Hampster Watch Losing It

[tobyragg]

I still enjoy this site, but I'm afraid our author is losing it. Granted, this isn't the most exciting batch of hampsters we've ever witnessed, but oy vey! The factual errors and "I missed it" notations are everywhere, and what's with the :eek: over Jen? One day he's pulling a comparison to the semi-brainy Janelle :confused:, the next he's denying what he posted 24 hours earlier; today he's back to easing up on her.

We're all entitled to hold opinions, so I'm not writing to deny him his. Just to express my own. Frankly, it seems our head hampster watcher has grown tired of watching hampsters. This used to be a fun and attitude-filled "read" on the daily BB happenings; so far, this year, it's largely irrelevant. :rolleyes:

Here's looking forward to better BB weeks ...

[SpecialK]

First of all "he" is a "she"......

If you don't like it, you don't have to read it........move on.

[tobyragg]

Obviously, I don't have to. But in the past it was sooo fun! And now it's so damned bad - it's still fun! But in a different way. One wonders if "Dingo" is even watching the show this year . . .

[dingo]

aww now you've gone and hurt my feelings :(

btw there's no 'p' in hamster

[EyeSpy]

I still enjoy this site, but I'm afraid our author is losing it. Granted, this isn't the most exciting batch of hampsters we've ever witnessed, but oy vey! The factual errors and "I missed it" notations are everywhere, and what's with the :eek: over Jen? One day he's pulling a comparison to the semi-brainy Janelle :confused:, the next he's denying what he posted 24 hours earlier; today he's back to easing up on her.

We're all entitled to hold opinions, so I'm not writing to deny him his. Just to express my own. Frankly, it seems our head hampster watcher has grown tired of watching hampsters. This used to be a fun and attitude-filled "read" on the daily BB happenings; so far, this year, it's largely irrelevant. :rolleyes:

Here's looking forward to better BB weeks ...


HAMPSTER--- A NEW BREED OF HAMSTER THAT HAS A POUCH THAT YOU PUT DIRTY CLOTHES IN.

[Zoo]

This year's BB is disappointing for me. Granted, I'm used to things starting off slow but I just cannot bring myself to watch those people. They're no fun, talk about the most disgusting things an have nothing that grabs my attention. And that's what ya gotta do in reality, grab the viewers attention.

Kudos to dingo for calling out some of the Janelle/Jen similarities. I agree with how both have been portrayed as the beautiful unlikeable bombshells. And mega kudos for mentioning the big possibility of Jen becoming HOH. Good call.

I mean c'mon, give dingo some credit here...... it's kinda hard to make cake outta all these turds.

You're doing a great job dingo.:D

[LilBrownGirlie]

She’s doing her best, I’m sorry if you hate her write-ups and HER opinion about the show/people (good or bad). This is for entertainment only! She’s doing her best! It’s not her job to sit in front of her feeds and sum up every word for you… or anyone else’s for that matter!

It’s your 2nd post anyway, be nice…or try, we don’t want to hate you!

[AntiDrone]

I think dingo is doing a wonderful job. But everyone (including tobyragg) is entitled to have their own opinions of course. We just need to be mindful of that and respectful too. I may not agree with her every step of the way but I would be a little freaked out if I did. ;) I am perfectly content to agree to disagree so I can get my dingo Big Brother "giggle" in for the day.

So thank you dingo for watching with us, keeping us entertained and giving everyone a nice place to come and chat. You have made Big Brother fun for me since I found you two years ago. Kudos.

[HouseKing]

I think dingo does a great job. :D

[Jules]

I leave for 48 hours to tend to 'real life' and someone put P in my hamster?
For the love of spelling dude.

Define; hampster

1. The incorrect pronounciation of 'hamster'. Annoying as hell.
See idiot.


Oh, and not that anyone asked, but I love me some Dingpo.

[tobyragg]

LOL, okay okay - I was way harsh in my post. I actually like Dingo a lot, and we've even communicated in some fashion during a past season or two [I think it was BB5ish, can't remember the details].

At any rate - yes, I understand "Dingo" is simply posting her "take" on the show, what I was whining about was the factual stuff. Until yesterday, she's missed the whole Mike thing [and frankly, he's being so subtle he's easy to miss]. The three major errors in the first episode recap was what set me off a bit - I mean, we all have TiVo or DVRs or even VCRs, and it isn't that difficult to go back and rewatch a bit for some fact-checking.

