You are right, not all Getty fans are nice and polite. And the same goes for all groups of UB fans – whether they like Daniel or Henry or want Betty single. There are obnoxious people everywhere and as a whole, Getty fans are quite polite, until they are provoked – which people seem to love to do.

Maybe you will be surprised about this but despite appearances some people can have a high demanding job and real life and still be able to plan and organize their hobbies. People who before meeting the fictional character Gio (or Rodriguez) have never being an obsessed fan of anything… this character and this actor made us do things we would never do before like blogging, writing, etc. that we never did even in our teenage or younger years.

But I agree in that probably some people have more internet availability than others and I guess not everyone really invests their time in being a fan (I know I didn’t before and I will not anymore after Gio is out of the picture… *if* he is ever out of the picture). But I know very well organized fan groups. Probably they just need some will to spice up again?

And well, all Freddy Fans know about his upcoming projects and we are pretty sure to track him up and keep promoting him. But it is still good to see F-Rod and my Ugly betty addiction mix together… it’s exhilarating and inspiring. Especially when he is doing very good for the show. So, I see not reason why not to support his character and the wonderful job he is doing there.

(now look at that… I have posted just way too much. Maybe you are right. I better stop before I get fired from my job… but then I´ll have more time to spend in my UB addiction… hummm *ponders*)

So instead of bashing those who are doing a decent (and quite polite) work in the net why don’t you all step up and raise your voice “marc, mandy, willie, christina, suarez family fans and shippers’ throughout”.

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Well, here’s something I learned about fandoms: Every ship has bad seeds. And I’ve read some pretty militant and not-so-nice comments from “Getty” fans at the ABC boards, for instance. Not all “Getty fans” are sweet and nice like sugar and spice, you know? I think some of those fans make your ship sound a lot louder and more obnoxious, truth be told.

And hey – this really is a great show, but it’s still just a show, too. I’m sure some of the UB fans of other characters do their part to write in a fan letter or two once in a while and join discussion boards like this one, but truthfully? People have jobs and real life to contend with, so not everyone can set aside time to actively campaign 24/7 for some TV show character like some of you do.

And with that in mind, you shouldn’t take it to heart if Gio never comes back. Freddy Rodriguez is a good actor, and he’ll definitely show up in other projects along the way that will interest you anyway.

And you can’t cater to every fan or Betty would be simultaneously married to Gio, Henry, Daniel and be single. And that is just one part of the “life” of one character.

I don`t think they alienated the other characters, either. On the contrary… they just wrote TOO MUCH for too many new characters. Too many unrelated plots in each single episode. There were plenty of individual side stories season 2: Betty love life, Amanda quest for her father, Daniel vs Alexis battle, Wilhelmina leaving Mode, Claire/Bradford/Willy, Marc/Cliff, etc etc etc.

And I don’t get why is all the fuss… I don’t think there’s nothing wrong about trying to get the show to notice that by keeping Freddy Rodriguez character Gio the show would get more ratings than if he isn’t in it. What is so wrong about us promoting our ship? The others shippers shall also do their work like us so the show keeps alive, don’t you think? If we, Getties, are louder now it’s because the others are silent.
So instead of bashing those who are doing a decent (and quite polite) work in the net why don’t you all step up and raise your voice “marc, mandy, willie, christina, suarez family fans and shippers’ throughout”.

michael has a point though-for me, you can ship who you want, when you want- but if ever this show gets cancelled, it is not because viewers deserted this show because they didn’t get to see their ship, it is because that standards of this show have slipped. and there was plenty of evidence in season 2 that suggested that whilst it attracted plenty of getty fans, it and its writers singlehandlely alienated and shoved the other fans who ship daniel amanda, marc, willie etc to one side, in favour of meeting the needs of the getty fans.

as i said i loved the first 3 episodes of season 3- but this show is in danger of getting axed, if it doesn’t step up to the plate and cater for every single UB fan- and by that i mean betty, gio, marc, mandy, daniel, getty, willie, christina, suarez family fans and shippers’ throughout.

Another thing –> we are cute X3.
Okay that wan’t a valid argument. But come on. You love us… otherwise blogs would be really dull sometimes. What’s wrong with a little fight of wits every now and then?

your quote: “Instead, get your old tapes/DVDs and put them on rewind so you can swoon over Gio. (And naturally, I’m sure some of you have already done that more than once – especially late at night. LOL.)”
HELLS YEAH I HAVE! you should try it too.

You see? we also contribute to the show by buying their original DVDs at their expensive prices because… we are die-hard obsessed freaks… win-win situation. Except for our wallets.

Secondly, my intentions were to tease Tom. Nothing more.

Lastly, does everything I say have to be turned into a shipping war? I really don’t mean to start all of these fights.