S21: Alexa PenaVega: No Spying Just Dancing

[Uke]

Wow, they put the poor girl in jeopardy AGAIN after that amazing performance? Why can't Alek and his rude ass be put in jepoardy. He seems exempt even though his dancing stinks and he talks smack to the judges. Nick and Carlos always get hosed and Bindi gets straight tens. What a joke.

 

Alexa is an emotional person and I think they like jerking her around because all her emotions show on her face.

[calipiano81]

I guess they needed to put her in jeopardy because she WAS at the bottom of the leaderboard last week and she and Mark already expressed how nervous they were for the elimination.

Although it was strange that the show all of a sudden decided to do 3 in jeopardy when they have been doing 2 all along. I wonder who was the last minute addition--Alexa or Tamar?

[PBGamer89]

I think maybe Tamar was because of the comment in her package and the resulting Twitter meltdown. They probably figured the jeopardy thing will make for some good package material for next week.

 

That comment and her scores could sink her next week.

 

In terms of Alexa, I'm glad she was safe and gets to dance again. I hope they get something slower next week like maybe Viennese Waltz.

Edited October 28, 2015 by PBGamer89

[just prin]

Way to go, Alexa! The audience ruled that you and Mark danced rings around T and her partner in the fab danceoff. And what could mean more to a gal than that. Beating the best dancer and stuff. Now if you can just beat your spouse!

[katha]

I think she's doing well for herself. I was frustrated at the beginning of the season with her because she's so inconsistent but during the Britney week I realized that she's pretty much doing the best she can and that she is reaching her potential. Some celebs come with physical weaknesses, with her it's mental because she's nervous and scattered. Then the producers have caught on to that fact and played some mindgames with her throughout the season, which adds to the pressure. Making it to week 9, quarterfinals, is pretty cool and especially since it seemed dicey there for a moment. So yay her!

 

I don't know if she can get past Alek with his American hero package or past Tamar with her dedicated fanbase, or past Carlos? Though she does seem to have people voting for her, whoever they are (apart from Mark's fans), since both Andy and Hayes were higher on the leaderboard than her. Perhaps winning the audience vote for the cha-cha is also an indication that she's picking up some of the general audience? And going for a religious theme never hurts with the DWTS demo, so who knows. But even reaching week 9 is already neat and I hope she has great dances next week!

Edited November 3, 2015 by katha

[Uke]

I was surprised that for the dance-off, America's vote was 76% for Alexa over Tamar. That was way more than I would have expected. Now if she could just win over the judges. 

[smiley13]

I was surprised that for the dance-off, America's vote was 76% for Alexa over Tamar. That was way more than I would have expected. Now if she could just win over the judges. 

Hopefully the judges will take note of Alexa's popularity.  I believe she had the highest percentage of audience votes.

[Danseur]

I wonder if any portion of that 76% was a vote against Tamar? Hard to say because some say negative edits boost scores and others say they jeopardize.

[Thadeeeyus]

I wonder if any portion of that 76% was a vote against Tamar? Hard to say because some say negative edits boost scores and others say they jeopardize.

 

Or the anti-Val voters, of which there are many. 

[Andie1]

Hopefully the judges will take note of Alexa's popularity.  I believe she had the highest percentage of audience votes.

 

I think she's gone a long way on very poor dance ability.

[tearbender]

I think Alexa is a much better dancer than she's been given credit for, honestly. I definitely find her a stronger dancer than Bindi and she has much better than technique than Nick. She is inconsistent and prone to errors, but the judges seem very happy to ignore the errors of their favorite(s) while nitpicking others so...

 

I also was surprised that she scored so much of the audience vote for the dance off. I'm not sure whether that says more about Alexa's support or Tamar's lack of it. I would love to see both women in the finals, but since that won't happen I would settle for Alexa outlasting Carlos.

[spanana]

I think she's gone a long way on very poor dance ability.

