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74. Network decay

Reply to edhopper (Reply #2)

Mon Jul 21, 2014, 02:44 PM

Jul 2014

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NetworkDecay

I remember when cable tv had decent science programming.

Hell, I remember when HLN was actually headline news and ran through the top stories every half hour. You could tune in anytime, watch for thirty minutes, and be totally caught up on news.

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Shame on the Syfy channel [View all] edhopper Jul 2014 OP

I know shenmue Jul 2014 #1

Who do the think they are now edhopper Jul 2014 #2

Remember when speculation was the opposite of good research? shenmue Jul 2014 #3

I guess when one political party's agenda edhopper Jul 2014 #4

Network decay pokerfan Jul 2014 #74

It's the date that edhopper Jul 2014 #75

It would still piss me off on any other day pokerfan Jul 2014 #85

Right... workinclasszero Jul 2014 #116

From the same channel that brought us Sharknado? NightWatcher Jul 2014 #5

Hey there! F4lconF16 Jul 2014 #13

Dude, Sharknado was quality entertainment. Calista241 Jul 2014 #34

So....wait. That WASN'T a nature documentary? Jeff In Milwaukee Jul 2014 #45

It was. Don't believe the haters. AngryAmish Jul 2014 #47

lol Liberal_in_LA Jul 2014 #117

Um... it is a modern spelling of Science Fiction. Sci-Fi. Fawke Em Jul 2014 #6

You just ruined this thread RobertEarl Jul 2014 #7

What bothers me edhopper Jul 2014 #10

You saying the moon landing was Sci-fy? RobertEarl Jul 2014 #11

Only funny edhopper Jul 2014 #12

If I wanted to watch a non-fiction documentary about Apollo 11, Fawke Em Jul 2014 #25

True edhopper Jul 2014 #46

You kind of have a point with regard to small, impressionable children fried eggs Jul 2014 #114

You might be surprized edhopper Jul 2014 #115

No edhopper Jul 2014 #8

No, it is NOT a modern spelling of SciFi. it is a trademarked, made-up spelling. CBGLuthier Jul 2014 #21

Whether it's made-up because they couldn't trademark it doesn't negate my argument. Fawke Em Jul 2014 #24

I still think calling something made up purely for commercial reasons a "modern spelling" CBGLuthier Jul 2014 #27

It is owned by Sy Fynstein, thus the initials SyFy AngryAmish Jul 2014 #48

Ever since they dropped MST3K Codeine Jul 2014 #9

They briefly redeemed themselves with the BSG remake. NuclearDem Jul 2014 #26

And don't forget the wrestling. kentauros Jul 2014 #82

You DO know that the "Fy" refers to "Fiction", right? brooklynite Jul 2014 #14

Do you have any comprehension edhopper Jul 2014 #15

Why no, please explain it to us... brooklynite Jul 2014 #16

It's inane edhopper Jul 2014 #18

Maybe the fact that I'm not watching it reflects my position... brooklynite Jul 2014 #19

The First Amendment edhopper Jul 2014 #20

lol jberryhill Jul 2014 #52

"An affront to decency"? Jesus man get a grip... SomethingFishy Jul 2014 #60

So it doesn't bother you edhopper Jul 2014 #65

You're the one screaming about "affronts to decency" SomethingFishy Jul 2014 #66

Because of the significance edhopper Jul 2014 #69

"I posted a thread on an internet board"... brooklynite Jul 2014 #80

People can reply however they wish edhopper Jul 2014 #83

It did when it was spelled "Sci-Fi" kentauros Jul 2014 #62

What will they do next? bluedigger Jul 2014 #17

So you're saying that republicans took over the Syfy channel. L0oniX Jul 2014 #22

THIS is what you want to shame SyFy over? Hugabear Jul 2014 #23

I love intentionally bad movies :) Marrah_G Jul 2014 #32

It's not that it was a ridiculous doc. edhopper Jul 2014 #37

I actually can't fault SyFy for this one Hugabear Jul 2014 #41

You don't understand edhopper Jul 2014 #42

Everyone knows it was Nazis that got there first jberryhill Jul 2014 #53

Oh that is such bullshit.. Everyone knows the Nazi's are SomethingFishy Jul 2014 #61

