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Guest, on 04 July 2010 - 04:45 PM, said:

Sorry, but the Ollies and the JohnEva4Evah's and the Eleglances are just as guilty. They pronounce that killing off Evangeline was racist and ignore that REG chose not to accept tptb contract offer. For whatever reason, she and tptb couldn't reach agreement. It wasn't that they didn't want to keep her and chose to push her out. They ignore that other performers who were popular as well were simply let go and not even given the consideration of an offer to reject.

Natalie was trashed to elevate Evangeline as was Blair and yet they whine that Evangeline didn't win. But she certainly didn't lose. She was written to maintain her dignity.

There can be no honest discussion about racism and diversity if either side refuses to remain open minded and sincerely try to understand the opposing viewpoint. Doesn't mean they have to embrace it. They just need to make a sincere attempt not to discount any opinion that differs from their own as ignorant or bigoted. I believe if we maintain an open honest dialogue without trying to minimize opinions in contrast to our own we can all gain better understanding.

Guest, on 04 July 2010 - 04:45 PM, said:

Sorry, but the Ollies and the JohnEva4Evah's and the Eleglances are just as guilty. They pronounce that killing off Evangeline was racist and ignore that REG chose not to accept tptb contract offer. For whatever reason, she and tptb couldn't reach agreement. It wasn't that they didn't want to keep her and chose to push her out. They ignore that other performers who were popular as well were simply let go and not even given the consideration of an offer to reject.

Natalie was trashed to elevate Evangeline as was Blair and yet they whine that Evangeline didn't win. But she certainly didn't lose. She was written to maintain her dignity.

There can be no honest discussion about racism and diversity if either side refuses to remain open minded and sincerely try to understand the opposing viewpoint. Doesn't mean they have to embrace it. They just need to make a sincere attempt not to discount any opinion that differs from their own as ignorant or bigoted. I believe if we maintain an open honest dialogue without trying to minimize opinions in contrast to our own we can all gain better understanding.

Okay then Let's talk about how the black males have been treated. Let's talk about TDS.

Sexism is a definite problem at ABCD but that doesn't mean racism doesn't exist there as well.

Guest, on 04 July 2010 - 06:39 PM, said:

TDS is no victim. He's doing quite well and doesn't need a second rate soap opera to make a living.

Guest, on 04 July 2010 - 07:38 PM, said:

It might be better than just a second rate show if they didn't get rid of talented, accomplished people like him.

Guest, on 04 July 2010 - 06:01 PM, said:

TDS was a victim of another one of OLTL's established patterns when it comes to Blacks. His character was sacrificed for Vincent Jones, because the show can't have two unrelated Black males on contract at the same time. Black males have been treated better than Black females, TDS did have a renewed contract whereas TS is the first woman of color in 20 years to have one.

Guest, on 04 July 2010 - 05:05 PM, said:

The white writers never elevated Van. They made sure the white viewers understood that they considered Van a second class citizen when they had John save Natalie first during the fire and always put her safety above his relationship with Van and they basically made Van a modern day mammy to the blonde haired blue eyed town rapist to the detriment of her backburner story with Cris.
I will say that these writers have no respect for white women either. I don't know, maybe they tell focus groups that they like sleaze and misoginy. So I can't ever expect anything better for people of color.

First things first, if you're going to talk about racism and OLTL have an understanding of what the word racism and racist means. Renee Goldsberry told fans that the show didn't negotiate with her, and so did Trevor St. John. If you negotiate with other actors but not with her, what conclusions can we make.

Two words for you, Genie Francis! What does it say when you bend over backwards to accomodate Tony Geary, offer him countless perks and vacations, yet shit all over the female half of the most famous couple of all, and then refuse to negotiate with her. What conclusions can we make?

ABC Daytime is a sexist organization from top to bottom, always has been and that's the real problem REG faced. Institutional SEXISM not racism. Until you admit other lily white blond females with far more star power been shit on by ABCD, you look like utter fools.