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Sunday, August 20, 2006

Show Me Your Hate

Here it is. Let's lay it out on the table and get this over with once and for all. Get it out of your system. Shake it off. And then hopefully some of you might be a little more respectful around here and will stop emailing me personally calling me all kinds of shitty names or trying to post comments full of hate.

Maybe some of you you will stop emailing me telling me what a dumbass I am. Maybe some of you will realize that this is a blog that is written by me and me only that contains my opinions and my opinions only. Maybe some of you will begin to realize that at the end of the day I'm just another person like you, a Big Brother fan. Maybe some of you will realize that you would never say some of the stuff you've said to me in email or comments to somebody else's face unless you despised them and expected to be slapped in return. And maybe, just maybe, you'll realize that if you despise and hate me so much that maybe you shouldn't come here at all if you can't put your opinion out there in a respectful manner and try to be respectful towards me as a person.

And let me say something else since this is my blog and all. Don't call me out on NOT posting comments with opinions that differ from mine. Because if that's all you can do, then obviously you haven't read Silly Hamsters or the comments on Silly Hamsters that much. Try reading and comprehending a little bit before you jump to such quick judgment. And don't come here just trying to stir up shit because you have nothing else better to do. If that's truly all you want to do, then there are several other sites out there that would suit your fancy.

Oh, and one other thing. I assume most of us here are on at least a high school reading and writing level. If you don't know how to use periods, spaces, capitalization, a spell-checker, or the Enter key then it might be helpful if you learned. Not saying that your comment has to be grammatically perfect or anything - don't get me wrong - but when typing a long post it helps when you separate it into paragraphs. It makes it easier to read. The same thing goes for using periods and correct spelling.

So if, in the future, you find that your comment was not posted, look above for a possible reason as to why.

So let it fly. Vent. Call me any name in the book. Whatever. All I can do is hope it makes you feel better.

For tomorrow is another day....

Posted by HamsterDame at August 20, 2006 07:51 PM

Comments

I LOVE this site! I don't always agree with you, but--hey, its your site and I come here to get info not to argue!

I always enjoy reading other people's outlook on things especially since, for the 1st time since BB started, I did NOT subscribe to the feeds.

Keep up the good work---to heck with those that just want to cause trouble!

KsS

Posted by: kss at August 20, 2006 08:52 PM

That is too bad that your blog sounds like the feed rooms. I mean I just mention the name James and I think I might be killed!! Not that I have anything against Janie because I don't. However I just don't feel bad for her or want her to win or anything. But to call people names because they don't like her is so stupid!!! Anyway I might not always agree with you but I appreciate your site!

Posted by: jenelle at August 20, 2006 08:55 PM

I try not to sound like I am being rude but when it comes to some of the players in the game it is hard to keep your anger in check. I agree what you say is your own oppinion and people who don't agree with you can not read what you have to say or they can make their own blog and rant and rave. still I love janelle and hope she wins and I will never like James I will always think he is an ass and the biggest whiner on earth and if the show had even the smallest clue they would of asked him to leave the show because he is far to vulger to be allowed around any normal human beings thanx

Posted by: dawn at August 20, 2006 08:55 PM

I love your blog! Don't let the children out there get you down. Life would be boring if we all agreed on everything.

Keep up the great work you do. Love to hear your take on the show.

From an adult who can respect other people's opinions even if they're not my own!

Posted by: Stephanie at August 20, 2006 09:04 PM

Minnesota Loves you HD! Forget about the haters! We all have our opinions. If they can't be constructive about their opinions and are straight up rude, then they aren't worth your time.

Im probably guilty about grammer and such. Sorry. I usually don't think about it when Im commenting.

Posted by: GRGIRL at August 20, 2006 09:06 PM

We may not always agree...but that's what opinions are about....if we all agreed, then the world would be BORING! I love your site and I always check your site first! And I also love your site because you are a fellow Texan......no vents from me tonight...great site and great blog!

Posted by: Missingadigit at August 20, 2006 09:12 PM

Hi HD!! I found your site only this year, and have loved the info you include in your blogs. Especially if I missed an episode. I may disagree with someone's post, but everything comes down to opinion. When reading the blogs, I usually learn something I didn't know :o) Thanks again for a great site!

