Mayonnaise Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Heard that Rupert Murdoch got his hands on National Geographic today.This passage here is really what hits me.Several people in the channel’s fact-checking department, for example, were terminated on Tuesday, employees said.Will NatGeo be as bad as History channel or even Fox News? Only time will tell. Not going to be that it wouldn't though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sourdough Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 As sad as this is, the magazine was already on the way out. The TV channel will only get worse from here.Stay tuned for 'World's Wackiest Animals!' followed by 'Unicorn Hunterz'. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewalk Surfboard Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 You know a channel is gonna be quality when they get rid of their fact checking employees 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#00Buck Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 LOL @ National Geographic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallium Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 (edited) :C They already changed animal planet for me, but they have to ruin Nat Geo? I cant imagine what goes through the minds of the people getting rid of fact-checking"You, what do you do?""I do research on the subject so that all information on-air is accurate and concise so the viewers-""But you just fact-check?""Yes?""That's a lame-sounding title why do we pay people to do that we dont need people for that off you go, then. ...and now we can focus more on 'Finding bigfoot: Is he in cahoots with loch ness?" Edited November 5, 2015 by WolfNightV4X1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrGravitas Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 (edited) Television is circling the drain and dragging down with it anything that had succumbed to its pressure and altered its business model to make television a vital component.Now is the time for something better to rise up and take Nat Geo's place. Edited November 5, 2015 by DrGravitas spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodshot_Eyes Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Several people in the channel’s fact-checking department, for example, were terminated on Tuesday, employees said.Fucking RIP, it's dead.Cancel your subscriptions now. Fucking fuck, I used to trust things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamedog Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 BIGFOOT HUNTERSNat geo will release a magazine about hunting bigfoot, monster Pit Bullz and the chupacapra that definitely is not a mangey coyote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarcastic Coffeecup Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I'm not even surprised. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolflich Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Fucking fuck, I used to trust things. Well then something good came out of this at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 i'd like to see the tv industry just stoop so low that the revenue just falls out the bottom because anyone with a bit of sense realizes it's garbage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrGravitas Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 i'd like to see the tv industry just stoop so low that the revenue just falls out the bottom because anyone with a bit of sense realizes it's garbage.That already happened. Sadly, there are enough people without a bit of sense that it remains on life support for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 That already happened. Sadly, there are enough people without a bit of sense that it remains on life support for now....damnit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaedal Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 This is fucking outrageous. National Geographic is practically the Royal Society of America. I'm seriously hoping it doesn't affect their overseas operations, because the National Geographic magazine remains one of the best sources for archaeological and social science news. Bah. Fuck Murdoch with a sharp, chili-sauce covered implement.... Well, old fuck would probably enjoy that anyway./rage 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 oh, goody. another reason not to feel bad about not having cable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Lion Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 (edited) WhaaaatWHAAAAAAATNow where will I get my Archaeology/Natural science fix? I already had to quit Animal Planet because of their bullshit edutainment crap and mocumentaries. Edited November 6, 2015 by Red Lion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrGravitas Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Eheheheh. I just got the preliminary papers for contributing to the Nielsen ratings Television survey... While I won't flat out lie, I do plan to give all the comments I can think of about the state of modern television. I don't watch TV any more, soooo anybody got some complaints?Plus, it came with 5 $1 bills! Sweet, lunch money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revates Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 This made me die a little inside... Where will I get decent documentaries now? I knew Rupert Murdoch was evil, but not that evil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewalk Surfboard Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 The TV industry is shit, I haven't watched TV since last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikazuki Marazhu Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I rarely watch TV. I can get better facts on the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrGravitas Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I knew this news story sounded familiar! I finally found where I first heard about the deal, when it was announced back in September.The deal is a bit more nuanced that the Washington Post article would lead you to believe. While it still seems bad for the magazine and television channel, there are aspects of the National Geographic Society that will go unscathed. Moreover, it's an 18 year partnership with their media unit to expand, among other things, licensing. So, prepare for lots of crap with National Geographic branding slapped on it.On the bright side, the rest of the separate society does benefit some:The funds will allow the Society to double its investment in an array of science, research and education programs, and will lead to the creation of a center dedicated to improving the geographic skills of high school students, and centers for excellence in cartography, journalism and photography.The Society will maintain its National Geographic Museum, forums and related programs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewge Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 It can't be that surprising. Televsion has been shit for years now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Well, those types of channels are bound to run out of content sooner or later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayonnaise Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 I knew this news story sounded familiar! I finally found where I first heard about the deal, when it was announced back in September.The deal is a bit more nuanced that the Washington Post article would lead you to believe. While it still seems bad for the magazine and television channel, there are aspects of the National Geographic Society that will go unscathed. Moreover, it's an 18 year partnership with their media unit to expand, among other things, licensing. So, prepare for lots of crap with National Geographic branding slapped on it.On the bright side, the rest of the separate society does benefit some: That sound a bit better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butters Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 It can't be that surprising. Televsion has been shit for years now.it'll go the way of radio, just you watch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GemWolf Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 it'll go the way of radio, just you watch. Video killed the radio star, but as much as it tried it didn't get far. Radio came back with vengeance in hand, it squished video in to the sand 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutekh_the_Steak Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I do like me some Air Crash Investigation on Nat Geo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrecker Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 (edited) Fuck natgeo...I remember when it was nothing more than awesome documentaries that kept you glued to the screen.... Things you could actually learn from...Now, fuck them. Who gives a fuck about tuna. Seriously.There's your next stupid fucking reality show, NATGEO producers getting shoved into the middle of a busy-ass highway... Which one will survive? COMMERCIAL BREAKZZZZZ!!!! Edited November 10, 2015 by Wrecker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewalk Surfboard Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 There's your next stupid fucking reality show, NATGEO producers getting shoved into the middle of a busy-ass highway... Which one will survive? COMMERCIAL BREAKZZZZZ!!!!I would watch that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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