As I see it there are three levels on which action by fans and other non-writer supporters can be effective. One is demonstrating public support, adding some weight to the WGA side of the PR battle. A second is hitting management in the pocket. A third is helping writer morale by letting them know parts of the public are supportive. I suspect three and one are where we can have the most impact; but I'd really be interested to know if there is anyplace we can genuinely have an impact on two.
Angel: I appreciate you guys looking out for Connor all summer. It's just—he's confused. He needs time. That's all. Fred: Right. Time, and some corporal punishment with a large heavy mallet. Not that I'm bitter.
'Just Rewards (2)'
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.
Typo Boy - Nov 14, 2007 1:27:05 pm PST #8035 of 10001
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Jon B. - Nov 14, 2007 1:37:05 pm PST #8036 of 10001
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
The Late Show writers have a strike blog: [link]
Simon - Nov 14, 2007 1:48:59 pm PST #8037 of 10001
Somebody from a blog radio station dropped us a line to say that Tim will be chatting about the strike and his shows and the fans this Friday at 7pm PST.
Allyson - Nov 14, 2007 2:16:37 pm PST #8038 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
That's Press-worthy, yeah?
Ginger - Nov 14, 2007 2:20:02 pm PST #8039 of 10001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
I was already planning on boycotting the reality shows
I have pre-emptively been boycotting reality shows for about seven years.
Sean K - Nov 14, 2007 3:11:34 pm PST #8040 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
I support the idea of these boycotts, but not downloading things from iTunes or buying DVDs is just not practical for me, for various reasons.
JenP - Nov 14, 2007 3:15:55 pm PST #8041 of 10001
Totally Press-worthy.
And looks like several interesting archived chats there, so that could help pass some time...
Trudy Booth - Nov 14, 2007 3:27:36 pm PST #8042 of 10001
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
Is boycotting broadcast television even discernable to ad buyers if you don't have a nielsen box? Cable? DSL?
I assume downloading is.
Theresa - Nov 14, 2007 3:30:05 pm PST #8043 of 10001
"What would it take to get your daughter to stop tweeting about this?"
I have pre-emptively been boycotting reality shows for about seven years.
Come to think of it, do I have to technically watch one so that I can stop watching them? Dammit, I've over thought this.
Strega - Nov 14, 2007 4:40:58 pm PST #8044 of 10001
I was figuring I wouldn't buy (or ask for) DVDs for upcoming birthdays and holidays. It's not so much that I think it'll matter, but I just feel kind of gross about giving money directly to struck companies.
Which doesn't mean people who do buy DVDs are gross. It's just a me thing.