 

I don't think Alexa has poor dance ability at all.  Yes, she has issues.  She either blanks out or forgets steps and sometimes has an obvious fumble.  But what is frustrating about it is she's actually quite good a lot of the time.   She has quite a lot of potential.   Alexa's problem has nothing whatsoever to do with ability IMO.

Edited November 3, 2015 by spanana

[Andie1]

I don't think Alexa has poor dance ability at all.  Yes, she has issues.  She either blanks out or forgets steps and sometimes has an obvious fumble.  But what is frustrating about it is she's actually quite good a lot of the time.   She has quite a lot of potential.   Alexa's problem has nothing whatsoever to do with ability IMO.

YMMV I just don't think she has good rhythm, or grace when she moves, the dancing looks choppy. She reminds me of a bit of Aly Raisman. She's overly dependent on the pro to look good because her own movement isn't natural. With that dependence comes the mistakes.  Someone like Tamar if she makes a mistake it's difficult to discern because she's a much better mover and can dance on her own.      

Edited November 3, 2015 by Andie1

[spanana]

Alexa looks nothing like Aly Raisman.  Aly Raisman couldn't hear or count music.  That is not remotely Alexa's problem.  Alexa's problems IMO are mostly mental.

[Andie1]

Alexa looks nothing like Aly Raisman.  Aly Raisman couldn't hear or count music.  That is not remotely Alexa's problem.  Alexa's problems IMO are mostly mental.

 

Well to me, Alexa doesn't hear the music. She's too busy worrying about the next step - choppy and disjointed, unnatural movement.  Put her beside anyone, her husband and see how naturally she moves. She doesn't move that naturally. 

Edited November 3, 2015 by Andie1

[katha]

I think one of Alexa's problems, that is also Tamar's problem, is that they are both women who are Not!Bindi! and get treated in a somewhat ambivalent fashion by show and judges. IMO both are showing the stress and wear and tear of that situation, in different ways because they are different personalities, but it's been affecting them both. I think both Tamar and Alexa certainly aren't worse dancers than Bindi, though both have weaknesses just like Bindi has weaknesses (that no one ever talks about), but if you only heard the judges talk you would think there are worlds between them.

 

What additionally comes in with Alexa is the dynamic with Carlos she brings that IMO is having an effect on her (though it's gotten better) and on both Witney and Mark. And on top of that she's nervous and doesn't seem to have a lot of self-esteem and is in her head too much. What I also suspect, but that's pure speculation on my part, is that Mark misjudged a bit at the beginning of the season and has adjusted his approach since. At least I think that I perceive a bit of an adjustment. IMO he saw her ability, but didn't see her mental frailty at first and was fooled by her outward preppy attitude. IMO he gets now that mentally she's basically Candace 2.0, just with the marrieds! thing thrown in to make things even screwier LOL.

 

ETA: For exhibit 300 or something of the marrieds! thing playing into her various issues see this: http://www.glamour.com/entertainment/blogs/obsessed/2015/11/nick-carter-baby-gender

 

There you have Alexa wishing she's eliminated before her husband because his fragile ego apparently just couldn't take it if she outlasted him. Eyeroll. I think that sort of mentality must be super frustrating for the pro. I'm sure at this point Mark is used to it and has resigned himself there, but still. She's a hard worker, she tries and gives it her all and IMO the show hasn't been particularly kind to her, but that mindset doesn't help.

Edited November 3, 2015 by katha

[spanana]

Katha, you are reading my mind.  I was talking to someone last night after the show and I was talking about how Alexa was starting to remind me of Candace 2.0.  I think Alexa has more natural dance talent than Candace so ultimately has more potential.  Candace was athletic, but not much of a dancer.  But mentally I think they have a lot of the same issues going on. I also agree that I think Mark has adjusted his approach with Alexa because at the beginning of the season I think he was blinded by her potential and didn't really forsee all the mental stuff getting in her way (and married stuff).

 

I also think in a weird way Alexa is starting to have the same rootable underdog quality that Candace had.  For all I know Alexa will be out next week, but she's very earnest and just sort of puts herself out there in a way that is starting to become endearing.  It may be too little too late, but she's certainly more rootable than her husband.  You want to see her succeed and it's frustrating when she falls short. 

