[pepsionice]

I think this opens up a vast door of ethical problems. Probably half of the nominated episodes violate the same standard rule. I can see lots of people being tossed. But it won’t happen.

Instead....a fair number of viewers will just say ‘enough’, and turn over to the History Channel for the evening. Advertisers should go ahead and ask for a discount now of fifty percent off for any time they buy for the evening.

[sportutegrl]

I don't pay attention to the minutiae of the Oscars beyond the big name: Best Movie, Best Actor, etc. I had never heard about this movie until the controversy. But I predict this rejection will be like taking away the Miss America title from Vanessa Williams.

"If you destroy me, I will become stronger than you can possibly imagine."

[E. Pluribus Unum]

How is this different from Gwyneth Paltrow’s mummy and daddy sending gifts to members of the academy to buy her an academy award?

[grania]

I just can't take any of those awards ceremonies anymore. There are excellent movies, TV shows and music, but they very rarely get nominated as "best". The only function of the awards is to promote our trash culture.

It's way past time for some group to come forward and have awards in music, TV, and movies that aren't based on the Hollywood cult.

[Mamzelle]

Are they going to nominate Woody Allen for Best Pervert of Hollywood?

[Yaelle]

Didn’t know about this. Just saw it on Kelly Report.

Anyone know more about this issue? The academy needs to die on this hill of bigotry unless this rule breaking is always met with this harsh penalty.