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Topic : 01/01 Revenge of the Exes

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Created on : Friday, September 15, 2006, 12:01:50 pm
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(Original Air Date: 09/20/06) Have you ever wanted revenge on an ex-lover? How far would you go? First, look inside a legal battle that has been brewing all summer. Tasha, creator of the Web site DontDateHimGirl.com, says her site is a public forum for women to share their dating experiences and tell the "truth" about their exes. Todd says false information about him was posted on Tasha's site, and he thinks she should be liable for the negative posts. He has filed a lawsuit against her and two of the women who posted. When they face off for the first time, who does Dr. Phil think is right? Then, Ashley found out her boyfriend, Corey, had cheated on her three times during their 10-month relationship. Now, she says she wants to get revenge by exposing him to the world. So why did she recently call Corey and beg for sex? And, Corey comes clean with Ashley and tells her how he really feels. Talk about the show here.

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September 27, 2006, 8:51 pm PDT

09/20 Revenge of the Exes

How stupid and manipulative these modern women can be?!!!  I have not dated much, and now I know why, and I do not feel so sorry for myself as I used to, considering if this is what I end up with.  I am not so concerned about the Tasha/Todd story, although I will say she came across as very vindictive and manipulative, and could care less about the results of the postings she allows on her website, as they affect men.  The sad thing is she will probably win her case, since this seems to be a free speech case, rather than a libel case.  Maybe if that was the case, Todd's chances may be better served.

 

I am more concerned about the Corey/Ashley situation, since this seems to be more typical of everyday dating situations, I guess.  First of all, she should at least have been brought before a  judge for the illegal breaking and entering (b & e) she admitted to at Corey's residence.  Then she admits to striking Corey; that would sound to me like assault.  Couple that with b & e, and this would not look pretty in the judge's eyes, or even the jurors, if it had come to that. 

 

Which brings me to my main point, finally.  Of course, Ashley will never see the inside of a courtroom and be stared at by a judge with perplexing eyes, why???  Because she is blonde!!!!

Did you read that, BLONDE, and maybe 18!!! (do the math, this equals gorgeous and untouchable, in more ways than one!!!!!)

 

I am not condoning Corey's lifestyle, but this proves how naive young women (girls) can be.  In a sense, she also admitted she was hoping Corey "would change."  What she was really saying is that she was hoping to change Corey.  I have read that why women are attracted to the "bad boy" image is because they hope that they can change the behavior of that type of guy. This proposes a challenge to women, therefore this is how their "mothering" instincts surface.  This is also why "nice guys" have no chance in the dating world, because there is no "challenge" to overcome, for women.  The women see these types of men (boys?) as mother's boys, and the game ends right then and there.  The female guests on your show proved this point very clearly.    

 

One more point.  Women who act in this extremely immature manner act so because they have been manipulated for decades by the magazine "Cosmopolitan" (Cosmo) and others like it.  They tend to believe the sex advice, which is largely unfounded, and not medically proven, although Cosmo claims to have "interviewed" such and such doctor, when this is patently untrue.  What they do is get out their trusty Rolodex, and then enter any doctor's name(s) they choose, without having interviewed them for the specific topic they are writing about .  Why does  Cosmo not sue?  This would probably have an adverse affect on newsstand sales, which is every magazine company's bread and butter, so nothing, apparently, happens.     

 

The Corey/Ashley story also suggests how naive women can be; although Corey does share much of the blame for leading her on to believe all that she did.  Women may or may not want

to really "get married"; but what they do want, above all else, is the "fantasy wedding."  Combine this fantasy, with the "mothering" and "fixing" of the "bad boy" and you have one dangerous concoction; I doubt any bartender could create a more potent combination, except for, say maybe, absinthe!!!!!      

 

Women, and of course, men, need to be more realistic out there, and stop playing such stupid, manipulative games with each other.  The "dating scene", as it stands, has replaced the playground from elementary school.  The ony thing missing are the adult  teachers who were the

playground "proctors", if you will, whom you could turn to when you were being bullied.  There are no proctors; just bullies manipulating each other, and making up the rules as they go along.