But again, I do know this is just a "fun" site & I'm sorry for having posted so seriously about the fun. I'm not so much into the whole "this show is fixed" theme that's been running thru the commentary for several seasons now ["then - why do you spend so much time with it?"], but the attitude is fun.

Quick hint, for what it's worth: Mike isn't "there" in much the same way that Drew wasn't "there." So far, Mike is playing an incredibly Drew-like game, sans the whole hook up routing. He's as dull as dirt on the feeds, but DO watch for him [especially the a.m. strat talk with Kail]. The guy is all ears and little mouth, and I have a very strong suspicion he's flying under most everyone's radar at this point - including the viewers.

[dingo]

The three major errors in the first episode recap was what set me off a bit - I mean, we all have TiVo or DVRs or even VCRs

I don't, let alone time to replay this muck.. can you fill me in please? I don't like posting factual errors, tho I'm as capable of making them as the next site - probably more so since most of them have staffs and/or large posting communities posting

I'm not so much into the whole "this show is fixed" theme that's been running thru the commentary for several seasons now ["then - why do you spend so much time with it?"]

It's entertaining for me, per my signature line

Mike isn't "there" in much the same way that Drew wasn't "there." So far, Mike is playing an incredibly Drew-like game, sans the whole hook up routing. He's as dull as dirt on the feeds, but DO watch for him [especially the a.m. strat talk with Kail].

I would watch more in the mornings but I tend to catch a nap then most days.. anyway, 14 of them - now 13 - is too many for me to keep track of, get caps, quotes, etc.. I try to include something for each of them in each day's episode but I'm gonna focus on some more than others

I wasn't much of a Drew fan either, largely because of the "dull as dirt" factor.. umm.. refer to my sig again.. frankly, most aspects of the game itself bore me to tears, especially the hours & hours of whispered what-if's, but that's just me

[ccsoutherner]

thanks for your PSA :rolleyes:

[supes414]

Obviously, I don't have to. But in the past it was sooo fun! And now it's so damned bad - it's still fun! But in a different way. One wonders if "Dingo" is even watching the show this year . . .


If you are wondering about Dingo then maybe you need a hobby or a good book.
Heaven forbid the woman leaves her house for a minute. YOU might miss out on a recap.
Maybe you shouldn't bash the person who hosts, runs and writes this site. Why don't you try doing half of what Dingo does and see if you even have time to go to the bathroom.
(putting soapbox away now)

[Sapphire]

wow,I am totally new to this site and even I know not to bite the hand that feeds us the feeds lol...anyway thanks dingo,I am glad to be part of the Hamster world and I think your site is nice and simple and a lot less complicated as some of the others can be(one of the reasons I registered here:)0

[Laylamommy]

Maybe you shouldn't bash the person who hosts, runs and writes this site.

Exactly. Even if you don't agree with everything that is said here, it's not like you are paying to be here...

[cherryred]

You're just outright rude tobyragg. Makes one wonder what your damage is and your motive.

[binnall]

First of all "he" is a "she"......

Most stunning revelation in BB history.

Ever since I discovered this site, I always assumed "dingo" was a dude.

I think Dingo has done a great job so far this year. The recaps almost always cover the basics of the, often times, slow days in the house and I've noticed that she has a real knack for capturing the most pertinent video of the day.

Along with "Househappenings", Hamsterwatch is my favorite of the many BB sites out there. I enjoy the thoughtful, well written recaps pieces, which are much more favorable than half hearted "news" and light, two paragraph daily stories you see on some other sites. Also, I obviously dig Joker's live feed updates as well.

The one addition that I would suggest for the site, provided Dingo has time and can get it done, is post-eviction interviews with departed Houseguests. I'm surprised by how many sites seem to get them and I know that Dingo would do an excellent job of asking thoughtful, pertinent questions of the now freed hamsters, instead of fluff like, "Is the slop really that bad?"

Irregardless of that suggestion, Hamsterwatch is still tops in my book. Keep up the great work !