Edited November 3, 2015 by spanana

[just prin]

I don't give two hoots about the biblical shit Alexa spouts. But I do wish she'd become the giant she referenced this week--both on the dance floor and at home, which is so much more important! She seems like such a nice gal, and is a great little dancer! If she didn't have to worry about Mr. Spouse-off, she'd be having a ball. Alas.

[Uke]

... I think both Tamar and Alexa certainly aren't worse dancers than Bindi, though both have weaknesses just like Bindi has weaknesses (that no one ever talks about), but if you only heard the judges talk you would think there are worlds between them. ...

 

ETA: For exhibit 300 or something of the marrieds! thing playing into her various issues see this: http://www.glamour.com/entertainment/blogs/obsessed/2015/11/nick-carter-baby-gender

 

There you have Alexa wishing she's eliminated before her husband because his fragile ego apparently just couldn't take it if she outlasted him. Eyeroll. I think that sort of mentality must be super frustrating for the pro. I'm sure at this point Mark is used to it and has resigned himself there, but still. She's a hard worker, she tries and gives it her all and IMO the show hasn't been particularly kind to her, but that mindset doesn't help.

Agree with your entire post.  The "judges" are actually saying Bindi is at a whole different level than anyone else.  They've said approximately the same thing 2 weeks in a row now.  I do think both Mark and Witney initially saw this happy couple ready and raring to dive into dance and it took them a bit to realize the dynamic that was actually going on. 

 

I thought I'd been seeing a stronger, more confident Alexa these past 2 weeks but that quote in the Glamour article busted that notion.  I'm truly curious what would happen if Carlos is eliminated before Alexa.  I was only half joking a couple weeks ago that I feared she would "volunteer in tribute" if Carlos got eliminated.  But if he were, I have to wonder what head games she would experience at home.  And still, we never hear that kind of talk out of Carlos. It's all a one way street.

I also think in a weird way Alexa is starting to have the same rootable underdog quality that Candace had.  For all I know Alexa will be out next week, but she's very earnest and just sort of puts herself out there in a way that is starting to become endearing.  It may be too little too late, but she's certainly more rootable than her husband.  You want to see her succeed and it's frustrating when she falls short. 

 

This might explain that 76%. I tend to think people vote for someone rather than against someone, especially when they have to vote quickly without a lot of time to think.

[treeofdreams]

My sister and her friends are voting for Alexa just so she will stay in the competition longer than Carlos.

 

I wonder if anyone else is doing this...

[smiley13]

My sister and her friends are voting for Alexa just so she will stay in the competition longer than Carlos.

 

I wonder if anyone else is doing this...

Not me, I started voting for Alexa because she is with Mark, but quickly came to really enjoy her dancing.  Plus Alexa and Carlos are just adorable!

[magpye29]

My sister and her friends are voting for Alexa just so she will stay in the competition longer than Carlos.

I wonder if anyone else is doing this...

 

I am.

[Danseur]

I think Alexa is a very sweet girl who appears to think her husband's good comes before her own. Considering some of the obstacles she has had to overcome, I think there is a lot more to her than meets the eye. Coming into the contest, she had more than her fair share of self doubt/insecurity, along with a heart felt belief that her husband's success is as important or maybe more so than her own. Now add to those two things, the fact that she is constantly reminded of a formidable opponent who is loved by all, and also of her own deficiencies. I can see why she chose the David vs Goliath story for inspiration.

She definitely has shown a lot of determination, tenacity, resilience and in my opinion, talent. Her apprehensions probably overwhelm her at times and she loses her sense of presence which causes her to forget or misstep. For her sake, I hope she overcomes and makes it to the finals. Whether or not she wins or outlasts Carlos, she will have gained a lot by taking on the challenge and I admire her.

To be honest, her personality appeals a lot more to me than her husband's and I hope she outlasts him. It's interesting that Bing has predicted Carlos will be eliminated both last week and tomorrow night. I wish that would happen. I think it might do a lot for her ego strength.