Posted by: seras at August 20, 2006 09:25 PM

My daughter and I rely on your website. It's Great!!!!We love to know what's going on ASAP. Keep up the great work!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: threese at August 20, 2006 09:36 PM

Posted by HD:

"If you don't know how to use periods, spaces, capitalization, a spell-checker, or the Enter key then it might be helpful if you learned. Not saying that your comment has to be grammatically perfect or anything - don't get me wrong - but when typing a long post it helps when you separate it into paragraphs. It makes it easier to read. The same thing goes for using periods and correct spelling."

Thank you for making that comment.

I find it very frustrating when I have to go through the comments a couple of times, mentally inserting my own punctuation, because people are to lazy to write it correctly so it is understandable to others. It's very annoying when initials are used for everything e.g "J/E were talking in BY" or "B/J/CG were blah blah blah" I have to read through the conversation to know if they are referring to James or Janey (Janelle).

I don't mind shortening a persons name like Dani or Janey (Jane/Jani) but please lay off making up your own shorthand, that is unfamiliar to other posters, so that someone who has missed reading the comments for a couple of days doesn't have a clue what you are talking about. I have noticed over the last few days that it is getting worse (even on other blogs) and people are getting very po'd about it.

I read things like "Jamesth thcould wisth thuppon a thstar" annoying. The first time I read it I was like "What the hell does that mean?" I had to read further before I realised that the comments were referring to James' lisp. Grrrh!

HD, I am sorry to hear that you are getting "hate" mail sent to you from Silly Hamsters posters. I think that the love/hate postings sometimes go way to far when people become completely close-minded about allowing others the same respect of giving their opinions, that they themselves feel it is their God-given right enjoy.

Sorry for the rant HD but you aren't the only one who finds this annoying. ;o)

Posted by: MarieinBC at August 20, 2006 09:37 PM

Silly Hamster, I think your blog is great, you cut strait to the point? Good job and keep up the good work.

Posted by: Mizz kitty at August 20, 2006 09:51 PM

Cancelled my live feed last week after the HOH redo! Janelle should not have been in the redo because she DID miss a question! After reading about the POV, whith James and BB not having a proper angle to make a judgement....sounds like this BB is slanted to favor Janelle. OK BB go ahead and give her the $$ on live tv and get it over with. Your viewers are losing trust in the show!

Posted by: Tim at August 20, 2006 10:03 PM

HD
Thank you for your blog, and for your insite over the years. If it was not for you, so many people would never know the inside of the big brother house and the happenings that go on.

Again thank you very much and keep up the great work

ruth in california

Posted by: ruth at August 20, 2006 10:14 PM

Love you HD!

Posted by: Stephanie at August 20, 2006 10:14 PM

I have been reading your site for 2 years and this is my first year posting my observations.

This is the only time that i've noticed your impartiality and I thought it was rather refreshing to know you have your favorites too.

Ignore the inmature folks that take things so seriously, they forget it's only a game.

As for typing skills; some of us one finger peckers "know not what we do" so please forgive us our sins. I thought if I didnt separate my paragraphs there would be more room for other poster's opinions. My bad. As for those capitals commas, etc. it took me 45 minutes to compose this post. Do you realize what you are doing to "we" the non typers?

I guess this is my last post. By the way I am a college graduate; but typing was not a requirement way back then. LOL

LOVE YOUR SITE ANYWAY.
DAISY

Posted by: Daisy at August 20, 2006 10:23 PM

Sorry to hear you are still feeling the All Star bashing blues HD. Maybe it's just the heat.

Personally I come to your blog to see what other people are posting and thinking. Last year I know the sheep fans felt like a minority but that doesn't mean they didn't have a point of view and an enjoyment of the show. How boring would it be if we all liked the same things?

I often find myself looking at things from a different angle after reading someone elses post. Like James, he is not my favorite hamster, but he is also not a big villian. He's trying to win the game and at the end of the day that is what they signed on for. Not to be best freinds, nice to each other or display good manners. Win that money any way you can is the BB motto.

