Talk:South Beach Tow

"actors"? "fictionalized"?

Why does this article refer to South Beach Tow as "fictionalized" and using a "team of actors"? I'm putting in "Citation Needed" tags, because there's no evidence that it's ficional. TruTv's website makes no mention of it at all. Elsquared (talk) 08:59, 1 March 2012 (UTC)

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It is believed to be "fictionalized" due to the Repossession laws in Florida. See below from the Florida website: http://myfloridalegal.com/pages.nsf/main/9707bb48d49ce38985256cc9004e3ee5!OpenDocument "Seizing the vehicle. Generally, your creditor has legal authority to seize your car as soon as you default on your loan. Once you are in default, your creditor may repossess your car at any time without prior notice and may come onto your property to do so. However, the creditor may not commit a "breach of the peace" by using physical force or threats of force. If this occurs, your creditor may be required to pay a penalty or compensate you for any harm done to you or your property."

The repossession agent can NOT cause a breach of peace, which is what many of these episodes show. Shows like this make it VERY hard for REAL repossession agents to do their job properly and stay OUT of harms way. The State of Florida takes these issues very serious. I haven't looked, but I would almost bet there is a "disclaimer" run either before or after this show in the credits. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Fchp (talk • contribs) 15:01, 26 July 2012 (UTC)

Ummmmmmm DUH!!!!!!!!!!!!

The fact that all participants are miced up should tell you that the show is staged and fictionalized! How would you get people miced if the show were on the up and up and the tows and repos were legit! Are people really that stupid? If someone is standing there and pissing on your leg, do you really need confirmation that someone is standing there pissing on your leg? For real though! Anyone that buys that bs is dumb as dirt! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 107.7.90.114 (talk) 05:28, 19 April 2012 (UTC)

Modern directional audio capture such as boom microphones, and a proliferation of audio capture devices. Keep an open mind and try to be civil. 24.58.247.77 (talk) 04:29, 10 May 2012 (UTC)

OBVIOUSLY fake and staged. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.192.23.237 (talk) 01:29, 16 September 2012 (UTC)

Citation needed?

http://www.miaminewtimes.com/2011-04-28/news/south-beach-towing-companies-go-to-war/

Edwin Gonzalez and Russell Galbut own Tremont Towing, not Ashenoff.

Furthermore the "Finest" doesn't appear to be licensed to impound in the city of Miami, so the rivalry isn't going to be there like they portray. And the satellite view from google maps clearly shows the lot at Finest to be completely barren of vehicles. Not to mention that video taping yourself doing illegal activities and then airing it on national television is not very bright. Also notice that they've never once filled out any sort of paperwork to tow a car. — Preceding unsigned comment added by NosferatuIX (talk • contribs) 19:30, 10 May 2012 (UTC)

I live on 10th St in South Beach and I've never even heard of finest towing. Furthermore, Tremont is the most corrupt crew of criminals known to man. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 184.164.185.107 (talk) 13:11, 21 August 2012 (UTC)

Really???

Exactly how stupid are you people? Are you seriously sitting there talking about needing citationd that the show is fake? And you have this one moron talking about how "with modern technology and directional microphones...you know, you never know.."

You people are truly brainless. Citations? How about watching the show for three seconds? Christ, I could tell the thing was staged just watching the commercials for the damn thing. You people can't tell the difference in voices and cadence between someone speaking normally and someone reciting from a mental cue card? The one commercial I saw had some big black lady squaring enough against another guy, and their speech sounded like something straight out of the old WWF.

Get a half a clue, you morons. Every one of you who isn't sure if this show is real or fake, please, please, PLEASE give me a time and a place where I can sit down with all of you and play some no-limit hold em, because I could really use the money I'd take from you clueless idiots. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.74.186.37 (talk) 00:56, 5 November 2012 (UTC)

ATTENTION - sources are needed!

Listen everyone, I never said the show was real. I simply pointed out that proof was needed. All information in Wiki articles must have a source to back it up. I know it's staged, just like every other show on TruTv. That's not the point. You need to prove it. Elsquared (talk) 06:27, 17 December 2012 (UTC)

"Why does this article refer to South Beach Tow as "fictionalized" and using a "team of actors"? I'm putting in "Citation Needed" tags, because there's no evidence that it's ficional. TruTv's website makes no mention of it at all.

/ultraderp — Preceding unsigned comment added by 108.216.251.17 (talk) 10:46, 7 March 2013 (UTC)

This has been discussed. Please consult the links that are already cited in the References section, as they clearly demonstrate that this show is fictionalized. Andrew³²⁷ 16:49, 7 March 2013 (UTC)

Guys...honestly.. I really can't stress this enough. Wikipedia is NOT a reputable source for information. This site is basically for entertainment purposes, and maybe some small amount of info regarding a celebrity's age or who they're currently screwing. You are NOT the New York Times. I have for years been amused by the people who literally revolve their lives around this site and act as if Woodward and Bernstein are coming here for information. "My god, we MUST have sources on EVERYTHING!!! We MUST!!! What would the world do if they couldn't look to Wikipedia for reliability!!!" This site is NOTHING. It's a joke. Teachers don't even let students use it to write papers. Get over yourselves. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 108.49.93.205 (talk) 22:39, 11 May 2013 (UTC)

Reliable sources now quote shows producers: it's fake

I rewrote some of the content to reflect the admission by executives affiliated with the show that it is faked. I have cited sources and I hope to put this controversy to rest. I am open to feedback and I obviously do not own this article, so change it in whatever way is supported by sources. Andrew³²⁷ 00:59, 13 January 2013 (UTC)

The show is fake, but it seems to me that they still want the audience to believe it is real. Even the admission that is in the 12th link, only states that some scenes are reenacted for production needs. That isn't really an admittance that the show is fake. When does the disclaimer show up? I've watched the credits at the end of a couple of episodes from the 3rd season, and did not see it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Lgriff1013 (talk • contribs) 21:28, 11 February 2014 (UTC)

Wow, thank god the show finally admitted it was fake! I for one couldn't wrap my mind around the "controversy" of whether this thing was real or not. I mean, this show, Operation Repo, Pawn Stars, Hardcore Pawn.. Jesus, all those shows just seem so fucking REAL! Thank you, TruTV, for FINALLY releasing me--and all of us--from this living hell of uncertainty and controversy. 108.49.80.55 (talk) 22:15, 27 May 2013 (UTC)