Anti-Aden

[moonlightstar]

But if you compare to f.ex Rachel/tony who had a very long periode where they were on a few scenes every other week, you can see the difference.

We tachel fans are actually in shock these days because the last couple of weeks they have been on about two days a week. we have gotten used to them getting so little screentime.

lol

[Anaya]

Because of the hype surrounding them as a COUPLE, it felt like the inidividual characters were no longer being recognised as.... individuals. The Aden that I was liking was being painted over because of the relationship.

Once again Amy you're speaking my mind, but this isn't HO, it seems you're in my head with all things H&A too.

I love Aden, always have, right from the time he was the typical school bully/jerk guest character. He just got better and better from there on. But as soon as he was coupled up with Belle, all these Adelle fans came out of the woodwork. They became this supercouple, and there was just too much HYPE, and it became Adellemania. Aden, as an individual awesome character, got lost in this Adelle business(as did Belle), they became one person.

I hope we get some of that Aden edge back, now that Adelle are no more. Don't get me wrong, at first I liked the pairing, but the hype sure did kill things for me. So i'm not Anti-Aden then, just Anti-Adelle, i'm not sure what exactly i'm doing in here?? *goes in search of the Anti-Adelle Thread*

[Yankee White]

Somehow i don't think you'll find one

But i so agree with both: DinerLandlord and Red Ranger 1! It's true.. Aden isn't friends friend with Tony or Colleen was it?

And Yes ever character needs a hate thread! Red Ranger, you are very brave!

And just for the record Jack has NO friends!

[karter]

There is an Anti-Adelle thread here somewhere. I think just like Adelle, Aden has been harmed by overexposure and overhype, it seems he can do no wrong (Rachel kidnapping issue) and that sometimes grates on the nerves.

I think if they went back to the happy Adelle and the cheeky Aden then it would be better.

[Red Ranger 1]

Welcome aboard, everyone!It just goes to prove that there are people who disagree with the official line.You are not alone!

Regarding Aden's screen time, yes he may only be in two or three episodes a week(I did a check on the recent UK transmissions-he was in two episodes last week, three each of the preceding two)but those two or three episodes tend to be pretty Aden-heavy, whilst other characters tend to be relegated to two lines in a crowd scene.

I agree that other characters haven't been that well integrated but in most cases I think if two people met up they'd be at worst polite to each other.With Aden, there are a number of characters who actively dislike him and he them, which tends to leave him stuck in his own little bubble.

The Aden/Belle relationship hasn't really brought out the best of either character, Aden just seems needy and possessive.I'm guessing this was only intended to be a short term relationship and I'm hoping the writers don't put them back together purely in order to make a vocal group of fans happy. And if anyone's still looking for it, the anti-Adelle thread is here.

[Roccoluver]

I dont hate Aden, I just don't really like him. That said, Todd is a great actor and this storyline is great and a credit to the writers, its just I haven't got a fan crush on Aden.

[Miranda]

Well, I've always disliked Aden, he's always seemed like a pantomime villain, making faces and threatening people. But lately I've mellowed towards him as he isn't the posh privileged kid I thought he was, but does actually have problems. I don't think he'll ever be my favourite though.

[TachelHolden]

i like the bad boy thing he had going on .. its just faded now

[Dean]

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- There have been many reports about members breaking our rules related to these discussions, and it is based on our perception of each individual case that we have decided to take action and issue warnings.

- The allegations have been made by both fans and those who don't like the Aden/Belle pairing, just like the decisions have been made by a team consisting of staff of equally different opinions.

- The main problem related to these discussions, although we have also noted other offences; is spamming.

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Spamming is when a member repeatedly posts short, useless posts either unrelated to the discussion, or that simply can't be seen as any contribution to an ongoing discussion. This being said, we're not saying that it's not okay to write "I love Aden and Belle!" etc., because that's not spamming. However, if your posts mainly just consists of that same sentence, or just various versions with the same bottom line, it is considered spamming. A short, not very in-depth post every now and then is okay, but many of you have been taking that way too far.

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[Red Ranger 1]

I genuinely couldn't understand some of the comments when he kidnapped Rachel, with people saying it was all her fault and making out she was some sort of monster for being angry with him for what he'd put them all through.It was as if the idea of Aden being in the wrong was somehow an impossibility.

One last word on the Axel incident(because I think I've flogged that one to death).We're probably meant to have forgotten it but only a few months earlier Annie accused Aden of assaulting her and he complained about everyone automatically assuming he was guilty(mainly because he had form).Fast forward a few months and Geoff tries to attack Axel in the Den.Aden defends him but as soon as Geoff's gone he asks him "What have you done now?" in a way that isn't remotely friendly, making you wonder why he's friends with him in the first place if he has such a low opinion of him.Then Annie turns up and says Axel assaulted Melody.And on the basis of a second hand account from an unreliable source, Aden decides to track him down and pummel him with his fists until he stops moving.It just shows you don't want Aden as a friend if he'll turn on you that easily.He's lucky no-one decided he "deserved it" on the same evidence.

[Having read the above notification, I'd just like to apologise to any Aden or Aden/Belle fans who have felt personally insulted by any of my posts.Including this one.You are, of course, as entitled to your opinions and your favourites as anyone else.]