So I guess I am a little late to this party but after reading the interview and getting sucked into all the banter I felt it necessary to chime in.
1st off I wasn't looking into Furry's or the situation that occurred on MTV. I was merely looking information about TRU Life and the process they take in casting and filming episodes. I typically stay as far away as possible from Reality TV shows. In fact I have only watch one episode of TRU Life because a life long friend was on the show for his gambling problem.
I wasn't aware nor do I have anymore information about the episode(s) that featured the Furry or Fandom life style. I don't have any real idea of what that scene or culture is like apart from the episode of CSI that Boomer the Dog had mentioned. Which had sparked my interest a little during my youth but so did all the other things featured on CSI when I was actively watching it.
But as it stands I would like to reiterate the saying "All press is good press, even bad press" the episode(s) that were shown could very well have been as bad as Rabbit claims. However it wasn't seen by everyone nor was it a big deal enough for it to be talked about outside of the normal viewers of MTV Shows. MTV Shows are never as real as real life and the majority of people who watch those shows realize that. It is supposed to be entertaining, and I believe what Erika Dorbin says about filming those who actually want to tell their story. The folks featured in this show are doing so, to tell their story regardless of public opinion. The individuals in the featured episode(s) may have told the story they wanted to but with editing as Erika said they can make you look anyway they want.
I can see how the editors of the show could take a more dramatic, cynical and synthesized approach to footage they shot. If/and when a good story that doesn't quite get the point across in an engaging way to the viewers that will not make a lasting memory of the culture, takes a back seat to a story that will captivate the audience, enthrall the viewers and keep the eyes on the screen. Regardless of how it will make the culture seem their goal is to take someones story make it entertaining enough to finish the episode.
Just my two cents, and whether your considered a Furry or Not, as long as your a good person, your okay in my book regardless of what you do in private or public for that matter. I have wanted to be Chewy for as long as I can remember but that takes a back seat to being a Jedi because my cloak is dope.
So I guess I am a little late to this party but after reading the interview and getting sucked into all the banter I felt it necessary to chime in.
1st off I wasn't looking into Furry's or the situation that occurred on MTV. I was merely looking information about TRU Life and the process they take in casting and filming episodes. I typically stay as far away as possible from Reality TV shows. In fact I have only watch one episode of TRU Life because a life long friend was on the show for his gambling problem.
I wasn't aware nor do I have anymore information about the episode(s) that featured the Furry or Fandom life style. I don't have any real idea of what that scene or culture is like apart from the episode of CSI that Boomer the Dog had mentioned. Which had sparked my interest a little during my youth but so did all the other things featured on CSI when I was actively watching it.
But as it stands I would like to reiterate the saying "All press is good press, even bad press" the episode(s) that were shown could very well have been as bad as Rabbit claims. However it wasn't seen by everyone nor was it a big deal enough for it to be talked about outside of the normal viewers of MTV Shows. MTV Shows are never as real as real life and the majority of people who watch those shows realize that. It is supposed to be entertaining, and I believe what Erika Dorbin says about filming those who actually want to tell their story. The folks featured in this show are doing so, to tell their story regardless of public opinion. The individuals in the featured episode(s) may have told the story they wanted to but with editing as Erika said they can make you look anyway they want.
I can see how the editors of the show could take a more dramatic, cynical and synthesized approach to footage they shot. If/and when a good story that doesn't quite get the point across in an engaging way to the viewers that will not make a lasting memory of the culture, takes a back seat to a story that will captivate the audience, enthrall the viewers and keep the eyes on the screen. Regardless of how it will make the culture seem their goal is to take someones story make it entertaining enough to finish the episode.
Just my two cents, and whether your considered a Furry or Not, as long as your a good person, your okay in my book regardless of what you do in private or public for that matter. I have wanted to be Chewy for as long as I can remember but that takes a back seat to being a Jedi because my cloak is dope.