Edited November 8, 2015 by Danseur

[boyznkatz]

Well to be fair, if I were competing against my husband, I would probably root for him over myself. I'm not sure why. He's not a control freak, and he would be just as happy with me winning. We don't know Alexa is fragile, or Carlos has an ego. Both of them are good dancers. and I'd be fine with either or both of them in the finals.

[PBGamer89]

I would like her to get a redemption edit and make the finals.

 

A lot of "who's your favorite" polls I have seen have Carlos at the very bottom, so I wonder if next week will have a PenaVega B2 and a surprise with Carlos leaving.

 

She seems more genuine than him and I think she's gotten the short end of the stick many times that people could root for her for that. Twice now she's outstayed 2 celebs who had higher scores than her (Hayes and Andy)

[McManda]

A lot of "who's your favorite" polls I have seen have Carlos at the very bottom, so I wonder if next week will have a PenaVega B2 and a surprise with Carlos leaving.

 

I feel like they're setting up for a surprise married couple double elimination. That way neither of them "wins" over the other.

 

But of the two, I'd rather Alexa stay over Carlos.

[luvthepros]

I think she's gone a long way on very poor dance ability.

This baffles me and you are not the only one who has said Alexa is not a good dancer. I think Alexa is a great dancer although she does have some flubs at times. This girl can move her hips and she seems so fluid in her movement. I love to watch her dance and I honestly think she is the best female dancer this season. I think about how she moved her hips in the Brittany number with the snake and I honestly don't think anyone of the female celebs could have done it better than Alexa did.

 

Folks seem to think Alexa is not good on her own, but Mark had her do some Cha Cha on her own in the dance off and she handled it really well. She has the Latin hips and movement down and I thank Mark for his awesome teaching for that.

YMMV I just don't think she has good rhythm, or grace when she moves, the dancing looks choppy. She reminds me of a bit of Aly Raisman. She's overly dependent on the pro to look good because her own movement isn't natural. With that dependence comes the mistakes.  Someone like Tamar if she makes a mistake it's difficult to discern because she's a much better mover and can dance on her own.      

IMHO, Aly Raisman had poor dance ability. Alexa is on another level from Aly with Aly being much inferior.

Edited November 6, 2015 by luvthepros

[boyznkatz]

I agree Alexa is a good dancer. There is no comparison to Aly Raisman. Aly's dancing reminded me a lot of Bristol Palin, for some reason. Her contemporary was sort of ugly.

Edited November 6, 2015 by boyznkatz

[realdancemom]

I also think Alexa is a far better dancer than Aly.  Aly truly couldn't hear the music.  She didn't have natural rhythm and moved clunky.  I think Alexa's problem is nerves.  Somebody compared her to Candace (not sure if it's thread) when it comes to performance issues.  I agree with that even though as the other poster mentioned, Alexa is a better dancer than Candace.  That is why her performances have been inconsistent and she sometimes messes up. 

 

ETA - It might seem like Alexa can't hear beats because she is sometimes rushing.  However, I do feel that is part of her nerves and not the same thing as Aly who truly couldn't feel the beat.

Edited November 6, 2015 by realdancemom

[katha]

This baffles me and you are not the only one who has said Alexa is not a good dancer. I think Alexa is a great dancer although she does have some flubs at times. This girl can move her hips and she seems so fluid in her movement. I love to watch her dance and I honestly think she is the best female dancer this season. I think about how she moved her hips in the Brittany number with the snake and I honest don't think anyone of the female celebs could have done it better than Alexa did.

 

Folks seem to think Alexa is not good on her own, but Mark had her do some Cha Cha on her own in the dance off and she handled it really well. She has the Latin hips and movement down and I thank Mark for his awesome teaching for that.

