There is no doubt that by now many of you have heard news about the new season of Survivor, the reality show staple (and really the program that solidified that format on prime time television) that will divide its participants into tribes based on race. You can find some news stories about it below:
http://entertainment.tv.yahoo.com/en...654176000.html
http://entertainment.tv.yahoo.com/en...647804000.html
http://www.eonline.com/News/Items/0,...html?rsslatest
So my question to you is this: Is the show's format a serious example of racism, or do you guys think the media is going too far and blowing up this story? Does Survivor, which many argue may be completely scripted, even have enough cultural influence to perpetuate stereotypes, or create new ones? Either way, Survivor has been getting the most media coverage (and you know the old adage about bad publicity) since it started.
Also, I'll just say this in advance: please, in your replies, do not attack another poster for his or her opinions, beliefs, etc - such attacks are in violation of the Althanas OOC rules. This includes flaming of all sorts, even flaming of the more eloquent variety. I'm not trying to be patronizing or anything, it's just that I don't want to have to one day ban threads like this for breeding animosity among this community.