I went to-"VOTEFORTHEWORST.COM and fell out my chair

[TVFactFan]

It's all about SANJAYA and it's opening page says-"VOTE FOR SANJAYA"

LOL. This website was started 3 years ago and I can't believe it's having this kind of impact. It has a message board too check it out. Found this site through New York Daily News

[Brian Damage]

I will not be shocked if Sanjaya wins it all.

[Ireneparalegal]

Originally Posted by TVResearcher

It's all about SANJAYA and it's opening page says-"VOTE FOR SANJAYA"

LOL. This website was started 3 years ago and I can't believe it's having this kind of impact. It has a message board too check it out. Found this site through New York Daily News

You did not Solomon...here is the link to where I posted that link to that website on your thread: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...d.php?t=196781

See post number 3...YOU CRACK ME UP SOL.

THANK YOU HOWARD STERN FOR THE LINK!

[PrettyinPink55]

That site is pretty funny.

Is there really such thing as bad publicity though?
I think Sanjaya has it made after this!
He'll be another William Hung!

It kind of makes you wonder though...these doofs at VFTW are doing just what AI wants them to...watch and vote. Not neccesarily for the best, lol, but still....they are further showing how powerful and popular AI is by giving them thousands of votes and viewership every week, despite that they are voting for the worst. I don't know, I kind of find it ironic. I mean, it has the capibility do bring AI down, but still...I think he can only go so far.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by PrettyinPink55

That site is pretty funny.

Is there really such thing as bad publicity though?
I think Sanjaya has it made after this!
He'll be another William Hung!

It kind of makes you wonder though...these doofs at VFTW are doing just what AI wants them to...watch and vote. Not neccesarily for the best, lol, but still....they are further showing how powerful and popular AI is by giving them thousands of votes and viewership every week, despite that they are voting for the worst. I don't know, I kind of find it ironic. I mean, it has the capibility do bring AI down, but still...I think he can only go so far.

It's also showing how powerful the Web is becoming anytime it can have this can have this effect on a TV Show-lol

[Ireneparalegal]

Exactly Solomon! You hit it on the head. That is why without actual scores, AI is really a popularity contest. If the producers/judges want the best singers to win, etc. then they should develop a different voting system, such as one call per phone line and maybe have the judges issue scores so that the scores AND the votes determine the winner. Lowest scores received won't get to qualify for call-in votes.

[PrettyinPink55]

Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Exactly Solomon! You hit it on the head. That is why without actual scores, AI is really a popularity contest. If the producers/judges want the best singers to win, etc. then they should develop a different voting system, such as one call per phone line and maybe have the judges issue scores so that the scores AND the votes determine the winner. Lowest scores received won't get to qualify for call-in votes.

That's true, I think that'll be too drastic of a change.

[Ireneparalegal]

Originally Posted by PrettyinPink55

That's true, I think that'll be too drastic of a change.

You think that AI will remain as is? What if Sanjaya wins? Do you think AI will or should reconsider how the voting system is?

The other day on Bill O'Reilly, he had a discussion abt Howard Stern and how he is affecting the outcome of the show simply by telling his fans to vote for Sanjaya. Bill had a so-called attorney on the show and she didn't even know what she was talking abt...she blabbed on and on abt how Howard Stern should get in trouble for what he is doing, his fans are "under his spell", basically defrauding the show somehow, etc. It made no sense whatsoever, even Bill was laughing saying Howard couldn't be held liable for what he was doing.

[PrettyinPink55]

Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

You think that AI will remain as is? What if Sanjaya wins? Do you think AI will or should reconsider how the voting system is?

The other day on Bill O'Reilly, he had a discussion abt Howard Stern and how he is affecting the outcome of the show simply by telling his fans to vote for Sanjaya. Bill had a so-called attorney on the show and she didn't even know what she was talking abt...she blabbed on and on abt how Howard Stern should get in trouble for what he is doing, his fans are "under his spell", basically defrauding the show somehow, etc. It made no sense whatsoever, even Bill was laughing saying Howard couldn't be held liable for what he was doing.

I don't think Sanjaya will win. I only think he'll get so far. At least I hope so!!!
If he DOES win though, that'll be the end of Idol.

