[billy123]

Originally Posted by Garfie

Jason has totally split opinion, and I think that is why he is talked about so much.

Even though I am not a fan, I have to say him pressing that button, the implications it had and the drama it caused was excellent viewing.

I also want to ask why does anyone who has a different opinion of Jason automatically get labelled a 'hater' by his fans? Hatred might be true of some, but on a discussion forum surely sharing of different opinions is to be expected!? Just because you don't find him sincere or real doesn't mean you hate him!

It's a bit like saying all Jason fans are gullible, narrow minded people who don't have the sense to see through his act. That would be wrong, just as belittling those with a different opinion by calling them 'haters' and then dismissing their views by calling it hatred is wrong.

I find it hard to understand why some of those who call themselves fans of any contestant will defend and excuse them no matter what they do, rather than accepting that even people we like have flaws and get it wrong sometimes- that is just being human. I also find it ironic that some people who call themselves fans can be found on other threads 'hating' on other housemates.

Where is the ability to be objective, and see different points of view?

The bolded part is absolutely spot on. I am a fan of the show before any housemate so find it utterly bizarre and very weird how far some will go to defend or attack a housemate especially those that group together every series and attack the same type of housemates even to the point of being ofcom botherers.
It is so counter productive and frankly a bit stupid to behave like that.
I suppose thats down to how dumbed down and cheap C5 have made the show and the audience they target now.