20 minutes ago, Cheap21 said:

OMG, Dani STFU! She so loud and making this worse

She really does - they are clearly writing this as if Dani is supposed to be THAT GIRL that we’re supposed to find fierce and rootable. I don’t and she needs to stop trying to make everything about her miserable ass self. 

Edited May 13May 13 by BetterForgotten

3 minutes ago, MontyB said:

This is what he said :

 

Thank you!!  

2 minutes ago, DemetriKane said:

Loving the town gossip. Dani needs more age appropriate rivals.

So agree - I'm enjoying it!

Why is she back? She is WORSE than Shanice. Shanice is nosey but this lady is MESSY!

21 minutes ago, Soaplovers said:

Scenes like that yesterday and today make me view Dani as the antagonist.  I don't know if MVJ was intending that or not.

Agreed - and I stand by thinking MVJ’s personal friendship with Karla Mosley skews the writing for this character. The writing is slanted IMO that we’re supposed to be on Dani’s side, root for her, cheer her on as she berates other characters. 

I don’t, and I find the character very shrill, annoying, and one-note. 

Edited May 13May 13 by BetterForgotten

Just now, Cheap21 said:

Why is she back? She is WORSE than Shanice. Shanice is nosey but this lady is MESSY!

Honestly, reminds me of an older Kat! 

Aww, Martin.

Awww Martin bonding with his sister. Love it!

Ambyr Michelle continues to win! That scene with Martin was good, and nice to see him be nice to her like that.

I'm very curious who the guy is spying on everyone at Orphey's.

Now Vernon feeling bad for Eva too. The Dupree women will NOT be happy with the men in their family

2 minutes ago, Soaplovers said:

Scenes like that yesterday and today make me view Dani as the antagonist.  I don't know if MVJ was intending that or not.

I actually prefer Ashley/Derek to Dani... only because they're not meant to be a lead so lower expectations.

Some of this is just YMMV. For example, I couldn't be more positive about Dani. I believe she has avid fans like me, people like you who do not appreciate her & probably most people in the middle for varying reasons. I see a lot of people liking her BUT feeling she is one step forward & then two back. 

And, then I am not as enamored of Leslie/Dana/Sheila/Sherry/Anna/Etc. as some are. 

I think it's a good thing that there's a variety of opinions on specific characters! I picture this Venn diagram of us where as a whole we REALLY LIKE THE SHOW but like soap fans we don't agree about specifics.

OH! I had an amazing encounter yesterday - a soap opera fan who hates the show. Turned out she was as racist as could be. UGH. 

Otherwise, I loved the reveal & last Thursday & yesterday. Specifically yesterday I loved Dani, Anita, Nicole &  Mona. 

Very happy we got Mona's reactions yesterday and now Jan's today.  I'm so happy they aren't forgetting these minor characters.

13 minutes ago, BetterForgotten said:

Agreed - and I stand by thinking MVJ’s personal friendship with Karla Mosley skews the writing for this character. The writing is slanted IMO that we’re supposed to be on Dani’s side, root for her, cheer her on as she berates other characters. 

I don’t, and I find the characters very shrill, annoying, and one-note. 

CharacterS, plural. Who besides Dani are you speaking of here? Just curious. Of course, could be the s is a typo. 

NOBODY asked for that Derek & Ashley scene! #BTG #beyondthegates pic.twitter.com/FjvWiqFt1X

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Trisha makes it so hard to hate Leslie. Missy is just getting started to unravel. Can not wait.

19 minutes ago, BetterForgotten said:

She really does - they are clearly writing this as if Dani is supposed to be THAT GIRL that we’re supposed to find fierce and rootable. I don’t and she needs to stop trying to make everything about her miserable ass self. 

She's jealous and resentful that Bill didnt fight for her the way Ted is for Nicole