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OK, everyone (well most people) know that soap operas aren't real but my question to you is are they too violent for the time of the evening in which they air? They are all on before the watershed so kids are highly likely to be watching, even if it is on in the background. Yes, we all watch soap operas because we can relate to some of the characters, and storylines and at the end of the day people want to see drama and conflict - but is there TOO much of it being shown? I meant to post this debate a few weeks back but I forgot about it until now. The reason I ask is a few weeks back in EastEnders, I saw Phil Mitchell throw a bottle across the kitchen in the Vic and one which really did make me think was when Phil caught Billy stealing money for Nick Cotton and he gave him such a thump and it looked rather sore and violent. Is this sending the wrong message out to the public and encouraging violence as a resolving method towards conflict and disagreement? I would love to hear your thoughts on this. Please bring your thoughts to this topic.