From our outside perspective we often want to see players we feel are "worthy" win rather than those who manage to play their way to the end any way they can.

Jonny Fairplay will never teach classes on sportmanship or fair play (ironic isn't it?). But he was a good scout, he came prepared to win, even if that meant lying and deceiving.

James will never teach "how to loose with grace and charm" but that does not mean he is a bad player. I might even be able to cheer for him more if he didn't have such a potty mouth and talk such trash about other players. It's not that he slams Jannelle that annoys me, it would annoy me just as much if it was Dani or Will he was slamming like that. Some times I let my annoyance with that blind me to the fact that he has a perfect right to make alliances out side S6 - heck he needed them to survive past 4 from day 1.

To those sending vile messages to our hostess, please stop it. Visit a site that agrees with your opinion. I promise there is one out there. Every hamster has a site that likes them.
Silly Hamsters doesn't guarantee to be impartial and HD doesn't have to post threads that don't interest her. I'm just happy she lets us all visit at all.

I like hanging out with you all and sharing our views. Chatting with people who don't feel watching BB is a waste of time or odd. Lots of my freinds don't get why I enjoy it. You guys do.

v.

Posted by: verity at August 20, 2006 10:27 PM

I am sorry people have done this to you. I am in a chat room usually called 16. We have people pop in and act ignorant and disrespectful quite often. I just want you to know that anybody I've talked to has always refered me here. Your site is well known and liked. You do a good job! Please keep it up. Thank you.

Posted by: Karman at August 20, 2006 10:34 PM

Hi HD ~~ I love and appreciate your site, also. The funny thing is that even though I am a Janelle/Kaysar/Howie fan ... I still enjoy your posts about ALL the other HG's. I have even found myself liking Will - which I never in a million years thought would happen! I even wish neither Will or Janelle had significant others because I would love to see them hook-up in real life ... their banter and flirting is adorable!

Anyway ... keep up the great work, and I hope you and BB come back again next year! Don't let these a*holes get to ya! You have your fans, too!

Posted by: Cutefemmegirl at August 20, 2006 10:40 PM

I'm sorry, but if people don't like your site, they do not have to come to it. Personally...I enjoy coming to your site to see what you have to say. I do not always post, but I can "see" your take on things. I guess that is the maturity in me. I live by the motto "if you can't say something nice, don't say it at all" and I usually stick to that motto. My mouth has gotten me in more trouble than anything.

I appreciate you taking time out of your life and posting like you do to this blog. I could not do it. I could not show the devotion that you show. As said above, I am a fellow Texan and it is nice to know I am not the only one who is stuck on the show.

Posted by: Stephanie at August 20, 2006 10:42 PM

Ugh. Can a person not even blog without being hated on?

Of course the haters do it to: 1) Relieve pubescent tension, 2) Make themselves feel somehow important, or 3) Just like to watch themselves type nasty things.

The world is an ugly place.

Posted by: lolly at August 20, 2006 10:42 PM

I have loved this blog since I first logged on to the live feed. I can find out everything I missed when I wasn't watching. The other blogs highlighted on the Big Brother Home are good but they are not up to the minute. I think that you should be able to post what ever you want and I have not noticed at all that you don't put people on that have a different opinion than you.

I know this is off the subject but I heard people talking about redoing the POV. Have you heard anything more about it. I am thinking that with all the cameras in the back yard they have to know for sure if there was a problem.

Anyway keep up the good work.

From HD - They won't be re-doing the comp.

Posted by: Lori at August 20, 2006 10:44 PM

HD, I'm sorry for this hatred you've been dealing with. I love your blog and come in here before I even log in to the live feeds.

Keep up the wonderful work!

Warmest regards always. :)

Posted by: misla at August 20, 2006 10:44 PM

You go, girl. I don't blame you for getting pissed and putting your foot down. We're all adults here and as such, we should behave and have respect for our fellow human being. After all, IT'S.A.GAME. People need to relax and realize this isn't reality... It's reality T.V.

Posted by: NYCntryGirl at August 20, 2006 11:00 PM

Kudos to the statement above about punctuation and spelling. If I get a message that isn't spelled right, isn't gramatically correct, and is one long block, I won't read it. If it's not important enough for the writer to take the time to write it properly, it's not worth my time to read it.

