Re: [UUPoly-L] Docudrama

[Joani Blank <joani@swansway.com>]

> I totally understand why this program series wants a straight couple 
> (mainstream appearing) with one or more kids as the centerpiece of 
> their story, rathner than a complex poly community web of 
> folks.  They want something that Mr and Mrs mainstream America can 
> relate to or even project themselves into, something that is not so 
> "far out" even on the surface.

Also, I don't know about this program, but I would suggest that you 
exercise caution in responding. A couple I know (not a poly 
couple/family, but a couple who had an unusual lifestyle) 
participated as "real people" in a somewhat similar program. They 
were even shown the footage that the program presumably was going to 
broadcast, but the actual broadcast was quite different and they felt 
betrayed and deceived because certain parts of the segment that did 
get broadcast made them look really foolish.

So, if you think you'd be good folks to be their poly couple, by all 
means get in touch with these people. Hopefully, they are not at all 
like that other program, but do be careful.  It is perfectly 
reasonable (before you sign on with them) to ask to speak directly 
with some of the other families they've featured, who were, according 
to the program people, treated respectfully and fairly, and who 
presumably were satisfied or better with the portrayal made of them 
in the final broadcast.  In other words, do your homework before 
jumping into this.

Joani
....and listen to your mother!.....pulling rank on you today because 
I'm feeling really old this afternoon....


Joani Blank
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