Originally Posted by
dirrty
...the second the public decides who advances through each stage, it automatically makes it a popularity contest. all shows like x-factor are selling consumers a possible brand, rooting for certain individuals/groups and becoming embedded within the show themselves, guised as a singing contest. whomever has the ability to bring in the most ratings, money, and future endorsements will go far. those who can't, byebye. it's all about the package, the x-factor. sums up the music industry as a whole.