I agree and think that the obvious storyboarding this season to make Bindi out to be vastly superior is really hitting Alexa and Tamar the hardest. IMO both their weaknesses get exaggerated by the judges and Alexa in particular is hardly given any credit for what she does well. I guess that's the fate if you're not the chosen one. Of course unfortunately Alexa's inconsistency to some degree is also masking her positive attributes: IMO she's given pretty challenging choreo and handles it mostly well and she's a nuanced performer.

[luvthepros]

.......... Alexa was starting to remind me of Candace 2.0. .........

The only similarities with Candace that I see is they both have strong faith and they both get in their heads. I think it ends there. Candace was much more prudish about showing her body and her not wanting to perform provocative body movement. I don't get that vibe at all from Alexa as she has shown cleavage and lots of abs and certainly has given plenty of sexy and sultry to her movement. Alexa moves so much better than Candace ever could

Edited November 6, 2015 by luvthepros

[luvthepros]

......... Alexa in particular is hardly given any credit for what she does well.

I'm still miffed that not one word was mentioned by the judges about that awesome lift Alexa did at the end of the team dance. It looked to me like she put her heart and soul into getting that lift perfect and she nailed it! If Bindi had performed the lift, I have no doubt in my mind that the judges would have congratulated her on a lift well done. I'm sad for Alexa as I would imagine she must have felt deflated that her hard work went unmentioned.

[spanana]

One thing I think that is hopefully good for Alexa is that she and Carlos are spending some time apart this week.  Alexa is in NY with Bindi, Mark and Derek and Carlos is off a brief 2 day cruise thing with Wit, Lindsay and Alek.  So hopefully Alexa can just focus on herself and her dances and not worry about what her husband is doing.

 

Alexa is paired with Bindi for these duo dances, so seeing the judges critique that should be interesting.  I like Bindi and I think she's a decent dancer, but are the judges going to find a way to praise Bindi in the number and critique Alexa?  Will they claim that Alexa rose to Bindi's level?  Will they blame any mess ups on Alexa? 

 

I'm also not sure how Alexa is going to mentally respond to that challenge.  She has little flubs here and there when she does her individual dances so I'm hoping she doesn't get too in her head about having to dance with the judges fave/potential winner.

 

I'm also super glad we were spared an Alexa/Carlos duo dance.  I'm honestly shocked the show didn't go there.
 

Edited November 6, 2015 by spanana

[boyznkatz]

The only similarities with Candace that I see is they both have strong faith and they both get in their heads. I think it ends there. Candace was much more prudish about showing her body and her not wanting to perform provocative body movement. I don't get that vibe at all from Alexa as she has shown cleavage and lots of abs and certainly has given plenty of sexy and sultry to her movement. Alexa moves so much better than Candace ever could

 

Although Candace was likable and IMO was a better dancer than her scores indicated, she wasn't as good as Alexa. I really didn't have a problem with her being a prude. Her costumes were always beautiful. 

[realdancemom]

Although Candace was likable and IMO was a better dancer than her scores indicated, she wasn't as good as Alexa. I really didn't have a problem with her being a prude. Her costumes were always beautiful. 

Yes, Candace's costumes were modest but she always looked beautiful and sexy. 

[PBGamer89]

I'm hoping for a great week for Alexa. I'm looking forward to her Contemporary. Mark always does great Contemporary routines and I think her duet Charleston with Bindi and Derek is gonna be the standout duet.

[Uke]

Alexa is paired with Bindi for these duo dances, so seeing the judges critique that should be interesting.  I like Bindi and I think she's a decent dancer, but are the judges going to find a way to praise Bindi in the number and critique Alexa?  Will they claim that Alexa rose to Bindi's level?  Will they blame any mess ups on Alexa? 

 

 

Unless Bindi totally screws something up (which will be ignored), I can just bet there will be some comment about Alexa rising to the level of Bindi or kept up with Bindi or something along those lines.  Praise one with a backhand to the other.   It's just so hard to see Alexa come out happy, giving it her all and then watching her face drop when the "judges" start talking.