As far as unbridled fanaticism, chill out people. It's a show, it's a game. I too was a SO6 supporter, but they got too big for the game. I'm now enjoying watching them get picked off one by one. Hated Will and Boogie at the start. Still don't like them. But ya know what? They've flat out played the game the best. Give em the money. Unless somehow George makes it to the end and gets the sympathy vote. But I don't see that happening.

Love the site, keep up the good work.

Posted by: Tiparama at August 20, 2006 11:04 PM

Hey HD...I'm sorry you are getting so much flack for actually having an opinion. I don't always agree with you (I'm a Janie fan...loathe CT, especially Boogie), but what I appreciate about your site is that you have such awesome information, and you are willing to answer questions. I like to read what you think, as well as the other people who post. Try to ignore the "buttcracks" out there. They're not worth your time.

Posted by: callie at August 20, 2006 11:12 PM

Hamster Dame, I'm sorry to hear that you are being bomb-barded with emails and posts tearing into you, that is just so wrong.

I've watched all Big Brother seasons, but last year got the live feeds and your blog. How fun it was to jump into the Maggie vs. Janelle warfare. I never asked anyone to agree with me, nor did I agree with EVERYONE either, but it was fun to share info and ideas about our favorite players. Thank you for that.

But all this hate for another persons opinion is rediculous. We are watching people play a game, for heaven's sake. I do not know one of the players personally, so really, it's crazy to get so into it that your opinion is the only one that is right. Crazy.

You just keep up the good work and ignore the jerks of the world.....they just make everyone unfun for everyone else.

Posted by: Caolin at August 20, 2006 11:24 PM

I am sorry if I was one of the e mails that was insenitive to you site. I am a grandmother not use to letting myself let out my feelings on anyone. I was trying to find a place where big brother might look and hear my plea to save james if he was in the right. Ilove your site,keep up the good work

Posted by: unhappy fan at August 20, 2006 11:29 PM

What, someone writing something negative because they don't agree with you regarding their favorite houseguest? I can't believe it.

I have noticed a recurring theme of people getting tired of reading threads about BB because some couple o' thousand people can't seen to grasp that this is just a game for one, they aren't gonna share in the half million with their fav hamster secondly and IT'S YOUR SITE AND YOUR OPINION.

If they want one that shows favortism towards one person all the time then do do. I have to be honest I come to this site to read what you have to write about the days events, the constantly read about "oh how can you all hate Janelle", "oh Janelle is a ho", "oh, you all are just jealous of Janelle is tiring. And that is where the fun has been taken out of posting your comments anywhere some peeps are just behaving as is they know these people personally.
I like the BB6 group but do you see me telling people that I am going to egg their door or make them die their hair fugly like Nakomis? Nope.

It's a game people! Bring the fun back.

Posted by: Zeni at August 21, 2006 01:28 AM

Dear Hamsterdame,

Firstly, I would like to say that I have always enjoyed your site even though we disagree on most everything except for dreamy Dr. Will. That is, until recently. Yes, I will have the guts to tell you that I haven't been posting here for awhile due to the increasingly aggresive comments you've made at the tail end of certain peoples posts.

I agree that it is your blog and am horrified that people have been sending you hate mail, for that is really unforgivable and I'm not one of those people as you would know. I chose just not to post anymore until now. I still frequent your site, but have been loath to post because I didn't want any aggresive or nasty comments by you at the end of my post.

However, I didn't realise that maybe it was due to the fact that you have been bombarded with hate mail and are possibly frustrated with this, so I do understand. The more adult thing to do is what you said.....go elsewhere. I seem to be in the minority with my "Janiac" tendencies and was a little overwhelmed with the hatred from your posters on this subject. It seems to have gotten quite vicious and I chose not to participate in hatred.

Everyone is entitled to their opinions as it is a free country, but I agree, we need to be more respectful. I have not believed you are only posting the comments that suit your agenda, I just believe that people that have differing opinions than yours are feeling the same way I am.

