Originally Posted by Marsh. (Post 9136525)

That's so true though.

They are the last characters to be introduced that actually became huge and drew big audiences with their storylines (granted within their first 4 years).

That was 10 years ago now, who has the show introduced since then that could be considered a good replacement?

It was one thing axing characters in the past as there was always the next "generation" of new characters picking up the mantle. But EE has had a huge problem creating new ones the last few years. The Carter's at a push, but their initial potential was squandered with some piss poor storytelling and quitting actors.

Originally Posted by Adam. (Post 9136465)

Pot Kettle

Originally Posted by Marsh. (Post 9136525)

That's so true though.

They are the last characters to be introduced that actually became huge and drew big audiences with their storylines (granted within their first 4 years).

That was 10 years ago now, who has the show introduced since then that could be considered a good replacement?

It was one thing axing characters in the past as there was always the next "generation" of new characters picking up the mantle. But EE has had a huge problem creating new ones the last few years. The Carter's at a push, but their initial potential was squandered with some piss poor storytelling and quitting actors.

The Masood's (also introduced in 2007) are now extinct, Denise and Shirley are 2006 characters. Ian, Michelle, Sharon etc are originals.
The show has a serious lack of new blood. Killing R&R has only added to the problem.

Originally Posted by Cal. (Post 9136548)

And if the new Michelle is anything to go by all of SOC's new characters will have caught the wrong bus to Last Tango in Halifax/Ordinary Lies/Call the Midwife/Broadchurch/Holby City.

Originally Posted by Cal. (Post 9136548)

And if the new Michelle is anything to go by all of SOC's new characters will have caught the wrong bus to Last Tango in Halifax/Ordinary Lies/Call the Midwife/Broadchurch/Holby City.

Originally Posted by Cal. (Post 9136548)

And if the new Michelle is anything to go by all of SOC's new characters will have caught the wrong bus to Last Tango in Halifax/Ordinary Lies/Call the Midwife/Broadchurch/Holby City.

Originally Posted by Cal. (Post 9136534)

I agree completely. Ronnie and Roxy will be the last characters that have come along, transformed the show and had loads of people be interested in following them and creating iconic moments.

The only characters that have been of any worth to have been introduced over the last few years have been Mick, Linda, Kush and Donna in my opinion.

They desperately need new characters who will inject some life back into the show and drive it into another new era with big new story lines and moments, but I fear SOC will end up filling it with filler characters who are interested in community projects and gardening for instance.

Originally Posted by Adam. (Post 9136502)

The mods there are so biased and punish people who have different opinions

Originally Posted by Dezzy (Post 9136569)

Speaking from a mod's perspective, it's less to do with your opinion and more with how you presented it or generally how you spoke to people.

Chances are you were overly rude or insulting in your support of Jale and that's what got you banned.

Originally Posted by Adam. (Post 9136574)

Trust me though there were way ruder people and i got a straight out ban not even a warning or small ban first

Originally Posted by Adam. (Post 9136574)

Trust me though there were way ruder people and i got a straight out ban not even a warning or small ban first

Originally Posted by Dezzy (Post 9136578)

How do you know that those other people weren't also punished?

It's often something I hear as a mod yet it's silly because nobody is aware of anyone else's infraction history.

Originally Posted by Marsh. (Post 9136579)

Unless it's EE related, take your conversation elsewhere girls. :nono:

Originally Posted by Lostie! (Post 9136586)

You being unbanned from DS was my favourite storyline ever.