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[starrylizard]

This comes from This Site and it's basically saying boycott reality TV and help the writer's strike.

Boycott reality TV.
Don't watch it.
Don't stream it.
Don't buy it on iTunes or Amazon or NetFlix.
Don't watch the reruns.
Spread the word.

Since I (1) live in Australia and (2) would rather spork myself senseless than watch reality TV, I know I won't make much of an impact, but I can at least do the "spread the word" bit and maybe someone else will decide to take it to heart.

If we don't watch reality TV, it affects the number of viewers who see the advertisements. Advertisements are revenue for the very companies that the WGA is striking against. If they have reduced revenue, they'll feel the effects of the strike much more keenly. Display this banner on your website, blog, forums, etc. to show your support for the Writers Guild of America and their strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers.

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[shoemoney2night.livejournal.com]

Probably more important for us outside the US is not to watch videos on the official network sites. A lot of them have full episodes up there, covered in advertising - The Daily Show, for instance, just put up a new website with practically every episode since 1999 - and the writers don't get any cut of the ad revenue.

[starrylizard.livejournal.com]

I know, it's like, how do you call that a promo... it's the whole darn episode. O_o

It's really no wonder it's come to this point. Considering how long it takes for me to write a fanfic, these guys come up with the whole damn show and they're paid as if they work at MacDonalds. I'm really rather shocked. I always assumed writers would be sought after professionals on good salaries... at least once they are writing blockbusters.

*smacks the networks down* I'll miss my shows, but I'm so not complaining. Bring it on bitches!!