Cons:
- "We live in an age of mass culture. More people read tabloids than the broadsheets, and reality TV is a fair reflection of this.
- People are no longer willing to accept only what broadcasters think is good for them. There is nothing wrong in giving people what they want.
- It is intrinsically fascinating to see how people speak and behave in unusual situations. This is why many intelligent people find themselves gripped by Big Brother and other reality shows. They teach us something about human nature and so broaden our experience.
- If we believe in freedom and free speech, then we have to accept reality TV as an expression of popular and democratic taste. Nobody is compelled to appear in reality TV programmes, or indeed to watch them." (Pros and Cons of Reality TV Shows)
Pros:
- "Reality TV is vulgar and shoddy. By creating pseudo-celebrities it contributes to the debasement of popular taste.
- It exploits the vulnerable, and has been condemned by the Mental Health Foundation for doing so.
- Popularity should not be the ultimate test of what is permissible.
- It is nonsense to say that broadcasters shouldn't set standards or be obliged to adhere to codes of behaviour. We don't for instance allow them to promote racism or sectarianism or to incite violence. Reality TV is debasing and should be strictly controlled, if not banned altogether." (Pros and Cons of Reality TV Shows)
Advantages vs Disadvantages
Just like it was stated above with the pros and cons. There are disadvantages and advantages to Reality TV.
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Advantages: It can help families and friends overcome obstacles. It can show support.
"For example, A&E's "Intervention" gives viewers stories of people from different backgrounds who suffered setbacks and addictions, but who eventually get sober or drug free." Some people on reality TV shows can showcase their talents and get better at certain tasks and skills.
Disadvanatges: It can produce and conduct poor behaviour. Also, some shows can be very sterotypical.
"Reality shows can be good opportunities for you to show off your talents or make people aware of social causes. If you decide to participate in a reality show, understand that your behavior on the show will affect how others perceive you." (Pros and Cons of Reality TV)
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Advantages: It can help families and friends overcome obstacles. It can show support.
"For example, A&E's "Intervention" gives viewers stories of people from different backgrounds who suffered setbacks and addictions, but who eventually get sober or drug free." Some people on reality TV shows can showcase their talents and get better at certain tasks and skills.
Disadvanatges: It can produce and conduct poor behaviour. Also, some shows can be very sterotypical.
"Reality shows can be good opportunities for you to show off your talents or make people aware of social causes. If you decide to participate in a reality show, understand that your behavior on the show will affect how others perceive you." (Pros and Cons of Reality TV)