Get this through your head (and everyone else who still thinks like this): it will
NEVER go back to how it was the first few seasons. EVER. There is the debate over whether production rigs the show or not, which doesn't even matter in this case. At this point, most of them that aren't just recruits know that if you try and make big moves, it will lead to you leaving. Nobody tries to be bold anymore because they know that will lead to a quick exit. It's all about strategy. It's like how hockey is becoming lower scoring because everyone is sticking to systems and blocking shots etc. People who've watched the show have learned from past players how to/not to play and unfortunately that's the reality (heh) of this all now. I miss those days too, don't get me wrong, where players would play their own game and go for big shots early on and divide the house into two powers. It's just not wise anymore. Just become everyone's buddy and deflect all heat as a "it's a house decision." The James/Nicole "lay low and do nothing but try and be friends with everyone" is the best tactic at this point.
The only thing I don't get is with so many fans at this point, you'd think they'd find enough people to cast that are actual fans and wouldn't have to "recruit" people in just to find sexy people for the house...
Edit: I hope that first line doesn't look too insulting. Didn't mean for it to be condescending
