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Ooooooooooh, I didn't make my self clear either....lol

I didnt think there would be a hard fast rule.

I just, I guess really like knowing where everyone stands on this kind of thing.

I think the problem may be in what being negative actually is.... for me if I dont like a direction the series is going, and I see it in each ep. and each synopsis, pics whatever seem to end up solidifying my thoughts I don't see anything negative about saying that...I want the very best for these magnificent actors in this series, and that is why I call out what I see as flaws.

If some see that and is what they call negative...well then that may be where the snag is with all of this. I see that as criticism, but there is not a negative thought from me when typing it....in my case, I want a Superhero show called Supergirl, I just feel that has not happened consistently, but when I see episodes like House Of El, I jump for joy, and scream loudly.....please, please, please more of that. That isn't positivity that is joy and a desire for more. So maybe for me, my confusion is in using the terms positive and negative as a means of categorizing people's desires for this show..... I just don't see opinions in that way I guess....they are simply people's opinions, now when shade and disrespect is added in.....then I have a problem. So for me, criticism is criticism, shade is shade, and disrespect is disrespect. People should have the right to critique what they see anywhere the show is being discussed, as long as it is on topic, given respectfully, and stays away from personal critiques of the people involved in the show, or personal critques of people's opinions.

Soooo I guess I will continue to give my critique of this show, my thoughts on the news I see and hope for no shade and disrespect. If how I do that is a problem for anyone. I would hope.I am made aware of it personally...please let me know, Im all about honesty. I'm not really one for beating around the bush. Its hard to make decisions on how to go forward if we dont really understand what the problem actually is....

So fo me, I'm just gonna continue keepin on....

OOOOOOOH and to conclude. I have not seen ANY problems with any opinions since coming back, all respectful and well thoughtout.....and nuttin wrong with how this site is run.....it's SUPER!!!!!

I was the first to respond in this thread, and feel Kelly deserves an answer. I think the ideas put forth by LibertyPrime and Brierrose are excellent, specifically to take more contentious posts to the Forum and to stick some comments in a drawer overnight. I always found that when working if I was steaming about something or someone it was best to sleep on it.

I agree that no one has been disrespectful to anyone else or to any other opinion for a very long time. And I absolutely agree that anyone's opinion is as valid as anyone else's. So here are a few observations:

First, the tone of some comments has been way over the top. It's one thing to have a negative opinion, but another to use unduly harsh language or metaphors. While it might feel good to vent in such a way, it could be driving some users away. Fortunately there are relatively few such posts, but apparently they are having a negative impact on some people's enjoyment of the site. As Brierrose suggests, stick it in a drawer overnight.

Second, many of us have commented on certain aspects of the season that could be improved. I have commented on a couple of occasions about the depowering of Supergirl. But I don't think it is necessary to repeatedly make that argument in nearly every episode. Try to find something you liked about the episode, and file any systemic issues away for an end-of-season recap.

Third, it's disheartening to see negative comments about the synopses or galleries offered for upcoming episodes. In my experience these offer a very slim view of the episode, and I have seldom felt them to be worthy of comment at all. But here again, the tone of the comments is key. If one says "Meh, this doesn't do much for me" well, OK. I wouldn't say it, but to each their own. But if one comments "Oh, this again! I won't watch this because character X is in too may scenes" (or something much harsher), that is unnecessarily negative. It's not always what you say but how you say it.

So I guess I'm saying that there are negative opinions and then there is NEGATIVITY. The first is occasional, specific, and reasonably stated. The second is frequent, relentless, and harsh. I'm OK with the first, not OK with the second.

I always get this picture in my head of us sitting around a big table, some with a beer, some with a glass of wine, that's me, some with a Dr. Pepper....one or two with a Whiskey, I won't say who that is.....LOL. And we are just throwing ideas and thoughts out there...just letting it fly. I just enjoy reading everyone's stuff...everyone is laughing having a good time these days. Maybe I missed something. Probably shouldn't have had that 3rd glass of wine.

Going forward I might ask a stray comment that leads to an off topic discussion on the news feed to be moved to the forum but other than that, business as usual.
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Oopss....guilty. My bad.

I always get this picture in my head of us sitting around a big table, some with a beer, some with a glass of wine, that's me, some with a Dr. Pepper....one or two with a Whiskey, I won't say who that is.....LOL. And we are just throwing ideas and thoughts out there...just letting it fly. I just enjoy reading everyone's stuff...everyone is laughing having a good time these days. Maybe I missed something. Probably shouldn't have had that 3rd glass of wine.

Make mine Jack and 7-Up.

I always get this picture in my head of us sitting around a big table, some with a beer, some with a glass of wine, that's me, some with a Dr. Pepper....one or two with a Whiskey, I won't say who that is.....LOL. And we are just throwing ideas and thoughts out there...just letting it fly. I just enjoy reading everyone's stuff...everyone is laughing having a good time these days. Maybe I missed something. Probably shouldn't have had that 3rd glass of wine.

I love this! Put me down for a bloody mary half as a nod to our Red Daughter

I haven't been posting as much as I did in the earlier years, just because of life and certainly not the site or the show. But, I still love the site and I think you both do a great job. You can't control what the writers do, nor the actors, and I agree that it wouldn't be right to mod away conflicting opinions so long as the posters are respecting each other (which seems to uniformly be the case here, count your blessings!) I sympathize that it's very hard to read posts being so negative about something you love (I'll just say: I love Batman v Superman, and leave it at that). Just remember that, even with some people disgruntled about the show, you two have created something wonderful here, and I know I deeply appreciate it.

I always get this picture in my head of us sitting around a big table, some with a beer, some with a glass of wine, that's me, some with a Dr. Pepper....one or two with a Whiskey, I won't say who that is.....LOL. And we are just throwing ideas and thoughts out there...just letting it fly. I just enjoy reading everyone's stuff...everyone is laughing having a good time these days. Maybe I missed something. Probably shouldn't have had that 3rd glass of wine.

I love this! Put me down for a bloody mary half as a nod to our Red Daughter
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I was thinking more on the lines of a Moscow Mule myself. Not that I am a drinker I'm not. But I do indulge in iced coffee (heh!)

To all, especially Eric and Kelsey

I admit that there are episodes or plots I don’t care for. I, however, enjoy watching the show and in particular Mel and Chyler. I’m in Europe right now and have been for a few weeks. My VPN allows me to watch the remaining episodes of Supergirl. I purchased the VPN for this particular reason. I’m not watching any other American programming.

I will tell you, I’ve been seeing Season 1 on Italian TV (I speak the language) and no offense to the English language, but Melissa et al sound so much more passionate in Italian. It adds a whole new dimension to the show!

But I digress. Regardless of a particular episode or subplot, I very much enjoy the show. Also, I enjoy the website, Eric and Kelsey, and have read it while in Sweden, Norway, Argentina, and Italy. Yes I admit that I am addicted to Supergirl.tv. Thank you all for your opinions. I understand they are meant out of passion, even if they are in English. And thank you Eric and Kelsey for a wonderful site which follows me around the Globe.

I agree with that author, though. I loved your site in Season 1 and then came infrequently in Season 2 when it seemed to be a show apologist. I get that you need to keep the showrunners and network on side to be able to get the access that you need and so on, but it became inauthentic at some point with the need to 'please' and call criticism of the show as some kind of ship war or people with agenda. the main criticism of the show is that it was so much wasted potential.