[Kaybell]

Love Hamsterwatch!! I just wish she (who, until now, I also thought was a he!!) had more time for the recaps!!! lol.. (I'm just kidding!!! you do a wonderful job without spending 24 hrs with them!!!!) I think I'd go mad if I did try to spend that much time listening to the drivel they are spewing right now!!! Season 6 I had to mute my feeds when the sheep got on one of their bashing tirades!!! Only so much of that stuff a sane person can take..
And I LOVE Dingo's take on the HG's!!! Almost Always agree!!!!:D

[Emma]

I have watched HampsterWatch for the past three years. I think Dingo does a great job! (LOL I thought Dingo was male also!) Good for you woman! I enjoy everything about your site. Keep up the good work!

[Laylamommy]

I think Dingo has done a great job so far this year. The recaps almost always cover the basics of the, often times, slow days in the house and I've noticed that she has a real knack for capturing the most pertinent video of the day.

Along with "Househappenings", Hamsterwatch is my favorite of the many BB sites out there. I enjoy the thoughtful, well written recaps pieces, which are much more favorable than half hearted "news" and light, two paragraph daily stories you see on some other sites.



I really enjoy reading her take on each of the houseguests. It really adds personality to the site.:)

[texasfizzil]

:cool: Dingo gives her view of what's going on with wit and and a few laughs. Always good enough for me!

Last years vids were the only way to go. This year I have Dingo and Showtime and that's it! Just knew not to get the feeds of this brain sucking group.

Besides I already raised two teenagers! :rolleyes:

Fizz

An aging longhair hippie :o

[mecca351]

HAMPSTER--- A NEW BREED OF HAMSTER THAT HAS A POUCH THAT YOU PUT DIRTY CLOTHES IN.

OMG! That made me choke on a Sun Chip! :eek:

[Luckieirish21]

Dingo RULES!!!!! I always love to see what Dingo has to say about the hamsters and the happenings in the habitat. I always know that if I miss something, I can always find out what has occured when I come to Hamsterwatch. Dingo's wit always has me rolling on the floor in laughter and I am so happy to have found this site a good while back. Thank you to my friend Dingo, you make BB a better experience!!

[EyeSpy]

I've been so happy with this site the last 3 or 4 years!!!. This is the first site I go to in the morning when I log on... I'd be lost without it... Thanks Dingo for all your hard work...Your The Best!!!!

[wayne]

Interesting conversation.. I too have been a fan of the site for years, long before I ever spoke with dingo.. I love the site, and love dingo's take on the hamsters... She has her opinion on what she watches and if she chooses to post that its fine, at least u get to know what happened without having to go through tons of video. I too have my on opinions as all of u do, and they dont have to be the same as dingo's to enjoy the site..

[BigBrotherBabe]

AHHH...for the third time, there is NO "P" in Hamster!!!!!

DINGO ROCKS!

[soapwytch]

AHHH...for the third time, there is NO "P" in Hamster!!!!!


There is if you give them enough water to drink. :D

[BigBrotherBabe]

There is if you give them enough water to drink. :D


Tee Hee hee ! :D

[citrimax]

Hamsterwatch is definitely not losing it. If you don't like it, just move on to another site. 'Nuff said.

This site is my favorite Big Brother website and I'm so glad it's back for BB8! I'd be so sad without it...:D

[15th Hamster]

I still love this site and have loved it since I visited it a couple years ago.

There may be minor issues that don't exactly add up with what I see on other sites, but I don't know of any other BB page that has both great pictures and clean yet detailed daily recaps. I also love the sidebar and daily hg ratings, despite dingo not being nearly harsh enough on certain HGs IMO. ;)

[Josh McGinley]

I am a big fan of hampster watch! plus its the only big brother site that isnt blocked by my comps at work! :)

[Danny Diamond]

I think Dingo will like BB9 better since I am trying out for it. haha

I tried out for BB5, almost made it. Now I gotta get my game face on.

You'd love me Dingo. ;)

I think Dingo has a point with the negativity towards the hamsters. They always seem to put a few duds in there every year.

[Cyndy]

Reminds me of a quote from an author: "If you don't like my book, write your own. If you can't write a book that should tell you something."