Another thing, I have repeatedly posted about people commenting on rumors and not fact, as this irritates the living hell out of me. Those seem to be the same people that are quite vicious with their comments.

Lastly, I do respect you and your blog. If the comments continue to be hateful from the bloggers, I will read them, but not participate as it is useless to compete with childish behavior. I hope your hate mail goes away and at the end of the day, I ALSO am just a BB fan like you.

I wish you an enjoyable last few weeks of BB and hope and pray that people will grow up and leave you alone....I only ask that you not respond to our differing opinions after we post unless it is kind. Thanks HD, I'll check back from time to time.

Posted by: Janet at August 21, 2006 02:26 AM

HD you're da bomb.

I've enjoyed this site since I foun it two years ago, and, it IS the best one out there. Rock on girlfriend 'cause the hate emails are only a portion of your huge fan base out here.

Posted by: Chicken James at August 21, 2006 03:42 AM

Try not to worry too much about everyone else. This is your blog! Do what you want! I happen to enjoy your site and I check it every day. The world would be a boring place if we all agreed! :)

Posted by: Amber at August 21, 2006 04:28 AM

Your site is GREAT !!! I too have watched every episode of each season and love the game. We all have our favorites and the ones we love to hate, but at the end of the day we all have one thing in common, we love Big Brother. Hang in there and keep the opinions and updates coming.

Posted by: Mac at August 21, 2006 04:28 AM

What happened to being appreciative? Did it go by the wayside with morals, manners and respect?I just don't understand how people can be so rude and appreciative.

The way I see it, reading someone's blog is an open invitation into the blogger's life and world. Everytime I read something you write I feel like I'm reading a postcard from an old friend and when I read the comments from others Silly Hamsters I feel like I'm at party with friends sharing a common interest with differing opinions. So, what I'm trying to say is "HOW LOW CLASS (LC)ARE YOU TO DISRESPECT SOMEONE IN THEIR HOME?"

HD kick those LC people to the curb, hopefully there aren't too,too many and remember that your true Silly Hamsters appreciate and respect you.

Have a great day!!!

Posted by: ali at August 21, 2006 04:52 AM

I've been conflicted with whether or not I've wanted to return to your site simply based on your one comment a few posts ago where you showed your political bias. I have not however sent you nasty grams, that's for sure, but I also have chosen not to post because your comment was personally insulting to me. So, my point is I understand how you may feel to some degree. Today I decided to check back mostly because it's habit and you are on my favorites.

I've always enjoyed your site. Last year we were eye to eye. This year, not so much but I can't honestly recall a moment I said, "Damn you Dame!" If people are going to hate on you based on your opinion of a show then I say to them: please take a moment to evolve, fill your life with other distractions and responsibilities so you can digest the comment, offer your own, and move on with your day.

As for my own relationship with the blog, I'm not sure. I take that area of my life seriously and am exposed to many stresses due to it. I really don't need to find more of it on my BB outlet. So, I guess we'll see. Maybe I just need to get over it! :)

Posted by: Kate at August 21, 2006 05:18 AM

HD, I just wanted to tell you that along with a lot of other people commenting:

I love you site!

This is only the 2nd time I have had the live feeds, last time being season 3, and I just happened to find your site. I read this site every day and I am very sorry to hear you are getting soo many bad e-mails. So, back to the point please don't change a thing:)

Posted by: James at August 21, 2006 05:25 AM

Wow, HD, u must had one heck of a night...(lol). No for serious, it get's old and tired when u have to sort thru all the hate mail to get to the real opinions and intelligent posts. (I wouldn't know personally, but just from the crap in chat rooms, whew!) Which makes u all the more great, because u actually do go thru all this, to give those of us who appreiciate ur site a place to come and get updates AND express ourselves. Thank You!

Sorry i couln't post sooner, my old man ran virus check on the comp when he got home last night... anyway... I was so mad, it prolly wouldn't have been good for me to post last night. If u want to start a thread about boogie and or chilltown, I'm so here to post... I watched the show last night and right now if i lived anywhere near the bb house, ooooohhh... lets just say there'd be PAIN, lots and lots of PAIN! /cough Sorry.