[Andie1]

I'm still miffed that not one word was mentioned by the judges about that awesome lift Alexa did at the end of the team dance. It looked to me like she put her heart and soul into getting that lift perfect and she nailed it! If Bindi had performed the lift, I have no doubt in my mind that the judges would have congratulated her on a lift well done. I'm sad for Alexa as I would imagine she must have felt deflated that her hard work went unmentioned.

Alexa has no dynamics in her dancing, and if you really watched that Cha Cha dance off she was off time at a number of points and Mark had to pull her back. She was not dancing to the audience, her dance position is weak her shoulder top line is never quite right, her footwork was sloppy, even doing the easy twizzle sequence that Mark controlled, she could never do that on her own . I don't know about the lift but I'd be more interested to see the entry and exit, was it smooth or did Mark need to overcompensate as he's done throughout the competition.

She needs so much more drill in the basics to do better. But these religious types always go far with the Grandmas watching, so don't worry if she can dance or not.

Edited November 7, 2015 by Andie1

[vibeology]

That comment was about the lift she did in the team dance two weeks back and has nothing to do with the dance off. Alexa did a great job with that lift.

[skyways]

Alexa has no dynamics in her dancing, and if you really watched that Cha Cha dance off she was off time at a number of points and Mark had to pull her back. She was not dancing to the audience, her dance position is weak her shoulder top line is never quite right, her footwork was sloppy, even doing the easy twizzle sequence that Mark controlled, she could never do that on her own . I don't know about the lift but I'd be more interested to see the entry and exit, was it smooth or did Mark need to overcompensate as he's done throughout the competition

 

.My perception of her is that she can dance - not based on what I see when she performs but based on the fact that she gets and understands rhythm. Her problem is belief. She has what it takes - the body, she knows to point her toes and place her feet outward, she CAN do solo confidently etc. BUT she is too scared and too dependent on Mark, Carlos, praise, the solar eclipse whatever etc. to actually punch her performances.  In fact she has more natural ability than Bindi (who has stiff shoulders and does not move her hips fluidly in Latin but performs choreo well and confidently) Alexa is the opposite.

[spanana]

I also think it's fairly demeaning to Alexa to dismiss her entirely as one of "these religious types", as if that is all there is to her or any person.  Can't people just like who they like without there having to be accusations about the why?  

[Andie1]

The truth is religious types from Kurt Warner, to Marie Osmond have always got a "Bye" its the Reality of this reality show, More often than not their dancing stinks, but they get to play the religion card and they get a few more weeks out of the deal. Alexa isn't any better than Marie

.My perception of her is that she can dance - not based on what I see when she performs but based on the fact that she gets and understands rhythm. Her problem is belief. She has what it takes - the body, she knows to point her toes and place her feet outward, she CAN do solo confidently etc. BUT she is too scared and too dependent on Mark, Carlos, praise, the solar eclipse whatever etc. to actually punch her performances. In fact she has more natural ability than Bindi (who has stiff shoulders and does not move her hips fluidly in Latin but performs choreo well and confidently) Alexa is the opposite.

Solo? Are you kidding? That AT solo was shitty, not crisp at all . Willow Shields was miles better at Marks indulgences.

That comment was about the lift she did in the team dance two weeks back and has nothing to do with the dance off. Alexa did a great job with that lift.

That comment was about the lift she did in the team dance two weeks back and has nothing to do with the dance off. Alexa did a great job with that lift.[/quote

i know there was no lift in the chacha, I watched the dance off. If she did a great job bully for her.

Edited November 7, 2015 by Andie1

[Uke]

I also think it's fairly demeaning to Alexa to dismiss her entirely as one of "these religious types", as if that is all there is to her or any person.  Can't people just like who they like without there having to be accusations about the why?  

 

Agreed!

 

I'm confused.  When was Alexa overtly one of "these religious types" on the show?   I haven't seen any preaching, bible spouting, proselytizing, or getting judgy about others. 

 

The David & Goliath theme for her icon - I'm more inclined to see that as Alexa's portrayal of her slaying the doubts and insecurities that's been holding her back.

