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Readers Respond: What do you think about the decision to end the gay storyline?

Responses: 326

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Has ABC made the right decision to end the gay storyline on 'One Life to Live,' and fire actors Brett Claywell (Kyle) and Scott Evans (Fish)? ABC has cited this decision was a result of poor ratings. Plus, many fans have expressed their own disapproval of this storyline and have stopped watching the show as a result.

one life to live about the gay storyline

honestly, this isn't something new. It is a part of life, It was a great storyline, I am straight woman and it is apart of the world. I loved it. It was a good storyline.
—Guest Sandra

Gay story on OLTL

I think it was a huge mistake to dump that story with Oliver & Kyle. I'm sorry that ABC gave in to the pressure, they should've been stronger than that. ABC's done gay stories before, it's not like they're new to this. There was plenty of great story for the two guys raising the baby...the comedy alone would have been so great! The drama would have been so rewarding, and could've gone a long way toward changing some people's opinions of gays. ABC, you missed a great chance to highlight another side of life...a side that's there, whether other people like it, or agree with it, or not.
—Guest Sherry

Getting rid of gay storyline

Thrilled !!!!!!! Best decision ever smart move !!! Better for the ratings !!!
—Guest

Gay storyline!

I just have a response to shopgirl129 opinion. I know people have a right to their own opinion I just found this disturbing. You can allow your child to watch the show with all the sex and violence..who is sleeping with who? People kidnapping and killing people but can't watch people who are happy because they happen to be gay. I am a firm believer in whatever makes a person happy is ok with me.
—Guest Cindy

I miss Kyle and Fish too!!

Well... I think OLTL missed a grand opportunity. The actors, characters, and story line were great and had a reason to be told. I was not offended. My mother was... it was too much. I think this is one of those deals where it needed to be a slow process. On the first kiss - you lost her. And, the story could have been told without the kissing until those like my mother grew to love the characters, want them to be happy, and feel as if it is a natural progression. Is it right - nope! But that seems to be the case with most of the those opposed 'don't shove it in my face'. When it is shown, it is just an expected natural occurence... not something that was 'shoved'
—Guest Tanya

gay storyline

Liked Kyle and Fish, but not for them to be together. Will stop watching OLTL if you keep that up. Long time viewer
—Guest was OLTL lover

gay decision

Great decision, although I did like Fish. The gay story got a little out of hand. Esp.putting Dorrian in the mix. That story really sucked & I almost quit watching. I have been a OLTL fan for 30 years now.
—Guest jenn

Gay Storyline

I miss Fish and Kyle. They could have continued the gay storyline if they would have taken it in a different direction. They didn't even write the characters out. They just disappeared and I think that sucks.
—pmungioli

bring back kyle and oliver fish

brett and scott need to bring their daughter back and conutiue to raise seirra rose they were great dads and when gigi mention she went visit her nices we are in 2010 so bring back brett claywell as (kyle leiws) and scott evans as (oliver fish) so at least john mcbain need help
—Guest christa lyon

mistake

i personal didnt mine it, i like that fish and kyle finally got together but i can under how some ppl wouldnt not like it, but i miss them and the scences with the baby i wish there was more with them.
—Guest shamekia balom

My Opinion

I would be ok with another storyline like this if OLTL used differant actors with more exciting characters. I mean Kyle was all over the place and Fish was ok. OLTL just paired him with a bad actress(Layla) and a bad actor(kyle) I liked his scenes with Stacy even to I thought she was a bad actress too.Are they really pulling this John and Natalie thing again?
—Guest Casey

Mrs.

I am very glad that the gay storylines ended! I was ready to say goodbuy to OLTL, if you didn't end the gay storylines.
—Guest Ida

What's happening?

First we get the gay story line which I am SO glad they dropped. We get it! Then for a couple of months the show was going nowhere! I used to love the parrying between David & Dorian and now it's just plain stupid! Get some new writers please...
—Soapfan6

Responce to end gay story line.

I think it sucked. I very much enjoyed the guys and wanted to see them be a family with a child to raise. This is the future and they killed the whole plot. Plus we get crappy writting for the drinking seen with Dorian. Yuck
—Guest Linda Ward

GAY STORY LINE

VERY TIRED OF IT IT GETTING RIGT SIMPLE I AM SURE THERE IS MORE STROY LINE TO EHANCE OUR ATTENTION IT IS GETTING RIGHT TIRED.......
—Guest MARY SMITH

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