Oh and btw... those hater's don't read ur comments section at all, 'cause if they did they would have caught my post about tolerance. And they would see that we do differ opinions on here. DON"T HATE THE PLAYA"S.. HATE THE GAME!

/cough I feel better at least.

Peace out.

Posted by: Brenna fron Texas at August 21, 2006 05:43 AM

Woot! I hear u ali! Here's ur AMEN!

Posted by: Brenna fron Texas at August 21, 2006 06:02 AM

I can't belive there are people out there that take this entire thing so personally! And that they feel the need to berate (sp?) you in order to validate their feelings over a GAME SHOW! I have been in the live feed chat rooms and have noticed that anytime someone says they don't like Janelle or they don't like Will they are jumed on. Keep in mind people.....we don't really know these people.....they are probably NOT on their best behavior while in the BB house!

So again, I am sorry that they feel the need to be rude and disrespectful. I happen to think that your blog is the best one out there! So thank you and keep up the good work!

Posted by: Nicole in Florida at August 21, 2006 06:08 AM

HD - I want you to know that I look forward to your blog. You do a fantastic job and here is a solution to those who send hate your way...block them from your email list.

As for the game - Wow, what a year this has been, would love to see James or Dani win, but more likely the winner will be Dr. Delicious.

Posted by: HeySha at August 21, 2006 06:08 AM

I enjoy this site. It is the only one that truly keeps me updated on what is going on in between the black outs with the stupid flames and loud music. The other sites take way to long to update. I suppose they have a live outside of BB7. :)

From HD - LOL!

Posted by: Pam in VA at August 21, 2006 06:38 AM

HD;
I am dissapointed with the bloggers if you have to put up with the name-calling and being bashed for having opinions. No one should have to put up with that. It is just OPINIONS on a GAME. We should save heated opinions for things that MATTER like wars and famine and aids, but to get all bent out of shape for a TV show is a bit ridiculous in my opinion - it is just supposed to be ENTERTAINMENT.

I commend your spirit, HD. You put up with the "abuse" with style and dignity, even encouraging the name calling in this post, to get it out of their system. You have a great attitude and I am glad that you don't take it personally because there are way too many of us who love this site and depend on it to keep up to date in our little obsession with Big Brother.

Enjoy the last few weeks of summer, and the last weeks of BB,
Kelly

Posted by: Kelly at August 21, 2006 06:46 AM

I love your site! You do a great job of posting all points of view in comments. Keep up the great work, try not to let the JERKS get you down.

Posted by: Ellen at August 21, 2006 06:49 AM

I love your blog. I hate that people are saying this about you and or this site. You do a great job keeping us inform and i'm sure you don't have to do it for us. I don't post but I love to read and keep up with things when i'm not watching live feed. I just wanted you to know we care and thank you for your time.

Posted by: Mbass at August 21, 2006 06:56 AM

Hamsterdame,
I am so sorry to hear that you are getting flak for having fun and posting your opinions on YOUR blog! Frankly, I think some people are getting sucked into the same drama the hamsters are feeling in the house. You guys, it's just TV and that's why we watch it! Yes, I know the hamsters are real people and not actors, but watch, get happy or upset, then move on.

Goodness, I have enough drama in my own life, I don't need to go nuts on fellow fans or someone my age who dedicates a heck of a lot of time to my favorite "sport" of reality TV.

So to sum up, I'm not sending you my hate, HD, but I am disgusted that other so-called "people" are being so ugly.
I love what you do and your opinions, even when I don't agree, so hang in there.

I had the roughest day in the world at work and when I came home this morning to read the blog, I saw this. And I thought people I met while working the graveyard shift were wacky! ;-)

Posted by: Shel at August 21, 2006 07:00 AM

Aww HD sorry you're getting hate email. People lighten up it's only a game. Also all those of you who sent hate email need to understand that HD puts a lot of time and effort into doing her blog. If you don't like it go read another blog.

Tsk tsk tsk stop acting like children and respect other people right to think differently then you do.

HD I love your blog and I look forward to reading it everyday. You keep us up to date on what's happening in the household and a place to talk about BB. What more could we ask for. Keep up the great work. Don't let those haters keep you down.

