A reminder for this season ❤️

Last season a majority of us really really disliked Mickey. I certainly took part in the online banter and discourse and at times maybe let it go from game talk to personal. Something I’m not proud of.

Months later, Mickey passed away. A young woman who we had watched on our TV every single day for weeks on end. It felt weirdly parasocial and personal. Maybe not for everyone, but for me.. the first thing I thought of was my online posting regarding her.

As we embark on a new season with personalities I can already see rubbing people the wrong way, this is a reminder to do your best to keep it game related. I know it all bleeds into one another at times. But the commentary should steer clear of becoming too personal, if you can help it. Would you write that comment knowing it could be this persons last few months on earth ?

I am not trying to be the morality police here. I know once the season takes off and we see real things we dislike it will be hard to not want to discuss it. But a true regret of mine is ever speaking even slightly badly of Mickey months before her passing. If this is something that makes you feel bad too… then join me in trying to create a more kind space here.

Happy BB season to all ❤️