 
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September 27, 2006, 9:10 pm PDT

Where are the Decent people (Men) in particular?

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THERE ARE DECENT PEOPLE OUT THERE, MEN AND WOMEN, AND THEY ARE SOMETIMES HARD TO FIND, BUT I AGREE, TODD GIVES GUYS A BAD NAME, I THINK HE DESERVES WHAT HE HAS GOTTEN. JUST MY OPINON

I liked your quote. Short, to the point with a little hope.

E-mail me if you would like.

 
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September 27, 2006, 9:13 pm PDT

Consider this

Whenever there is a situation like this I like to EXAMINE all possible areas....whether is seems ridiculous or not. But has anyone ever thought that maybe HE may have posted the slanderous material about himself in order to gain revenge on the WEBSITE...or money?  It sounds crazy but i dont UNDERESTIMATE anyone these days. The website is wrong but then again.....payback is a B**** and you get what you put out. That's why you don't play with fire...peoples emotions. No one should post anything about anyone....but he knows he messed some girl up and now he feels overly reprimanded...but right or wrong.. it is very possible that he may have done it himself!

 
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September 27, 2006, 9:21 pm PDT

Wake Up Ladies

I am deeply saddened and embarrased by this website and can't believe that there are people out there that believe that it is okay to spread this kind of junk around without consequence. I really felt for Todd whether the statements were true or not. Relationships sometimes don't work out. Things happen and people make mistakes. The truth gets mixed up with emotions and sometimes pain and anger make a lethal combination. People should not have to defend themselves to the world after breaking up with someone. I have been hurt more than I would have liked but I think it would be the height of disgust to take that anger and pain and use it to smear someone. We have got to get better at displaying our emotions as women and take our dignity back. This website does just the opposite. The website allows women to be shrews, harpies and low lifes. Anyone who sits around and thinks up vicious and spiteful things to post is an immature disgrace and needs to learn how to move on. I think Tasha seemed self rightous and mean spirited. I really hope she loses and the website gets taken down.

 
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September 27, 2006, 9:21 pm PDT

How absolutely insulting, Dr Phil!

These men treat women like trash, and finally they have an outlet to talk about it.

 

The women talk about their experiences, and because the men acted disingenuously, they are upset?

 

Cut me a break.  When men start taking responsibility for how they *act* in relationships, then they *wont have to* complain about what is being said about them!  Because they won't be lying, cheating, and emotionally abusing women!

 

Don't Date Him Girl is nothing but an equalizer.

 

Don't want to be talked about?  Behave yourself.  Treat women as you would like to be treated.  Then no one will dis you.

 

Just curious: out of the men you interviewed on this show, how many were NOT guilty of lying or cheating?  Yeah, just what I thought.

 

Go for it Tasha, the law is on your side.  Women are on your side.

 
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September 27, 2006, 9:22 pm PDT

How absolutely insulting, Dr Phil!

These men treat women like trash, and finally they have an outlet to talk about it.

 

The women talk about their experiences, and because the men acted disingenuously, they are upset?

 

Cut me a break.  When men start taking responsibility for how they *act* in relationships, then they *wont have to* complain about what is being said about them!  Because they won't be lying, cheating, and emotionally abusing women!

 

Don't Date Him Girl is nothing but an equalizer.

 

Don't want to be talked about?  Behave yourself.  Treat women as you would like to be treated.  Then no one will disrespect you.

 

Just curious: out of the men you interviewed on this show, how many were NOT guilty of lying or cheating?  Yeah, just what I thought.

 

 
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September 27, 2006, 9:38 pm PDT

oh my gosh you are so right

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These men treat women like trash, and finally they have an outlet to talk about it.

 

The women talk about their experiences, and because the men acted disingenuously, they are upset?