Tobyragg, assuming you aren't in some internet-forum-witness-protection-program for criticizing our beloved dingo, please keep in mind that while we are out earning a living each and every day she is working hard to make this site worth the price of admission.

Price of admission? Oh that's right ... everything provided for us is gratis. We read Hamsterwatch at dingo's pleasure. No annoying pop up ads, no animated banner ads taking up space on the page, no pleas for donations (a la the creeps over at Big Brother Updates). I'm sure the Amazon referral fees barely cover the ever-increasing ISP bill for the ever-increasing traffic on the site. That's right. This site costs $$.

Correction: this site costs dingo $$.

If you love this site (and I know you do), click the PayPal button and send her a couple of bucks. Except for you, Tobyragg - you have to send an extra fin for making dingo cry ;)

[AZfan]

Dingo is the best site for keeping up, and I appreciate and agree with her take on the hamsters. Dingo Rocks!

Just a note to those "guests" who have been checking in on word for word updates on MortysTV. You are now locked out, and they are not registering any new members. So, if you weren't registered before, you cannot even access the site now.

So don't you appreciate Dingo more now?? huh?? I can't hear you!

[bckslashed]

Dingo absolutely needs no defending from me or any of us, her work speaks for itself, but having known Dingo for quite some time i would like to give some of my impressions of her in response to the critical comments posted.

I am absolutely sure that the one comment that bothered her most was the inaccuracy comment. She prides herself in getting the facts correct and strives to be fair and impartial in evaluating people and situations. This doesn't remove anyone from being human however.

The thing that annoyed me was the simple fact that you made it sound like carelessness or lack of dedication and if you know her at all you'd know never to associate either of those qualities with her. She works exceptionally hard at this and a lot of the time that has destroyed some of the more entertainment value of being an observer. I seriously doubt there's many that would do what she does for all of our benefit and just for the fading hope of breaking even.

Dingo has some of the most unique insights into people and life of anyone I have ever known and personally i am amused more by her take on the situations than i am with the actual show most of the time, if you aren't.. like many have said.. you hold the keys to your own prison in your front pocket.

[mitchyb]

I think Dingo will like BB9 better since I am trying out for it. haha

I tried out for BB5, almost made it. Now I gotta get my game face on.

You'd love me Dingo. ;)

I think Dingo has a point with the negativity towards the hamsters. They always seem to put a few duds in there every year.

Find a rival or arrange something to where they can find more use for you and your character. Drama sells :) See you on BB9.. i'll be there too

[bornography]

The current front page is pathetic. To say that Eric crossed the line and then give Dick a free pass is a complete joke.

[bckslashed]

The current front page is pathetic. To say that Eric crossed the line and then give Dick a free pass is a complete joke.



so let me get this straight.. Calling someone a derogatory term carries the same weight as unfounded accusations of incest, rape and molestation? so for the sake of argument and completely hypothetically the guy that in a rant calls his girlfriend a bitch is no different than saying (in public) that she molested her toddler son?


while they may both carry negative connotations you cant possibly say they are equal in scope and long range damage potential, especially since one is an illegal act that carries the weight of being a social out cast that can last a lifetime.


if i have the comparrison wrong let me know but if this is really a debate between someone using derogatory names as opposed to unfounded speculation someone is an in incestuous relationship and a sexual predator then i cant really believe people need those differences pointed out.

[dingo]

The current front page is pathetic. To say that Eric crossed the line and then give Dick a free pass is a complete joke.

it is pathetic, i'll give you that

i don't know where i gave dick a "free pass" but ok

my point was that eric is being portrayed as representing us

but please note the wording i used:
If you have a problem with this or other over-the-line behavior by any of them - there is plenty - that CBS seems to be condoning etc etc etc - or i guess i should say bla bla blah blah blah to keep it in the spirit of bb8

[Winston]

Honestly. Dingo might as well have quit at the beginning of the season. The whole season was incredibly biased and much different than 6 & 7. Week after week you could tell she was pondering leaving. She's as much of a crybaby as (gasp) Amber. Quite frankly I'm glad she shut it down. Joker's Updates is way better and more informative. It was a bad idea to have one person watch the feeds. It would drive many crazy. That's why Jokers is better, because they have multiple feed watchers, and biased stuff and unbiased stuff is separated. Don't come back, Dingo. Enjoy your summer, and we'll enjoy the show.