Not a real documentary Hugabear Jul 2014 #87

Not at all edhopper Jul 2014 #90

That's exactly what a faux doc is Hugabear Jul 2014 #93

The people who produced and presented it think it is true. edhopper Jul 2014 #95

Ok, I see where you're coming from Hugabear Jul 2014 #96

Truthfully edhopper Jul 2014 #98

I thought that was satire... Are you trying to say it was real? Xyzse Jul 2014 #28

No edhopper Jul 2014 #35

Woah... Really? I'm reading on it now. Xyzse Jul 2014 #38

And they showed it edhopper Jul 2014 #39

I see... Xyzse Jul 2014 #40

It was once SciFi...as in science fiction. Jamastiene Jul 2014 #29

Sharknado 2 is coming out :) Marrah_G Jul 2014 #31

it's the Science FICTION channel, not the SCIENCE channel Marrah_G Jul 2014 #30

The presented it as a factual doc. edhopper Jul 2014 #36

You sure that wasn't the "History" Channel? LittleBlue Jul 2014 #33

What about the "FY" do you not get? WinkyDink Jul 2014 #43

What about presenting a documentary edhopper Jul 2014 #44

On a list of channels I would consult for a commemoration of the event... Orrex Jul 2014 #49

So why do people here regularly get upset edhopper Jul 2014 #50

You can't be serious Orrex Jul 2014 #51

You are aware edhopper Jul 2014 #54

Again, you can't be serious Orrex Jul 2014 #56

The Hatfields and McCoys was very good edhopper Jul 2014 #57

Did you misidentify either of those programs as documentaries? Orrex Jul 2014 #59

You are saying because it is on ScyFy edhopper Jul 2014 #67

No Orrex Jul 2014 #72

Because of the date edhopper Jul 2014 #78

This might be the dumbest conversation in which I have ever participated Orrex Jul 2014 #79

I am truly surprised that edhopper Jul 2014 #81

Here's what I find more surprising Hugabear Jul 2014 #94

I answered you elsewhere edhopper Jul 2014 #97

This message was self-deleted by its author edbermac Jul 2014 #109

It's not a documentary, because it's not real Hugabear Jul 2014 #88

It was presented as factual edhopper Jul 2014 #92

Rec for use of the word "Wanker". nt. NCTraveler Jul 2014 #55

:D edhopper Jul 2014 #58

It's the fucking Syfy Channel LordGlenconner Jul 2014 #63

The Syfy channel is Science Fiction. If you want to *learn* stuff, try The Learning Channel (TLC). Nye Bevan Jul 2014 #64

"Siffie" hasn't been a science-fiction channel in years. kentauros Jul 2014 #68

So it's NBC/Universal edhopper Jul 2014 #71

Yes, it is worse. kentauros Jul 2014 #73

LOL! Is this a joke!? It is not the 'Science Nonfiction' channel doncha know!? Rex Jul 2014 #70

It's SyFy like Science Fiction. dilby Jul 2014 #76

You mean shows like edhopper Jul 2014 #77

Historical fiction. Not documentaries. Hugabear Jul 2014 #89

Exactly edhopper Jul 2014 #91

I thought this was going to be a "Sharknado 2" thread jmowreader Jul 2014 #84

I would be much more content edhopper Jul 2014 #86

Supposedly, the term "SciFi" (or "SyFy") is a very uncool expression among Science Fiction fans aint_no_life_nowhere Jul 2014 #99

That's interesting edhopper Jul 2014 #100

Here's a wikipedia article on the sci fi controvesy aint_no_life_nowhere Jul 2014 #103

ON Why YOur TV has become a useful tool for some archaic56 Jul 2014 #101

I don't think there is a joined conspiracy edhopper Jul 2014 #104

your right not a conspiracy archaic56 Jul 2014 #105

all media owned by six rich men archaic56 Jul 2014 #111

I don't see them sitting in a room like in the edhopper Jul 2014 #112

I think if they REALLY intended to dishonor Apollo 11, they would've shown "Capricorn One." nt Buns_of_Fire Jul 2014 #102

Their real crime is lowering the bar as far as it will go tabasco Jul 2014 #106

There is no contention, the channel blows. miyazaki Jul 2014 #107

SyFy Ceased To Be about Science Fiction AnnieBW Jul 2014 #108

First they say the moon landing was faked. edbermac Jul 2014 #110

I know, right? edhopper Jul 2014 #113

Better sit down, I have some news to tell you about "The Blair Witch Project". Throd Jul 2014 #118

I've explained this edhopper Jul 2014 #119