Board Thread:False Info and Speculative Discussion/@comment-207.254.224.12-20140717193212/@comment-25184427-20140718182542

Paul.rea wrote: I'm not saying the dialogue doesn't matter - I'm saying compare behavior to behavior.

Even if the twins thought, as you seem to, that Scott should behave differently - we've yet to actually see an Alpha who did act substantially differently than Scott in similar situations.

So it becomes irrelevant when discussing how Alphas actually act on this show - back to the land of "should." It isn't a matter of how they act, so much as their power. Comparing Beta Scott to Alpha Scott...he actually seems weaker, now, in comparison. Comparing Alpha Scott to Alpha Peter and Alpha Derek...again, weaker.

As far as the dialog goes, the dialog explains that he is weaker, because of his CHOICE to act like a carebear, rather than a werewolf, and embrace his animal side. (I am paraphrasing here)

This dialog is very important...and you seem to want to sweep it under the rug. It is important because it outlines not only the fact that Scott is indeed weaker, by why he is so.

So all these comparisons about his actions compared to the actions of others...it's all smoke and mirrors. The real problem has been identified in the show...both that Scott is a weak alpha and why he is so.

True, maybe Derek and Scott handled their betas similarly...but that does not negate the fact that Scott is weaker or why he is weaker.

Also...teen beta Derek fought the berserkers with more strength than alpha Scott. So, comparing action to action...that alone is evidence enough of Scotts weakness. (Evidence you don't really need, because the show has already pointed it out to you.)

You can keep arguing all you want, but the facts remain:

1.) Scott is weak because of his fear of letting go to his animal side.

2.) As DmanCO pointed out, if it wasn't for people around Scott killing off Scott's enemies...there would be some serious "backlog" as he put it.  This is because he sees no situation in which extreme violence is the answer.

Keep saying that we're making up these "shoulds," but the reality is, they're actually a deep part of the storyline...and I believe we're supposed to recognize Scott's weakness...not ignore it. I believe they want us to be frustrated with Scott...so that we will all give a sigh of relief when he stops acting like a little pansy.