I know i'm gonna get flamed by fanboys, so go ahead. I could really care less, I just wanted to say what a lot of people thought.

Peace.

[dingo]

Honestly. Dingo might as well have quit at the beginning of the season. The whole season was incredibly biased and much different than 6 & 7. Week after week you could tell she was pondering leaving. She's as much of a crybaby as (gasp) Amber. Quite frankly I'm glad she shut it down. Joker's Updates is way better and more informative. It was a bad idea to have one person watch the feeds. It would drive many crazy. That's why Jokers is better, because they have multiple feed watchers, and biased stuff and unbiased stuff is separated. Don't come back, Dingo. Enjoy your summer, and we'll enjoy the show.


that's funny, I usually am accused of being too biased for 6 & 7.. but I don't claim to be objective

you're right, Jokers is a great site - enjoy :)

[bckslashed]

Honestly. Dingo might as well have quit at the beginning of the season. The whole season was incredibly biased and much different than 6 & 7. Week after week you could tell she was pondering leaving. She's as much of a crybaby as (gasp) Amber. Quite frankly I'm glad she shut it down. Joker's Updates is way better and more informative. It was a bad idea to have one person watch the feeds. It would drive many crazy. That's why Jokers is better, because they have multiple feed watchers, and biased stuff and unbiased stuff is separated. Don't come back, Dingo. Enjoy your summer, and we'll enjoy the show.

I know i'm gonna get flamed by fanboys, so go ahead. I could really care less, I just wanted to say what a lot of people thought.

Peace.



there's also a lot that arent thinking that just so you know and one other point, you know you are going to get flamed by fanboys.... and yet you're the only one hear fanning flames, interesting logic

[Cyndy]

Honestly. Dingo might as well have quit at the beginning of the season. The whole season was incredibly biased and much different than 6 & 7. Week after week you could tell she was pondering leaving. She's as much of a crybaby as (gasp) Amber. Quite frankly I'm glad she shut it down. Joker's Updates is way better and more informative. It was a bad idea to have one person watch the feeds. It would drive many crazy. That's why Jokers is better, because they have multiple feed watchers, and biased stuff and unbiased stuff is separated. Don't come back, Dingo. Enjoy your summer, and we'll enjoy the show.

I know i'm gonna get flamed by fanboys, so go ahead. I could really care less, I just wanted to say what a lot of people thought.

Peace.

Dude, when you're invited to someone's house for dinner the only appropriate response is "Thank you for your hospitality". You don't show up and then criticize the food!

[AntiDrone]

^ I was thinking that he had pooped in the middle of the table.

Look boys and girls, Dingo was giving her opinion not giving you that day's news. You should think of her as Ebert not Dan Rather. And besides it doesn't really matter if you agree with her or not because it is her opinion and she has every right to have it just as you have the right to have yours. Attacking her is not going to change that. All it does it make you look terribly small minded.

I may not agree with everything you say Dingo but I appreciate your view of things and the entertaining way you presented it. Don't let the negativity here change that.

(I have never understood the desire for people to insist their opinion is the only valid one. The moment we all start seeing eye to eye on everything is the moment the human race dies. Our differences is what makes us interesting and unique. Take that away and we have nothing and people should really start learning to respect that.)

[n2rav4]

I have enjoyeed reading Hamsterwatch for the past two seasons. However, the same thing happened last year with all-stars....."I'm thinking about shutting down Hamsterwatch...they are giving us nothing"

Dingo stated she can't stand to see that much hatred in the house....HELLLOO, does anyone remember the hatred towards the nerd herd last year?

Anyway, Dingo, I wish you would keep it active...you seem to have the better "predictions" than some of the other sights, but I agree, sometimes it doesn't seem worth it. Just remember how great last season ended up. It gets better! And regardless of how it seems to be scripted; we still end up loving it, year after year.

[charjoin]

Hey Dingo,
Please ignore these assholes. There are people in this world who LOVE to be mean and ugly...just for the rush it gives them, regardless of whom they hurt.

THEY don't deserve your energy or attention...please save that for your FANS who are desperate now that you are leaving us. I am hoping that I will log in and see that you have changed your mind. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE come back.

