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Originally Posted by Maru

Though, it ceases to be interesting and productive for me if that wall between the viewer and that external reality is otherwise obscured, compromised or increasingly sabotaged. This is where the line is for me. Too much production and our ability to disseminate what is going on and our ability to relate to the medium in a quality way is hampered. At worst, it destroys any sense of depth and only creates surface level tension in order to force a constant reaction from the audience. This last bit it's already crossed for me.

See, I enjoy the psychology of that part too. Trying to peak behind the curtain and figure out what they're doing, how they're trying to skew it, and most importantly why... There's plenty of interest there for me. I think the issue many have is separating their emotions from it maybe? A lot about who they "like" or don't and (seemingly) endless comments on the "morality" of people who should support someone like bear. I don't like Bear as a person. But I adore the little bugger as a TV character .