[katha]

Yeah, I thought Sadie, much as I liked her, was pretty heavy-handed about the bible stuff and it was the one thing that annoyed me about her and which made her family in the packages very grating. Candace pushed it as well, but at a certain point her stage fright became the main narrative on the show and IMO prevented the religious talk to get overly heavy-handed.

 

Alexa talked about her faith the first time this week. She also took care to frame it in a way that made it clear it's about her personal experiences and views and to not be preachy about it at all. Carlos, arguably, has used his faith in a more strategic, potentially vote-getting, way. Alexa doesn't object to costumes, she's not banging on about "modesty" or whatever, she's doing all the required choreography.

[birkenstock]

I don't think Alexa has used her religion to gain an audience like others have in the competition during past seasons. Bringing up her faith has come about more organically and doesn't seem as overtly calculating as others. The producers may have asked her to talk about it but I think she is someone who is deeply devout and actually believed what she was saying rather than selling a narrative. Maybe I'm naive, but I liked her package this week.

 

To be honest, Carlos has talked about his faith far more than Alexa.  This may be the only way his presence on the show benefited her. He talked about his and Alexa's faith without her having to be one of "these religious types." 

Edited November 7, 2015 by Cocka doodle dont

[PBGamer89]

I really like her and I like her dancing. She's a bit of the underdog right now, which could keep her safe this Monday.

[Danseur]

It was a mistake on my part to bring up religion in any way in a discussion on this forum. I was trying to make a point that was lost by my doing so. Alexa is actually one of my favorites this season and I wanted to communicate my opinion of what I consider to be her strengths while also expressing my thoughts in the discussion about her struggles. I am supporting her and deeply regret my comments. My words communicated something that I did not in any way intend to say. Unfortunately, I didn't realize it until the following day when reading some of your responses.

I seriously regret this and hope anyone who was offended will accept my sincere apology.

Is there a way to delete an unwise comment?

[birkenstock]

It was a mistake on my part to bring up religion in any way in a discussion on this forum. I was trying to make a point that was lost by my doing so. Alexa is actually one of my favorites this season and I wanted to communicate my opinion of what I consider to be her strengths while also expressing my thoughts in the discussion about her struggles. I am supporting her and deeply regret my comments. My words communicated something that I did not in any way intend to say. Unfortunately, I didn't realize it until the following day when reading some of your responses.

I seriously regret this and hope anyone who was offended will accept my sincere apology.

Is there a way to delete an unwise comment?

I don't think you can delete a comment, but you can edit out anything that you want to by clicking on the pencil icon on the bottom right of your post.  

 

I don't think anything you wrote in the above post was offensive and religion would have come up because of how central it was to Alexa's dance.  Your post made me think about how Carlos and Alexa's faith affects their relationship dynamics. I didn't really think about prior to reading your comment. It was a perspective that helped explain why she didn't seem as invested earlier in the season. ETA: I think her heart was always in it just that she was focused more on Carlos than herself and it was frustrating. Anyway, I really did like your comment.

Edited November 8, 2015 by Cocka doodle dont

[Uke]

It was a mistake on my part to bring up religion in any way in a discussion on this forum. I was trying to make a point that was lost by my doing so. Alexa is actually one of my favorites this season and I wanted to communicate my opinion of what I consider to be her strengths while also expressing my thoughts in the discussion about her struggles. I am supporting her and deeply regret my comments. My words communicated something that I did not in any way intend to say. Unfortunately, I didn't realize it until the following day when reading some of your responses.

I seriously regret this and hope anyone who was offended will accept my sincere apology.

Is there a way to delete an unwise comment?

 

I scrolled back and re-read your comment and I don't see anything to regret.  You gave us a new perspective in understanding Alexa.  I think you handled a sensitive topic in a gentle manner. So thank you for that.

[Danseur]

Uke and Cock a Doodle Don't: Thank you for your kind words and for the help. I'm glad I finally learned how to edit a post. Now all I need to do is find out how to excerpt a quote from comments and get it to show up in my replies! Radishcake explained it but try as I may to follow her instructions, it never seems to work.