Really, your site wouldn't be HIT so many times and even talked about on the actual show if you weren't doing something right!!! Also, you wouldn't be getting attacked by those loosers either....it's a sign of success!!!???!!!!

I'll name my first born Hampster if you come back!!???!!!

Originally Posted by Winston
Honestly. Dingo might as well have quit at the beginning of the season. The whole season was incredibly biased and much different than 6 & 7. Week after week you could tell she was pondering leaving. She's as much of a crybaby as (gasp) Amber. Quite frankly I'm glad she shut it down. Joker's Updates is way better and more informative. It was a bad idea to have one person watch the feeds. It would drive many crazy. That's why Jokers is better, because they have multiple feed watchers, and biased stuff and unbiased stuff is separated. Don't come back, Dingo. Enjoy your summer, and we'll enjoy the show.

I know i'm gonna get flamed by fanboys, so go ahead. I could really care less, I just wanted to say what a lot of people thought.

Peace.

[Winston]

Ahahaha. I knew you'd all get butthurt, but I didn't know you'd all get that butthurt.

Please ignore these assholes. There are people in this world who LOVE to be mean and ugly...just for the rush it gives them, regardless of whom they hurt.

THEY don't deserve your energy or attention...please save that for your FANS who are desperate now that you are leaving us. I am hoping that I will log in and see that you have changed your mind. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE come back.


Dude/Chick, I'm a random person on the internet that made a criticism, you make me out to be the reincarnation of Stalin. The only arguments that carried any water was antidrone's and bckslashed's. The other "arguments" were laughable (Dingo didn't argue, so she doesn't count. I'm glad she didn't just ban me because I criticized like almost every other mod or admin would) Just because you like what Dingo is doing, or you just like her as a person doesn't mean you have to live on her jock.

[timandkatie]

Ahahaha. I knew you'd all get butthurt, but I didn't know you'd all get that butthurt.



Dude/Chick, I'm a random person on the internet that made a criticism, you make me out to be the reincarnation of Stalin. The only arguments that carried any water was antidrone's and bckslashed's. The other "arguments" were laughable (Dingo didn't argue, so she doesn't count. I'm glad she didn't just ban me because I criticized like almost every other mod or admin would) Just because you like what Dingo is doing, or you just like her as a person doesn't mean you have to live on her jock.

Now why in all that is good would you want to be here if her opinions are so bad...why not just stay at Joker's and not bother to bookmark this site? I just don't understand the thinking that you stay somewhere that you don't like...it just doesn't make sense....why even waste your breath tell Dingo you don't like her comments and that you are basically glad she is leaving now you can enjoy the show??? just don't make sense if you don't like it leave it...

[Winston]

Now why in all that is good would you want to be here if her opinions are so bad...why not just stay at Joker's and not bother to bookmark this site? I just don't understand the thinking that you stay somewhere that you don't like...it just doesn't make sense....why even waste your breath tell Dingo you don't like her comments and that you are basically glad she is leaving now you can enjoy the show??? just don't make sense if you don't like it leave it...

Because I can. That's why.

The same reason you just wasted a few sentences criticizing someone you don't even know and assuming I've bookmarked this site. I had a problem with the recaps this season, not the forum. A forum is a forum, you give opinions and read others. Forums are meant to be non objective. I give my opinion here and Jokers. But mainly jokers. I didn't say I can enjoy the show because she stopped. I was honestly wishing her a nice summer since I know she hasn't had one in a while. It's more of a "we can still enjoy the show without you", than a "okay thank Allah she's finally finished", but I can see why you'd take it that way. The fact that it bugs you guys so much makes it even more fun to post. I'm not trying to post hate speech and anything like that. I'm giving my honest opinion. It doesn't mean I hate her guts, it just means I didn't enjoy her coverage of this season nearly as much as the others.

[charjoin]

Because I can. That's why.

