Having a petition for a TV show is like offering free blowjobs to George Clooney: possibly emotionally satisfying, but ultimately unlikely to succeed.
I'm a vision of hotliness, and how weird is that? Mystical comas. You know, if you can stand the horror of a higher power hijacking your mind and body so that it can give birth to itself, I really recommend 'em.
Cordelia ,'You're Welcome'
The Minearverse 5: Closer to the Earth, Further from the Ax
[NAFDA] "There will be an occasional happy, so that it might be crushed under the boot of the writer." From Zorro to Angel (including Wonderfalls, The Inside and Drive), this is where Buffistas come to anoint themselves in the bloodbath.
Betsy HP - Apr 20, 2007 8:32:21 am PDT #5905 of 10001
If I only had a brain...
AllAroundPsycho - Apr 20, 2007 9:06:46 am PDT #5906 of 10001
If wishes were horses we'd all be eating steak.
Having a petition for a TV show is like offering free blowjobs to George Clooney: possibly emotionally satisfying, but ultimately unlikely to succeed.
And you made my Friday.
Pix - Apr 20, 2007 9:11:29 am PDT #5907 of 10001
The status is NOT quo.
Have I mentioned how much I t heart Betsy? Just saying.
Kevin - Apr 20, 2007 9:24:03 am PDT #5908 of 10001
Never fall in love with somebody you actually love.
Petitions are good at giving an illusion of power, and TV is all about illusions of power, both with viewers and at a creative level.
The UK government started a petition website a few months ago, where people can start and sign petitions. It's a genius PR move.
msbelle - Apr 20, 2007 9:44:41 am PDT #5909 of 10001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
unless they don't actually affect any changes and then they only serve to impress the people who have no understanding of how things really work or just like to see their name up in places a lot.
brenda m - Apr 20, 2007 9:46:49 am PDT #5910 of 10001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Delusion of power, more like. Is there anyone outside of tv petition organizers who actually buys into the "illusion"?
Allyson - Apr 20, 2007 9:47:36 am PDT #5911 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
Awww. I feel like the Obiwan of fandom campaigns.
I have taught you well, young Jedis.
Kevin - Apr 20, 2007 9:57:01 am PDT #5912 of 10001
Never fall in love with somebody you actually love.
Oh, I'm not arguing they work, msbelle. As brenda m rightly points out, my wording should have delusion, hence why I think the UK govs optional move to allow online petitioning is a great idea (for them).
Denise - Apr 20, 2007 10:23:50 am PDT #5913 of 10001
Delusion of power, more like. Is there anyone outside of tv petition organizers who actually buys into the "illusion"?
The 7 people that signed it last night?
Burrell - Apr 20, 2007 10:41:50 am PDT #5914 of 10001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
I read somewhere or saw on the news that more DVR folks watch ads then expected and advertisers needed to worry more about ad placement (first or last have high watch rates). it was interesting & unexpected.
I've read the same. More watch tv in real time than is usually assumed too. But until most people have DVRs, we'll continue to hear the refrain that advertisers simply ignore the viewing habits of tivo users. Eventually, that will no longer be a viable marketing strategy.