I’m really conflicted, because on one hand I’ve been boycotting it due to Israel, but now I feel like my country (Finland) has such a high chance of winning, that I should give my vote just to ensure a victory over Israel. Any thoughts? I haven’t watched the show at all, btw

  • slazer2au@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 month ago

    No for several reasons.

    1. It involves non European countries which is stupid for a European competition.
    2. It’s a popularity program like X factor or (your country) idol or (your country) got talent where everyone known the songs beforehand which is not how these kind of competitions should go.
    3. You haven’t seen it your countries entry so you don’t know what you are voting on.
  • Naich@piefed.worldEnglish
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    1 month ago

    Your principles are worth more than a stupid contest. Don’t give them the money and/or the validation of your vote.

  • abbadon420@sh.itjust.works
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    1 month ago

    It’s not worth it. Eurovision has lost its way. Nowadays it only serves to make some people a lot of money. Also give the lgbtq+ community a token night of protest, so we don’t have to actually address any of the problems irl.

  • andrewta@lemmy.world
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    1 month ago

    If you enjoy the song you are hearing, if you enjoy the singer/band then why not vote for them? Give them your support. If you enjoy the format of the show and how things are presented Then go and participate.

    For example of the voice here in the United States, they used to have a really good way they set it up. Now I don’t know if I’ll even watch the show anymore.

    you have the blind audition, which is cool. But then you have a head-to-head competition, where the singers do not get to choose their song. Then you have a battle round, Again the singers do not get to choose their song. Then you have a semifinal which I think is a live episode. And then you have the finale. There’s not enough time to figure out what sort of artist the singer really is. There’s not enough time to watch them actually progress and grow and improve. I literally don’t know if I’ll even bother watching again.