The same reason you just wasted a few sentences criticizing someone you don't even know and assuming I've bookmarked this site. I had a problem with the recaps this season, not the forum. A forum is a forum, you give opinions and read others. Forums are meant to be non objective. I give my opinion here and Jokers. But mainly jokers. I didn't say I can enjoy the show because she stopped. I was honestly wishing her a nice summer since I know she hasn't had one in a while. It's more of a "we can still enjoy the show without you", than a "okay thank Allah she's finally finished", but I can see why you'd take it that way. The fact that it bugs you guys so much makes it even more fun to post. I'm not trying to post hate speech and anything like that. I'm giving my honest opinion. It doesn't mean I hate her guts, it just means I didn't enjoy her coverage of this season nearly as much as the others.


YAWN

[Winston]

YAWN

Nice comeback!

[satyre]

Since it has been mentioned...
This site has been incredibly slanted and self-indulgent. "Reports" on the feeds have clearly favored ED and buried Eric. ED INTENTIONALLY tormented the whole LNC, attacking Amber for (of all things) parenting and Jamika for (of all things) marriagability (and Dick says others are liars and hypocrites!). But if you hadn't seen it for yourself, you'd swear, based on the "report" here, that it was a two-way street and that somehow Eric of all people went over the line (even though he wasn't even in it until afterwards). (Jamika made one stupid comment that was really misspoken, that was it.) But more importantly, for some reason the moderator doesn't want prejudice discussed. She says it's too "controversial," but maybe it's not "entertaining" enough. Amber went into a long, ignorant spewing of stereotypes and hateful pespectives on Jews, and the thread referring to that was deleted, as if people here are just not supposed to know or care about it. Dick engaged in brutal homophobic attacks and ridicule of Jamika's dialect, but that would have been off limits here, too. Apparently, one can blast someone's face or hair here and engage in all kinds of superficial speculative attacks, but can't comment on real, hurtful and revealing things that the contestants really said, 'cause it just ain't fun or important. It's an odd perspective that the only concern about prejudice here has been to make sure subscribers here are not "prejudiced" by the truth about the prejudice of contestants. Hmmm.

[Winston]

Since it has been mentioned...
This site has been incredibly slanted and self-indulgent. "Reports" on the feeds have clearly favored ED and buried Eric. ED INTENTIONALLY tormented the whole LNC, attacking Amber for (of all things) parenting and Jamika for (of all things) marriagability (and Dick says others are liars and hypocrites!). But if you hadn't seen it for yourself, you'd swear, based on the "report" here, that it was a two-way street and that somehow Eric of all people went over the line (even though he wasn't even in it until afterwards). (Jamika made one stupid comment that was really misspoken, that was it.) But more importantly, for some reason the moderator doesn't want prejudice discussed. She says it's too "controversial," but maybe it's not "entertaining" enough. Amber went into a long, ignorant spewing of stereotypes and hateful pespectives on Jews, and the thread referring to that was deleted, as if people here are just not supposed to know or care about it. Dick engaged in brutal homophobic attacks and ridicule of Jamika's dialect, but that would have been off limits here, too. Apparently, one can blast someone's face or hair here and engage in all kinds of superficial speculative attacks, but can't comment on real, hurtful and revealing things that the contestants really said, 'cause it just ain't fun or important. It's an odd perspective that the only concern about prejudice here has been to make sure subscribers here are not "prejudiced" by the truth about the prejudice of contestants. Hmmm.

I half-agree with that.

[timandkatie]

The fact that it bugs you guys so much makes it even more fun to post.

I never said that you were bugging me by what you were saying to Dingo she is a big girl and can fight her own battles...I was saying I can never understand people that would keep coming back to a place they don't like...

[timandkatie]

Since it has been mentioned...
This site has been incredibly slanted and self-indulgent. "Reports" on the feeds have clearly favored ED and buried Eric.

Again Dingo's OPINIONS so not sure what you would expect besides self-indulgence at a website paid for by one person (albeit with donations but again you don't have to do it) written by one person from that person's point of view..

[satyre]

No, no, no... just because somebody creates and pays for a website doesn't mean it should be a personal plaything and everyone who subscribes is at the mercy of their whims, subjectivities, distortions and censorings, whether she has the "right" to or not. If one opens a forum, one should try to moderate it judiciously, otherwise one should just talk to oneself. If one is using it allegedly to inform, one should try to not misinform. If one encourages open discussion, then one shouldn't pick topics that they personally want discussed or not. What bothers me is that a perfectly appropriate and civil thread was taken down because it criticized anti-Semitism. Someone who spewed anti-Semitic stereotypes and poison was protected while, meanwhile, the "information" being handed out was slanted against the only Jewish contestant. Now I'm not necessarily connecting the two things, but it seems rather insensitive.

