Y&R did business stories up until a few years ago and ratings were higher then than they are now. Even LML attempted to tell business stories, MAB and company? Not so much.

I can't believe you just typed that. LoL. LML also attempted to give Brad a past and that turned out to be sh-t. I seriously doubt that business stories attributed to Y&R's high ratings. Business was always the backdrop to more about the character's life.

But do people really want to see that right now? Like Cassie's death, this is something that hits home, and I would think viewers watch Y&R to get away from reality. I think it would be kinda overbearing, albeit realistic to bring it on the show right now.

But do you think the dark tone of the show is uplifting a lot of people's spirit after they watch?

There's tons of untapped potential with Jabot and Newman. Why the hell are these corporations on the show if they aren't going to do anything with them? If anything, this current economic downturn has turned the business world into a more vicious beast. We constantly hear about management coups, hostile takeovers, tense stockholders meetings, and other things involving the business world in the press. How hard can it be to incorporate something like that into the show while relating it to the dynamic of the major characters involved?

Oh yeah, I forgot, you need skilled writers for that.

What's the point? When they did go to work, they never physically did any work anyways. I truly don't get the big deal, especially when the show is firing (IMO) on other cylinders.

I can't believe you just typed that. LoL. LML also attempted to give Brad a past and that turned out to be sh-t. I seriously doubt that business stories attributed to Y&R's high ratings. Business was always the backdrop to more about the character's life.

I'm not saying LML told great stories, they were crap. But at least she tried to tell different types of stories, she failed more than she succeeded, but at least she made an attempt.

I didn't say they were the deciding factor in Y&R's high ratings, but the show thrived creatively when business was a huge part of its identity in the 80's and 90's.

But do you think the dark tone of the show is uplifting a lot of people's spirit after they watch?

No, but it's entertaining (well to me). If you want to be uplifted put on some John Legend or go to church I say.

I truly don't get the big deal, especially when the show is firing (IMO) on other cylinders.

That's the thing, many of us don't enjoy the current crop of storylines and their tone. So, I guess, that's where the division lies.

As much as I love the business stories, I'm enjoying the break. I rather wait until they come up with something good, than just throw one in there for the sake of it. And like I said before Newman vs. Jabot is so played out. Nobody wants to see Victor beat Jack AGAIN. Let's switch it up.

I'm actually itching for another Victor/Jack showdown and seeing Victor win LMAO. After what Jack pulled last year, he deserves to eat it!!!

Oh Y&RWorldTurner.

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If Olivia is going to be onscreen more often, can someone please do something about her hair. Im sorry but it looks a mess. I dont know what she thought that head band was doing for her, but wasnt masking how tired her weave looks. Kinda looks like a bad wig. She looks like she hasnt seen the inside of a hair saloon in weeks

Chloe needs to dump that loser husband of hers. He doesnt deserve her

I'm not saying LML told great stories, they were crap. But at least she tried to tell different types of stories, she failed more than she succeeded, but at least she made an attempt.

I didn't say they were the deciding factor in Y&R's high ratings, but the show thrived creatively when business was a huge part of its identity in the 80's and 90's.

I wouldn't say it was the business per se but rather the character dynamics.

I can't criticize MAB in one breath while praise LML in another, while MAB continues to clean up her landfill. Yeah, she made an attempt, but where are the lasting ramifications?

But do you think the dark tone of the show is uplifting a lot of people's spirit after they watch?

Yes, I think it is but once they read your posts their spirits go down.

If you want to be uplifted put on some John Legend or go to church I say.

No, but it's entertaining (well to me). If you want to be uplifted put on some John Legend or go to church I say.

Yes, but many different types of storylines can entertain. I found myself getting bored with the constant bed hopping and the constant psycho antics. That's why I'm calling for the show to diversify its storytelling. You can't shove one particular tone at the audience and not expect some people to get turned off.

I don't want the show to be all dark or uplifting. I think it works best when it incorporates many different facets.

If Olivia is going to be onscreen more often, can someone please do something about her hair. Im sorry but it looks a mess. I dont know what she thought that head band was doing for her, but wasnt masking how tired her weave looks. Kinda looks like a bad wig. She looks like she hasnt seen the inside of a hair saloon in weeks

Chloe needs to dump that loser husband of hers. He doesnt deserve her

That's the thing, many of us don't enjoy the current crop of storylines and their tone. So, I guess, that's where the division lies.

Online viewers sure.

I'm actually itching for another Victor/Jack showdown and seeing Victor win LMAO. After what Jack pulled last year, he deserves to eat it!!!

Oh Y&RWorldTurner.

Nooooooo!!! I can't stomach that pompous jackass. Or the sad sap Jack becomes when he's defeated once again. LoL. I do miss the Victor/Jack showdowns, but I think they work better in moderation, because it makes you long for more.

I can't criticize MAB in one breath while praise LML in another, while MAB continues to clean up her landfill. Yeah, she made an attempt, but where are the lasting ramifications

That's another thing, she's "cleaning up LML's mess" a little too much. I'm all for it, but she should try spacing these clean-ups over time, rather than hitting us with it at a constant pace. None of the current storylines are building any groundwork for the future, they're all exploring mistakes of past regimes or clearing up something from the past.