And I don't think they should reconsider their voting system, because then it wouldn't really be American Idol, you know? I like how WE get to vote on who we think is best. I've heard several rumors and speculations about how they could possibly change the voting process, and I really don't think it's a good idea. The show would never be the same.

[Stormtracker TF]

First off, Sanjaya will not win, but I do think that after this American Idol will stop putting the obviously less talented gimmick-type "kids" through to the Top 24. Think the John Stevens or Kevin Covais-type. Don't get me wrong, I liked both of them, but it's obvious why they were there.

Second, I really am not sure on how much of an impact Howard Stern or VFTW are having on his place in the competition. I strongly, strongly dislike everything Stern stands for (and that's putting it lightly) but I think you can put most of the blame for this on all the 11 year old girls of America. Sanjaya actually does have a very large fanbase, VFTW and it's supporters only exaggerate it further.

Finally, American Idol really isn't a singing competition. It's the search for the next superstar, or essentially, a popularity contest. Always has been, and it always will be.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by Stormtracker TF

First off, Sanjaya will not win, but I do think that after this American Idol will stop putting the obviously less talented gimmick-type "kids" through to the Top 24. Think the John Stevens or Kevin Covais-type. Don't get me wrong, I liked both of them, but it's obvious why they were there.

Second, I really am not sure on how much of an impact Howard Stern or VFTW are having on his place in the competition. I strongly, strongly dislike everything Stern stands for (and that's putting it lightly) but I think you can put most of the blame for this on all the 11 year old girls of America. Sanjaya actually does have a very large fanbase, VFTW and it's supporters only exaggerate it further.

Finally, American Idol really isn't a singing competition. It's the search for the next superstar, or essentially, a popularity contest. Always has been, and it always will be.

The Girl Jordin in your avatar, I felt like I dirty old man because I was looking at her like-"HMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!-lol I thought she was 5 or 6 years younger than me like 24 or 25. I had no idea she was 17. She is a OLD LOOKING 17

[Ireneparalegal]

Originally Posted by Stormtracker TF

First off, Sanjaya will not win, but I do think that after this American Idol will stop putting the obviously less talented gimmick-type "kids" through to the Top 24. Think the John Stevens or Kevin Covais-type. Don't get me wrong, I liked both of them, but it's obvious why they were there.

Second, I really am not sure on how much of an impact Howard Stern or VFTW are having on his place in the competition. I strongly, strongly dislike everything Stern stands for (and that's putting it lightly) but I think you can put most of the blame for this on all the 11 year old girls of America. Sanjaya actually does have a very large fanbase, VFTW and it's supporters only exaggerate it further.

Finally, American Idol really isn't a singing competition. It's the search for the next superstar, or essentially, a popularity contest. Always has been, and it always will be.

I love Howard.

He is having an impact, already a discussion has occurred on FOX News three times abt this, Bill O' Reilly has discussed this, it is everywhere.

The problem with AI is they do what you stated. They put these gimmicky acts that end up on television during the auditions. Now, they know damn well most of those people can't sing for sh*t, yet, they pass them through for the laughs, the publicity and the ratings.

It is also the judges' fault for telling someone who can't sing "you're going to Hollywood".

Howard is not to blame. AI is.

[mriggles]

Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I will not be shocked if Sanjaya wins it all.

He seems to be gathering steam Brian, thats for sure, I still would be shocked if he goes all the way.

[mriggles]

Originally Posted by TVResearcher

The Girl Jordin in your avatar, I felt like I dirty old man because I was looking at her like-"HMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!-lol I thought she was 5 or 6 years younger than me like 24 or 25. I had no idea she was 17. She is a OLD LOOKING 17

Solomon she is deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelicious, so is Haley Scornato

[I Love Lamp]

Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

The problem with AI is they do what you stated. They put these gimmicky acts that end up on television during the auditions. Now, they know damn well most of those people can't sing for sh*t, yet, they pass them through for the laughs, the publicity and the ratings.

It is also the judges' fault for telling someone who can't sing "you're going to Hollywood".

Howard is not to blame. AI is.

I agree. The judges also passed up some people who really could sing, or at least I think so. A person who can't sing isn't as fun to watch as someone who can sing, although the contrast is useful sometimes -*coughs:SANJAYA*
Not that I think Sanjaya should be on anymore.