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SOD: Days questions answered!; August 6th issue
Topic Started: Jul 26 2012, 12:56 PM (23,473 Views)
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Ejole have a baby coming which would be great/different

The writers can't rely on their romance writing skills so.everything has to be rushed. Thus all we have are cheesy ass cliffhangers and triangles and gimmicky garbage
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Jul 26 2012, 03:10 PM
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Jul 26 2012, 03:07 PM
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Jul 26 2012, 03:06 PM

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Oh my bad. I meant non-Ejami fans.
no just EJAMI fans, none of us can really speak for what is left of the GA either after all.
I made a mistake on the non-Ejami fans. The EJAMI fans want to see EJ and Sami on every single day. But meanwhile fans of the other couples don't want to see them on every single day.
Of course I could watch EJ and Sami every single day, BUT...........that is not good for the show. No couple or character should be on a soap every single day. There needs to be a balance. So please don't presume to speak for all EJami fans. Speaking for myself, I want my EJami but I also want a well balanced show that interests me. I've been a Days fan much longer than I've been an EJami fan. EJami and EJ have kept me watching, but that's not the way I want it. I want to enjoy the whole show, or most of it anyways.
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Jul 26 2012, 03:29 PM
Ejole have a baby coming which would be great/different

The writers can't rely on their romance writing skills so.everything has to be rushed to we can have cheesy ass cliffhangers and triangles and gimmicky garbage
How is this different? :shrug: EJ knocking up someone is nothing new
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donnie_turner
Jul 26 2012, 03:22 PM
EJAMI were together after the Sydney kidnapping and they were about to get married. So, does that count as given a chance?
That was my least favorite 6 months of EJami in the 6 years they've been on. So no, not for me. The writing was not for EJami and it was very clear.
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Jul 26 2012, 03:21 PM
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Jul 26 2012, 03:16 PM
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Jul 26 2012, 03:13 PM
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No couple makes or breaks ratings.
and this is exactly my point; therefore if we have gone down the road of all the others, we can try the one not yet done. ;)
All of the others? You are talking about 4 people here (5 if you count Lucas). The rest of the cast needs to be featured too. We need better writing and better balance. Putting EJ and Sami together isn't going to solve ANYTHING. Neither is Sami and Rafe, etc.
Exactly. We need good stories with strong believeable characters; we need balance on the show. Putting a certain couple together will not achieve this neither will couples "getting their turn".
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Having a baby after being told u couldn't conceive is. Great drama
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Wow...Really....Days answered questions that I was really looking forward to hearing answers to? :sarcasm:


I'm not a fan of Days of Our EJ
I'm not a fan of Days of Our Sami
I'm not a fan of Days of Our Eshami

I watch for Days of Our Lives - where they show an EQUAL balance of ALL characters, and give a chance to ALL pairings.

It really frustrates me when the writers feel pairing of EJ and Sami which I for one dislike with a HUGE HUGE HUGE Passion is the way to go. I'm sorry, I will NEVER accept a pairing of a rapist and their victim. I'm not impressed one bit about how James is flipping and flopping between the pairings of EJ/Nicole (which I'm a fan of) and EJ/Sami (which I'm not a fan of) - and trying to throw shit in the air and see what sticks. :frustration:

If Days wants to fix what is broken - listen to EVERYBODY, do not cater to certain fanbases - Everybody and every couple should have their fair share of storyline and more.

Now I'll get off my :soapbox: before I say something I regret.


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emma mia
Jul 26 2012, 03:24 PM
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Jul 26 2012, 03:21 PM
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Jul 26 2012, 03:13 PM

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and this is exactly my point; therefore if we have gone down the road of all the others, we can try the one not yet done. ;)
All of the others? You are talking about 4 people here (5 if you count Lucas). The rest of the cast needs to be featured too. We need better writing and better balance. Putting EJ and Sami together isn't going to solve ANYTHING. Neither is Sami and Rafe, etc.
I do not know what the rest of the cast will have to do with the couples mix that go on between EJAMI/EJOLE/SAFE/LUMI because this is what I was talking about.