Posted by: Vesta at August 21, 2006 07:07 AM

I am sorry my type not right. but i did't finsh school. i had to get a job to help my family back then. my spaces, capitalization, a spell-checker, sometime are wrong. but i love you blog. I will try to do better on here.

From HD - Thanks irongrumma. You're a sweety. :)

Posted by: irongrumma at August 21, 2006 07:16 AM

Silly Hamsters, keep up the good work. If it wern't for you I would be lost even though I watch the live feeds everyday. I think people who love Janelle think your crazy by your post. I too love Janelle but I don't like how she is playing the game this season and I won't her gone. Go Danie, or mose certainly Will who I think is a 'master mind' at this game. He is in Janelle's head and just ------it up. We love you Silly Hamsters.

Posted by: Richard Malcom at August 21, 2006 07:32 AM

Keep up the great work HD! I've never posted here before but Silly Hamsters is the first website I go to every morning after checking my email.

You rock!

Posted by: Sharon at August 21, 2006 07:32 AM

HD,
As you can tell from all the postings above, there are quite a few people that REALLY APPRECIATE all the work you do to keep this site going!

Those people that feel they need to personally attack you for having your own opinion... I know it may be difficult, but, please try to let those nasty comments roll off your back.

I tend to think that unfotunately, there are many people out there that just aren't mature enough yet to allow others to have any other opinions that are not the same as their own. The anger vented towards you is displaced anger from within themselves that they just don't know how to deal with yet. (I don't know if you have kids, but, ya know what I'm saying...)

As for the rest of us - THANK YOU!!!

Posted by: mj at August 21, 2006 07:50 AM

Okay, This is a WARNING to all of you blog readers out there, so pay attention!!!

HD has a right to say ANYTHING she wants to on her blog!! If you don't like or don't agree and want to get NASTY, EMAIL ME! *********@yahoo.com. I would LOVE to TAKE YOU ON!!!

Dame, ignore the ignorant and enjoy those that enjoy you! I am an EVIL NURSE and I CAN and WILL be glad to defend you and your site anytime with anyone. My entire ER Staff, Doctors and Nurses alike hit your site first thing every morning, and it is your site that has brought so many of us BB FANS out of the CLOSET. Keep it up! WE LOVE YOU!

From HD - I decided to star out your email address for ya! I think people get the hint!!! LOL

Posted by: WillsEvilNurse at August 21, 2006 07:51 AM

HD - I'm so sorry to hear that you are having to put up with all of this. You probably feel like you're back in Junior High (much like the houseguests).

Posted by: gnomegirl at August 21, 2006 08:02 AM

I do not post here often, but, do go here daily to read "the dirt". It's the first website I go to when I sit down to the computer. I can't get enough of this site or BB7. I'm so sorry for the "haters". I myself just skip beyond those posters. I know you can't do that. We all have our own opinions and are entitled to them. Just sorry to you for "peeps" being hateful. Keep your chin up and most of all.....KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

Posted by: JanelleV at August 21, 2006 08:04 AM

It's unfortunate that some people can and will abuse a public forum such as this...but not surprising.

Personally, I think we all get to caught up in the game and the "personalities" (myself included). I don't receive the live feeds, but what I gather from the people who do..."all is not what it appears" on the edited show. So many of us have probably formed opinions that are not actually based on fact.

To be honest with you, I sometimes feel a lot of what we see the houseguests saying and doing is probably just for show. Who knows?

I appreciate having a quality site to come to and get accurate information. This site is one that many go to first (I do). I don't always agree with many of the opinions posted here and sometimes, I even get just plan irked. But there are many ways to voice an opinion or disapproval without getting personal.

This season of Big Brother has been especially nasty and maybe we too are getting carried away with the momentum of it all.

Can't we all just quite fighting? :)

Posted by: Kristi at August 21, 2006 08:28 AM

Hey HD, I am sorry that you are getting bombarded with so much negativity. There is no reason for it. I don't know why this year there has been so much negativity and haters out there.

IT IS A GAME PEOPLE!!! The haters are probably the ones that get thrown out of games because they throw stuff on the field or get kicked out of the kids games because they start a fight with the refs or other parents. It's just immature and they should know better.

