Televison Without Pity

[partly]

I never really got into the TWoP site. I drifted over a few time and skimmed through it and I always found that that it was too mean-spirited for me to really enjoy it. I always got the feeling that the people who were doing the write ups didn't actually like the show, they just liked making fun of it.

But I wandered over to it today and discovered that the 24 forum is a delight. The writer has humor and snark but, most importantly, he obviously loves the show. He also has a great deal of talent and, as I found out, has a reason for that. It turns out that he writes for the Prairie Home Companion, one of my favorite things.

So, you know, more obsessiveness for me...

Comments

[annakie.livejournal.com]

Basically, I think on TwoP, if the show they're writing about sucks, like, say, the Bachelor, and is worthy of hate, then people will gleefully hate on it, recapper and forum posters alike.

But, if the show they're doing is generally good and enjoyable, like, say, 24, Alias, Lost, Desperate Housewives, The Amazing Race... then generally both recapper and forum posters will snark on the show a little, but mostly just have really good discussions about it.

Also, the forums are STRICTLY moderated, which IMHO is a good thing. Sometimes they get a little heavy handed so you need to watch your step and make sure you have read that forums particular rules (rules on some things, like if previews for next week can be discussed outside the spoilers threads, differ from forum to forum), but unless you get out of line too much, you don't need to worry. :)

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[kitap.livejournal.com]

i love TWoP; I visit it for Lost, The Amazing Race, and (as I blush) The Apprentice.

So if you see a mertensia making a comment, that's me.