Let's talk all things lovely about Ben...

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Posted by SusiGo
April 22, 2014 10:55 am
#321

Oh, I think the people who posted this know only too well that Twitter will go into meltdown and did it just for this reason. The news came from people working there so they should know how media work. I suppose it cannot be helped but I find it disrespectful towards the fans. 

And then this … 

 sam wollaston ‏I'm in trouble for even mentioning a certain actor was in conference today, so if Twitter would kindly forget it please... 

Last edited by SusiGo (April 22, 2014 10:58 am)


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Posted by Tinks
April 22, 2014 11:02 am
#322

Oh I see what you mean. It's like the business with the Bananaman movie where the guy used Ben's name to generate interest in the Film.
It can be annoying, yes, and slightly disrepectful - unfortunately it does happen though, with anyone who has a big fanbase.


"And in the end,
The Love you take
Is equal to the Love you make"
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Posted by SusiGo
April 22, 2014 11:03 am
#323

Yes, exactly. That was one of those things as well.


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"To fake the death of one sibling may be regarded as a misfortune; to fake the death of both looks like carelessness." Oscar Wilde about Mycroft Holmes

"It is what it is says love." (Erich Fried)

“Enjoy the journey of life and not just the endgame. I’m also a great believer in treating others as you would like to be treated.” (Benedict Cumberbatch)



 
 
Posted by gently69
April 22, 2014 11:04 am
#324

SusiGo wrote:

And then this … 

 sam wollaston ‏I'm in trouble for even mentioning a certain actor was in conference today, so if Twitter would kindly forget it please... 

Ha ha, that's a good one.
 

Last edited by gently69 (April 22, 2014 11:05 am)


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Posted by SusiGo
April 22, 2014 11:09 am
#325

Too late, my friend. And the picture that probably was not to be posted is already on tumblr. Funny how they do not seemd to understand the way social media work. 


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"To fake the death of one sibling may be regarded as a misfortune; to fake the death of both looks like carelessness." Oscar Wilde about Mycroft Holmes

"It is what it is says love." (Erich Fried)

“Enjoy the journey of life and not just the endgame. I’m also a great believer in treating others as you would like to be treated.” (Benedict Cumberbatch)



 
 
Posted by This Is The Phantom Lady
April 22, 2014 11:11 am
#326

Oh I bet it was just an innocent mistake...


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Posted by SusiGo
April 22, 2014 11:13 am
#327

Of course. 
I counted at least four people tweeting about him being there. And I really wonder how understanding some fans on Twitter are. I am not. 


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"To fake the death of one sibling may be regarded as a misfortune; to fake the death of both looks like carelessness." Oscar Wilde about Mycroft Holmes

"It is what it is says love." (Erich Fried)

“Enjoy the journey of life and not just the endgame. I’m also a great believer in treating others as you would like to be treated.” (Benedict Cumberbatch)



 
 
Posted by Tinks
April 22, 2014 11:15 am
#328

I do think some people don't get just how big a following he has.
I don't like the tone of that guy's tweets to be honest - as though it's Ben that's caused the problem by asking to keep it private; he's perfectly entitled to ask - he probably knows full well that people might've been expecting some announcement as soon as the visit was leaked.
One thing I have noticed whenever I've been on Twitter, is that those who are genuinely close to him rarely mention him by name - as though not to draw too much attention to him.


"And in the end,
The Love you take
Is equal to the Love you make"
                                             The Beatles
 
Posted by SusiGo
April 22, 2014 11:20 am
#329

James Rhodes for example only tweets with Benedict's okay or in his name. And he does not use him for his own ends. That is the difference. 


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"To fake the death of one sibling may be regarded as a misfortune; to fake the death of both looks like carelessness." Oscar Wilde about Mycroft Holmes

"It is what it is says love." (Erich Fried)

“Enjoy the journey of life and not just the endgame. I’m also a great believer in treating others as you would like to be treated.” (Benedict Cumberbatch)



 
 
Posted by clareiow
April 22, 2014 12:11 pm
#330

I do know what you mean.

To be fair these journos should really know better as well.

I guess these are the perils of social media these days, it's so instant.

Sorry I couldn't bring you better news tho


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Posted by SolarSystem
April 22, 2014 12:21 pm
#331

So, the thing is: visiting an editorial office like that is totally normal, and normally it doesn't get leaked to the 'outside world' unless they also do an interview or everyone involved agrees to tell the world about it.
It's just interesting that this guy already twittered about it yesterday... did nobody else from The Guardian know about that? Because then they might have told everybody who was in that room this morning to shut the fu** up about it.
 


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Posted by tonnaree
April 22, 2014 12:25 pm
#332

Random personal note.  I majored in journalism in the early 80's but ended up not staying in the field.  These days I'm frankly relieved that I didn't.


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Posted by clareiow
April 22, 2014 12:35 pm
#333

I'm in sports journalism so thankfully not too close to it.

But I do know what you mean.

The originally tweeter, Rayner, has a bit of a mouth by all accounts. Food reviewers do eh?


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Posted by SolarSystem
April 22, 2014 12:42 pm
#334

Careful, clare. I'm occasionally doing food reviews...


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"I see no shame in having an unhealthy obsession with something." - David Tennant
"We did observe." - David Tennant in "Richard II"

 
 
Posted by SusiGo
April 22, 2014 12:53 pm
#335

It seems they dangerously underestimate the CumberCollective. 

Don't worry, clare, I love your keeping us up to date. 


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"To fake the death of one sibling may be regarded as a misfortune; to fake the death of both looks like carelessness." Oscar Wilde about Mycroft Holmes

"It is what it is says love." (Erich Fried)

“Enjoy the journey of life and not just the endgame. I’m also a great believer in treating others as you would like to be treated.” (Benedict Cumberbatch)



 
 
Posted by SolarSystem
April 22, 2014 12:56 pm
#336

The CumberCollective knows where the rabbit runs... or something like that...


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"Am I the current King of England?

"I see no shame in having an unhealthy obsession with something." - David Tennant
"We did observe." - David Tennant in "Richard II"

 
 
Posted by clareiow
April 22, 2014 2:18 pm
#337

Ha! Sorry Solar. There i go tarring everyone with the same brush! But he is know for being loose-lipped!

Im very annoyed actually that he was able to out that out there, it caused a buzz that didn't need to be there. And they should know better than to go public when he's requested otherwise.

Bet Benedict wasn't best pleased. He should be able to do what he wants without the whole world knowing about it.

I'll admit though I'm happy he's home


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Posted by Tinks
April 22, 2014 2:40 pm
#338

I'm thrilled he's home for a bit, too - I was almost getting homesick on his behalf!
Mind you, I wonder if Benedict was shocked to cause such a buzz in the offices of The Guardian!
I can't believe how mobbed that meeting was!

Last edited by Tinks (April 22, 2014 2:42 pm)


"And in the end,
The Love you take
Is equal to the Love you make"
                                             The Beatles
 
Posted by gently69
April 22, 2014 2:45 pm
#339

Don't you think it's that crowded the other days?


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Ten:" I'm burning up a sun just to say goodbye."

Sherlock: "I heard you.”

"Temptation coursing through our veins " 
(Tony Hadley)

 
 
Posted by This Is The Phantom Lady
April 22, 2014 2:49 pm
#340

Of course it is... of course!


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