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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.

Comments

[lark_ascends]

Apparently there had been some talk that a lot of the reality tv writers were going to be quite willing to join in the strike too - because they want to join the WGA and recognition of their efforts too.

[starrylizard.livejournal.com]

Ooh, well that'd be good. Apparently most of the reality TV writers aren't part of the WGA at the moment. I kinda wonder how much writing is involved in the show. Maybe the host's spiel at the beginning etc. ??

[lark_ascends]

I'm not sure how much writing actually is involved, but yeah, pretty much none are members of the WGA and they apparently want to be. It may be that the writer's also help direct the paths of the shows.

[starrylizard.livejournal.com]

possibly...maybe concept design too. No idea. *shrugs*
I kinda mostly really don't like R TV. There are a few exceptions, with things like "So you think you can dance", but those people have talent.

[lark_ascends]

Oh, I hate reality tv too. I think the only lot of watched pretty much has been idol.

I've been hearing about the reality tv stuff by my sister, she's been keeping up to date on the strike info.

[starrylizard.livejournal.com]

*nods* Yokiem has been surfing their sites a lot too.