I don't always agree with you (except that Dr. will has not grown on me), because I am a Janie fan but you have a right to your opinion and it should be valued along with all of our opinions.

The last time I checked we were still living in a free world. I say don't even give those the time of day. You are better than that and I don't believe that people should be insulting you just because you have a differing opinion.

There are those of us out here who love your site and love hearing a different opinion. If we all thought alike it would be a pretty boring place.

You go girl, you're one of the best and you can just forget the rest!!!

Posted by: chicagodame at August 21, 2006 08:37 AM

I have to said that I just found this site a few days ago and to me it is the best. I don't have live feed, but I can keep up-to-date here.

Everyone has their own opinion on here and that is what it makes it good. Some people though need to be respectful of people who have diferent opinions than there own.

Thank you so much for the site. I love it.

Posted by: Jenni at August 21, 2006 08:58 AM

I just want to say that even though I have disagreed with your opinions at times. It is just that your opinion. I don't think you want people that only agree with you to post their comments but I think people go to far when they take things way to seriously. There is no reason to be rude or disrespectful.

Maybe some people need to seek some help with anger management.

Posted by: Donya at August 21, 2006 09:17 AM

First off I want to say thank you for your daily updates. I actually pay for the feed yet spend more time reading your posts to keep up to date. If there is a next year I will more than likely just bookmark your site and save my money. I just created a local message board for SETX and we have a Big Brother forum and I have used your info on many occasions to keep my visitors updated along with a few other ones. But again thanks for your good work.

Buckazznkdntx
Where BIAS is a Four Letter Word

Posted by: Buck A. Naked at August 21, 2006 09:34 AM

I was happy to find your blog, a place where people don't drink janelle flavored kool-aid 24/7. I had to stop going into the live feed chat rooms because of all the hate, I can't believe how nasty some people are over a game.

I also don't understand the absolute HATE some of these people have for Erica. What did she ever do to them to make them waste such energy on her? It's mind-boggling....

Posted by: Keven at August 21, 2006 10:04 AM

Oh wow...hey HD...sorry to hear there is shananigans on your stuff...i dont know if you remember me but i was on here last year...i have popped in a couple of times to see whats goin on....we arent on the same page this year...hehehe...but hey...to each is own...glad to see your keepin on....take care and NO CUSSING!! Or she will email ya....haha...much love...GO JANIE GO!!!

From HD - Hey girlie! You should really pop in here more often. ;)

Posted by: lynzee at August 21, 2006 10:43 AM

Rock on, HamsterDame, rock on. I haven't been able to watch the Hamster's lately but I come here regularly for information ... don't let the haters get you down. Those of us with at least half a brain love ya!

Posted by: Eddie at August 21, 2006 03:17 PM

How could anyone hate on the HD????

Even though we don't always see eye to eye on the HG's, you've always been the best hostess - fair and impartial.

I remember last year when I was taking alot of flack for being a Maggie fan and you defended me to the few that attacked me...that made me love this site even more. This is the first page on my fav's list, all year round!

Love ya HamsterDame!

Posted by: KylainLubbocktx at August 21, 2006 05:01 PM

I love your site HD...keep up the great work!

Posted by: BBfan48 at August 21, 2006 07:56 PM

Thanks for all your good work and don't worry about the people who are so fanatical that they don't get the fun that bb is!

Posted by: ron at August 21, 2006 10:48 PM

Hey girl! Just thought I'd pop in and send you a big old giant HUG! And oh, yeah, kudos, girlfriend! You go!!!

From HD - Thanks girlie! It's been a long time hasn't it? Hope all is going well with you. :)

Posted by: costacat at August 22, 2006 04:38 PM

*repeated comment over and over blah blah blah*

From HD - Listen folks. I don't care who you root for. Really I don't. But come on already. Stop trying to post the same thing or almost the same thing every five minutes. Refresh your page if you're waiting for your comment to appear. And if you want any kind of response from me, use your real email address. It doesn't get posted here and nobody knows it but me. But I can't respond to you if you use a false email address. *sigh*

Posted by: JaniRocks at August 26, 2006 10:22 PM