we are past the point of really solving anything IMO, its makes the best with what we have.
The back and forth with those couples is boring. What is happening with EJ and Sami right now is not new and fresh. This show isn't just about Sami's love life. The rest of the cast needs to be featured more. I mean having stories (not just having scenes here and there).
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donnie_turner
Jul 26 2012, 03:22 PM
EJAMI were together after the Sydney kidnapping and they were about to get married. So, does that count as given a chance?
2010 Ejami was equal to 2009 Ejole IMO. In 2010, we had the kidnapping hanging over EJ's head and Sami dreaming of Rafe. In 2009, we had the babyswitch hanging over Nicole's head and EJ dreaming of Sami. It was pretty obvious in both cases that the rooting couple was not the couple that was together.
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Jul 26 2012, 03:29 PM
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Jul 26 2012, 03:10 PM
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Jul 26 2012, 03:07 PM

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no just EJAMI fans, none of us can really speak for what is left of the GA either after all.
I made a mistake on the non-Ejami fans. The EJAMI fans want to see EJ and Sami on every single day. But meanwhile fans of the other couples don't want to see them on every single day.
Of course I could watch EJ and Sami every single day, BUT...........that is not good for the show. No couple or character should be on a soap every single day. There needs to be a balance. So please don't presume to speak for all EJami fans. Speaking for myself, I want my EJami but I also want a well balanced show that interests me. I've been a Days fan much longer than I've been an EJami fan. EJami and EJ have kept me watching, but that's not the way I want it. I want to enjoy the whole show, or most of it anyways.
Well most of them do...
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Ejole should name their baby sami at this point. The baby stuff is going to be ruined. It could've been magical
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Angie79
Jul 26 2012, 03:21 PM
All of the others? You are talking about 4 people here (5 if you count Lucas). The rest of the cast needs to be featured too. We need better writing and better balance. Putting EJ and Sami together isn't going to solve ANYTHING. Neither is Sami and Rafe, etc.
Thank you.

I'm in the camp with those who are tired of EJ and Sami period. EJ/Nicole, EJ/Sami, Sami/Rafe, Sami/Lucas, EJ/RandomPerson, Sami/SomeNewGuy- I don't give a shit (though I do hate combining their names- I think it gives the writers a reason not to bother developing individual characters when everyone is always referred to as a duo). I don't want to have them around all the time, separately or together.

I'm not speaking on anyone's behalf but my own, or guessing what might bring ratings (I tend to believe nothing will bring ratings, and that Days' ratings fluctuate based more on circumstances than storyline with a continual downward trend over the long-term). I just need a serious break from EJ and Sami and significant focus on other people.

As far as the questions asked in the article- whatever. Maybe it's my mood, but I think it's hilarious to act like there's sexual subtext in a show put together by people who can't even craft a coherent plot. I also think it's absurd to talk about character motivations when most characters blow in the breeze.

I mean, why does Gabi want Chad? 'Cause she's in his age group and TPTB fled the crazy Abby story. It's really no deeper. None of it is, imho.

Meh. Wake me when Kristen rolls into town.
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I love hearing James and Ali still go to bat after all these years to try and bring us a decent EJami story worth telling. I know this isn't the first or the tenth time they've fought for them but I love that they still care enough to fight.

Aside from that, this article is a whole lot of the same stuff we knew. Why all the secrecy and wishy-washy stuff with WilSon? Why can't the show atleast say they are going with it. Signs all point to it moving forward, but if it was left to some of these interviews, I'd be seriously wondering. They don't have to give us the how, what, when, and where, but seriously, Days......a little something to start generating some enthusiasm and buzz again would be nice.

WTH is wrong with Days promotions right now? Why won't they say anything about anything?
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Ally
Jul 26 2012, 03:33 PM
Wow...Really....Days answered questions that I was really looking forward to hearing answers to? :sarcasm:


I'm not a fan of Days of Our EJ
I'm not a fan of Days of Our Sami
I'm not a fan of Days of Our Eshami

I watch for Days of Our Lives - where they show an EQUAL balance of ALL characters, and give a chance to ALL pairings.

