Why are skeptics given better treatment than fans? - Page 5

Originally posted by: tina59

not only that

if the celeb is an A grade star, everything is justified and they can strut in bikinis or bras and its still ok and fine

but if its done by a B grade or C grade actors, the opinions drastically change.

there is blatant bias for men and women...men have an EMA, there are no hundred threads about it, but if an actress does it, all hell breaks loose

I just dont understand all this.

Originally posted by: return_to_hades

In every epic fan wars battle, there will be a time when both sides will suddenly realize that amidst their petty war mongering and one upmanship, there is really bigger fish to fry, more ominous and sinister threats to battle.

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Originally posted by: desigal90

Scenario 1:

Incessant bashing of Celeb X,Y,Z is deemed perfectly acceptable and even encouraged. Members can indulge in as much bashing, mocking, ridiculing without any bullying, prejudice, or pressure from fellow IFers.

Fair enough.

Scenario 2:

Posts in defense of celebrities, no matter how respectful or logical, are met with contempt, disdain, and ridicule. Even if defense is incessant, the treatment towards fans is more often than not, degrading and demeaning.

Discuss.

Originally posted by: .Mandy.

I agree lets not turn this topic into another fight by making generalized statements and talking about Indian Mentality.

Desigal, good topic its true this forum is not what it used to be. There used to be a time where fun lively discussions took place, members got along but these days things just get too personal and the entire atmosphere is ruined. There are members who have left because of this. I am sick of the negativity too.

Originally posted by: .Mandy.

Desigal, good topic its true this forum is not what it used to be. There used to be a time where fun lively discussions took place, members got along but these days things just get too personal and the entire atmosphere is ruined. There are members who have left because of this. I am sick of the negativity too.

Originally posted by: desigal90

I gotta say Mandy, props for ya. Its gotta be tough dealing with all the recent mess.

I agree. This place used to be such a fun forum with some amazing members. Sure, IF always had its share of skeptics, but like Dex said, there was a balance before.

Its kinda funny, that I would always list Flav as one of the members I missed the most, when she was here the entire time! 😆

For the record, let me just say that i dont find anything wrong with being a skeptic or criticizing celebrities. But what I DO find amusing is the difference in treatment given to fans. We have feelings too 😆

Originally posted by: youknowme

I think for me the difference is that many people who call themselves "fans" seem to have an almost 11 year old level of objectivity so I mentally dismiss them as credulous fools who WANT to be lied to, or WANT some person who is merely a human being in a job with a high public recognition factor to be "perfect" so as to prove the wisdom of their taste.

No damned actor is "perfect" least of all because I like them in a movie or think they are cute! Jesus, people have FAMILY MEMBERS who turn out to have feet of clay and secrets so why in HELL would anyone be so damned invested in pretending or believing that someone else, just because they sing pretty or look good under the right lighting and with the right makeup NEVER MAKES A MISTAKE????

Are they kidding? Are they KIDS? Are they really stupid and really sheltered adults?

By the same token I dismiss cynics who seem to just take delight in picking apart certain actors. Yes, there are some actors who do things so far beyond the pale that they automatically become objects of loathing---Shiney Ahuja for one, though somehow Salman's PR machine saved him from the consequences of some pretty heinous crap.

As for people who intentionally try to be hurtful and insulting to fellow posters who don't share their views----well that's the kind of ignorant thinking that leads to stringent secrurity measures in airports. The world is full of opinions. Deal with it and move forward.

Still at least the cynics have a grasp on a basic reality of human life---we're ALL fallible. I consider myself a fan---for want of a better word---of SRK but the man is human and unless he can walk across my bathwater I hardly think that every PR story about him is the gospel truth and worshipping human beings is for dogs. Sorry but that's not my role in life, I don't care HOW good the man looked in Devdas, so it's all about a certain objectivity mixed with the worship. If a fan can do THAT---or is willing to do it---I respect 'em. Otherwise, I really don't give a rats ass about creating a celebrity centered religion.