They are trying so hard to change the show but why would you change something that wasn't broken.  Now it's definitely broken. I believe most soap viewers are comfort viewers.  Soap is something that should not really change over time.  New viewers are inherited through older audiences.  We do like the ocassional cheating and bitch slapping but overall, I like the sappy family moment and stupid love fest between couple but only the couple I like to see progress and make sense.  There are some things that are considered unforgivable in soap. 

Love this, Snookie. I couldn't agree more.