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[Lods]

I was flicking channels last night and flicked passed that puss of a show where mums and dads go on to find a matching partner whilst their kids watch and control things. I saw a familiar face amongst the kids, JGM. His mum is one of the contestants but watching 5 mins of it I thought why would anyone put themselves on such a putrid show? I dont mind some of the reality TV shows but that one and things like Love Island, Married at First Sight are utter garbage. I just dont understand how they survive the light of day. As a society, are we that dumb that we feed off crap like that? Its any wonder many of us have alternative TV options such as Foxtel, Netflix, Stand etc.

A lot of the people who appear on those shows would describe their careers as 'influencers'.
They operate these social media channels, and by appearing on the shows they seek to increase their number of followers.
They have views on everything, usually with limited knowledge of the topic.
They're true empty vessels...but apparently some of these platforms provide some financial  incentive to have as many subscribers as possible.

Obviously there is some benefit for the stations in these shows, probably tied to mandated Australian content...and of course the advertising that follows the more popular of these shows.
I suspect they cost a little less to produce than a drama series, not requiring things like writers.

But it's still a bit bizarre they have an audience.
I can perhaps see some appeal in a building or cooking show....but "I Married a Bachelor at First Sight on Love Island with Big Brother as  Best Man" is probably a bit of a mystery.

[ElwoodBlues1]

I was flicking channels last night and flicked passed that puss of a show where mums and dads go on to find a matching partner whilst their kids watch and control things. I saw a familiar face amongst the kids, JGM. His mum is one of the contestants but watching 5 mins of it I thought why would anyone put themselves on such a putrid show? I dont mind some of the reality TV shows but that one and things like Love Island, Married at First Sight are utter garbage. I just dont understand how they survive the light of day. As a society, are we that dumb that we feed off crap like that? Its any wonder many of us have alternative TV options such as Foxtel, Netflix, Stand etc.

Agree...absolute rubbish non reality TV and I couldnt watch " Friends" either, just more American crapola  along with Seinfeld.... 

[Gointocarlton]

Agree...absolute rubbish non reality TV and I couldnt watch " Friends" either, just more American crapola  along with Seinfeld.... 

Didnt mind Seinfeld, I found the concept of a show about nothing and the the characters pretty funny. Thats different sort of TV though, you can at least see how some people could find it funny. The mindless, trash you mentioned prior is a sad reflection of society, the contestants have no self respect what so ever. They never would but if one of my daughters slutted around on a TV show like that Love Island, I'd doubt we could ever be in the same room again.

[Gointocarlton]

Mushroom Lady has been charged with 3 counts of murder and 5 counts of attempted murder.

[LP]

For some reason I felt compelled to catch up on the Higgins Lehrmann case today, partly I suppose because media outlets have made Wilkinson front page as is their want.

But that trial has not caught my attention as much as some of the statements from Wilkinson and other media types, it's alarming to say the least.

In the old days, media knew exactly what it was, and the investigative power it held, it took that power very very seriously.

What is shocking is that some of the current behaviour documented in this case seems to assert that the media still knows about the impact it can have, but no longer blinks at misuse of that power. In effect the media have moved away from being serious investigator to become wilfully trivial judge and executioner, it's a disturbing trend and one everybody should be worried about!

[Gointocarlton]

For some reason I felt compelled to catch up on the Higgins Lehrmann case today, partly I suppose because media outlets have made Wilkinson front page as is their want.

But that trial has not caught my attention as much as some of the statements from Wilkinson and other media types, it's alarming to say the least.

In the old days, media knew exactly what it was, and the investigative power it held, it took that power very very seriously.

What is shocking is that some of the current behaviour documented in this case seems to assert that the media still knows about the impact it can have, but no longer blinks at misuse of that power. In effect the media have moved away from being serious investigator to become wilfully trivial judge and executioner, it's a disturbing trend and one everybody should be worried about!

Ive said it once and Ill say it again, the days of needing proof to chuck someone in jail are gone.
Wilkinson is a grub, as for Higgins, I best not comment.

[ElwoodBlues1]

Poor suffering Victorians look like having to look forward to higher taxes and less services as the North East link project has blown out by 16 billion, the Government offering Covid and the Russian/Ukraine war as excuses.
Matthew Guy called it a croc of shite and its about the only thing he has got right as the leader of the opposition...any chance we can get a decent Government in Victoria? I can see the public service getting slashed as well so the services they provide will be reduced instead of increased like they need to be.

[Lods]

For some reason I felt compelled to catch up on the Higgins Lehrmann case today, partly I suppose because media outlets have made Wilkinson front page as is their want.

But that trial has not caught my attention as much as some of the statements from Wilkinson and other media types, it's alarming to say the least.

In the old days, media knew exactly what it was, and the investigative power it held, it took that power very very seriously.

What is shocking is that some of the current behaviour documented in this case seems to assert that the media still knows about the impact it can have, but no longer blinks at misuse of that power. In effect the media have moved away from being serious investigator to become wilfully trivial judge and executioner, it's a disturbing trend and one everybody should be worried about!

Some of those involved in commenting on the original case and making personal judgements regarding guilt, including the then Prime Minister, were entirely inappropriate.
It pretty much ensured the case was a shot unit.
In the end it was decided not to proceed with the trial but had it gone ahead, given the publicity, I'm not sure there was any chance of a 'fair' trial.
Folks made up their minds pretty quickly for either side.
Presumption of innocence went out the window.
The thing is, you can't say there are no winners in this one....Lawyers certainly.
Those receiving compensation payouts and potential book deals?
Maybe
But you would have to know the truth of the night in question to judge that
It may be quite possible there was some real traumatic consequences of the night for individuals but we have no idea where the truth lies.
It's a grubby mess.

[LP]

Ive said it once and Ill say it again, the days of needing proof to chuck someone in jail are gone.
Wilkinson is a grub, as for Higgins, I best not comment.

I don't know about Higgins or Lehrmann, but the Wilkinson assessment might be a bullseye.

People confuse Wilkinson's interest in ratings with care and concern for Higgins, and she dresses it up as women's rights because it rates for her, might sell her a few more books, I wonder how many young girls she keeps on staff earning minimum wages as a PA or housekeeper. But if it turned out tonight Higgins was spreading sh1zen, or perhaps it turns out Higgin's fiancé is up to his neck in the spin for political reasons, Wilkinson wouldn't blink at making ratings out of being deceived before sunrise tomorrow! The public seem to gloss right over that sort of change in behaviour, which vanishes into the mist faster than one of Caro's missed predictions.

[kruddler]

Poor suffering Victorians look like having to look forward to higher taxes and less services as the North East link project has blown out by 16 billion, the Government offering Covid and the Russian/Ukraine war as excuses.
Matthew Guy called it a croc of crape and its about the only thing he has got right as the leader of the opposition...any chance we can get a decent Government in Victoria? I can see the public service getting slashed as well so the services they provide will be reduced instead of increased like they need to be.

Working in construction before, during and after covid, i can tell you that both those 'excuses' are genuine.

Can't give you any insight into the figures presented, but both those things have caused complete and utter havoc with materials and labour.

There is a reason builders are going bust left right and centre, and those are the reasons.