[timandkatie]

If one is using it allegedly to inform, one should try to not misinform.

How exactly has she misinformed anyone...and yes since she pays for it she gets to do whatever the heck she wants to with it...that is life it is her site to do with what she wants period...

[dingo]

i can be as self-indulgent as i wanna be, just like the next idiot

i haven't deleted stuff on the forum that didn't agree with my views or even that pointed fingers at me.. i made a post that said i wasn't going to have this forum turn into a religious debate forum as there are other & better places to do that.. if Amber's stuff goes up here then Ivette's needs to also, and Janelle's, and Zach's, and Dick's and Erika's, and all the others who have made racially insensitive comments on the feeds over the years

lots of sites have avoided that topic and lots have encouraged it .. this one has avoided it - I simply don't like to repeat such language

that said, my daily recaps & sidebars on my daily episodes and my own posts in this forum are my opinions - anyone else's posts in this forum are theirs including the ones that disagree with me.. contrary to the tone of a few posts in this thread, i do understand the difference between a public forum and a personal commentary website

i am tired of being debated about as if i'm a hamster though, and more tired of a couple individuals who appear only to post to stir things up.. i've let it continue til now but i'm ready to ban individuals who continue to post simply for that reason - take it to one of the many sites that encourages that

constructive criticism is great.. destructive criticism is a waste of everyone's time IN MY OPINION and how come i'm the only Big Brother feedster who isn't allowed to have an opinion anyway? lol

[dingo]

No, no, no... just because somebody creates and pays for a website doesn't mean it should be a personal plaything and everyone who subscribes is at the mercy of their whims, subjectivities, distortions and censorings, whether she has the "right" to or not

perhaps you aren't aware of the "blogosphere"
it's a monumentally huge global phenomenon of the last couple of years and the things you list are exactly what it's about

aside from the "pay" part that is.. most blogs are free

hamsterwatch.com is not *technically* a blog though and it is all paid for by me

[dingo]

one final note on this and then i think i'm going to close this thread so we can hopefully all go back to discussing the hamsters themselves

I make no claims to report everything that happens on the Big Brother 8 feeds, and while I strive to be accurate with what I report and to be clear about what's fact and what's opinion, I make no guarantees as to accuracy or thoroughness.

that and other disclaimers for this site can be found here (http://www.hamsterwatch.com/bb8/help.shtml)

[AntiDrone]

(Just a side note Dingo: I am not trying to get into your business but as moderator at another message board I would have classified this one as a breeding ground for trolls, certified it dead and closed it two pages ago. I know you don't want to stifle someone's opinion but I think this one has crossed the line and will not be able to make its way back. I agree that it is time to cut the cord. :( )

As for the rest of you I think you need to go back and reread my previous post.

[timandkatie]

Careful Dingo he/she may take his/her ball and go home LOL

[ChestnutTree]

It is a terrible thing when bloggers get upset about a post being removed. This is a public forum but still a private entity. Perhaps a big sign should be posted on the Hamsterwatch home page stating: "We reserve the right to refuse sevice to anyone!"

This is Dingo's site and Dingo can do whatever with it. Delete posts, cut threads, ban members, or change the format and have daily discussion and blogs about Degrassi: the Next Gen if so desired. (Please don't)

I agree with avoiding the ENDLESS religious debates. I know I make jabs at Jameka and Amber for how they throw God around but I won't debate whether Christianity is right or not, at least not here. Anti-semitism, racism, sexism threads always go awry, ending up nowhere near the original topic of the thread.

Hamsterwatch losing it? Hell I don't know, I've been here less than a week. But I do know Dingo's opinion is just that. An opinion. No promises of objectivity or fairness. Opinions will vary greatly regarding this season because there are too many sides and it would be impossible to agree with all the players.

The simple solution is this; if you can't find the objectivity and fairness here or anywhere else you are looking for, scrape up the cash and take the enormous amount of time required and host your own site. I can guarantee you that your bloggers will find you biased as well, no matter how hard you try. That is what makes America great.:cool: