St Landrew Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 Now I know that you are not a naive person, but I'm afraid that the media left behind all remnants of decency many years ago. I can just visualise the TV executives salivating at the thought of her reaction to the news on live TV. Well we are just talking about about degree of moral behaviour here, aren't we DSM..? You say the media's moral responsibility was gone years ago, I say it's still disappearing. Either way, I think we probably agree that this sort of thing is wrong. Would we break the news to the Queen on live TV that she has to pay her proper level of taxes, and view her reaction..? No. Then why do a similar thing to an ordinary citizen. People are people whether they are respected or not. This girl is not fair game just because she is in the public eye.
Rattlehead Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 I think you are being naive Landrew. This is a publicity stunt and she is in on it.
St Landrew Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 I think you are being naive Landrew. This is a publicity stunt and she is in on it. I don't want to argue this, but is there nothing that you don't have a cynical opinion about..? The girl has cervical cancer. Can you not find a tiny shred of sympathy for her..? If it's a publicity stunt, then I'm wrong. But I prefer my view of the world.
Rattlehead Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 If she does, then yes, but I don't believe it. You (and, for that matter, I) may prefer your view of the world but, the fact is, we live in a cynical world and it wouldn't be the first time that sort of thing happened. To me, she seems the type that would do this. I simply don't believe it would be announced in this way if it were true. I'll get back to you on whether there is anything I don't have a cynical opinion about, but I wouldn't hold your breath.
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 (edited) I don't want to argue this, but is there nothing that you don't have a cynical opinion about..? The girl has cervical cancer. Can you not find a tiny shred of sympathy for her..? If it's a publicity stunt, then I'm wrong. But I prefer my view of the world. A fair point mate. I feel for her and hope that if this is true then she makes a full recovery. It will not stop me, however, from viewing her as a racist in my opinion. Edited 20 August, 2008 by EastleighSoulBoy
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 I'm tempted to respond to ESB However, I'd probably have to pay £5 to re-register As long as you state your opinion from within the forum rules, which we all have to abide by, I don't see why you shouldn't do so.
Rattlehead Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 A fair point mate. I feel for her and hope that if this is true then she makes a full recovery. It will not stop me, however, from being viewed as a racist in my opinion. Well if your opinion is you view yourself as a racist, then you're a racist.
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 Well if your opinion is you view yourself as a racist, then you're a racist. Far far too slow against my edit! But nice try :cool:
Weston Super Saint Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 I don't want to argue this, but is there nothing that you don't have a cynical opinion about..? The girl has cervical cancer. Can you not find a tiny shred of sympathy for her..? If it's a publicity stunt, then I'm wrong. But I prefer my view of the world. LOL, can we save this post ready for the inevitable miraculous recovery?? You can just imagine Goody sitting around wondering how to get the public to love her again, then remembering that Kylie had cancer....
St Landrew Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 LOL, can we save this post ready for the inevitable miraculous recovery?? You can just imagine Goody sitting around wondering how to get the public to love her again, then remembering that Kylie had cancer.... Hopefully it will be a miraculous recovery, eh..? Would you want any other outcome..?
Weston Super Saint Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 Hopefully it will be a miraculous recovery, eh..? Would you want any other outcome..? I would be far happier with a different outcome, one where she justs disappears :smt102
St Landrew Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 I would be far happier with a different outcome, one where she justs disappears :smt102 Oh I understand the sense of wishing no-talent celebs off the media world. I'd go one step further and get rid of the whole celebrity culture. I couldn't be less interested in them. But of the human, I would hope she sticks around for a long time. Same as I would of any reasonable human being.
Weston Super Saint Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 Oh I understand the sense of wishing no-talent celebs off the media world. I'd go one step further and get rid of the whole celebrity culture. I couldn't be less interested in them. But of the human, I would hope she sticks around for a long time. Same as I would of any reasonable human being. Well if morality and humilty are defining characteristics of a human, are these celebrities / fame seekers really human??
St Landrew Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 Well if morality and humilty are defining characteristics of a human, are these celebrities / fame seekers really human?? I know what you're saying WSS, but yes they are. A topical example, Gary Glitter, is an arguable point though.
Weston Super Saint Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 I know what you're saying WSS, but yes they are. A topical example, Gary Glitter, is an arguable point though. Not really. He should be shot, like many other criminals....
St Landrew Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 Not really. He should be shot, like many other criminals.... Well he has done real harm to people, so I agree with your sentiment. I'm not sure that this Jade Goody person quite comes into that category.
Weston Super Saint Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 Well he has done real harm to people, so I agree with your sentiment. I'm not sure that this Jade Goody person quite comes into that category. That's why she should just 'disappear' then Now, where did I put that Sicilian phone book??
St Landrew Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 That's why she should just 'disappear' then Now, where did I put that Sicilian phone book?? Out of the public eye, most certainly. For her sake I hope she recovers. I hope we don't have to hear about it though, if you see what I mean.
Weston Super Saint Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 Out of the public eye, most certainly. For her sake I hope she recovers. I hope we don't have to hear about it though, if you see what I mean. I have this sneaking suspicion it will be plastered all over the red tops and will adorn the waiting rooms of Doctors and Dentists for many months to come.
St Landrew Posted 20 August, 2008 Posted 20 August, 2008 I have this sneaking suspicion it will be plastered all over the red tops and will adorn the waiting rooms of Doctors and Dentists for many months to come. I can easily avoid the tabloids, as they have zero attraction for me, so all I need to do is stay healthy myself.
Colinjb Posted 20 August, 2008 Author Posted 20 August, 2008 Max Clifford has just been on Richard and Judy angrily defending her, they showed the footage from BB India where she gets told via mobile. If this is a 'stunt' it is rather well done.
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