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Just wondering why when i went to my yahoo the top story was "Idol Shocker", Is there nothing going on in the world, I believe there is, so why is this the top story?

By TjoeJam AKA TjoeTwerp..For Real Asked May 14 2008 8:57PM
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by Gates of Funeral craves death on May 14, 2008 at 9:09 pm Permalink

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this is why i think yahoo is a piece of crap. i suppose the disaster in Burma and the civil wars that are happening are not as important as idol. god forbid they put something decent up on their top stories for a change
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Avatar TjoeJam AKA TjoeTwerp..For Real May, 14 2008 at 09:54 PM
But we have idos give back. which is great. But that's how Americans(i am one)get there news! We never ask questions, we just listen to Hollywood! (But Bono total respect for you!)
Avatar Gates of Funeral craves death May, 14 2008 at 11:57 PM
i know right? it's kinda sad actually that its all come back to hollywood. everything revolves around hollywood.

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by Doggie S on May 14, 2008 at 9:14 pm Permalink

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I think all of us are to blame.

Yahoo comes up with such news line-up because they feel that it's the kind of story that would attract more hits.

Why do they feel that way? It's because of the audience. People would rather talk about American Idol or what Britney Spears is doing or not doing. I have yet to hear the Darfur conflict being a topic of conversation, or the independence of Kosovo.
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Avatar Doggie S May, 14 2008 at 09:54 PM
Yeah AB is more entertaining. Sometimes it's educational too :)
Avatar TjoeJam AKA TjoeTwerp..For Real May, 14 2008 at 10:04 PM
Very much so! i learn more from the AB then i do the yahoo! Excet for my horoscope:)
Avatar Doggie S May, 14 2008 at 10:08 PM
lol :):)

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by - Sweet T -- Some Like It Hot FBB on May 14, 2008 at 9:12 pm Permalink

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I would rather read that, then something horrible. 56,000 people voted, I think it is pretty popular.
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Avatar - Sweet T -- Some Like It Hot FBB May, 15 2008 at 12:40 PM
I am not covering my ears, I am just glad to hear news, that isnt about the war and politics. A bit burnt out right now.
Avatar GreenFreak May, 15 2008 at 12:46 PM
hm... we all have those days :/. And true, it can be nice to hear some good news for a change, it's just important never to forget what's going on out there.. in my oppinion at least
Avatar - Sweet T -- Some Like It Hot FBB May, 15 2008 at 12:51 PM
I agree 100%, I stay on top of it.

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by unwantedguilt on May 14, 2008 at 9:10 pm Permalink

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it is one of the top stories because they take an article from different areas to entice people to read.
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Avatar TjoeJam AKA TjoeTwerp..For Real May, 14 2008 at 09:51 PM
i understand your point, but why wouldn't people care that more then 12,000 people lost their lives in China...oh i forgot we are Americans(I am also)! We only care about the "Idol Shocker"! I could f in care less:)
Avatar unwantedguilt May, 14 2008 at 10:47 PM
i concur. but you must remember, nobody ever accused america of being full of brilliant people.


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