Delynn
CSI Level One
I wonder if the Adam-naysayers will be as dismissive when their favorite cast-members' contracts come up for renewal and the negotiations reach an impasse.
I gotta say at this point the person who is the happiest about Eric returning wouldn't have nothing on the extreme joy I would feel if David Caruso decided to move on. I would walk away and not look back.
So no. I wouldn't be angry if my favorite cast member left.
But for the past 4 seasons it hasn't been a question of a cast members leaving. It's been a question of a lot of fans not getting any chance to see the cast members they truly love because Eric and Calleigh are the focus of the show - to the exclusion of others. And not just the E/C story. All team members virtually excluded so that E/C could be together a majority of the time - both on work time and in private time. Since their story is the main focus of the show for the last couple of seasons, Ryan, Natalia and Frank has suffered tremendously for screen time.
The writers share in the responsiblity for this animosity, IMO. There have been a couple of scenes with Eric and Calleigh that just seem to have been written to make those who are not onboard with the relationship angry.
Eric daydreaming at a crime scene. And the very worst of all - going back and forth between Eric and Calleigh getting up in the morning with Ryan cleaning up after have the crap beat out of him all night long.
More and more I beginning to think fanning the hostility is almost intentional on their part. I really think they get joy out of watching the fans go at each other.
Delquesne said:I agree with redanemone, wickdwtch, lusiana88 and others who are nostalgic for the days when this board was a lighthearted place for fans of CSIM to talk about their favorite show, and yes, share constructive criticism and ideas. All the recent negativity is just depressing, and IMO, unnecessary. Please hold onto your rotten tomatoes... I'm just expressing an opinion.
It's a two-way street. To get respect you have to give it. Respect for both sides of an issue. E/C fans have been there when it comes to the story for Eric and Calleigh not going their way. They have also just experienced what it's like to have a character who is one of your favorites make little or no appearances.
But there doesn't seem to be any sympathy for those with favorites who are not Eric and Calleigh and who are rarely seen.
The anger and hostility is a result of a lack of respect - on both sides.
Just my opinion.
Excellent suggestion about the book. Haven't read "To Kill a Mockingbird" for a while. It's calling my name!