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Farah Fath declares war on the message boards

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It was actually a "moving subway."

And only if you hold my hand in all of my therapist's appointments.

I'm sorry you don't see how that sort of criticism makes you sound insane. And also makes your legitimate critiques lose all value.

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Or worse, what if she was in the theater? And people booed? Would she stop in the middle of the show and tell them to leave?

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I'm sorry you don't see how that sort of criticism makes you sound insane. And also makes your legitimate critiques lose all value.

I'll be sure to lose some sleep over it.
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The lesson learned in my 11th year is not to read message boards ever again. And I won't.

-Farah

And you won't... just as soon after you're done reading the responses to this blog.

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Or worse, what if she was in the theater? And people booed? Would she stop in the middle of the show and tell them to leave? Come on, girlfriend, get yo' stuff together.

Apparently she will stick up her middle finger. This is a PR nightmare.

Alright alright...

First off, I apologize for giving certain message board posters the middle finger. Is it honestly what I feel like doing every time I read the terrible things you say about me day in and day out? Yes.

Only certain message board posters? They are fans and its probably not the best idea to admit in print that you feel like flipping off the fans just because you are upset.

But I apologize for lashing out. I lost my cool due to the frustrations of feeling like I can NEVER please the people who I've been trying to please for the past year. I had never read message boards until recently and was horrified to discover that most people seem to hate me. especially my acting. however, i did not cry about it. I used it as fuel to get better.
I understand this but to be fair here, in several interviews over the past year it was clear that Farah was praised consistently for her performance by critics and other boards. Why pick on this one? When I joined this board there were plenty of people who were fans and it seems cruel to pick on them just because they've changed their minds. Daytime fans are notoriously fickle and it's not necessary to take this so personally.

These past couple of months, I feel like I've put out some of my best work to date. So every week I've been checking back with "you people" (you know who you are) to see if I could finally squeeze an ounce of approval or praise out of you. With no luck. My skills are continuously bashed by the same people every day. You'd think it would be tiresome saying the same awful things about Farah Fath so often but apparently it's a fun topic.
I understand that it is tough to read criticism but calling the posters by the derogatory term "you people" makes you look as mean-spirited as the posters you are attempting to defend yourself against.

Why I have let these people matter to me is simply because I like a challenge. I've so badly wanted them to admit when I have a good show. But I've come to realize it will never happen. So I am letting go of my mini-obsession to please, because no matter what I do with a scene, no matter how I deliver a speech, no matter how I wear my stupid hair, I will never be good enough for these particular individuals. From this day on, I will focus on the people in my life who support me and think I am talented.
Here is some friendly advice. Maybe it's better to focus not to behave in such an unprofessional way and risk alienating those of us who were already supportive.

I am sorry once again for offending who ever.
This didn't even sound genuine.

It was a reaction to being offended myself. I try so hard to be a good actress and just found it disheartening that supposed fans could be so cruel. And then I came to realize that you can be a fan of a show but not be a fan of someone on it. And that is fine. I respect your right to think I'm abominable. Please respect mine to think you are somewhat pathetic
This statement single-handedly nullifies the apology.

Most pathetic of all is a lie that is currently circulating about me from an appearance I did several years ago in S.C. I'll clear up 2 things right away, I never received a DIAMOND bracelet from any fan. I'm pretty sure that is what you call a "memorable gift". Also, the scrapbook I was given on that trip is on my mother's coffee table in Lexington, KY with every single page in tact. Next to it sits a framed photo of Eric Winter and myself holding the scrapbook upon receiving it. It, along with 3 other scrapbooks made for me over the years, are some of my most prized possessions. Now, let's focus on what's truly important here. Many of my fellow cast mates have been losing their jobs as of late. Let's take this time to wish them well instead of calling me names and saying you want to punch me in the face.
I'm glad this was cleared up and it was very wise to address this.

I love my job, I love learning from great individuals from whom I associate with AT my job. And last but not least, I am so very grateful to have been a part of daytime for the past 11 years. The lesson learned in my 11th year is not to read message boards ever again. And I won't.

-Farah

I really hope this is true.
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So now the big question remains: Will One Life recast the role or write the character out altogether? Surely there's another actor out there who would share onscreen chemistry with JPL. Maybe even an actress, too! ;)

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Could be a sign that they are bringing Adrianna back if they are reuniting all of the past couples.

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"I do NOT need you to like me, I have plenty of fans who do and I love them!"

As Whoopi Goldberg said in "Soapdish," why can't I write [!@#$%^&*] like this? For that matter, why can't OLTL?

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"I do NOT need you to like me, I have plenty of fans who do and I love them!"

As Whoopi Goldberg said in "Soapdish," why can't I write [!@#$%^&*] like this? For that matter, why can't OLTL?

:wub:

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So now the big question remains: Will One Life recast the role or write the character out altogether? Surely there's another actor out there who would share onscreen chemistry with JPL. Maybe even an actress, too! ;)

Van Hansis is free soon. I bet Van would totally go for that Glambert cut to make the transition seamless.

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"I used this as fuel to get better."

But you didn't, Blanche, you didn't get better!

And who are you callin' "you people?" White girl, please!

Oh well. At least she admitted her hair is stupid.

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First off, actors and actresses should have thick skin if they are going to read message boards, otherwise they should avoid them. Second, I do think some of the posts here bashing Fath are too harsh, the name calling is unnecessary.

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And why do I still believe the scrapbook/diamond bracelet story? It's over the top. It's outrageous. It's audacious. She denied it, and yet... I still have no trouble believing it. :unsure:

I guess because of the whole "I'm sorry for offending whoever with whatever you people found offensive -- it's not my fault you're pathetic" apology does seem to reek of the same IN YOUR FACE-NESS of ripping a scrapbook to shreds in front of one of those pathetic people.

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