About the Going Tribal Debate...

[sonanova]

I just emailed my professor and he informd me that they actually contacted him about doing a show on the island he studies. He said that he tried not to encourage them, but ultimately it will be up to the islanders to decide if they want them there. He also told me numerous Oceanic anthropologists have recieved similar requests and forwarded me a

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[lamaupin]

I'm interested.

[fallenarches]

it also seems to afford the cultures more respect than most reality-type shows

That's because the spectacle is so clearly the teevee personality involved -- and by extension, the audience.

[sonanova]

That's a very wise point. I don't necessarily agree with the whole feeling, but I am willing to explore the possibility.