It really frustrates me when the writers feel pairing of EJ and Sami which I for one dislike with a HUGE HUGE HUGE Passion is the way to go. I'm sorry, I will NEVER accept a pairing of a rapist and their victim. I'm not impressed one bit about how James is flipping and flopping between the pairings of EJ/Nicole (which I'm a fan of) and EJ/Sami (which I'm not a fan of) - and trying to throw shit in the air and see what sticks. :frustration:

If Days wants to fix what is broken - listen to EVERYBODY, do not cater to certain fanbases - Everybody and every couple should have their fair share of storyline and more.

Now I'll get off my :soapbox: before I say something I regret.


Ally couldn't have said it better myself! :hail:
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Jul 26 2012, 03:33 PM
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Jul 26 2012, 03:24 PM
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Jul 26 2012, 03:16 PM

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All of the others? You are talking about 4 people here (5 if you count Lucas). The rest of the cast needs to be featured too. We need better writing and better balance. Putting EJ and Sami together isn't going to solve ANYTHING. Neither is Sami and Rafe, etc.
I do not know what the rest of the cast will have to do with the couples mix that go on between EJAMI/EJOLE/SAFE/LUMI because this is what I was talking about.

we are past the point of really solving anything IMO, its makes the best with what we have.
The back and forth with those couples is boring. What is happening with EJ and Sami right now is not new and fresh. This show isn't just about Sami's love life. The rest of the cast needs to be featured more. I mean having stories (not just having scenes here and there).
I have no problem with the show including everyone which is exactly what i think will happen when Kristen shows up, my issue is I am hopeful that I get EJAMI along the way.
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Jul 26 2012, 03:35 PM
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I made a mistake on the non-Ejami fans. The EJAMI fans want to see EJ and Sami on every single day. But meanwhile fans of the other couples don't want to see them on every single day.
Of course I could watch EJ and Sami every single day, BUT...........that is not good for the show. No couple or character should be on a soap every single day. There needs to be a balance. So please don't presume to speak for all EJami fans. Speaking for myself, I want my EJami but I also want a well balanced show that interests me. I've been a Days fan much longer than I've been an EJami fan. EJami and EJ have kept me watching, but that's not the way I want it. I want to enjoy the whole show, or most of it anyways.
Well most of them do...
And you know this how? Do you know most personally?
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Jul 26 2012, 03:28 PM
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Jul 26 2012, 02:50 PM
Well the EJAMI relationship, or whatever you want to call it, will probably not last until the end of the year. They will find some way to ruin them.
I don't either, Keep posting! :)
When is Days Of Our Lives ever going to learn? We don't want to see EJ and Sami on our screens every single day hogging up the screen. I don't like the couple because of the nasty things they did to each other. The Sami I know, would never forgive EJ for the things he has done. And EJ, well he isn't forgiving either, unless there is something in it for him.
That's what makes this storyline compelling to me. EJ and Sami, two selfish people, with bad history (though not all of it is bad), are selfless and forgiving for each other. There is redemption through love.
For how long?

They fluctuate between good behavior with each other and trying to destroy each other every few months. Why do you think so many Days fans are tired? It's because this is what we always see, and we've seen it for years. There's no difference, really.

I'm not saying EJ and Sami shouldn't be on this show. I know they have their fans. I'd have to be blind not to notice they have some support out there.

But honestly, EJ and Sami are stuck in the same story they've been stuck in since forever...this is just their peaceful period, which generally lasts for a month or two til they hate each other again and work to destroy each other. How come I'm supposed to really believe this time is going to be different than every other time where they flucuate between war and peace...after six years of seeing this happen again and again?

It's like I was thinking before...for an Ejami fan, maybe this is promising..but for a fan who's not really invested in them, what is there for me?

I often think TPTB put too many eggs in only a couple of baskets and leave the rest of us out in the cold.



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I am happy that James Scott has acknowledged that Will has a crush on EJ, since that's the only thing that explains Will's motivations recently. Yes, I get that Will believes EJ is innocent (rightfully so) but really, he's obsessed. I hope this crush isn't forgotten as Wilson goes forward, because it could be a dramatic sticky wicket for them.
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So it seems that we should expect the merry go round to continue. Leading on fanbases and not giving anyone a real payoff is not good storytelling. I am sad to say that I fully expect this show to be cancelled soon. What a shame!
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