a bunch of sites that are against the medium and there are a bunch of people who don't like to look at it. I look at television a lot (albeit on DVD), and I've seen some of the anti-television sites, and I respect the opinions of those who do not like to look at television, and subsequently, I do not judge them for those beliefs. However, some of these people who were not judged for their choice not to look at television then judge us for looking at it. Where do they come off judging us for looking at television when they were not judged for not looking at it?

I have a term for that: "judging without being judged."

Furienna · 08-26-2009, 04:22 AM

Oh yes, I tend to get very protective about things like that. I take it very personally. Like I really love Michael Jackson, and I get so sad, when I see people on the internet, who don't understand my love for him at all.

comedyfreak · 08-26-2009, 08:24 AM

The only ones I get mad at are the media and papparazzi. I hate how people like John and Kate get overly covered and how the papparazzi hound people. I don't have an issue with people who don't like an actor/actress I like. Like someone said before different strokes for different folks.

PlayOn · 08-26-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by comedyfreak

The only ones I get mad at are the media and papparazzi. I hate how people like John and Kate get overly covered and how the papparazzi hound people. I don't have an issue with people who don't like an actor/actress I like. Like someone said before different strokes for different folks.

The stalk-erazzi sickens me. Why can't they a real job?!

dawsongirl · 08-26-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by EricsUndeadFans

The stalk-erazzi sickens me. Why can't they a real job?!

And why do they concentrate only on people no one really cared about in the first place? They make "stars" out of nobodies.

08-21-2009, 05:00 PM	#16
TheGreatPretender just because Forum Veteran Join Date: May 22, 2004 Location: Trying to think of a creative, witty location. Posts: 7,628	Saying derogatory things about the person I like offends me somewhat. "Freddie Mercury was a ***, who just slept with alot of guys." is just stupid. But then again I don't say anything, because what am I supposed to say? And get into a fight over some celebrity?
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08-21-2009, 05:18 PM	#20
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	I don't really care unless the other person is just rude and insults someone for liking that person or the show or actually goes to a show's board just to bash it. Life's to short to care about nonsense. Not everyone's going to like the same thing.
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08-25-2009, 02:44 AM	#23
Brad Russ Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	I don't really give two craps about people who diss my favorite shows, movies, etc. I usually don't even bat an eye, and don't get one bit upset. People are entitled to like what they like, and I don't think I've ever been offended by anything petty like that. I would be shocked if anyone ever said that All In The Family was a horrible show, but I'd just move on, and certainly wouldn't lose any sleep over it. Wouldn't even change my opinion about the person. Celebrity bashing though is another matter. I do get extremely offended at times when people bash Hollywood stars, especially those who absolutely don't deserve it. I especially hate it when people kick celebrities who are down. I've heard many people make fun of celebrities who are dealing with mental illness, and substance abuse, and as somebody who has had some experience in those areas myself, and who's even come close to losing family to addiction, it offends me greatly. Things tend to be funny when you're not experiencing it, but believe me, once someone close to you struggles with these battles, you won't be so quick to laugh about it!!! There's NOTHING funny about issues like these!!
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08-25-2009, 11:44 AM	#24
PlayOn ADHD: what I have not who I am Senior Member Join Date: Jun 17, 2006 Location: I'll never tell. :p Posts: 2,745	It doesn't bother me. Everybody has a right to who they like and don't. For instance, I like Miley Cyrus and some people can't stand her. However, just because some don't like somebody doesn't give them the right to spread false rumors and/or bring up that persons past (real or fake) because 1, everybody has a shaded past. Nobody is perfect. 2, it's none of their business. I try to shurg it off, but it still makes me mad people can be that childish. As far as staying away from boards devoted to my favorite thing, I go on them. Nobody is going to ruin my love for whom or what I think is awesome.
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08-26-2009, 08:24 AM	#27
comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Star Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,061	The only ones I get mad at are the media and papparazzi. I hate how people like John and Kate get overly covered and how the papparazzi hound people. I don't have an issue with people who don't like an actor/actress I like. Like someone said before different strokes for different folks.
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08-21-2009, 05:04 PM	#17
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Not really. There are certain bands that I like such as Rush and Chicago who only appeal to a certain audiance so I relalize that not everyone is going to like them.

08-21-2009, 05:14 PM	#19
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	There are times I'm protective of my favorite actors, shows and movies. But I'm ok with others not liking the things I like.

08-21-2009, 05:34 PM	#21
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	for me, most of the time i would say yes. although i understand that not everyone will not have the same tastes in music, bands, singers, actors, tv shows as me. i hate it though when ex-fans of a show go on another site and continue b*tching about it when they stopped watching it. it is just so pathetic. likewise, on the ugly betty news site and you tube, there were occassions where during the third season, so-called gio, henry fans would say something on the lines of 'this show sucks- bring back gio, henry' or ' i am no longer watching ugly betty' and yet i was the netural one because i didn't favour either of them. and i thought to myself, 'hang on a minute, here you are bashing the show you used to be a fan of- and yet you are not tuning into the episodes. WTH? therefore, why are still bashing ugly betty when you haven't been watching any of the episodes, last season? there is a fine line drawn between criticising the show for its ideas, storylines etc and trashing a show, its characters, the actors etc. for me, i don't pay attention to the stupid ones.

08-26-2009, 04:22 AM	#26
Furienna Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Oct 22, 2006 Location: Örnsköldsvik, Sweden Posts: 6,280	Oh yes, I tend to get very protective about things like that. I take it very personally. Like I really love Michael Jackson, and I get so sad, when I see people on the internet, who don't understand my love for him at all.