Comments on: Want to End this Strike? Boycott Reality TV!

By: DWchick

DWchick — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 03:48:52 +0000

I’m all for the boycott for “reality” shows, but how much does that mean in the short term if you don’t have a Neilson’s box or diary? How do the sponsors know we are not watching?
I can’t believe that this is taking so long to resolve. There is no reason besides greed that the writers can’t get percentage instead of flat rate. If not for the writers, the shows wouldn’t have been watched in the first place. I don’t care how good the actors are, without good writing the show will suck. Plain and simple.

By: CouchpotatoPro

CouchpotatoPro — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 07:39:19 +0000

Bahh i made the list to three columns but they got messed up in the posting so just go to the link for better list

By: CouchpotatoPro

CouchpotatoPro — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 07:35:39 +0000

P.A.R.T(People Against Reality Television)

I am starting this movment to get TV stations to stop making any more reality TV ptograms. The need to get Thet’re thinking caps and there pocket books out and stop making generic programs and start making quality television

Makes me almost want to pick a different hobby besides a Couchpotatopro. I refuse to watch any reality shows anymore, I even stopped watching the very few reality shows that I did like, I don’t want to encourage or promote any more reality shows to being made. I am sick and tired of being bombarded with reality shows, so the TV stations can save a buck and still keep there ratings in check.

They need to stop making generic programs and start making quality television. There are so many reality shows now that FOX has started a reality Station somewhere in the 100+ channels that you need a cablebox or satillite box to watch it. Reality shows are just way to common now and the only reality show idea left is to tape grass growing and air it.

List of what not to watch:
American Idol America’s Project Runway Deal or No Deal The Bachelor Dancing With the Stars L.A. ink London ink Out of Here The Biggest Loser MythBusters Survivor American Idol MTV Cribs The Apprentice The Real World Animal Cops The Bad Girls Club Big Brother America’s Bridezillas Cash Cab Cash in the attic American Hot Rod Celebrity Expose The Contender COPS Click Corwin’s Quest Criss Angel Mindfreak Curb Appeal Curl Girls Destination Truth Dirty Jobs Dog Whisperer Don’t Driven Dress My Nest Emeril Live Daisy Does America Family Plots Extreme Engineering Fashion Police Find & Design Ghost Trackers Any Judge Shows Ghost Hunters A Haunting Hey Paula Hogan Knows Best Hooking Up Super Nanny Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Next Top Model Kid Nation
Kitchen Nightmares
The Hills Miami Ink Beauty and the Geek The Amazing Race
I’m a Celebrity: Get Me- The Girls Next Door
A Shot at Love With-
Tila Tequila
So You Think You Can Dance Pimp My Ride
The Bachelorette
The Agency
America’s Greatest-
Got Talent pets
America’s Most -
Wanted
Real Housewives -
of Orange County
Crash Test Mommy
Deadliest Catch
Divorce Court
Forget the Lyrics Dr. 90210
elimiDATE
Engaged & Underage
Farmer Wants a Wife
Flip This House
Greek to Chic
Hell’s Kitchen
Honey, We’re Killing -
the Kids!
Making the Team
America’s Funniest Home Videos

And there is plenty more to the list, but I am tired of typing ATM. So to for more show not to watch copy and past in browser
http://www.tv.com/reality/genre/9/summary.html?tag=subnav;reality

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the TV addict » Blog Archive » TV Talk From Fellow TV Addicts — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 14:59:45 +0000

[...] The TV Addict: Not surprisingly, this week, The TV Addict is all strike talk 24/7. First, we suggest more creative sign ideas for the striking writers. Then take a break from strike news to post exclusive interviews with Bones star T.J. Thyne and House stars Omar Epps and Jennifer Morrison. Ending off the week with our one idea to ensure the strike ends early: Boycott Reality TV! [...]

By: Erik

Erik — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:34:01 +0000

YES! This is a beautiful thing, ladies and gentlemen! Reality TV not only perpetuates a “fast food” kind of mindset for television, some of these cheap excuses for entertainment like “the OC” promote a morally handicapped, shallow lifestyle for our younger viewers. Kid’s television channels like Nickelodeon are starting to incorporate reality tv elements into their shows as well. Do third graders need to be subjected to things like that? Also, since when does anyone care about the ex-singer of Poison’s love life? Is it the same thing that makes people slow down for car accidents, just so they can look? I’ve been waiting for such action to be taken against reality tv for a long time.

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WGA Strike Day Five « TV BACON — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:44:35 +0000

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the TV addict » Blog Archive » WGA Strike Watch: Day 5 — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:14:04 +0000

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By: Sheikh Jabouti

Sheikh Jabouti — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 07:19:14 +0000

I NEVER watch bozo-reality TV anyhow. Who has time for that trash? It’s no wonder many Americans are so narrow-minded and dumb.

Give me Damages and MadMen any day of the week!!

By: Joanna

Joanna — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 07:13:19 +0000

Have been boycotting reality TV since they came up with the concept and will continue to do so until the end of time

By: BHcolin

BHcolin — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 06:16:42 +0000

Umm- I like DWTS, I like dancing . I like The Amazing Race, Survivor, Big Brother too. That doesn’t mean I don’t like quality dramas and comedies.I watch Brothers and Sisters, Men in Trees, The Office, 30 Rock, House, Bones, Grey’s, ugly Betty and so much more. But I’m not boycotting reality TV — dude I like TV and watch way too much,to boycott anthing. I’m an addict Plus as Shane said above me only if people have a nielsenn box would that make a difference.

We’ll have TV to watch — and I have lots taped (on DVR and VCR) to hold me over thru the strike. Plus we got Nip/Tuck and other shows that start soon.

Oh and Project Runway is starting- no way in he-l am I boycotting that

and your point could mean more if there wasn’t a recap of Shot of Love a couple entries down

This strike sucks — but at least it’s at a time when we get reruns already (during the Holiday season). I hope it doesn’t last long though- that would be bad.
What we need are the people who sent in the nuts for Jericho (good show- and all 7 episodes are completed btw). If viewers banded together to send sh-t to the execs that we want our TV back then who knows
just my thoughts