 

Cut me a break.  When men start taking responsibility for how they *act* in relationships, then they *wont have to* complain about what is being said about them!  Because they won't be lying, cheating, and emotionally abusing women!

 

Don't Date Him Girl is nothing but an equalizer.

 

Don't want to be talked about?  Behave yourself.  Treat women as you would like to be treated.  Then no one will dis you.

 

Just curious: out of the men you interviewed on this show, how many were NOT guilty of lying or cheating?  Yeah, just what I thought.

 

Go for it Tasha, the law is on your side.  Women are on your side.

even if he didnt give herpes or is gay....he had to have done something to have a woman, take five minutes out her day to go to pc, log on site, write something to post.  And then theres more then one comment about him... gimme a break too, dummy

 
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September 27, 2006, 9:41 pm PDT

Sometimes There Just Isn't a Connection!

I was very irritated with Tasha!! How dare her act "Holier Than Thou" on national TV. I am sure there is someone of the opposite sex out there that she was "less than perfect" towards! Haven't most of us been in a relationship where the feelings weren't mutual? Haven't most of us broken a few hearts along the way? None of us have a "perfect" history in the area of romance, but NONE of us deserves to have our mistakes, failures and areas we need to grow in publicized!~

It is heartless and immature to air someone else's dirty laundry for anyone to see, just because we got hurt along the way, THAT"S LIFE! I am not down-playing heartbreak, but my gosh, grow up and deal with it in a healthy, self healing way! Let Jennifer Anniston be a role model in a situation like this, she was dignified, she grieved, picked herself up & dusted herself off! No Brad bashing necessary. Tasha (& every other woman who feels the need to even go near that website) should have a little more self-pride!

 
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September 27, 2006, 9:59 pm PDT

Wow!

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I think that it is time that these two and many others just grow up already.   Life is far to short to spend it being angry about something that you can not change.

My husband and I have recently seperated after 17 years of marriage.  He had an affair and decided that he needed to move on.  We have two small children and we (especially me) had a choice to make.  We could be spiteful and hateful and destroy our children and ourselves in the process or we could act like adults and make the most of the situation.  We decided to get along.  He ramained living in the family home for a year after telling me about the new girlfriend and then moved out to a new home that they purchased that took the childrens needs into account.  I remain in the family home as that is the home of our children.  She is very good to our children and they love her.  There is no visitation agreement as he may have our children as much as he wishes.  She has even taken them out on her own.  I am glad for that because they need to growup to be strong and grounded and it is our responsibility to do so.   The children should be happy and content and they are not responsible for this their parents are!

So get on with your lives put an end to this chapter of your life.  Take the lessons that you can learn and be happy.  You only get to go around once and it is a shame to spend the time that you are given being angry and bitter and looking for revenge.

I am very proud of you! You seem to be incredibly intelligent and strong. Good for you, that you have given your children the chance at some happiness. I pray you will be blessed! If only we all could rise above the emotions and think of other people's feelings........
 
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September 27, 2006, 10:13 pm PDT

This can't be right

I can't quite believe what Tasha is saying. She claims her website is an open forum for women to talk about their exes and that she isn't in it for the money. One, if she just wanted women to be able to "vent" openly, why isn't it free? And secondly, by the site not being free I would think she would be in some way responsible. On a free site it is harder to control what is being posted but I'd like to think on a site where I am charged to do anything it would have some type of control system.  And if she wants women to be able to talk openly about their exes, why isn't there a Don't date her man.com? On her site she is basically making it easier for women to bash men and harder for men to defend themselves.

I'm a women and I have to admit, there have been men in my life I would love to do this to but in the end I could be hurting not only him but myself. How much satisfaction do you get from telling the world that your ex is a low-down dog? Not that much.

I have to wonder, has Tasha been in a relationship where she was hurt and she wishes she could have had a site like her's to vent on? And if so, why wouldn't she post about it? Why encourage other women to do something you yourself wouldn't? And why make money from these women's emotions?

 
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